Noncommissioned Officer NCO ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lesson 1

Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lesson #1 Transition from Corporal to Sergeant Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

PURPOSE Provide guidance concerning successful transition from Corporal to Sergeant. Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

Performance Objectives • At the conclusion of this lesson, Cadet Sergeants will understand their overall role in their unit and the keys to being a successful Sergeant. Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

Transition to NCO Congratulations! • You are now an NCO in the South Carolina Corps of Cadets • Last Year you may have been a Corporal and learned what it is to serve. • This year you will learn and experience what it is to lead. Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

Transition to NCO • Leading is the third phase of The Citadel Leader Development Program and a key element of the The Citadel’s Military Pillar. Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

The Citadel Leadership Model Senior • Command Junior • Lead Sophomore Freshman • Serve • Prepare Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

Lessons Learned • Before progressing to the Leadership Phase; What did you learn about service last year? • Does service stop now that you have entered into the leadership phase? Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

New Responsibility • During the Leadership phase as an NCO you will take on the responsibility for a small unit. -What is meant by a small unit? Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

The Small Unit Regiment Battalion Company Platoon Squad Company, Platoon, and Squad are Small Units Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

Overall Duty of a Sergeant Ø Sergeants are responsible for individual training, personal appearance, cleanliness, and overall performance of their cadets. Ø Corporals are to assist their Sergeants in fulfilling these responsibilities. Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

Sergeants and the CTM Ø Sergeants are directly responsible for the individual training, personal appearance, cleanliness and overall performance of their cadets. Ø Since most sergeants are responsible for a small number of cadets, it is easier to keep on top of the training, personal appearance, cleanliness and overall performance of their cadets. Ø If ANY cadet has poor personal appearance, is not clean , is inadequately trained or performing poorly, it is the result of the sergeant not doing his or her job. Ø If ANY cadet has good personal appearance, is clean , well trained, and performing well it is the result of the sergeant doing his or her job. Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

Sergeants and the CTM • “Whenever I could not get the results I wanted, I swallowed my temper and turned inward to see if I was part of the problem. I asked myself three questions: Did I clearly articulate the goals? Did I give people enough time and resources to accomplish the task? Did I give them enough training? I discovered that 90 percent of the time, I was at least as much a part of the problem as my people were. ” -CAPT (USN, Ret) D. Michael Abrashoff, from, It’s Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

Sergeants and the CTM The Cadets in your squad will be a reflection of your effectiveness as a Sergeant. When cadets in your squad perform poorly, first examine yourself to see where you can improve to help your cadets perform better. -This is the first step in taking responsibility as a leader. Socrates: “The unexamined life is not worth living. ” – Use self discipline to examine your actions before casting the blame on others. Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

Sergeants and the CTM Your mission is to develop your people to achieve results! Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

NCOs and Leadership is the means by which you will develop your people and achieve results. Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

Questions “What is leadership? ” “What is Principled Leadership? ” Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

Definition of Principled Leadership is influencing others to accomplish organizational goals while adhering to the following core values: – Honor – Duty – Respect Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

Influencing • Notice that a key element in the definition of leadership is “influencing. ” Influencing is not: -Harassing -Dictating -Abusing Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

Influencing • Influencing is your ability to compel others to produce a result or complete an action. This involves: -Shaping the way they think -Molding the way they behave Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

Influencing=Mission Accomplishment • Your job is to influence the members of your unit to accomplish the mission. If you are successful, your personnel will internalize the mission and execute it. • The end result is MISSION ACCOMPLISHEMENT Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

Influencing=Mission Accomplishment • The mission is articulated by Cadet Officers ; specifically commanders. • The commander’s mission is your mission. • You must never work contrary to the Commander’s Mission. Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

Where Mission Comes From Commandant of Cadets Cadet Commanders NCOs Execute Mission Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

For Consideration • U. S. Military Special Operations Truth: 1) Mission First 2) People Always Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

Corps Runs the Corps? – You are really running the Corps when you execute the mission. – In the military and in life you are always working for somebody else. Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

U. S. Army NCO Creed Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

U. S. Army NCO Creed • What aspects of the NCO Creed are applicable to your role as a Cadet NCO in the South Carolina Corps of Cadets? Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

NCOs = The Backbone • Fact: In the United States Military, the NCO is the “Backbone” of an organization? What do you think this means? Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

NCOs = The Backbone • As a Cadet NCO, you are the “backbone” of your organization. • A small unit at The Citadel is only as strong as its NCO Corps. With this in mind… …. . It is essential that you know your job and perform it with professionalism. Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

What makes a successful NCO? Unsuccessful Successful • • • Never stops learning Never stops training Asks questions of POCs Seeks feedback Addresses action Confirms orders and go Knows subordinates Sacrifices personal time Displays self-discipline Consistent intensity/care • • • Fire and forget Stops after a time “Why are we doing this? ” Gives too much feedback Addresses person Dismisses order and go Knows their last names Runs at first opportunity Late and can’t shut up Dr. Jekyll vs. Mr. Hyde Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15

What will your formula be? Read Learn Review Practic e Train Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) SY 2014 -15