AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY SENIOR LEADER COURSE
* * * ATTENTION ALL INCOMING STUDENTS * * *
Students MUST update SGLI information within 30 days prior to attending school and bring a copy with them.
There are no barracks available to SLC students on Fort Sill. All Students TDY ensure you make reservations for lodging prior to your arrival. Fort Sill lodging: (580) 355-4475
Privately Owned Weapons are NOT authorized!
The APFT and a Height and Weight screening will be conducted within the 1st 48 hours.
All temporary profiles will be denied enrollment.
*No student is authorized the use of their Privately Owned Motorcycle for the duration of their assignment to the Academy
INFORMATION
General Information
MAILING ADDRESS
While you are attending this course, your address is as follow:
NCO ACADEMY SLC
STUDENT NAME AND CLASS #
745 GERONIMO ROAD
FT. SILL, OK 73503-4425
PERSONAL APPEARANCE
Each student must strive to acquire and maintain the high personal and professional standards that are indicative of all Noncommissioned Officers. Hair and uniform standards must be IAW AR 670-1. All items of clothing and equipment must be serviceable and clean.
STUDENT CONDUCT & STANDARDS
The conduct of student personnel and their customs and courtesies must equal the prescribed standards set forth by the Seven Army Values, Warrior Ethos, and appropriate regulations. Students must display courtesy, bearing, and project an appearance, which will bring credit to the service, and a sense of accomplishment and personal pride in themselves. High standards of conduct are basic to a good leader. The student’s off-duty conduct reflects on their training and respect for their chosen profession. Students are representatives of the NCO Academy and are expected to conduct themselves accordingly.
POV
Vehicles registered at other DOD installations are also good here; those that are not should be temporarily registered at Building 1670. Soldiers must provide proof of insurance, valid Driver License, and registration. If you ride a motorcycle on Fort Sill, you must wear a helmet with face shield or goggles, reflective vest, gloves, long sleeve outer garment, long pants, and leather footwear at all times. Motorcycle operators must also have proof of attendance at the Department of Transportation’s Motorcycle Defensive Driving Course (DDC). For those TDY, strongly recommend unit authorizes rental vehicle or students must agree to carpool.
FINANCE
Click here to read about the implementation of the Military Training Service Support (MTSS) Program.
Personnel/TDY En-Route to Fort Sill must in-process through the Finance Section at the Welcome Center, Building 4700, prior to reporting to the Academy if report date to new unit is prior to the class start date. They will not receive Per Diem nor will they be authorized to stay at the BEQ.
SLC students stationed at Fort Sill will not be authorized Per Diem pay for lodging and meals. They will stay at their current residence through the duration of the course.
While you are attending this course, your address is as follow:
NCO ACADEMY SLC
STUDENT NAME AND CLASS #
745 GERONIMO ROAD
FT. SILL, OK 73503-4425
PERSONAL APPEARANCE
Each student must strive to acquire and maintain the high personal and professional standards that are indicative of all Noncommissioned Officers. Hair and uniform standards must be IAW AR 670-1. All items of clothing and equipment must be serviceable and clean.
STUDENT CONDUCT & STANDARDS
The conduct of student personnel and their customs and courtesies must equal the prescribed standards set forth by the Seven Army Values, Warrior Ethos, and appropriate regulations. Students must display courtesy, bearing, and project an appearance, which will bring credit to the service, and a sense of accomplishment and personal pride in themselves. High standards of conduct are basic to a good leader. The student’s off-duty conduct reflects on their training and respect for their chosen profession. Students are representatives of the NCO Academy and are expected to conduct themselves accordingly.
POV
Vehicles registered at other DOD installations are also good here; those that are not should be temporarily registered at Building 1670. Soldiers must provide proof of insurance, valid Driver License, and registration. If you ride a motorcycle on Fort Sill, you must wear a helmet with face shield or goggles, reflective vest, gloves, long sleeve outer garment, long pants, and leather footwear at all times. Motorcycle operators must also have proof of attendance at the Department of Transportation’s Motorcycle Defensive Driving Course (DDC). For those TDY, strongly recommend unit authorizes rental vehicle or students must agree to carpool.
FINANCE
Click here to read about the implementation of the Military Training Service Support (MTSS) Program.
