Should an NCO be allowed to drive during his reclassification course?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 21:50:58 -0500

I’m currently paying over 100 dollars to make it when I have a vehicle but I’m not allowed to use it so when I asked why I got no answer.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 3 at 2023 9:57 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 21:57:02 -0500

You're asking about NCOs driving but you listed yourself as PVT. But I digress. Regarding the driving rule. If the TRADOC rules and the Company you are in for Reclass dictates you cannot drive your POV while in training....then it's what it is. When I went to WLC, all of us that had driven in were not allowed to use our POVs at all during the course.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2023 3:40 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 03:40:26 -0500

NCOs should follow whatever the guidelines of the school are.

Response by SMSgt Bob W. made Feb 4 at 2023 12:53 PM

SMSgt Bob W. — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 12:53:57 -0500

Rules are rules. We parked outside of the installation and walked in. Since we didn't "technically" drive onto the installation... Now do you want to take a change? How long is your reclassification course?

Response by SSG Bill McCoy made Feb 5 at 2023 2:28 AM

SSG Bill McCoy — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 02:28:43 -0500

It depends on that TRADOC unit's policy. When I went to the NCO Academy, we were NOT permitted to take our vehicles. When my son (YEARS later) went to the AB course, the policy there - at least for his next gig (Ranger Indoctrination Program, "RIP"), he could have his car, but ONLY if he had it when he processed-in. If he arrived without it, he could NOT get it or have it delivered to him ... so I drove to Benning in his car between AB and RIP and it was fine and he was allowed to drive it.
In the end, you can only follow the policy, whatever it is.