ROLE OF THE NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER AGENDA Background Role

ROLE OF THE NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER

AGENDA Background Role of the NCO Duty Description of the NCO Duties and Responsibilities Communication NCO role in transformation Deployment/Combat Operations

CAC - An Engine of Change

Organizational Structure The Combined Arms Center is organized along four basic levels: l The Commander exercises overall responsibility over assigned personnel and subordinate organizations to insure that assigned missions are accomplished in the most efficient and effective manner possible. The Command Sergeant Major, by tradition, is responsible for the conduct and development of enlisted Soldiers and non-commissioned officers across the Command. l The CAC Chief of Staff manages and oversees the activities of a coordinating staff and a special staff. The coordinating staff is focused on policy and procedure development for the command; the special staff provides command-wide advice in specialized or technical areas. l Major Subordinate Organizations carry out the majority of the functions assigned to the CAC Commander. In general, each is resourced for and focused on a core function and one or more specified functions. l Schools, centers and specialized activities are spread across the country and are responsible for executing a portion of the CAC mission. In general, each of these organizations is responsible for the training of specific branch skills (such as “Infantry”) and serving as the Army’s functional expert in that area. In this regard, CAC is an integrator of specialized skills, on one hand, and an executor of common skills, on the other.

The NCO Pentathlete is effective in any environment and proficient in all aspects of being a Soldier Vision An innovative, competent professional enlisted leader grounded in heritage, values, and tradition that embodies the Warrior Ethos; champions continuous learning; and is capable of leading, training, and motivating Soldiers. An adaptive leader who is proficient in joint and combined expeditionary warfare and continuous, simultaneous full spectrum operations, and resilient to uncertain and ambiguous environments. The NCO must always: How Soldiers view the Pentathlete • New path - moving ahead • Understands the whole spectrum of operations • Effective in any environment • Adapts quickly transitions between combat and non-combat roles • Lead by example • Train from experience • Maintain and enforce standards • Take care of Soldiers • Adapt to a changing world The NCO Pentathlete is a: • Critical & Creative Thinker • Warrior Leader • Leader Developer • Ambassador • Resource Manager Links future characteristics to NCO history

Pentathlete Characteristics Warrior Leader • Effective in any environment • Understands whole spectrum of operations • Educated military & civilian • Proficient in all aspects of being a Soldier Warrior Ethos • Leads from the front - a leader 24/7 • Effective communicator • Creative-innovative-takes disciplined initiative • Flexible-adapts quickly to environment/situation • People/team oriented - builds effective teams • Physically fit and culturally aware Ambassador • Ability to deal with various cultures - understands other languages & cultures • Character-Army Values represents American and Army values & culture to the World • Always respectful and understanding of Host Nation values and culture • Interacts with people on the street - wins the support and trust of the local population Critical & Creative Thinker • Decisive--confident & competent decision maker • Capable of using cognitive capacity skills and strategies to achieve understanding and to evaluate view points to solve problems • Sound judgment ability to think fast -- split-second decisions under stress • Thinks outside the box • Understand 2 nd & 3 rd order impacts of decisions tactical decisions with strategic implications Leader Developer • Leads by example - standard bearer • Embraces personal and professional development • Encourages/guides development of subordinates • Creates positive learning environment • Competent trainer - teach Soldiers how to learn • Hungry for knowledge Resource Manager • Manages resources efficiently and effectively • Meets deadlines and suspense's • Gets things done - takes mission guidance - plans prepares and executes - accomplishes the mission • Influences acquisition and distribution of resources

Role of the NCO The evolution and development of the NCO Corps started in 1775 l The level of authority and responsibility that our officers give us will be based on our demonstrated competence and performance l Physical Condition…. Be in excellent shape, lead from the front l Military Bearing…. Set the example (uniform, professionalism, saluting l Military Courtesy…. Mutual respect, treat Soldiers with dignity and respect l Attention to Duty…. Think of ways to better yourself, the unit and your Soldiers

Role of the NCO “The backbone of the Army is the noncommissioned [officer. ]” Rudyard Kipling, The Eathen, 1896 l Pride…If Soldiers don’t have pride, then more likely because the Co. C. Develop Esprit De Corps, Unit history (make it part of training) l Loyalty. . . It is an NCO Duty to tell his/her superiors the truth, once a decision is made the NCO’s execute l Maintenance…Maintenance and accountability is an NCO responsibility. Use Fm’s/Tm’s…New equipment? l Sense of humor…Enjoy what you do; Soldiers who enjoy their training will retain it

Role of the NCO “Noncommissioned officers are the standard bearers of our Army. ” Gen Carl E. Vuono, Army Chief of Staff, 1987 l IMPORTANCE OF STANDARDS-APPEARANCE/SALUTING ARE CORNER STONES TO DISCIPLINE l WHAT ARE STANDARDS? l WHAT IS NCOPD? - 1 SG/CSM PAST TIME? ? ? - HOW TO DO TRAINING - LEADERS NOTEBOOK - COUNSELING - NCOERS - AWARDS - REGULATIONS UDATES - READING LIST

Role of the NCOs' don’t meet the standard they set it! l SAFETY, SAFETY l Integration of new Soldiers to the unit. l Ensure that newly assigned enlisted personnel are instructed in military courtesy, customs of the service and command regulations or policies. l Leadership…Always set the example and be fair. I believe that there are two reasons Soldiers fail at a task (lack of training & Motivation). Soldiers look to NCOs' for action and as a role model. “Lead your Soldiers and show you care”.

