NCO HISTORY Flashcards
THE NCO CREED
No one is more professional than I. I am a Noncommissioned Officer, a leader of Soldiers. 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.” 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. I will not use my grade or position to attain pleasure, profit, or personal safety.
Competence is my watchword. My two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my mind—accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my Soldiers. I will strive to remain technically and tactically proficient. I am aware of my role as a Noncommissioned Officer. I will fulfill my responsibilities inherent in that role. All Soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership; I will provide that leadership. I know my Soldiers and I will always place their needs above my own. I will communicate consistently with my Soldiers and never leave them uninformed. I will be fair and impartial when recommending both rewards and punishment.
Officers of my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not have to accomplish mine. I will earn their respect and confidence as well as that of my Soldiers. I will be loyal to those with whom I serve; seniors, peers, and subordinates alike. I will exercise initiative by taking appropriate action in the absence of orders. I will not compromise my integrity, nor my moral courage.
I will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to forget that we are professionals, Noncommissioned Officers, leaders!
How many SMA have there been?
15 Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel A. Dailey
Jan. 30, 2015
Who are the four most recent Sergeant Majors of the Army
SMA Daniel A. Dailey
SMA Raymond F. Chandler
SMA Kenneht O. Preston
SMA Jack L. Tilley
Who was the first Sergeant Major of the Army?
SMA William O. Wooldridge.
What year was the Sergeant Major of the Army Established?
1966
The Sergeants Major Course began in what year?
Jan 1973
The history of the Noncommissioned Officer began in what year with the birth of the Continental Army?
1775
Who wrote the “Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States”, also commonly called the “Blue Book” and thus standardized NCO duties and responsibilities in 1778?
Inspector General Friedrich von Steuben
During the year 1778, what were the NCO ranks during that period?
Corporals Sergeants First Sergeants Quartermaster Sergeants Sergeants Major
Three NCOs received special recognition for acts of heroism during the American Revolution. Each received the Badge of Military Merit, a purple heart with a floral border and the word “merit” inscribed across the center. In practice, this award was the precursor to the Medal of Honor introduced during the Civil War. What were their names?
Sergeant Elijah Churchill
Sergeant William Brown
Sergeant Daniel Bissell
What publication published in 1829 provided instructions for training of noncommissioned officers?
The Abstract of Infantry Tactics
The 417 page unofficial publication called the Noncommissioned Officers Manual, was published in what year?
1909
During what year did the symbol of NCO rank, the chevron, rotate to what we would today call point up and become smaller in size?
1902
During the period of World War 1, the First Sergeants often carried a book in their pockets that contained administrative files. This book, which today may be known as a “leaders book” contained the names of everyone in the company and their professional history (AWOLs, Work Habits, Promotions, etc.). This book was passed from First Sergeant to First Sergeant, staying within the company and providing the unit historical information. What was this book called?
a black book
During what year did the AR 350-90 establish army-wide standards for NCO Academies?
1957
