Advanced Leaders Course (ALC) is a branch-specific course that provides Soldiers selected for promotion to SSG an opportunity to enhance leadership, technical skill, tactical expertise and experience needed to lead squad-size units.
Completion of DLC Level 2 is a prerequisite for attendance at ALC. Priority goes to SSG and SGT(P) who have not yet attended. Effective January 1, 2016, promotion to SSG requires Soldiers to complete ALC before pinning on the rank of SSG.
Military Schools Branch is responsible for scheduling ALC