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Its purpose is to transition candidates and cadets into confident, combat-effective leaders who are prepared to lead small units and perform their branch-specific wartime duties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eThe Phases of BOLC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"table-wrapper\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003ePhase\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eWhere It Happens\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOLC A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eThe pre-commissioning phase where candidates learn basic military leadership, customs, and foundational tactics.\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eWest Point (USMA), ROTC programs, or Officer Candidate School (OCS). \u003cem\u003eDirect Commission officers attend a 4- to 6-week Direct Commission Course (DCC) instead.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOLC B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003ePreviously known as the Officer Basic Course (OBC). This phase combines basic soldiering skills with intense, branch-specific technical and tactical training.\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eAt branch-specific Centers of Excellence across the country (e.g., Infantry at Fort Moore, Aviation at Fort Novosel, Artillery at Fort Sill).\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eCore Curriculum \u0026amp; Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWhile BOLC B heavily focuses on the specific job an officer will do (e.g., an Engineer officer learning bridging and demolition, or a Logistics officer learning supply chains), \u003cstrong\u003eall\u003c\/strong\u003e Army officers are trained in foundational combat skills. Regardless of their branch, officers must successfully pass and demonstrate proficiency in several core areas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Unit Tactics:\u003c\/strong\u003e A major shift from the legacy OBC model is that all officers now receive baseline infantry and combat tactics training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField Training Exercises (FTX):\u003c\/strong\u003e Extended, multi-day operations in realistic combat scenarios.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLand Navigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passing both day and night dismounted land navigation courses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeapons Qualification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Achieving proficiency on their assigned weapon (typically the M4 Carbine).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Fitness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passing the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) and completing forced foot marches (ruck marches) under time constraints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eUltimately, BOLC bridges the gap between earning a commission and arriving at a first unit as a capable, trusted Platoon Leader or Staff Officer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"u-s-army-medical-center-of-excellence-bolc-class-26-265-shirt","title":"U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence BOLC Class 26-265 Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe official class shirt for the Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCOE) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic Officer Leader Course (BOLC) Class 26-256\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack T-Shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e-------\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.2 oz., 50% combed ring-spun cotton \/ 50% polyester pre-shrunk jersey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium combed ring-spun cotton\/polyester blend for superior softness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with sustainably sourced USA grown cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture wicking for all-day comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTear-away label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeamless 1x1 rib collar with two-needle coverstitching on front neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulder-to-shoulder taping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-needle hemmed sleeves and bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoffee™ 670-1 Coyote \/ Tan 499\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e-------\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompliant with the Multicam and Scorpion OCP uniform regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Soffee Comfort Blend Military T-Shirt is made of a soft jersey blend, strong enough to withstand the tough and elite standards of the U.S. Military. 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