NCO/PO: Who they are, what they do
In chapter one of “[NCOs and POs]: Backbone of the Armed Forces”: “[NCOs/POs]: Who they are and what they do,” the passage illustrates the significances of a Noncommissioned Officer/Petty officers, by highlighting the key points of their duty and how it affects the Armed Forces from the lower ranks to higher organizations. The chapter summarizes their entity as influential personnel who are devoted to their job to ensure that their ranks are trained and proficient. NCOs/POs are those who hold credibility, loyalty, and expertise; they are the ones who exercise those characteristics to the field and demonstrate effective leadership to accomplish their mission and nurture their soldiers. To be more specific, NCOs/POs, are the “core essence” of the military force (pg. 8). What makes them the core, or as the book title puts it, the “Backbone of the Armed Forces,” is the responsibility they hold, which is to train the enlisted force by “developing, preparing, [and] sustaining” mission essential tasks. In order to accomplish this, what all NCOs/POs have in common is their “selfless dedication, and uncompromising integrity” (pg. 8). They are the leaders and mentors to their subordinates. In the event that their soldiers and their families are struggling with any personal or
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Because of said characteristics previously mentioned, they are able to keep the coalition of the chain of command and organization functional and efficiently structured to execute and accomplish the mission. NCOs/POs tasks are essential to the force due to the many responsibilities they acquire, such as developing, sustaining, and preparing their superiors and subordinates. The NCOs/POs will take any actions necessary to ensure and promote a healthy lifestyle, unity, and camaraderie to their subordinates and seniors; which is key to a successful
In conclusion, the Marine NCO is to provide guidance, display courage, and influence Marines, young and old. As a Sergeant of Marines I am the liaison between junior Marines and my SNCOs, the Sergeants task is greater than that of any in shaping young Marines. Not only does a Sergeant have to hold himself to the highest standard possible, he must also hold his Marines responsible, because after all he is charged with guiding those Marines not only professionally but also through day to day life. If there is anyone in the Corps you can turn to for advice, guidance, or hard work and determination, it should be the Marine
Individual responsibility as a noncommissioned officer means you are accountable for your personal conduct. Soldiers in the Army have their own responsibilities. For
Because of this inherent hierarchal quality, respect must be established between the ranks to ensure that tactical operations continue to fit within a strategic plan. Additionally, in order to successfully mobilize a military, some sort of structure must be enforced to ensure critical elements such as communication, discipline, and accountability are properly maintained. If hierarchal respect, particularly in the sense of customs and courtesies is not maintained, the effectiveness and efficiency of a military is inhibited. In combat situations, if this respect is not well established, it can put the lives of soldiers in danger. Furthermore, in most cases NCOs have more combat experience or, at least, more experience in their MOS. In this sense they are better equipped to lead lower enlisted soldiers into combat situations, to protect their soldiers, and to ensure the completion of the mission. This is why they have earned the position of a non-commissioned officer in the first place and should therefore be respected. I can understand the logic behind this point of view.
NonCommissioned Officers are the backbone of the Marine Corps. Each leader is very different from the other. Some Marines enjoy being a corporal only because of the increase in rank and pay. A few become the tactless leaders junior Marines try to avoid. Fortunately, many others strive to become the leader that other Marines wish to emulate. They know what it means to be a good leader. Those Marines have the traits of a leader and they get to know their Marines
An NCO in my eyes is first most a leader, someone that has his soldiers back, there to protect and defend them, mentor them, and guide them into being NCO's themselves one day. As an NCO you need to be able to share your knowledge with younger soldiers, teach them the ways of the Army, let them not only learn from their mistakes, but from the ones we have made along the way as well. An NCO needs to be able to trust in his soldiers, but more importantly, soldiers need to be able to trust their NCO's. How can a soldier follow us into battle if they cannot trust us with the smaller things? How can a soldier turn to you in confidence with an issue that they have if they can’t even trust you, as an NCO, to have their back about something small
The second paragraph of the Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer gives a basic outline as to how we should conduct ourselves as leaders towards our subordinates. The second paragraph also ensures that we know as leaders that we are to be proficient in all aspects of our job, both as a soldier and in our military occupational specialty. “Competence is my watchword.” This sentence is telling the leader that he is to be trained and proficient in his job. If he is not then how is he able to pass on the knowledge, thus creating question why that person is in that position to begin with. “My two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my mind—accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my soldiers.” Both in the warrior ethos and the Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer you see reference in accomplishing the mission. From private all the way to when you pin on stripes accomplishment of the mission is key to success in our military. Whether it is overseas or here at home mission is not solely defined as a tactical operation. It could be training soldiers deploying to an austere environment, accomplishing things around the military installation in which you
