NCO of the Month Flashcards
Unit History
524th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion was a part of the transformation of the US Army as a whole to the modular force structure, it was originally named as 524th Corps Support Battalion before it was reorganized and redesignated in 2006 as the 524th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion and was assigned to the reorganized and redesignated 45th Sustainment Brigade. was first constituted on 10 February 1936 in the Regular Army as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 3rd Battalion, 48th Quartermaster Regiment. The Battalion was activated on 10 February 1941 to provide support for the US Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, Georgia.
Tropic Lightning March
We strike like Tropic Lightning, We're trained and we're readyto fight The Twenty-fifth has written tales of glory, · We can always add another story. Through the whole Pacific, Our answer will always be swift! We're tough, We're ready for whatever mission. We are the Twenty-fifth!
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!
The Army Song
“The Army Goes Rolling Along”
Verse: March along, sing our song, with the Army of the free. Count the brave, count the true, who have fought to victory. We’re the Army and proud of our name! We’re the Army and proudly proclaim: First Chorus: First to fight for the right, And to build the Nation’s might, And the Army goes rolling along. Proud of all we have done, Fighting till the battle’s won, And the Army goes rolling along. Refrain: Then it’s hi! hi! hey! The Army’s on its way. Count off the cadence loud and strong; For where’er we go, You will always know That the Army goes rolling along. Second Chorus: Valley Forge, Custer’s ranks, San Juan Hill and Patton’s tanks, And the Army went rolling along. Minute men, from the start, Always fighting from the heart, And the Army keeps rolling along. Refrain: (same as above) Third Chorus: (slower, more freely) Men in rags, men who froze, Still that Army met its foes, And the Army went rolling along. Faith in God, then we’re right, And we’ll fight with all our might, As the Army keeps rolling along. Refrain: Then it’s hi! hi! hey! The Army’s on its way. Count off the cadence loud and strong; (two! three!) For where’er we go, You will always know That the Army goes rolling along! (keep it rolling!) And the Army goes rolling along!
The Army Values
Loyalty: Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit and other Soldiers
Duty: Fulfill your obligations. Doing your duty means more than carrying out your assigned tasks. Duty means being able to accomplish tasks as part of a team.
Respect: Treat people as they should be treated, treat others with dignity and respect while expecting others to do the same.
Selfless Service: Put the welfare of the nation, the Army and your subordinates before your own, doing your duty loyally without the thought of recognition or gain.
Honor: Live up to Army values.
Integrity: Do what’s right, legally and morally. Integrity is a quality you develop by adhering to moral principles.
Personal Courage: To face fear, danger or adversity (physical or moral).
The Soldier’s Creed
I am an American Soldier.
I am a warrior and a member of a team.
I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values.
I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills.
I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself
I am an expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy, the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
I am an American Soldier.
What TC covers Drill and Ceremony?
TC 3-21.5
What is a review?
A military ceremony used to honor a visiting, high-ranking Commander, official, or
dignitary, and or permit them to observe the state of training of a command. Present
decorations and awards. Honor or recognize unit or individual achievements.
Commemorate events.
What is the primary purpose of drill (Drill and Ceremony)?
The purpose of the drill is to enable a Commander or Noncommissioned Officer to move
his unit from one place to another in an orderly manner
What is the primary value of ceremonies?
To render honors, preserve tradition, and to stimulate Esprit de Corps.
What is a rank?
A line, which is only one element in depth.
What is an element?
An individual, squad, section, platoon, company or larger unit forming part of the
next higher unit.
What is a file?
A column, which has a front of only one element.
What is a formation?
The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner.
How many steps per minute is quick time and double time?
120 steps per minute quick time and 180 steps per minute double time.