Personnel/TDY En-Route to Fort Sill must in-process through the Finance Section at the Welcome Center, Building 4700, prior to reporting to the Academy if report date to new unit is prior to the class start date. They will not receive Per Diem nor will they be authorized to stay at the BEQ.
SLC students stationed at Fort Sill will not be authorized Per Diem pay for lodging and meals. They will stay at their current residence through the duration of the course.
Honor Graduate Policy
Recognizing students who exceed course standards during their attendance at this Noncommissioned Officer Academy is very important to the Commandant. Small Group Leaders and School First Sergeants must ensure that the Student Honors are based on the whole soldier concept and demonstrating Army Values.
DISTINGUISHED HONOR GRADUATE
(Limited to one per ATTRS Class). The Distinguished Honor Graduate is the student who through performance and evaluation is rated as the best in the class. The distinguished honor graduate must meet all the criteria for Honor Graduate and have the highest academic average in the class, 95% or higher.
Demonstrate Army Values throughout the course.
Achieve 92% or greater on each exam.
Receive 1st time "Go’s" on all events.
Have no adverse counseling; this includes never being late to formations.
Complete all physical training runs and tactical road marches with the unit.
Students previously released from courses for disciplinary, motivational, or academic reasons are not eligible. Exceptions may be granted by the Commandant to students who have been dropped from the course for administrative reasons, (i.e. medical, emergency leave, etc.), if that drop occurred PRIOR to their first exam.
HONOR GRADUATES
Will receive an "Exceeded Course Standards" on their Academic Evaluation Report, DA Form 1059 and will consist of those students, not to exceed 20% of the class, who meet or exceed all of the following criteria:
COMMANDANT'S LIST
(Limited to 20% of each ATTRS Class minus DHG and HG) Must meet all of the criteria for Honor Graduate, however score 90% or higher on each exam.
MASTER WARFIGHTER
An individual can earn the Master Warfighter Award with a APFT score of 300 points or above, utilizing the extended scale. Individuals must achieve all 1st time "Go’s" in all areas throughout the course and have an academic average of 80% or higher with no adverse counseling.
COMMANDANT'S LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNER
(Limited to one per ATTRS Class). The Commandant's Leadership Award Winner is the ONE student chosen by their peers and approved by a board of Cadre as the one who possessed and demonstrated those attributes most expected of a leader. Individual must achieve all 1st time "Go’s" in all areas throughout the course, have no adverse counseling, earn and receive a "Superior" rating in Leadership, Block 12 of the DA Form 1059, and be selected by peers. Nominations will come from the student chain of command to the Small Group Leader. While academics are critically important, the ultimate mission of the Noncommissioned Officer Academy is to produce technically and tactically proficient "LEADERS". Leadership is the most powerful and important combat multiplier, and its effect will be felt from the first battle to the last. The following procedure will be used to determine the Commandant's Leadership Award Winner:
Student chain of command will solicit nominations from students.
Each SGL will submit to the School Chief the name of student(s) whom the student chain of command nominated.
The School Chief will conduct a board using leadership as the major focus. The School Chief will then combine the board results (board evaluation and student input) to determine the Leadership Award Winner(s).
DISTINGUISHED HONOR GRADUATE
(Limited to one per ATTRS Class). The Distinguished Honor Graduate is the student who through performance and evaluation is rated as the best in the class. The distinguished honor graduate must meet all the criteria for Honor Graduate and have the highest academic average in the class, 95% or higher.
Demonstrate Army Values throughout the course.
Achieve 92% or greater on each exam.
Receive 1st time "Go’s" on all events.
Have no adverse counseling; this includes never being late to formations.
Complete all physical training runs and tactical road marches with the unit.
Students previously released from courses for disciplinary, motivational, or academic reasons are not eligible. Exceptions may be granted by the Commandant to students who have been dropped from the course for administrative reasons, (i.e. medical, emergency leave, etc.), if that drop occurred PRIOR to their first exam.
HONOR GRADUATES
Will receive an "Exceeded Course Standards" on their Academic Evaluation Report, DA Form 1059 and will consist of those students, not to exceed 20% of the class, who meet or exceed all of the following criteria:
COMMANDANT'S LIST
(Limited to 20% of each ATTRS Class minus DHG and HG) Must meet all of the criteria for Honor Graduate, however score 90% or higher on each exam.
