Army command Policy AR 600-20 Flashcards
What does AR 600-20 cover?
Army Command Policy
What does AR 600-20 cover?
policies andresponsibilities of command
What is Command?
Consists of members who are deemed eligible to exercise command
What is a Commander?
A commissioned or warrant officer who exercises primary authority over a military organization
Can a civilian exercise command?
No, only the president can exercise command
What is the extent thata civilian can exercise Supervision?
civilian may be designatedto exercise general supervision over an Army installation or activity
What are the keyelements of command?
Authority and Responsibility
Who is responsible for establishingleadership climate of the unit and developing disciplined and cohesive units?
The commander
How do Leaders earn theloyalty of their Soldiers?
leaders must show loyalty totheir Soldiers, the Army, and the nation
Where is formalauthority for command derived?
From the Policies, Procedures,and Precedents
How do Leaders develop apositive Command Climate?
When they demonstrate genuineconcern for their Soldiers
What is Duty?
Obedient and disciplined performance
Duty is a legal or moral obligation to do what should be done without being told to do it
How will Soldiers with asense of duty perform?
Soldiers with a sense of duty accomplish tasksgiven them, seize opportunities for self-improvement, and accept responsibilityfrom their superiors
What is demonstratedintegrity the basis of?
Demonstrated integrity is thebasis for dependable, consistent information, decision making, and delegation ofauthority
How will professionallycompetent leaders recieverespect for their authority?
Striving to develop,maintain, and use the full range of human potential in their organization
What is chain of command
The succession of commanders superior to subordinates through which command is exercised
What is crucial to theproper functioning of all units?
Effective communication
What must Soldiers do whenthey need to communicate issues and problems?
The chain of command
Who does AR 600-20direct tohave Open Door Policies?
Only Commanders are directedthat they must have an Open Door Policy
What does an Open DoorPolicy allow?
allows members of the command to present facts, concerns, and problems of apersonal or professional nature orother issues that the Soldier hasbeen unable to resolve
What channel may be usedfor sending reports, information, or instructions?
Staff or technical channels
What is the NCO support channel?
It is the channel of communication that reinforces the Chain of Command
How does the NCO support channel support the Chain of Command?
It compliments the chain of command
What duties will the NCOsupport channel assist the chain of command in accomplishing?
Transmitting, instilling,and ensuring the efficacy of the professional Army ethic
When was the NCO support channel formally recognized?
Dec 30 1976
What is Sergeant’s Business?
Train and lead soldiers
What is a Sergeant?
Leader
Define Responsibility
Being accountable for what you do
How does the Chain of Command support the NCO support channel?
By legally punishing those who challenge sergeants authority
What is the role of the CSM?
Senior enlisted advisor
How does a Commander exercise command?
Through subordinates
When was the position of Sergeant Major of the Army established?
July 4 1966
Is the CSM in the Chain of Command?
No.. but they supervise the NCO Supprt channel
What must a Sergeant have in order to accomplish Sergeant’s Business?
The Skill, ability and Leadership to train soldiers for combat and lead them into combat
Who is the only member of both your chain of command the your NCO support channel?
Your first line supervisor, section, squad or team leader
