The NCO Guide

Question 1

What are the five essential characteristics of the Army Profession?

Answer 1

Military Expertise
Honorable Service
Trust
Espirt de Corps
Stewardship of the Profession

Question 2

Define Loyalty.

Answer 2

Bear true faith and allegiance

Question 3

Define Duty.

Answer 3

Fulfill your obligations

Question 4

Define Respect.

Answer 4

Treat people as they should be treated

Question 5

Define Selfless Service.

Answer 5

Put the Welfare of the Nation, the Army, and your subordinates before your own

Question 6

Define Honor.

Answer 6

Live up to the Army Values

Question 7

Define Integrity.

Answer 7

Do what is right, legally and morally

Question 8

Define Personal Courage.

Answer 8

Face fear, danger, or adversity (physical and moral)

Question 9

Where are some senses of pride derived?

Answer 9

Self-Pride, Civic-Pride, and National Pride.

Question 10

What is the purpose of drill?

Answer 10

Drill enables Commanders to quickly move their forces from one point to another, instill and develop discipline, and develop confidence and troop leading abilities.

Question 11

What are the objectives accomplished by drill?

Answer 11

Professionalism
Teamwork
Confidence 
Pride
Alertness
Attention to detail
Espirt de corps
Discipline

Question 12

Regarding the Army Ethic, what are the five compelling reasons the heaviest burden rests on the small-unit Leaders?

Answer 12

1. Humane treatment of detainees.
2. Humane treatment of noncombatants.
3. Make ethical decisions in action fraught with consequences.
4. Leaders must not tacitly accept misconduct or encourage it.
5. Soldiers must live with the consequences of their conduct.