TC 7-22.7 The NCO Guide 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
What three country traditions formed the foundation of our NCO Corps?
French, Perussian, British
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?
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.
Who was the first African American to win the Medal of Honor?
Sergeant William H. Carney
When did NCO chevrons change in direction and begin pointing up?
1902
What was the Black Book, who carried it, and what was in it?
A book the 1SG carried that contained administrative files names of everyone in the company and their professional history (AWOLs, work habits, promotions, etc.)
When did the Army formally add women to its ranks?
1942
When did the Army first fight an integrated war between whites and African Americans?
The Korean War
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 mistakes?
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 soldiers welfare
What are the three pillars of leader development?
Institutional training, operational assignments, and self-development
What is the keystone for NCO development?
Noncommisioned Officer Education System (NCOES)
