Basic Leader Course


The Basic Leader Course, formerly the Warrior Leader Course and '''Primary Leadership Development Course, is the first course of study in the US Army non-commissioned officer Education System. BLC is a month-long course that trains specialists and corporals in the fundamentals of leadership.

Curriculum

The course curriculum includes instruction in leadership skills, training skills, and war-fighting skills. To graduate, soldiers must pass the following evaluations:
A Physical Training evaluation is the ability to conduct a PT session. A passing APFT score is needed to attend BLC, and an APFT will be administered. Also it is broken down in these exams:
BLC is non-specific to the soldier's Military Occupational Specialty, and graduates are awarded the NCO Professional Development Ribbon. BLC is no longer worth promotion points unless the soldier receives commandants or distinguished honor grad. The next level of education is Advanced Leader Course, formerly known as Basic Non-commissioned Officer Course.