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WARRIOR LEADER COURSE

At the Warrior Leader Course (WLC), Soldiers who want to become Sergeants learn how to "lead from the front." See what WLC is like through videos and text.

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DRILL SERGEANT SCHOOL

A spot in Drill Sergeant School. It's one of the highest honors the U.S. Army can bestow a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO).

As a Soldier, one of the most important things you can do is make sure your soldiering skills are finely tuned. And if you're a Soldier interested in promotion, you'll want to take part in ongoing training opportunities. There's a wide variety of training to choose from, including tactical, technical, physical and leadership development. Many of these opportunities allow you to practice your skills in the field as an individual and as part of a team.

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LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Soldiers who want to make a career of the Army are urged to take advantage of Leadership Training. Here, Soldiers begin the transformation into leaders by gaining the communication and tactical skills necessary to lead from the front.

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UNIT TRAINING

Unit Training is what every Soldier goes through to keep their individual and teamwork skills sharp. From Field Training Exercises to Reserve Drills, see this training in action.

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SPECIALIZED SCHOOLS

Specialized Schools exist to provide specific training to selected Soldiers once they complete AIT. From foreign language skills to airborne training, see what these schools have to offer.