Outstandingly, American Non-commissioned officers have performed commendably in their discharge of their duties worldwide. Every soldier is entitled with NCO who ensures that all soldiers get good and professional training from experienced and qualified experts. NCO is also mandated to identify leaders from soldiers who can effectively perform in small-units. Hence it is very essential for the non commissioned officer to be empowered with knowledge and technique on how to carry out these duties effectively asserts that excellent leaders understand their soldiers' strength and weaknesses Basically, it is the role of non commissioned officer to employ knowledge and skills they have acquired through the many years of service in planning and decision making stages in the Army. In line with this, the US government is taking initiatives to empower the non-commissioned
relate to all parts of the unit to get a job done. This often means
The Non Commissioned Officer (NCO); the "backbone" of the Marine Corps. The driving force behind the battle of Belleau Wood, the battle of Hue City, the fight for Fallujiah, the taking of Marjah and, most recently, the battle against suicide and sexual harassment. No other group of men and women in the world have been called to fight across such a broad area of operation. As we look at the ever-adapting role of the NCO, we must first look to the past. One of the foremost examples that comes to mind is John Basilone. To Marines, Basilone needs no introduction. He was a hero, and Sergeant when he was awarded the Medal of Honor. No words can better describe his heroism than his citation. “For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous
Officers are responsible to lead and protect the people under them. They must have courage, strength, leadership, integrity, and respect. An officer in the Army needs to be able to think fast and make decisions for an entire platoon of soliders. Another important responsibility of an officer is to be able to make operation orders quickly and effectively. This is necessary to be able to complete the mission successfully and on time. I feel that although this is a difficult task for me right now, I am gaining a lot of experience writing them through officer candidate school and it something that I will continue to improve upon. An important part of being an officer is being able to give constructive evaluations of your soldiers so they can continue to improve themselves and help make the platoon better. These evaluations are important to to help each soldier understand what they are doing well and what they need to improve upon so they can further their career in the Army. I feel that I will excel at this because I am used to giving constructive feedback at my current and previous jobs. I also want to help my soliders succeed so I feel that I will take the extra time to make their evaluations very specific.
Essay The purpose of this essay is to further my knowledge of the Army NCO support channel, chain of command and why we as Soldiers use them. It is also to inform the parties that may be what I feel loyalty, dedicated service and also my interpretation of Military bearing and Discipline. I am ex
Mission accomplishment demands that officers and NCOs work together to advise, assist and learn from each other. Responsibilities fall into two categories: command and individual. Individual responsibility as a noncommissioned officer means you are accountable for your personal conduct. Soldiers in the Army have their own responsibilities. For example, if you write a check at the commissary, it is your responsibility to have sufficient funds in the bank account to cover the check. Individual responsibility cannot be delegated, it belongs to the soldier that wrote the check. Soldiers are accountable for their actions, to their fellow soldiers, to their leaders, to their unit and to the United States Army. As a leader you must ensure that your soldiers understand clearly their responsibilities as members of the team and as representatives of the Army.
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, Noncommissioned Officers, leaders!
An NCO, Non-Commissioned Officer, is better known as the backbone of the Army. They are the ones who are supposed to exhibit exemplary behavior at all times, for all of the junior soldiers. Soldiers, who have not yet reached the rank of NCO, look to the example of these seasoned soldiers. It is extremely important for the NCO to be at the right place, at the right time, and in the right uniform. By performing this type of leadership, an NCO can prove their ability to execute at least one of the many things a soldier is expected to do. All NCOs should be aware that they are always visible to others, not only Officers and Senior NCOs, but also by Junior Soldiers and even civilians. As NCOs we must take pride in ourselves and be the absolute best we can be at all times. Being on time demonstrates a readiness and willingness to work.
According to the Constitution of Kuwait, the Amir is regarded as the supreme commander of the armed forces. The Minister of Defense directs the armed forces through the Chief of General Staff. There is a separate wing of The National Guards that has its own commander, who is responsible for reporting directly to the Minister of Defense. The security forces assigned for public duties are under the command of the Interior Minister. In 1993, the Defense Minister, Ali as Sabah as Salim Al Sabah, was deployed at another department than Interior Ministry after the Gulf War. The ultimate power in the state lies with the ruling family. Before the invasion of Iraq, the strength of Kuwaiti army was 16,000 officers and soldiers. The