Is DCC and BOLC still taking place amidst COVID-19?

2020-03-21T17:24:47-04:00

I’m scheduled to attend in June and have already put my notice in at my job.

Response by SGT Robert Pryor made Mar 21 at 2020 6:54 PM

2020-03-21T18:54:07-04:00

In the midst of the day by day changes taking place, I'd expect things to change drastically between now and then. But continue to live your life as it will, only expect the unexpected.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2020 6:57 PM

2020-03-21T18:57:25-04:00

Advise a phone call to whoever knows. Just keep pressing 0 for a human. This is a fluid situation and changes daily. Document the call (date time, name and #.) I hope someone answers, otherwise keep a journal of actions you took and it will be a wash later due to special circumstances. Tell current employer about your situation and try to partner with them until it is resolved. You are one of many that is having to adjust to the virus.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2020 7:28 PM

2020-03-21T19:28:08-04:00

I’m slated to attend BOLC in July as well. At this point I’m not holding my breath. We are so far behind on this thing. I wish they’d send me so I can put my “RN” to good use.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2020 7:33 PM

2020-03-21T19:33:13-04:00

No one knows at this point. Still waiting for my app to get to HRC level for July course. Waited months to hear the April course was full and my application was rejected. Put in for July course almost a month ago and it was still sitting at BD level.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Mar 21 at 2020 10:06 PM

2020-03-21T22:06:18-04:00

1LT Private RallyPoint Member Do you have hard copy orders? If so there is contact information for the course you will attend. Try calling them first.

I am assuming you are an AD direct Commission, so you have no Chain of Command yet to ask (the default on DoD Guidance). Assuming you don't have hard copy orders, Contact your recruiter to find out what information source you need to check back with. It is all up in the air until they figure this out. I would not write off a June course date yet, but understand your trepidation in putting in notice.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2020 10:07 PM

2020-03-21T22:07:45-04:00

I have been wanting to ask this same question as I am also scheduled to attend DCC in June and BOLC in July. No doubt the circumstances are unprecedented so I understand the chances of drastic changes over the next few months. I've heard from a recruiter saying all orders have been suspended until mid-May. I debated reaching out to my assignment officer, but I would be willing to bet she is also waiting to receive more info.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 22 at 2020 1:21 AM

2020-03-22T01:21:21-04:00

The way it will likely go is your course will get pushed to the right to accommodate individuals who were slotted to go during the travel ban but could not. That is what they are currently doing to NCOES. They are canceling individuals slotted for courses after the ban and rescheduling individuals into those courses

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2020 11:37 AM

2020-03-23T11:37:42-04:00

Got my seat reservation for the July course this morning. Wondering what they will do about APFT requirements. My last for record apft is from November (was shut out of the February and April course) and might not have battle assembly for either my home unit or the unit I RST with prior to the school starting. I submitted to LHI for updated dental and pha exams, but scheduling is kind of up in the air right now in my area as no dentist offices are seeing patients. It will be interesting how they handle things.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 5 at 2020 11:43 PM

2020-04-05T23:43:12-04:00

I got my DCC cancel for July. Now schedule for September 2020. Army is not in rush to send you to school right now. I heard they are sending RN pre bolc soldiers for COVID 19 mission.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2020 1:39 PM

2020-04-06T13:39:59-04:00

I received an update on the situation from my former commander who now works in the AMEDD schoolhouse. She told me that the entire situation is fluid (obviously) but CNTP for new nurses has been shortened. New nurses (and other medical providers I'm sure) are being pulled to help screen patients in tents/repurposed buildings. She also said that OCONUS bound soldiers in two of the BOLC classes in front of mine (July) are being held over due to the chaos.

TRADOC is dealing with a chaotic situation right now, hopefully they can get some clear, concise guidance from higher as soon as it's available. I'm ready to head out and start helping now, but that's not the reality. If anybody has any AMEDD specific BOLC COVID-19 questions I can ask her. I can't guarantee that she'll answer but it's worth a shot.