Since I am flagged for failing my ACFT, is it true that I cannot attend CHBOLC until the flag is removed?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:40:25 -0400

Greetings all! I've just been selected to be an Army Chaplain. I already have dates to go to CHBOLC. Unfortunately, I failed my ACFT (just the run) due to taking it after being in the ER with my wife for three days. I will be taking another ACFT this week. Just for confirmation: since I am flagged I cannot attend CHBOLC until the flag is removed, correct? I have yet to be scrolled (i.e. Congress has not blessed off on the accepted applicants) and do not have orders cut. Although, I have been slotted for my course dates. Thanks!

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2023 9:04 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:04:05 -0400

Technically, you cannot attend a BOLC until you are a 2LT.
But, if you read through ch 3 of AR 600-8-2, you'll find that flags do not prevent a flagged officer from attending BOLC.

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Oct 17 at 2023 11:04 AM

SFC Kelly Fuerhoff — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:04:53 -0400

AR 600-8-2, Ch 3, para 3-1, subsection 2: (2) For officers, military schools include, but are not limited to, Officer Education System courses and functional area and skill specialty training courses. The Basic Officer Leader courses are not included.

So it shouldn't prevent you from going to CHBOLC.

Response by CH (CPT) Jerry McGowin made Oct 27 at 2023 8:56 AM

CH (CPT) Jerry McGowin — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 08:56:30 -0400

I would suggest you look at the Facebook page of the Chaplain School it has been most helpful to me.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2023 5:35 AM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 05:35:46 -0500

Read AR 165-1, it will tell you most of what you need to know.
AR 165-1 Par G
g. Chaplain candidates will not be required to take an Army physical fitness test (APFT) for record until they have completed phase II of CHBOLC. Diagnostic APFTs will be given to prepare the chaplain candidate to pass the APFT for record at CHBOLC.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2024 9:07 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 21:07:04 -0500

What are your CHBOLC dates?