NCO Duties, Responsibility and Authority

Question 1

What regulation covers the duties, responsibilities and authorities of an
NCO?

Answer 1

TC 7-22.7

Question 2

What is the NCO Support Channel?

Answer 2

The NCO Support Channel (leadership chain) parallels and complements the chain of
Command

Question 3

What is direct leadership?

Answer 3

Face-to-face or first-line leadership that generally occurs in organizations where subordinates see their leaders all the time, such as teams, squads, sections, platoons, departments, companies, batteries, and troops.

The direct leader’s span of influence
may range from a few to dozens of people.

Question 4

What are the core competencies required of the SGT/CPL?

Answer 4

Readiness, Leadership, Training Management, Communications, Operations, Program
Management

Question 5

Where would a Soldier find an NCO’s role in reference to the chain of
command?

Answer 5

AR 600-20

Question 6

What is Mission Command?

Answer 6

Mission command is the Army’s approach to command and control that empowers
subordinate decision making and decentralized execution appropriate to the situation

Question 7

According to TC 7-22.7, what are the six leadership styles?

Answer 7

-Authoritative.
- Affiliative.
- Democratic.
- Coaching.
- Pacesetting.
- Coercive

Question 8

Answer 8

This screenshot can be found on page 25 of the study guide. This is not an answer, but a table that one needs to be familiar with.

Question 9

What is the role of the Sergeant (SGT)?

Answer 9

The SGT leads teams as part of a squad, crew or section and is the first line of the NCO Support Channel. As a first line supervisor, SGTs have the most direct impact on Soldiers. SGTs live and work with Soldiers every day and are responsible for their health, welfare, and safety. The counseling, training, and care SGTs provide will determine the success of the unit’s mission and issues that develop during home station operations. These leaders ensure their Soldiers meet standards in personal appearance, teach them to maintain and account for their individual,
as well as, unit equipment.

Question 10

What is the role of the Corporal (CPL)?

Answer 10

The CPL was established in 1775 with the birth of the Army and the NCO corps. Along with the rank of sergeant, the corporal is the only rank that has never disappeared from the NCO corps. CPLs are the base of the NCO ranks, serving as leader of the smallest Army units, principally; teams leaders. Like sergeant, corporals are responsible for the individual training, personal appearance and cleanliness of their Soldiers. As the command sergeant major is known as the epitome of success in the NCO corps, the corporal is the beginning of the NCO corps. As the NCO corps is known as the backbone of the Army, the corporal is the backbone of the NCO corps.

Question 11

The core competencies required of the SGT/CPL include, but are not limited to:

Answer 11

-Readiness
-Leadership
-Training Management
-Communication
-Operations
-Program Management

Question 12

Referencing Q11 “The core competencies required of the SGT/CPL include, but are not limited to:” What does “Readiness” consist of?

Answer 12

1) Document and report individual and team training data accurately.

2) Conduct performance assessments and open and honest counseling of subordinates.

3) Focus on commander’s key training objectives and own the individual training of your Soldiers’ that supports readiness.

4) Know your Soldiers and how their individual readiness affects unit readiness.

TC 7-22.7

Question 13

Referencing Q11 “The core competencies required of the SGT/CPL include, but are not limited to:” What does “Leadership” consist of?

Answer 13

1) Demonstrate the courage and moral strength to do the right thing consistent with the Army Values and the Army Ethics.

2) Develop Soldier knowledge, skills, and behaviors.

3) Understand mission command to execute the commander’s intent through disciplined
initiative and decisive action.

4) Take opportunities to grow as a leader and continually seek self-improvement and
knowledge for higher levels of responsibility.

TC 7-22.7

Question 14

Referencing Q11 “The core competencies required of the SGT/CPL include, but are not limited to:” What does “Training Management” consist of?

Answer 14

1) Follow Troop Leading Procedures and the 8-step Training Model to support the
training management process.

2) Understand the commander’s intent, mission requirements, and know Soldiers’
abilities to achieve desired training outcomes.

3) Execution of key and essential training events such as the ACFT, individual, and
collective training.

4) Follow and enforce policies and standards on training.

5) Lead effective, challenging, and realistic training.

TC 7-22.7

Question 15

Referencing Q11 “The core competencies required of the SGT/CPL include, but are not limited to:” What does “Communications” consist of?

Answer 15

1) Understand and translate the commander’s intent and ensure Soldiers understand the
unit’s mission.

2) Understand and enforce appropriate digital communications practices following
OPSEC and social media policies.

3) Use effective communication and messages to support a positive environment and the
Army profession.

4) Collaborate with other NCOs, coordinate resources, and cross-train Soldiers.

TC 7-22.7

Question 16

Referencing Q11 “The core competencies required of the SGT/CPL include, but are not limited to:” What does “Operations” consist of?

Answer 16

1) Understand the operational environment and the commander’s intent.

2) Provide feedback to supervisors which will influence planning efforts for realistic and
attainable training goals.

3) Time management- consider resources to plan, prepare, execute, and assess training.

4) Ensure enlisted Soldiers’ are accountable and responsible for their actions.

TC 7-22.7

Question 17

Referencing Q11 “The core competencies required of the SGT/CPL include, but are not limited to:” What does “Program Management” consist of?

Answer 17

1) Employ time management to encourage work/life balance for your Soldiers.

2) Seek additional duties and support unit programs.

3) Understand the commander’s vision and goals.

4) Research and use Army programs for Soldier care.

TC 7-22.7

Question 18

What is 3.6. Mission Command and Be, Know, Do?

Answer 18

Mission command is the Army’s approach to command and control that empowers
subordinate decision making and decentralized execution appropriate to the situation. The attributes and competencies that NCOs need to exercise mission command are discussed in the LRM. To put these attributes and competencies into action, we focus on what a NCO must Be, Know, Do.

Question 19

3.6. Mission Command and Be, Know, Do.
Mission command is the Army’s approach to command and control that empowers
subordinate decision making and decentralized execution appropriate to the situation. Define “Be”:

Answer 19

Be:
* Physically fit and mentally tough.
* Role Model (words and deeds).
* Candid, Competent, Courageous, and Committed.
* Tactically and Technically Proficient.

Question 20

3.6. Mission Command and Be, Know, Do.
Mission command is the Army’s approach to command and control that empowers
subordinate decision making and decentralized execution appropriate to the situation. Define “Know”:

Answer 20

Know:
* Your Soldier.
* Yourself.
* Mission and unit capabilities.
* Operating environment.

Question 21

3.6. Mission Command and Be, Know, Do.
Mission command is the Army’s approach to command and control that empowers
subordinate decision making and decentralized execution appropriate to the situation. Define “Be”:

Answer 21

Do:
* What is right morally and ethically.
* Decisive.
* Develop seniors, peers, and subordinates.
* Lead from the front.

Question 22

Page 19 of the study guide.

Question 23

Page 20 of the Study guide.