CoC And NCO Support Channel Flashcards
What is Sergeants business?
To train and lead soldiers
When was the NCO support channel formally recognized?
20 December 1976
What is a sergeant?
A leader
Explain the chain of command
The succession of commanders and superiors 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?
Be legally punishing those who challenge a sergeants authority
Define duty
Duty is a legal or morale obligation to do what should be done without being told to do it
What is the role of the CSM
The senior enlisted advisor to the battalion commander
How does a commander exercise command
Through subordinate commanders
When was the position of SMA established
4 July 1966
Is the CSM in the chain of command
No, however he supervisors 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 irder to accomplish sergeants 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 and NCO support channel
My first line supervisor, section, squad or team leader
