NCO Creed
1st paragraph
No one is more professional than I. I am a Non-Commissioned Officer, a leader of soldiers. As a Non-Commissioned Officer, I realize that I am a member of a time honored corps, which is known as “The Backbone of the Army.” I am proud of the Corps of Non?Commissioned Officers and will at all times conduct myself so as to bring credit upon the Corps, the Military Service and my country regardless of the situation in which I find myself. I will not use my grade or position to attain pleasure, profit, or personal safety.
What are the army Values
Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage.
What is Mission Command?
the exercise of authority and direction by the commander using mission orders to enable disciplined initiative to empower agile and adaptive leaders in the conduct of unified land operations.
What Army regulation covers ACS?
AR 608-1 and AR 600-20.
What form is the counseling form for NCOs?
DA Form 2166-9-1A
What was the name of the book that standardized the duties of the NCO Corps?
Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States”, commonly referred to as the blue book
What are the major mission command activities performed during operations?
Planning.
2. Preparing.
3. Executing.
4. Assessing the Operation
What regulation governs the investigations of EO Complaints?
AR 15-6
What is the regulation that governs ASAP?
AR 600-85.
What is the male grooming standard towards haircuts?
1. Must be neatly groomed
2. Must present a tapered appearance
3. When the hair is combed it will not fall over the ears or eyebrows or touch the collar.
3nd paragraph
Officers of my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not have to accomplish mine. I will earn their respect and confidence as well as that of my Soldiers. I will be loyal to those with whom I serve; seniors, peers and subordinates alike. I will exercise initiative by taking appropriate action in the absence of orders. I will not compromise my integrity, nor my moral courage. I will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to forget that we are professionals, Non-Commissioned Officers, Leaders!
What does the Operations Process constitute for the Army?
the Army’s view on planning, preparing, executing, and assessing operations.
What is counterproductive/toxic leadership?
the demonstration of leader behaviors that violate one or more of the Army’s core leader competencies or Army Values, preventing a climate conducive to mission accomplishment
How do Commanders apply the operations process to training?
hey use the steps: plan, prepare, execute, and assess.
When was the NCO Corps born?
14 JUNE 1775
Soldiers creed
I am an American Soldier. I am a warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States, and live the Army Values. I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills. I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself. I am an expert and I am a professional. I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy, the enemies of the United States of America in close combat. I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life. I am an American Soldier.
How does a Commander show Leadership?
By providing purpose, direction and motivation to Subordinate Commanders, Staff and Soldiers.
What is the purpose of the EO program?
EO Program formulates, directs, and sustains a comprehensive effort to maximize human potential and to ensure fair treatment for all persons based solely on merit, fitness, and capability in support of readiness
Commanders may direct drug testing under what conditions?
1. Unit inspections.
2. Search and seizures/probable cause.
3. Competence for Duty.
4. Rehabilitation.
5. Mishap or Safety Inspection.
6. Consent.
7. Medical.
What are the different types of NCOERs?
1. Annual
2. Extended Annual
3. Change of rater
4. Relief for cause
5. TDY
6. 60 day rater option
7. Senior rater option
8. Complete the record
9. Change of duty
2nd paragrah
Competence is my watch-word. My two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my mind-accomplishment of my mission and welfare of my Soldiers. I will strive to remain tactically and technically proficient. I am aware of my role as a Non-Commissioned Officer. I will fulfill my responsibilities inherent in that role. All Soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership; I will provide that leadership. I know my Soldiers and I will always place their needs above my own. I will communicate consistently with my Soldiers and never leave them uninformed. I will be fair and impartial when recommending both rewards and punishment.
What are the four ways Commanders express their visualization?
1. Commander’s.
2. Planning guidance, including an operational approach.
3. Commander’s critical information requirements.
4. Essential elements of friendly information.
Describe the Be Know Do.
Army leadership begins with what the leader must BE, the values and attributes that shape a leader’s character. Your skills are those things you KNOW how to do, your competence in everything from the technical side of your job to the people skills a leader requires. But character and knowledge while absolutely necessary are not enough. You cannot be effective, you cannot be a leader, until you apply what you know, until you act and DO what you must.
How do Commanders exercise the responsibility to train units and develop leaders?
through formal and informal chains, assisted by other officers and noncommissioned officers, through the development and execution of progressive, challenging, and realistic training
What should an NCO ensure their Soldiers understand about their mission?
they understand their mission, know how to accomplish it and why it is important and are part of a bigger picture and every soldier has a task that supports the overall objective