MASTER WARFIGHTER
An individual can earn the Master Warfighter Award with a APFT score of 300 points or above, utilizing the extended scale. Individuals must achieve all 1st time "Go’s" in all areas throughout the course and have an academic average of 80% or higher with no adverse counseling.
COMMANDANT'S LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNER
(Limited to one per ATTRS Class). The Commandant's Leadership Award Winner is the ONE student chosen by their peers and approved by a board of Cadre as the one who possessed and demonstrated those attributes most expected of a leader. Individual must achieve all 1st time "Go’s" in all areas throughout the course, have no adverse counseling, earn and receive a "Superior" rating in Leadership, Block 12 of the DA Form 1059, and be selected by peers. Nominations will come from the student chain of command to the Small Group Leader. While academics are critically important, the ultimate mission of the Noncommissioned Officer Academy is to produce technically and tactically proficient "LEADERS". Leadership is the most powerful and important combat multiplier, and its effect will be felt from the first battle to the last. The following procedure will be used to determine the Commandant's Leadership Award Winner:
Student chain of command will solicit nominations from students.
Each SGL will submit to the School Chief the name of student(s) whom the student chain of command nominated.
The School Chief will conduct a board using leadership as the major focus. The School Chief will then combine the board results (board evaluation and student input) to determine the Leadership Award Winner(s).
Prerequisities
NCO ACADEMY PREREQUISITES
The following requirements can be referenced in AR 351-1, DA PAM 351-4, and TRADOC Reg 351-10. Students must meet the following criteria to be acceptable into the course.
ALL NCOES SCHOOLS
1. Have six months service remaining after graduation of course
2. Personnel with permanent profiles must present a valid DA Form 3349 with MMRB results (completed with 2 Medical Doctor signatures and Commanders signatures with comments on in-processing day). You must be able to participate in an aerobic event, either standard or alternate, during the APFT.
3. Personnel with temporary profiles, that would prevent full participation in course, will be denied enrollment (call the Academy).
4. Prior arrangements (approval with Unit Commander and Commandant NCO Academy) must be coordinated to re-admit students who have been previously released for academic, disciplinary, or motivational reasons. See AR 351-1, chapter 3-14.
5. Over 40 must complete medical screening under the CVSP (Standard Form 88, Standard Form 93, and supporting documents) and have copy of screening report with EKG results.
6. All students 30 years of age and older must have a current Physical Health Assessment (PHA) and Permanent Profiles updated within the last year.
7. "ATTENTION COMMANDERS & SCHOOLS NCOs: Do not schedule return flights for the day of graduation, as graduation times may be in the afternoon. This may prevent a graduate from attending graduation with his/her peers."
ALL NCOES SCHOOLS
1. Selected by HRC (AC), or recommended by Unit Commander (RC)
2. Be a SSG or SFC
3. Must have graduated ALC at least six months prior (except SFC)
4. All 13F are required to have a security clearance of "Secret"; this must be reflected on a DA Form 1610 or memorandum signed by S-2 NCO/OIC and annotated on your ERB.
5. Passed APFT within last six months.
The following requirements can be referenced in AR 351-1, DA PAM 351-4, and TRADOC Reg 351-10. Students must meet the following criteria to be acceptable into the course.
ALL NCOES SCHOOLS
1. Have six months service remaining after graduation of course
2. Personnel with permanent profiles must present a valid DA Form 3349 with MMRB results (completed with 2 Medical Doctor signatures and Commanders signatures with comments on in-processing day). You must be able to participate in an aerobic event, either standard or alternate, during the APFT.
3. Personnel with temporary profiles, that would prevent full participation in course, will be denied enrollment (call the Academy).
4. Prior arrangements (approval with Unit Commander and Commandant NCO Academy) must be coordinated to re-admit students who have been previously released for academic, disciplinary, or motivational reasons. See AR 351-1, chapter 3-14.
5. Over 40 must complete medical screening under the CVSP (Standard Form 88, Standard Form 93, and supporting documents) and have copy of screening report with EKG results.
6. All students 30 years of age and older must have a current Physical Health Assessment (PHA) and Permanent Profiles updated within the last year.
7. "ATTENTION COMMANDERS & SCHOOLS NCOs: Do not schedule return flights for the day of graduation, as graduation times may be in the afternoon. This may prevent a graduate from attending graduation with his/her peers."
