BSLC, Conducted at SISPEC, it is the first stage of training every specialist must complete. It prepares fresh graduates from BMTC mentally and physically to become Specialists of the SAF. The establishment rank of the trainees is PTE and upon graduation, trainees are promoted to the rank of CPL. The duration of the course is 10 weeks.

The prime objective of BSLC is to train soldiers to be competent junior commanders who are able to lead and instruct their men as well as handle the administration of their individual sections.

After undergoing the rigorous BSLC, the graduates are able to understand the structure and organisation, roles and function and concept of operations of the infantry platoon. Also, they are conversant with advanced infantry section operations, independently and within the framework of an infantry platoon.

A brief course syllabus encompasses the following programmes:

* Platoon training
* Leadership development
* Land navigation
* Demolition training
* Military law
* Signals
* Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Explosive (CBRE) defence
* Weapons training
* Physical/ Confidence Training


Sucessful graduands will then proceed with specific- to-arms training in the various training institute.