August BOLC

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Hey everyone, I figured since there is a thread for the July BOLC I thought I should start one for those attending the August BOLC. I was originally on the OML but was given the option of going active and attending the OR track. I happily accepted the opportunity!!! I received confirmation that I would be attending the Aug BOLC course then heading straight to WBAMC for the 4 month OR training course. My final duty station is still in the works... I just know it will either be Walter Reed or WBAMC (my fingers are crossed for Walter Reed).

Looking forward to meeting everyone and starting my Army Career as a nurse!!:D

-Lindsay

Hmm so noone as replied yet... haha hoping im not the only one going to the Aug class! Anyone else??

Specializes in Emergency Nursing, Critical care nursing.

I am going to the August Reserve component BOLC. I am not sure if they are combined with the active component for a portion of the training. I will be in Texas though.

Reservists go to a short course that overlaps the longer course. I believe it is about 3-4 weeks and it is very condensed. You will be at BOLC for their time in the field. While there, you will take classes that the long-coursers have already taken while in garrison the prior 5 weeks as well as completing the field activities. Enjoy your time there as best you can. BOLC was a party with classes and 3 field trips thrown in.

Anyone going to the Aug bolc get their orders yet??

Hello Everyone,

My branch manager contacted me via email to give me heads up to prepare for the August BOLC. I'm excited but I have no official orders yet, so I'm little anxious. I need to break my lease and move prior to leaving for BOLC. Hoping that it doesn't take long for official written confirmation of the orders:uhoh3:

Hey I'm so happy that someone on here is actually going to the August class. I have not received my orders yet either. Im hoping they come real soon since I am skeptical about buying my uniforms and plane ticket if I don't have the definite orders. This has been a long process and I was told many things that didn't end up happening. But I talked to the major who is in charge of the special program I'm going to be in and he said I already had my duty station ( fort bliss) on file. What is your identifier? I am going straight to the OR course after bolc.... Hope to hear from u and can't wait to go!!!

I haven't purchased my uniforms or plane ticket either for the same reason. But I hate waiting to the last minute. I'm also directly to the OR course so l'll be training at Ft Bliss for 4 monhs following BOLC starting in Dec 2011. I received an email from the major stating my duty station will be Ft Belvoir. As of now my identifier is 66H. I can't wait to receive my official orders!!!

Oh so we're doing the same program, thats awesome! How long have you been a nurse and do you have any previous military experience? I have no military experience so it should be real interesting haha. I'm glad that I may actually sort of know someone before I go. It's crazy how fast everything came up... first I was put on the OML (TWICE) now all of a sudden I have to think about buying uniforms and looking for a place to live...

-Lindsay

I've been a nurse for almost 4 years. I have no military experience, so I'm looking forward to the unexpected:D. I was placed on the OML so I didn't anticipate being processed anytime soon, so excited!! Happy to have touched base with you prior to arriving to BOLC. Very nice to meet you!!

Hey so I was just wondering if you happened to receive your orders yet? I haven't and I'm starting to stress even more than I was! Hopefully they will come soon... 22 august is coming up real fast...Yikes!

Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

I didn't get my orders to report to the BOLC that started on 23 March until 9 March ... just FYI. Stressful, I know. I had to give notice to my old ER on faith alone! LOL

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