ALL NCOES SCHOOLS
1. Selected by HRC (AC), or recommended by Unit Commander (RC)
2. Be a SSG or SFC
3. Must have graduated ALC at least six months prior (except SFC)
4. All 13F are required to have a security clearance of "Secret"; this must be reflected on a DA Form 1610 or memorandum signed by S-2 NCO/OIC and annotated on your ERB.
5. Passed APFT within last six months.
Enrollment
ENROLLMENT/INPROCESSING
All students should report at 0900 on the Report Date in ACUs, however students have until midnight of report date to sign in. If you arrive prior to 1630 hours report to Building 3661(SLC Office) on weekdays. If you arrive after 1630 hours and on weekends report to Building 3662 Staff Duty NCO, and ask for the POC for your MOS. Enrollment will begin at 0530 hours the following day in Building 3661.
SLC INPROCESSING
Bring the following for inprocessing, and have these items available when you report:
All students should report at 0900 on the Report Date in ACUs, however students have until midnight of report date to sign in. If you arrive prior to 1630 hours report to Building 3661(SLC Office) on weekdays. If you arrive after 1630 hours and on weekends report to Building 3662 Staff Duty NCO, and ask for the POC for your MOS. Enrollment will begin at 0530 hours the following day in Building 3661.
SLC INPROCESSING
Bring the following for inprocessing, and have these items available when you report:
- Unit Pre-Execution Checklist (Appendix H, TR 350-18) with supporting documents signed by yourself and your unit commander. If your commander is not a Captain, you must have assumption of command orders!
- DD93/SGLI paperwork (updated within 30 days)
- Your TDY orders (minimum 10 copies)
- A copy of your ERB (PQR for ARNG).
- Verification of promotable status or Promotion Orders if SFC
- Security clearance verification from your S-2 (if applicable). This should be annotated on your 1610 and your ERB. **This is mandatory for 13F MOS**
- Medical Records (not required but recommended)
- A copy of your permanent profile with MMRB results if you have one (You must be able to participate in a aerobic event, either standard or alternate, during the APFT).
- Physical Health Assessment (PHA) must be within the last year.
- A copy of Over 40 medical screening, CVSP (If applicable) and EKG results.
- A leave form signed by your commander if you desire to take leave after the course. We will not approve leave for students contingent upon emergencies as determined by the Commandant.
- If TDY Enroute, you must have a leave form signed by your losing unit for leave from the time graduating SLC until reporting to gaining unit.
- All documentation for your POV, if driving.
- Pen, Pencil, and note pad.
- All items required by Appendix H, TRADOC Reg 350-18.
Directions
NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER ACADEMY DRIVING DIRECTIONS
3662 Swartz Street
Fort Sill, Oklahoma 73503
Directions from Key Gate (off of I-44)
1. Follow Sheridan Road
2. Make a left on Currie Road
3. Make a right on Swartz Rd
4. Ending at Bldg 3662
Driving Directions from Bentley Gate (Sheridan Road)
1. Follow Sheridan Road
2. Make a right on Thomas Street
3. Make a left on Tacy Street
4. Make a right on Swartz Road
5. Ending at Bldg 3662
Driving from Scott Gate (Fort Sill Blvd)
1. Follow Fort Sill Blvd
2. Make a left on Thomas Street
3. Make a right on Currie Road
4. Eding at Bldg 3662
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3662 Swartz Street
Fort Sill, Oklahoma 73503
Directions from Key Gate (off of I-44)
1. Follow Sheridan Road
2. Make a left on Currie Road
3. Make a right on Swartz Rd
4. Ending at Bldg 3662
Driving Directions from Bentley Gate (Sheridan Road)
1. Follow Sheridan Road
2. Make a right on Thomas Street
3. Make a left on Tacy Street
4. Make a right on Swartz Road
5. Ending at Bldg 3662
Driving from Scott Gate (Fort Sill Blvd)
1. Follow Fort Sill Blvd
2. Make a left on Thomas Street
3. Make a right on Currie Road
4. Eding at Bldg 3662
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Checklist
· Do I have my pre-execution checklist (TR 350-18, Appendix H) completely filled out and signed by the commander with supporting documents (a requirement)?
· Do I have an updated DD93/SGLI?
· Do I have my ERB/PQR (ARNG) (a requirement)?
· Do I have my medical records (if from an installation other than Fort Sill)?
