Soldiers train to become leaders

By Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Kosterman, B. Co., 1st Battalion, 145th Aviation RegimentMay 24, 2013

Soldiers train to become leaders
1 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers of Aviation Basic Officer Leadership Course Class 13-014 conduct a mock casualty extraction during convoy training May 16. The convoy training is part of "field week" during BOLC. During "field week," officers conduct land navigation, M-16 a... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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2 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – 2nd Lt. Jimmie Thomas (right), a Starkville, Miss. native and student at Army Aviation's Basic Officer Leadership Course at Fort Rucker briefs members of his team during convoy training May 16. The convoy training is part of "field week" during BOLC.... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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FORT RUCKER, Ala. (May 23, 2013) -- There are several courses Soldiers must complete before pinning on prestigious Army Aviator wings. Among the first courses to complete is the seven-week long Basic Officer Leadership Course. Warrant and commissioned officers who attend this course must pass several written tests, demonstrate an understanding of Army Aviation operations and exercise their leadership abilities during "field week." During this portion of the class, students must overcome stresses involved in planning and executing a variety of tasks, including a ground convoy. Students who successfully complete the course will attend the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape course as the next portion of their training to be "Above the Best."

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