I just graduated BLC. How big of a deal is it that I was named to the Commandant's list?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 09:12:08 -0400

Response by MSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 3 at 2016 9:13 AM

MSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 09:13:43 -0400

Fairley big deal. Counts for promotion points as well as looks good later on in your career when getting looked at for SFC and above.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 3 at 2016 9:26 AM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 09:26:34 -0400

The big deal is that you were successful and you applied yourself. Both good character traits.

Congrats.

Response by SFC Christopher Perry made Oct 3 at 2016 9:31 AM

SFC Christopher Perry — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 09:31:50 -0400

Congratulations! It will be a big deal a bit further down the line.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 3 at 2016 9:45 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 09:45:07 -0400

That's a fairly good sized deal. Will be addressed on your 1059 and probably documented on your next counseling form or NCOER.....whichever comes first.

Response by CSM Chuck Stafford made Oct 3 at 2016 9:46 AM

CSM Chuck Stafford — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 09:46:34 -0400

Congratulations, but it's not really what Big Army thinks (though every promotion point helps with your local boards), it's what you are going to do moving forward -- Are you going to rest on your laurels and make the rest of your career based on performance at BLC or are you going to continue to perform and live to the high standards that you've set for yourself?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 3 at 2016 10:21 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 10:21:56 -0400

It should be an awesome bullet on your NCOER , keep up the good work.

Response by CPT Dion Francis made Oct 3 at 2016 11:21 AM

CPT Dion Francis — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 11:21:26 -0400

Having been the Honor Graduate of my PLDC class, I can tell you that excelling in your academics is always a great thing. It is something that was noted back then almost thirty years ago and it continues to be a source of pride when it rarely comes up. Always do well at what ever task is in front of you.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Oct 3 at 2016 11:37 AM

CAPT Kevin B. — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 11:37:56 -0400

Can be if it's part of a continuing positive stream of exhibited performance and character. Promotion boards look at trends and ultimately potential, i.e. will that SM be a great one at the next rank? Boards like high odds people. The zone at boards ultimately fall out in these categories:

1. Problem child, why haven't they be Admined out?
2. Doing the minimum but that's it.
3. Spurts of performance but periods of coasting or camping out.
4. Generally energetic and pushing forward.
5. Obvious high performer.
6. Always a critical asset to the mission, superlative care of his people, etc.

In a perfect world the bottom three aren't around. The #4 group gets more whacked in a downsizing environment. When there's a high demand for bodies, we keep the #2s around more but know it's suboptimal. The population of the list is a bell curve. I sat a number of boards that sent a good amount of the #4s home primarily due to the numbers crunch associated with senior ENL and OFF ranks. Similar issues come up with continuation boards. So if you want to pretty much guarantee your career, always be a #5 or 6. That way you're never the long necked turkey around Thanksgiving.

Bottom line, boards have precepts, yardsticks, etc. However it's important to know what executing the process diligently creates as a result and as a culture.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 3 at 2016 1:01 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 13:01:06 -0400

Congrats, it's a great accomplishment! Says right on your 1059 top 20 percent of class. Something to help set you apart from your peers now and in the future, especially as a NG troop, I know promotions can be tricky with units and slots.

Just for your future reference as a junior NCO. Anything covered on your 1059 cannot be covered on your NCOER. Your 1059 covers your rating, for that time in school and a code will be on your NCOER showing you were in a NCOES school.

Lastly I'm tracking CPL don't get NCOERs. With your completion of BLC you should be fully eligible for promotion. Best of luck in your future endeavors.

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Oct 3 at 2016 3:57 PM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 15:57:10 -0400

Only as big of a deal as you make it. Personally though, even the smallest things are a big deal to me. There are some people who don't like the extra attention, while there are others who go out of their way to receive it. Personally, I'm the type of person who would probably frame the list as a reminder of my accomplishments. You never know when the next time someone would give you recognition for something.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2016 6:53 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 06:53:54 -0400

Lol, nice "humble brag". But yeah, it's a good thing and if you got ncoers it would definitely would have been a solid excellent on the previous versions. Some units will give an AAM for this accomplishment and others just say "nice job".

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2016 6:54 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 06:54:35 -0400

Not only did you distinguish yourself amongst your peers, but now that the only way to earn points from attending blc is to gain a position on the commandant list an honor graduate, you are closer to the e5 rank. Plus, your unit has that much more confidence in your leadership abilities. Great job!!

Response by CH (COL) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2016 7:09 AM

CH (COL) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 07:09:54 -0400

None. It's what you DO with what you learned.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2016 9:27 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 09:27:22 -0400

From a company commanders perspective, you've elevated your profile in a good way. You've shown me that you can be trusted with more than your peers of the same rank because you've risen to the top. That said, after the graduation it's up to you to show the CoC and CoR your not just an academic, but can produce the same quality results in everything you do.

Remember this, if it's the shit cleaning detail, take pride in having the cleanest shitters in the Army. Never complain about it. It will not go unnoticed and you won't be supervising this crap detail for long. Take care of your soldiers, always seek perfection in the most mundane details, and always follow up with people. You'll rise quickly.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2016 3:18 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 15:18:58 -0400

Big Deal especially if your in a low density MOS when getting looked at for SFC later on in your career. Most units see that as a AAM but if your supervisor has not put you in for one. Write it up send me your 1059 and unit info. and all get it to them. Another thing is make sure that your 1059 states commandants list and when it is added to your ERB the ACH column should say CL next to Basic Leaders Course. Good luck! Congrats!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2016 7:51 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 19:51:42 -0400

It's a big deal. It means that you went above and beyond and have it your all. Cherish that moment.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2016 7:53 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 19:53:42 -0400

Yes it is a big deal. It means you went above and beyond. Do cherish this moment.

Response by SSG Crasean Roy made Oct 4 at 2016 9:16 PM

SSG Crasean Roy — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 21:16:37 -0400

Well the way promotions are working now with the step program it counts as 20 promotion points

Response by SSG Crasean Roy made Oct 4 at 2016 9:17 PM

SSG Crasean Roy — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 21:17:05 -0400

Well with how the promotion system works now with the step program it's worth 20 promotion points now.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 5 at 2016 6:17 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 06:17:33 -0400

It's common. 20% make it. Only thing that matters is you passed and you had a solid GPA. Would be a bigger deal if you were DHG or HG. Now that you are on the commandants list for BLC ensure you do not slack off when it comes time for ALC. this is where it matters more for your first look to the senior NCO ranks.

Response by SFC Malcolm Haugen made Oct 5 at 2016 10:26 AM

SFC Malcolm Haugen — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 10:26:31 -0400

None. It is an opinion of your cadre. When you get back to home station, it will be business as usual. It made no difference in my career, promotions, anything. The Commandants list is simply that you scored in the top of your class, nothing more. If it would have made any difference, I would have been promoted far before my peers. If you employed, it matters less. While I made deployments and my peers did not, they went to collage and earned promotion points while with over a years worth of deployments I got nothing. The promotion system may have changed but in the past, being deployed never helped promotion wise. While on my last deployment, I was E-5, both of the E-7 above me were both relieved and I was put into a E-7 position that I held for over 2 years. Still promotions were very slow in coming. All this will depend on your MOS and cut off scores. Making the Commandants list will have no bearing on your promotion.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2020 2:47 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:47:26 -0400

First off, congratulations. It will be something that can be looked at upon now for advancement as well as future reference.

Response by SFC Kenneth Hunnell made May 10 at 2020 12:23 PM

SFC Kenneth Hunnell — Sun, 10 May 2020 12:23:01 -0400

Congratulations