Fort Benning

U.S. Army Fort Benning and The Maneuver Center of Excellence


199th Infantry Brigade Site

Armor Basic Officer Leader Course (ABOLC)


The following are additional awards presented during graduation that demonstrate a student's commitment to excellence.

Distinguished Honor Graduate

The Distinguished Honor Graduate is the student with the highest OML point total in the class.

Honor Graduate

The Honor Graduate is the student with the second highest OML point total in the class.

Commandant's List

The Commandant's List recognizes exceptional performance during ABOLC and is limited to the top 20 percent of all students within a class.

Armor Cavalry Leadership Award (ACLA) sponsored by the Armor Association

Presented to the individual who demonstrated the best leadership throughout the course, based on peers, instructors, and a troop board.

Iron Soldier

Presented to the student officer who scores the highest on the ACFT.

Top Gun

Presented to the TC Gunner combination who averages the top score at Gunnery Tank Table VI.