Chain of Command- NCO Support Chain Flashcards
President
Honorable Donald Trump
When was the NCO support channel formally recognized?
20 December 1976
What is Sergeant’s Business?
To train and lead Soldiers
What is a Sergeant?
A leader
Explain the Chain of Command.
The succession of commanders superior to subordinates through which command is exercised
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 a sergeant’s authority.
Define Duty.
Duty is a legal or moral obligation to do what should be done without being told to do it.
What is the role of the CSM?
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Battalion commander
How does a Commander exercise command?
Through subordinate commanders.
When was the position of Sergeant Major of the Army established?
4 July 1966.
Is the CSM in the Chain of Command?
No (but he supervises the NCO support channel).
What are key elements of command?
Authority and Responsibility.
What is the NCO Support Channel?
It is the channel of communication that reinforces the Chain of Command.
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.
