Is there a Memo, ALARACT, or anything in regards to needing at least 500 promotion points in order to attend ALC?

2015-10-15T14:38:37-04:00

I had a reservation for ALC in February 2016 and a month ago it was canceled. The reason I was given was because I did not have the required 500 points to attend. I have been searching and cannot find that OML or regulation anywhere.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2015 3:05 PM

2015-10-15T15:05:04-04:00

While I didn't find anything either, maybe you can contact the school manager and get better data directly from them. https://www.hrc.army.mil/EPMD/Enlisted%20Military%20Schools%20Branch%20Directory

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2015 4:36 PM

2015-10-15T16:36:48-04:00

I would almost venture to say that you were given a BS excuse for why your reservation was cancelled. Talk to your S1 or S3 about why. They may have a better answer..........unless they were the ones that gave you that answer.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2016 11:26 AM

2016-01-12T11:26:20-05:00

Sorry I haven't updated this. My leadership could not give me a reason, they had no idea why my slot had been canceled. My branch manager finally told me this, "Due to the new STEP initiative, OML is built based upon promotion points rather than Time in Grade. You were most likely cancelled due to the fact that your promotion points were not high enough to be in the Feb class. Currently, the Schools branch is not enrolling anyone with promotion points under 500 until the list gets a little smaller. Keep adding them promotion points as quickly as you can and you'll make it."

Response by SFC Ismael Diaz made Jun 15 at 2018 1:55 PM

2018-06-15T13:55:56-04:00

Post this on S1NET on milsuite, milbook. The go to place for all personnel actions questions and collaborations. SMEs will respond for sure