Chain of Command and NCO Support Channel Flashcards
What is a Chain of Command?
A succession of commanders through which command is exercised.
How does a Commander exercise command?
Through subordinate commanders
What are two key elements of command?
Authority and Responsibility
What is the NCO Support Channel?
Channel of communication that reinforces the chain of command.
How does the Chain of Command support the NCO Support Channel?
Provides authority to NCOs by legally punishing those who challenge it.
When was the NCO Support Channel recognized?
December 20th, 1976
What is the role of the Command Sergeant Major?
The CSM is the senior enlisted advisor to the Commander.
When was the position of Sergeant Major of the Army established?
July 4, 1966