Originally posted by wuming78
on 02 May 2004 @ 1148HRS
School of
Infantry Specialists
Basic Section Leader Course
(BSLC)
During the 8-week course, trainees are taught the weaponry in an
infantry company, tactical skills like navigation, fire and
movement, patrol and ambush procedures.
Advance Section Leader Course
(ASLC)
While trainees of support arms formation continue their training at
their respective units, Infantry and Guards trainees continue on to
the ASLC. Different parts of training at BSLC are put together. For
instance, section level movement is now taught at a platoon level.
Trainees also go undergo training in four types of special
operations - Fighting in Built-Up Area (FIBUA), Fighting on
Fortified Objectives (FOFO), Heli-Ops and Watermanship. Towards the
end of this 13-week course, trainees attend a high confidence
course and train overseas.
Platoon Sergeant
Course
As the 'right-hand man' of the Platoon Commander, a Platoon
Sergeant looks into all aspects of the running of a platoon,
including weaponry, rations, and welfare matters. This 25-day
course better prepares him for this role through more leadership
and people management courses. Full-time National Servicemen
(NSFs), Operationally Ready National Servicemen (NSmen) and
Regulars are sent for this course.
Company Sergeant Major (CSM)
Course
This follows the Platoon Sergeant Course, with both courses focused
more on building upon previous knowledge. In both courses,
knowledge is imparted through experiential learning and instructors
guide trainees more than teach. All combat Specialists who are to
hold CSM appointments attend this course. For Regulars, this
includes two weeks of training in drills procedures. NSmen skip
this and go for a four-week course instead.