Role of the NCO DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITEIS l PROVIDE COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE TO SOLDIER’S (STAY IN YOUR LANE) l VISITORS TO THE UNIT l INSPECT DUTIES PERFORMED BY SUBORDINATE NCO’S l NOTE DISCREPANCIES AND INITIATE APPROPRIATE CORRECTIVE INSTRUCTION l OTHER DUTIES l NCOES l SPONSORSHIP (NEW SOLDIERS AND BATTLE BUDDIES) l ANNUAL TRAINING l EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Role of the NCO AUTHORITY? l l l HOW DO WE GROW LEADERS IN THE ARMY l 3 STEP PROCESS. . (1) standards (2) put someone in charge (3) hold them accountable l NCOs' ARE PRODUCT OF THAT PROCESS RESPONSIBILITIES l MOST IMPORTANT IS ENFORCING STANDARDS AND WORK WITHIN / TOWARDS THE COMMANDERS INTENT l BEING ACCOUNTABLE FOR WHAT YOU DO THERE IS ONLY ONE COMMANDER l NCOs' ARE A FORCE MULTIPLIER

Role of the NCO ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS • • TEAM/SQUAD MTG SPONSORSHIP PROMOTIONS REENLISTMENT NCO SUPPORT CHANNEL COUNCILS/MEETINGS NCOER CAREER DEVELOPMENT • MEDIA • MEDPROS • AWARDS • SCHOOL SELECTION • WEIGHT CONTROL • PERSONNEL ACTIONS • PAY • COUNSELING

Role of the NCO TRAINING AND MAINTENANCE • NEW SOLDIER INTEGRATION • DISTRACTIONS • FORCE PROTECTION • FM 7. 0 & 7. 1 • NCOES • RESOURCES • SERGEANT’S TIME • MENTORSHIP • NCOPD • COMMAND MAINTENANCE • TRAINING MEETINGS • PT • LEADER BOOKS • INDIVIDUAL AND SECTION • PREPARATION • LEVEL FOCUS • METL • OBSERVE/EVALUATE • SECTION CERTIFICATIONS

Role of the NCO UNIT DISCIPLINE • APPEARANCE • SPOT CORRECTIONS • COUNSELING • COURTESY/RESPECT • DRILL AND CEREMONIES • CAMOUFLAGE • POLICE CALL • BILLETS • EXTRA DUTY • MOTORPOOL • TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS • SEPARATION • BLOTTER REPORTS • UCMJ • COURTS MARTIAL • SUSPENSION • LOR • STANDARDS

Role of the NCO MORALE AND WELFARE • WORKING CONDITIONS • PROMOTIONS AND PAY • LEAVES AND PASSES • BOSS • SINGLE SOLDIER INITIATIVES • FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS • UNIT FUNCTIONS • RECOGNITION PROGRAMS • PREDICTABILITY • EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES • SPORTS PROGRAM • DINING FACILITIES • STAYING INFORMED • NCO/SOY • FAMILY TIME • AUDIE MURPHY • LIVING CONDITIONS • MWR ACTIVITIES

Role of the NCO COMBAT/TRANSFORMATION l PREDEPLOYMENT l l ON THE BATTLEFIELD l SUSTAINED OPERATIONS REDEPLOYMENT l l RESETTING THE FORCE LEADING CHANGE

Role of the NCO COMBAT l WE ARE AN ARMY AT WAR… l l FOR NOW WE ARE UNITS IN COMBAT OR PREPARING TO GO TO COMBAT FOCUS ON GETTING OUT THE DOOR l l SOLDIERS l SRP l WEAPONS PROFICIENCY l WARRIOR TASKS/DRILLS l MRE SKILLS EQUIPMENT l l READINESS / SERVICEABILITY FAMILY l FRGs l BUILDING THE TEAM

Role of the NCO COMBAT l WHERE IS NCO IN COMBAT? DEPENDS WHERE IS NEEDED? l l l BEFORE THE FIGHT-INSPECTING DEFENSIVE POSITIONS/INSPECTING PRECOMBAT CHECKS/WATCHING OVER THE SLICE UNITS DURING-BREECH SITE/CASUALTY COLLECTION POINT/OVERWATCH OF EMERGENCY RESUPPLY/FLANK SECURITY/NET COMO AFTER-GENERATING COMBAT POWER/RESETTING THE FORCE • GARRISON TO GARRISON OPERATIONS • MAKE THE ROUTINE-ROUTINE

Role of the NCO QUESTIONS?

Role of the NCO “LEADERSHIP” A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader but becomes one by the quality of his actions and the integrity of his intent. In the end, leaders are much like eagles; they don’t flock together you find them one at a time.