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
What is the Proper Title of Address for PVT-PFC?
Private
What is The chain of command?
The chain of command assists commanders at all levels to achieve their primary function of accomplishing the unit’s assigned mission while caring for personnel and property in their charge
Who is responsible for everything their unit does or fails to do?
The commander
Can a Leader assign responsibility and authority to their subordinates?
Yes; But overall responsibility still is still the Leaders responsibility
What is crucial to the proper functioning of all units?
Effective communication between senior and subordinate Soldiers within the chain of command
What must Soldiers do when they need to communicate issues and problems?
They must use the Chain of Command
What does an Open Door Policy Allow?
allows members of the command to present facts, concerns, and problems of a personal or professional nature or other issues that the Soldier has been unable to resolve
Who must ensure that all members of their command receive timely performance counseling?
The Commander
Which Army Regulations contain counseling requirements in conjunction with the evaluation reporting systems?
AR 623–3 and AR 690–400
What helps to ensure that they are prepared to carry out their duties efficiently and accomplish the mission?
Effective Performance counseling
What Channel may be used for sending reports, information, or instructions?
Staff or technical channels
Can a NCO, SPC or PVT assume Command of a Unit?
Yes but will not have UCMJ Authority and only in emergency situations
How does the NCO Support channel Support the Chain of Command?
it parallels and complements the chain of command
What is the NCO Support Channel?
It is a channel of communication and supervision from the command sergeant major (CSM) to first sergeant (1SG) and then to other NCOs and enlisted personnel of the units
What duties will the NCO support channel assist the chain of command in accomplishing?
(1) Transmitting, instilling, and ensuring the efficacy of the professional Army ethic
(2) Planning and conducting the day-to-day unit operations within prescribed policies and directives
(3) Training of enlisted Soldiers in their MOS as well as in the basic skills and attributes of a Soldier
(4) Supervising unit physical fitness training and ensuring that unit Soldiers comply with the weight and appearance standards of AR 600–9 and AR 670–1
(5) Teaching Soldiers the history of the Army, to include military customs, courtesies, and traditions
(6) Caring for individual Soldiers and their Families both on and off duty
(7) Teaching Soldiers the mission of the unit and developing individual training programs to support the mission
(8) Accounting for and maintaining individual arms and equipment of enlisted Soldiers and unit equipment under their control
(9) Administering and monitoring the Noncommissioned Officer’s Development Program, and other unit training programs
(10) Achieving and maintaining courage, candor, competence, commitment, and compassion
Describe the Position of Sergeant Major of the Army?
the senior sergeant major grade and designates the senior enlisted position of the Army
Describe the Position of Command Sergeant Major?
This position title designates the senior NCO of the command at battalion or higher levels and carries out policies and standards, and advises the commander on the performance, training, appearance, and conduct of enlisted Soldiers they also establish the unit’s Noncommissioned Officer’s Development Program
Describe the Position of First Sergeant?
designates the senior NCO at company level and they administer the unit Noncommissioned Officer’s Professional Development Program
Describe the Position of Platoon Sergeant?
key assistant and adviser to the platoon leader and In the absence of the platoon leader, the platoon sergeant leads the platoon
Are Corrective Actions the same as NonJudicial Punishment?
No; Corrective Actions are Nonpunitive measures
What is the purpose of Corrective Actions?
to correct actions and also to prevent incidents that make it necessary to resort to trial by courts-martial or to impose nonjudicial punishment
What is Army Well-being?
the personal—physical, material, mental, and spiritual-state of the Army Family, including Soldiers (active, reserve, and guard), retirees, veterans, DA civilians, and all their Families, that contributes to their preparedness to perform and support the Army’s mission
What is the focus of Army Well-being?
to take care of our Army Family before, during, and after deployments
What are the four basic dimensions of individual life experience that Well-being includes?
- the physical state centers on one’s health and sense of wellness, satisfying physical needs through a healthy Lifestyle
- The material state centers on essential needs such as shelter, food, and financial resources
- The mental state centers on basic needs to learn, grow, achieve recognition, and be accepted
- The spiritual state centers on a person’s religious/philosophical needs, providing powerful support for values, morals, strength of character, and endurance in difficult and dangerous circumstances
hat are the four institutional outcomes that are a function of the actions people take in response to their views of the actions of the institution?
- Attracting
- Developing
- Retaining
- Supporting
What are the four individual aspirations of Well Being?
- To Serve
- To Live
- To Connect
- To Grow
What are the four strategic goals linked to the Well-being framework that must be achieved for Army Well Being?
- Opportunity for service
- Standard of living
- Pride and sense of belonging
- Personal enrichment
What is Military discipline is founded upon?
self-discipline, respect for properly constituted authority, and the embracing of the professional Army ethic with its supporting individual values
How is Military discipline will be developed?
by individual and group training to create a mental attitude resulting in proper conduct and prompt obedience to lawful military authority
Who is required is required to strictly obey and promptly execute the legal orders of their lawful Seniors?
All persons in the military Service
Are Soldiers off duty required to render respect to Seniors, The Colors and National Anthem?
Respect to Seniors, The Colors and National Anthem will be extended at all times
When is it required that all military personnel present a neat, soldierly appearance?
whether on or off duty or in a leave status
How should Military authority be exercised?
promptly, firmly, courteously and fairly
What is one of the most effective administrative corrective measures?
extra training or instruction (including on-the-spot correction)
How must the training, instruction, or correction action given to a Soldier to correct deficiencies be?
must be directly related to the deficiency
When must Corrective measures may be taken?
after normal duty hours
Are the Corrective measures Punishment?
No
How long should Corrective measures be taken?
Corrective training should continue only until the training deficiency is overcome
What are essential ingredients of military justice?
Discretion, fairness, and sound judgment
When is it authorized for a business relationship between officers and enlisted personnel?
landlord/tenant relationships or to one-time transactions such as the sale of an automobile or house
What is Hazing?
any conduct whereby one military member or employee, regardless of Service or rank, unnecessarily causes another military member or employee, regardless of Service or rank, to suffer or be exposed to an activity that is cruel, abusive, oppressive, or harmful
