Who among you were fortunate to attend the NCO academy of your or another service branch...memories?

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 22:25:57 -0400

I was selected to attend the USCG Chief Petty Officer Academy in 1996. That was preceded by the Senior NCO Leadership and Management School in 1988. Both events provided excellent skills' development and networking environments for the Coast Guard's top enlisted personnel. And they were a lot of fun, too. Did you attend your service's NCO academy? What did you gain from your training experience?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 14 at 2016 10:29 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 22:29:13 -0400

I attended 2 BNCOCs, 3 ANCOCs, 2 ALCs, and 2 SLCs. Being an instructor I had to be a graduate of every course I instructed. I still have friends from each I maintain contact with. It's interesting to see how different regions teach the same POI.

Response by SGM Barry Kindred made Sep 14 at 2016 10:30 PM

SGM Barry Kindred — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 22:30:18 -0400

Yes, very little, waste of an operators time. Most of us that weren't socialites felt that way too. We really learned how many should not be there but were too.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 14 at 2016 11:01 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 23:01:59 -0400

Hey, Admin...keep your goddamn mitts off my posts. Your changes did nothing. The clarity was there already. You accomplished nothing by your editing but to piss me off. You're no Enlgish professor!!!

Response by SFC James Asbill made Sep 15 at 2016 12:23 AM

SFC James Asbill — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 00:23:19 -0400

As a Graduate ofthe 101 Recondo School (A substitute for PLDC), 2 BNOCs and 2 ANCOCs in addtition to First Sergeant Course ... I Am ever so thankful to the professional instruction I received at all of them... But especially the 101 Recondo school which specialized in small unit tactics and leadership. All had things taught that were very beneficial after my next promotions to ber able to do the next level job well ..

Response by SFC James Asbill made Sep 15 at 2016 12:24 AM

SFC James Asbill — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 00:24:54 -0400

Also I would love to know how many other NCO's got sent to Officer Qualification Courses in their area of expertise ?? I went to two ...

Response by SFC George Smith made Sep 15 at 2016 1:21 AM

SFC George Smith — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 01:21:30 -0400

SLPC E-2, PLDC E-4 , BNOC E-5, ANOC E-6, SF O&I E-7, BTMC E-7