NCO Creed

Question 1

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Answer 1

No one is more professional than I.

Question 2

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Answer 2

I am a non commissioned officer, a leader of soldiers.

Question 3

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Answer 3

As a noncommissioned officer, I realize that I am a member of a time honored corps, which is known as “The Backbone of the Army”

Question 4

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Answer 4

I am proud of the Corps of noncommissioned officers and will at all times conduct myself so as to bring credit upon the Corps, the military service and my country regardless of the situation in which I find myself.

Question 5

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Answer 5

I will not use my grade or position to attain pleasure, profit, or personal safety.

Question 6

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Answer 6

Competence is my watchword.

Question 7

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Answer 7

My two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my mind—accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my Soldiers.

Question 8

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Answer 8

I will strive to remain technically and tactically proficient.

Question 9

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Answer 9

I am aware of my role as a noncommissioned officer.

Question 10

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Answer 10

I will fulfill my responsibilities inherent in that role.

Question 11

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Answer 11

All Soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership; I will provide that leadership

Question 12

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Answer 12

I know my Soldiers and I will always place their needs above my own.

Question 13

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Answer 13

I will communicate consistently with my Soldiers and never leave them uninformed.

Question 14

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Answer 14

I will be fair and impartial when recommending both rewards and punishment.

Question 15

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Answer 15

Officers of my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not have to accomplish mine.

Question 16

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Answer 16

I will earn their respect and confidence as well as that of my Soldiers.

Question 17

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Answer 17

I will be loyal to those with whom I serve; seniors, peers, and subordinates alike.

Question 18

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Answer 18

I will exercise initiative by taking appropriate action in the absence of orders.

Question 19

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Answer 19

I will not compromise my integrity, nor my moral courage.

Question 20

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Answer 20

I will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to forget that we are professionals, noncommissioned officers, leaders!