Scout Leader Course (SLC) trains Reconnaissance and Security (R&S) Leaders to develop advanced skills of R&S, a better understanding of the Commander’s information requirements, how to communicate battlefield information timely and accurately, and methods to employ supporting assets while maneuvering a scout platoon in a combined arms formation.
Scout Leaders course is a four week resident course focused on developing platoon level leadership on the tactical employment principles and techniques for all scout platoons in the Armored brigade combat team, the Infantry brigade combat team (mounted and dismounted), and the Stryker Brigade combat team. Learning Activities focus development on the following areas: Role and capabilities of the Scout Platoon; Application of Troop Leading Procedures while planning for and executing Reconnaissance and Security Tasks, Reconnaissance Planning Considerations; Commander's Reconnaissance and Security Guidance; Select Scout skills and key tasks critical to successful completion of the mission (E.G. First order of impact) and execution of Scout Battle Tasks. Each block of instruction builds on the previous, where the Scout Leaders' understanding of the course material is immediately applied in a practical exercise and culminates in an evaluated field training exercise where students execute forms of reconnaissance and security missions.
-Exercises the principles of Mission Command.
-Displays a higher degree of knowledge and skill at Reconnaissance, Security, Navigation, Communications, Reporting and Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB).
-Is proficient at the planning and execution of reconnaissance and security tasks while applying the seven fundamentals of reconnaissance.
-Is proficient at the planning and execution of security tasks while applying the five fundamentals of security.
Marines will need (3) copies of their orders and a copy of the PFT and CFT NAVMC form.
Airport:
Atlanta International Airport is approx 90 mins from Fort Benning and is approved in DTS as an authorized airport for travel to Fort Benning.
Columbus airport is 25 mins from Fort Benning. This is a smaller airport and flights are limited in regards to arriving and departing. Ensurer your flight arrives on time per the prescribed airborne check-in time.
Rental Car:
Rental cars are limited at Columbus Airport and only operate during standard business hours. Atlanta International Airport has a greater supply of rental cars and operates 24/7.
Operations Officer:
Office: 706-545-7400
Operations Chief: