B110 Legal Responsibilities and Limits of NCO Authority Flashcards
Which AR covers Military Justice?
AR 27-10
What are three types of duties and provide an example of each?
Specified Duties
- Related to jobs and positions, mainly MOS based
- Example: AR 600-20 states NCO’s must ensure Soldiers are properly trained and maintain their personal appearance and cleanliness
Directed Duties
- Issued by superiors orally or in writing
- Not found in the Unit’s organizational charts
- Examples: Being in charge of quarters (CQ), serving as SGT of the guard, staff duty NCO, key control NCO, safety NCO, and crime prevention NCO
Implied Duties
- Often support specified duties but may not be related to MOS
- Often not written, but implied in instructions
- Improve the quality of the job and keep the Unit functioning at an optimal level
- Requires individual initiative
- Example: [___]
What are an NCO’s two basic responsibilities?
- Mission accomplishment
- Welfare of their Soldiers
How does chain of command manifest military discipline in the Unit? (5)
- By individual and unit cohesion, bonding, and a spirit of teamwork
- By smartness of appearance and action; by cleanliness and maintenance of dress, equipment, and quarters
- By deference to seniors and mutual respect between senior and subordinate personnel
- By the prompt and willing execution of both the letter and the spirit of the legal orders of their lawful commanders
- By fairness, justice, and equity for all Soldiers, regardless of race, religion, color, gender, and national origin
Who is required to strictly obey all lawful orders?
All persons in the military service are required to strictly obey and promptly execute the legal orders of their lawful seniors
What is the maximum punishment for a Summarized Article 15?
Restriction - 14 days
Extra duty - 14 days
What is command authority?
The key elements of command are authority and responsibility, which are derived from policies, procedures, and precedence. Only applies to the Soldiers and facilities in your Unit.
Is “smoking” your soldiers corrective action?
No, it could be misperceived as hazing or bullying IAW AR 600-20 and is punitive
