NCO Guide
What is the TC that covers the NCO Guide?
TC 7-22.7
Recite the 1st Paragraph of the Creed of the Non-Commissioned Officer.
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 CORP which is known as the backbone of the Army. I am proud of the CORP of Non-Commissioned Officers and will at all time conduct myself so as to bring credit upon the CORP 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 is Army ethic? (Ch. 6)
The Army Ethic is a set of laws, values, and beliefs guiding ethical behavior within the Army. It is deeply embedded in Army Culture, monitoring soldiers to conduct themselves morally, even under the stress of warfare.
Define Command and Control (C2)
(Ch.5)
Command and control i sthe exercise of authority and direction by a commander over assigned forces to accomplish missions. It integrates:
Command: Authority, responsibility, decision-making leadership.
Control: Direction, feedback, information, communication.
What are web based training systems that support NCO's in training management? (Ch. 4)
Army Training Net(ATN)
Combined Arms Training Strategy (CATS)
Digital Training Management (DTMS)
(Additional: Center for Army Leadership CAL, Central Army Registry CAR, Center for Army Learned CALL)
What is Ch.1 of the NCO Guide?
History of the NCO.
Recite the Soldiers Creed.
I am an American Soldier. 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 trained and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior task and drills. I will always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself. I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United State in close combat. I am a guardian of freedom and the American Way of Life. I am an American Soldier.
How did the role of the NCO Change leading up to World War 1? (Ch.1)
NCOs evolved into technical experts and combater leaders, moving beyond basic drill instructors to take on more specialized leadership and operational responsibilities.
What Are the 3 levels of leadership? (Ch.3)
Direct Leadership: Face to Face, immediate leadership
Organizational Leadership: Builds teams, indirect influence
Strategic Leadership: Guides large commands, influence Army Culture policy and future readiness.
What is the NCO's role in Training? (Ch. 4)
Conduct and leads standards.
Ensure soldiers and teams are proficient in individual, crew and collective tasks.
provide feedback and comments
Protect training time and reduce distractions
Develops junior NCOs and officers professionally.
What is Ch.6 of the NCO Guide?
The Army Member Profession Justice.
Recite the 2nd Paragraph of the Creed of Non-Commissioned Officers.
Competence is my watch word. My two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my mind, accomplishment of the mission, and the welfare of my soldiers. I will strive to remain technically and tactically 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 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 is the foundation of the Army Profession? (Ch. 6)
-Competence
-Character
-Committment
What is Mission Command? (Ch. 5)
Mission Command is the Arm's approach to command and control that empowers subordinate decision-making and decentralized execution appropriate to the situation it acknowledges the inherent chaos and uncertainty of war.
What are the two primary manuals for Army Training doctrine? (Ch. 4)
ADP 7-0 Training
FM 7-0 Train to win in a Complex World
What is Ch. 3 of the NCO Guide?
Roadmap to Effective Leadership.
What are the Warrior Ethos?
I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade.
What is the significance of Von Steuben's Blue Book? (Ch. 1)
The blue book standardizes NCO duties, drills and responsibilities serving as the Army's first official drill manual guide.
What are the components of the Army Leadership Requirement Model? (LRM) (Ch. 3)
Attributes (Be&Know) Character, Presence, Intellect
Competencies (Do): Leads, Develops, Achieves
What are the 3 training Domains? (Ch. 4)
Institutional
Operational
Self Development
What is Ch. 5 & 4 of the NCO Guide?
Ch. 5 covers Mission Command, and Ch. 4 Training.
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 order. 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!
When does a soldier become a member of the profession?
When the soldier initially takes their oath of enlistment. Committing to defend the constitution and uphold Army Values.
What a the 7 Principles of Mission Command? (Ch.5)
1) Competence
2) Mutual Trust
3) Share Understanding
4) Commander's Intent
5) Mission Orders
6) Disciplined Initiative
7) Risk Acceptance
What are the Army's 4 training principles? (Ch. 4)
Train as you fight
Train to standard
Train to sustain
Train to maintain