NCO Support / Chain of Command Flashcards
What does AR 600-20 cover?
Army Command Policy
What AR covers Army Command Policy?
AR 600-20
What does AR 600-20 cover?
Prescribes the policies and responsibilities of command, which include the Well-being of the force, military discipline, and conduct, the Army Equal Opportunity (EO) Program, and the Army Sexual Assault Victim Program
What is Command?
Command is exercised by virtue of office and the special assignment of members of the United States Armed Forces holding military grade who are eligible to exercise command
What is a Commander?
A commissioned or WO who, by virtue of grade and assignment, exercises primary command authority over a military organization or prescribed territorial area that under pertinent official directives is recognized as a “command”
Can a Civilian exercise Command?
No; Only the President can exercise Command
What is the extent that a Civilian can exercise Supervision?
A civilian may be designated to exercise general supervision over an Army installation or activity
What are the key elements of command?
Authority and Responsibility
Where is Formal authority for command derived?
From the Policies, Procedures, and Precedents
Who is responsible for establishing leadership climate of the unit and developing disciplined and cohesive units?
The Commander
How do Leaders earn the loyalty of their Soldiers?
leaders must show loyalty to their Soldiers, the Army, and the nation
How do Leaders develop a positive Command Climate?
If leaders consider their Soldiers’ needs and care for their Well-being, and if they demonstrate genuine concern for their Soldiers, they will build a positive Command Climate
What is Duty?
obedient and disciplined performance
How will Soldiers with a sense of duty perform?
Soldiers with a sense of duty accomplish tasks given them, seize opportunities for self-improvement, and accept responsibility from their superiors
What is Demonstrated integrity the basis of?
Demonstrated integrity is the basis for dependable, consistent information, decisionmaking, and delegation of authority
How will Professionally competent leaders will develop respect for their authority?
- Striving to develop, maintain, and use the full range of human potential in their organization
- Giving troops constructive information on the need for and purpose of military discipline
- Properly training their Soldiers and ensuring that both Soldiers and equipment are in the proper state of readiness at all times
- Requirement of Exemplary Conduct
What confers eligibility to exercise command or authority in the U.S. military?
Grade and precedence of rank
What is an example of a Leader exercising Authority by precedence of rank?
a SGT making an on the spot correction of a Soldier that is not in their unit. They have that Authority by the governing regulatory guidance
How is Grade is generally held?
by virtue of office or position in the Army
Is the numerical pay grade used as a form of address or title in place of the proper title of address of grade?
No; the numerical pay grade will not be used to address Soldiers
Will a Chaplain be addressed by their Grade or Rank?
No; All chaplains are addressed as “Chaplain,” regardless of military grade or professional title
Are Civilians authorized “honorary grades”?
No; Conferring honorary titles of military grade upon civilians is prohibited
What is the Title to address Brigadier General through Generals?
The proper title to address all generals is General
What is the proper Title of Address for a Lieutenant Colonel?
Colonel is the proper address for a Lieutenant Colonel
What is the proper Title of Address for all Warrant Officers?
Mister (Mrs./Miss/Ms.)
What is the proper Title of Address for SFC-MSG?
Sergeant