· Do I have my permanent profile, completed and signed with MMRB results( You must be able to participate in a aerobic event, either standard or alternate, during the APFT)?
· Do I have a copy of my Over 40 medical screening with EKG results?
· Do I have at least 10 copies of my orders (even if you are stationed at Fort Sill)?
· Do I have verification of promotable status (SLC)?
· Have I drawn my per-diem/travel pay for the course length or have a government credit card?
· Do I need a security clearance (is it on my DA Form 1610, or memorandum)?
· Do I have my leave form?
· Do I have all my basic issue uniforms, w/patches, clean, and serviceable?
· Do I have all documents for my POV?
· Does my insurance cover my POV in Oklahoma?
· Is my POV in good safe mechanical condition?
· Are my personal finances in order?
· Have I taken care of all personal problems?
· Have I made arrangements for my family?
· Do I need a power of attorney?
· Do I need a change of rater NCOER?
· Do I need to sub-hand/hand receipt any equipment?
· Do I have the address, phone/fax number and email address to the 1st General Officer in my Chain of Command?
· Do I have the address, phone numbers and email addresses to the Division, Brigade, Battalion Command Sergeants Major and the 1SG in my NCO Support Channel?
· Do I have an updated DD93/SGLI?
· Do I have my ERB/PQR (ARNG) (a requirement)?
· Do I have my medical records (if from an installation other than Fort Sill)?
· Do I have my permanent profile, completed and signed with MMRB results( You must be able to participate in a aerobic event, either standard or alternate, during the APFT)?
· Do I have a copy of my Over 40 medical screening with EKG results?
· Do I have at least 10 copies of my orders (even if you are stationed at Fort Sill)?
· Do I have verification of promotable status (SLC)?
· Have I drawn my per-diem/travel pay for the course length or have a government credit card?
· Do I need a security clearance (is it on my DA Form 1610, or memorandum)?
· Do I have my leave form?
· Do I have all my basic issue uniforms, w/patches, clean, and serviceable?
· Do I have all documents for my POV?
· Does my insurance cover my POV in Oklahoma?
· Is my POV in good safe mechanical condition?
· Are my personal finances in order?
· Have I taken care of all personal problems?
· Have I made arrangements for my family?
· Do I need a power of attorney?
· Do I need a change of rater NCOER?
· Do I need to sub-hand/hand receipt any equipment?
· Do I have the address, phone/fax number and email address to the 1st General Officer in my Chain of Command?
· Do I have the address, phone numbers and email addresses to the Division, Brigade, Battalion Command Sergeants Major and the 1SG in my NCO Support Channel?
Contact Us
Area Code 580 *DSN: (312) -Last 4Fax: 2-8290 * SDNCO: 2-2417/3141
COMMAND GROUP
Commandant 442-3141
Deputy Commandant 442-3141
Administrative Assistant 442-2417
STAFF SECTION
S-1 442-5083
S-2 / S-6 558-0503
S-3 442-3466
S-4 442-2580
COT 442-4123
SCHOOLS
Warrior Leader Course 442-4761
Advance Leader Course 442-2097
Senior Leader Course 442-6970
Distance Learning 442-6970
COMMAND GROUP
Commandant 442-3141
Deputy Commandant 442-3141
Administrative Assistant 442-2417
STAFF SECTION
S-1 442-5083
S-2 / S-6 558-0503
S-3 442-3466
S-4 442-2580
COT 442-4123
SCHOOLS
Warrior Leader Course 442-4761
Advance Leader Course 442-2097
Senior Leader Course 442-6970
Distance Learning 442-6970
SENIOR LEADER COURSE
To develop ADA platoon sergeants and adaptive leaders who are highly proficient in the operational environment, future operations and can lead at both the platoon and company levels, and trains Soldiers as an ADA First Sergeant.
All students receive the following common leader training during their Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) course:
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Packing List
Pre-Execution Checklist
ADDITIONAL FUNDS (OPTIONAL)
1.) AUSA Membership...................$25.00
2.) ADA Assosiaction.....................$30.00
3.) Class Photo...............................$12.00
4.) Class T-Shirt..............................$15.00
5.) Legacy Gift..................................$10.00
6.) Social (Breakfast/Dinner)..............$24.00
Total Cost.........................................$116.00
GENERIC TRAINING SCHEDULE