Has anyone attended 31B ALC at Fort Leonard Wood recently? What should I be aware of and what can I do to be ready?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 19:58:39 -0500

Just wondering about people tips for what to be aware of beforehand or anything additional I can do to be ready before I report.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2017 9:50 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 09:50:15 -0500

Stay away from the IETs. TRADOC is not allowing alcohol for any Soldier, regardless of rank, while in student status. At least, that was the policy 2 yrs ago when I went thru ALC Phases 2 and 3. Otherwise, everything you will need to know can be found in the ATRRS information section for your course and the NCOA Welcome Letter.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2017 9:52 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 09:52:02 -0500

Ctrl F to death. Stay awake. Share your knowledge and by God pass the APFT.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2017 9:26 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 21:26:03 -0500

Know your APFT by heart hand placement everything. Thats what killed me for honorgrad. Its mostly easy and just stay out of trouble.

Response by SPC Brady Allen made Dec 29 at 2017 4:54 PM

SPC Brady Allen — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 16:54:08 -0500

Learn your margins and spacing for your Memorandums. I would brush up on Microsoft Word before hand, that way your not learning these things while in school.
In regards to measuring your margins and spacing, bring a ruler! While your margins may be right on YOUR INDIVIDUAL computer, if you open a document on another computer (I.E in the Candle Wood computer lab) and then your print it out, the margins will be thrown completely off. It is key to check the measurements of your Memorandums when you print them out. And for PETE SAKE, Don't Plagiarize your MEMO! We had one person get dropped because of it, and eventually they got kicked out of the Military. If any of your fellow NCO's offer to give you theirs as an EXAMPLE, Just stay away from it. Do the work.

In regards to internet, don't waste your time with the internet in your room, go to the Candle Wood just down the street. A lot of my classmates and I met up for some pretty late nights going over each others Memorandums.

PRT - Go over it with your classmates outside of class. Literally go to the basketball court next to the DFAC and rehearse out loud, that way you can hear how you sound.

Last, have fun and make friends. You will run into these people later down the road. While it is a professional school, have fun on your days off.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2017 12:41 AM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 00:41:16 -0500

Learn CONTROL "F", you will need to learn that to find your answers. Best I can tell you, we are actually not suppose to tell you or show you anything about it.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2018 10:15 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 22:15:37 -0500

It's been awhile since I've been to Fort Leonard Wood for any kind of training but last time I was there wasn't a whole lot to do and I was there for 19 weeks and I think your new training altogether between AIT and basic or it's only going to be about fucking total 15 weeks I think they said but be prepared for a lot of a lot more brm same as with basic training do not piss off your drill sergeant cuz he can still take you back to Red phase and smoke the dog piss out of you

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2018 12:28 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 00:28:09 -0500

The first two weeks are the hardest after that it's all down hill just remember you are part of a team so don't forget that

Response by PFC Joshua Mick made Jan 4 at 2018 10:41 AM

PFC Joshua Mick — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 10:41:57 -0500

In 2002 lol

Response by SPC K. Ange made Jan 8 at 2018 8:45 PM

SPC K. Ange — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 20:45:26 -0500

Stay warm!!! It’s going to be cold AF!