NCO History Flashcards
Who is CSM Gary Litrell?
CSM Littrell was a MOH recipient for actions his in April 1970 and wrote a very meaningful and informative Introduction for FM 7-22.7
Who is SGT Patrick Glass?
He was the last living person from the Lewis and Clark expedition,
winner of the first election West of the Mississippi River, kept a detailed journal of the Lewis and Clark expedition, and showed that a good NCO was invaluable to Officers
Who is SGT Rissler?
SGT Rissler was a Senior Medic that managed to keep 25 casualties alive during a Battle that is now known as “The 18 hour Miracle”
When was the NCO Corps born?
14 JUNE 1775 with the birth of the Continental Army
What three country traditions formed the foundation of our NCO Corps?
French, British, and Prussian
Who standardized the duties and responsibilities of the NCO Corps?
Inspector General Friedrich von Steuben in 1778 at Valley Forge
What was the name of the book that standardized the duties of the NCO Corps?
“Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States”, commonly referred to as the blue book
What part of the blue book is still with us today?
TC 3-21.5 Drill and Ceremonies
What three NCOs received special recognition for heroism during the Revolutionary War?
Sergeant Elijah Churchill, Sergeant William Brown and Sergeant Daniel Bissell whom received the Badge of Military Merit
What did the Badge of Military Merit precede?
The Medal of Honor during the Civil War
When was the Badge of Military Merit reinstated?
in 1932 as the Purple Heart and is a decoration for members of the armed forces wounded or killed in action or as a result of a terrorist attack
Who established the company court martial?
First Sergeant Percival Lowe to allow noncommissioned officers to enforce discipline, for the breaking of minor regulations, without lengthy proceedings. He noticed Alcohol was a big problem and would lock drunk Soldiers in a Storeroom until they sobered up.
Who was the first African American to win the Medal of Honor?
Sergeant William H. Carney
When did the Army formally add women to its ranks?
1942
Who was the first Sergeant Major of the Army?
SMA William Woolridge in 1966
What is the cornerstone of operational success?
Effective training
Why should you stand by Soldiers’ honest mistake?
They cant learn without them
What should an NCO ensure their Soldiers understand about their mission?
they understand their mission, know how to accomplish it and why it is important and are part of a bigger picture and every soldier has a task that supports the overall objective
What are you asked to put ahead of you and the welfare of your Soldiers?
mission accomplishment and the Nation’s welfare
What are the three pillars of leader development?
Institutional training, operational assignments, and self-development
(IOS)
What is the keystone for NCO development?
Noncommisioned Officer Education System (NCOES)
What three types of duties do NCOs have?
Specified, directed, and implied
HINT Remember SID
What are the two types of authority?
Command and general military
What is command authority?
the authority leaders have over soldiers by virtue of rank or assignment
What is general military authority?
General military authority is authority extended to all soldiers to take action and act in the absence of a unit leader or other designated authority
When was the NCO Support Channel formally recognized?
DEC 1976 in AR 600-20
What are the four fundamental tasks in supervising subordinates?
Assign the task, set standards, inspect progress, determine if standards have been met
When was the NCO creed written and published
1973 and 1986
