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What is the Armour Basic Officer Leader Course?

Introduction The Armor Basic Officer Leaders Course (ABOLC) is the introductory skills course for United States Army Cavalry and Armor Second and First Lieutenants. Outline These officers (all recent graduates of the United States Military Academy, Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, and Officer Candidate School) receive 19 weeks of training in basic leadership skills, manoeuvre… Read More

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A Brief Overview of the Basic Officer Leader Course

Introduction The Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC) is a two-phased training course designed to commission officers and prepare them for service in the United States Army. Prospective officers complete Phase I (BOLC A) as either: A cadet (United States Military Academy (USMA) or Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)) or An officer candidate (Officer Candidate School… Read More