NCO STUDY GUIDE- EYTHAN (I love you, you got this!!)

Warrior Ethos

I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade.

Noncommissioned Officer Creed

No one is more professional than I. I am a noncommissioned officer, a leader of Soldiers. As a noncommissioned officer, I realize that I am a member of a time honored corps, which is known as "The Backbone of the Army". I am proud of the Corps of noncommissioned officers and will at all times conduct myself so as to bring credit upon the Corps, the military service and my country regardless of the situation in which I find myself. I will not use my grade or position to attain pleasure, profit, or personal safety.

Competence is my watchword. My two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my mind—accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my Soldiers. I will strive to remain technically and tactically proficient. I am aware of my role as a noncommissioned officer. I will fulfill my responsibilities inherent in that role. All Soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership; I will provide that leadership. I know my Soldiers and I will always place their needs above my own. I will communicate consistently with my Soldiers and never leave them uninformed. I will be fair and impartial when recommending both rewards and punishment.

Officers of my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not have to accomplish mine. I will earn their respect and confidence as well as that of my Soldiers. I will be loyal to those with whom I serve; seniors, peers, and subordinates alike. I will exercise initiative by taking appropriate action in the absence of orders. I will not compromise my integrity, nor my moral courage. I will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to forget that we are professionals, noncommissioned officers, leaders!

Army Song

March along, sing our song, with the Army of the free.

Count the brave, count the true, who have fought to victory.

We’re the Army and proud of our name!

We’re the Army and proudly proclaim:

First to fight for the right,

And to build the Nation’s might,

And the Army goes rolling along.

Proud of all we have done,

Fighting till the battle’s won,

And the Army goes rolling along.

Then it’s hi! hi! hey!

The Army’s on its way.

Count off the cadence loud and strong;

For where’er we go,

You will always know

That the Army goes rolling along.

Valley Forge, Custer’s ranks,

San Juan Hill and Patton’s tanks,

And the Army went rolling along.

Minute men, from the start,

Always fighting from the heart,

And the Army keeps rolling along.

Then it’s hi! hi! hey!

The Army’s on its way.

Count off the cadence loud and strong;

For where’er we go,

You will always know

That the Army goes rolling along.

(slower, more freely)

Men in rags, men who froze,

Still that Army met its foes,

And the Army went rolling along.

Faith in God, then we’re right,

And we’ll fight with all our might,

As the Army keeps rolling along

Then it’s hi! hi! hey!

The Army’s on its way.

Count off the cadence loud and strong; (two! three!)

For where’er we go,

You will always know

That the Army goes rolling along! (keep it rolling!)

And the Army goes rolling along!

Division Song

We have a rendezvous with destiny.

Our strength and courage strike the spark

That will always make men free.

Assault right down through the skies of blue;

Keep your eyes on the job to be done.

We’re the Soldiers of the hundred-first;

We’ll fight till the battle’s won!

This is my Squad

IDK IT YET

Unit History

NOT SURE ON IT

ADP 7-0

It is Training Units and Developing Leaders.

What are the three training domains the Army uses?

Institutional, operational, and self-development

HINT Remember IOS (like an iPhone)

What are the Army’s seven principles of leader development?

1. Lead by example 2. Develop subordinate leaders 3. Create a learning environment for subordinate leaders 4. Train leaders in the art and science of mission command 5. Train to develop adaptive leaders 6. Train leaders to think critically and creatively 7. Train your leaders to know their subordinates and their families

FM 7-22

Army Physical Readiness Training

21) What elements does a PRT session consist of?

A: Preparation, activities, and recovery

HINT Associate elements and session with the acronym PAR

What are the five H2F domains?

A: Physical readiness, mental readiness, nutritional readiness, sleep readiness, and spiritual readiness

ATP 7-22.01

Health and Fitness

AR 600-9

Army Body Composition Program

What is the primary objective of the ABCP?

To ensure all Soldiers achieve and maintain optimal well-being and performance under all conditions.

How is body composition anindicator of a Soldier’s physical readiness?

It is associated with anindividual’s fitness, endurance, and overall health

AR 600-8-19)

Promotions

What should you look for when recommending an individual for promotion?

Overall performance, attitude, leadership ability, and development potential.

Name five reasons that a soldier may be administratively reduced

• 
  Erroneous enlistment grade

• Misconduct

• Inefficiency

• Approve for discharge from service Under Other Than Honorable conditions

• Failure to complete training (I.e., OCS, Flight School

ATP 6-22.1

The counseling process

2) What are the three categories of developmental counseling?

A: Performance, Event-oriented, Professional growth

HINT Remember the acronym PEP

4) What Army Regulation covers counseling for NCOs?

A: AR 623-3

AR 600-8-8

Total Army Sponsorship Program

3. What are the general rules for appointing a sponsor?

• Grade equal to or higher ranking than the incoming soldier.

• Same sex (gender) as the soldier

• Familiar with the unit or activity and community

6. What is the purpose of the Total Army Sponsorship Program?

• To help commanders exercise their basic responsibility to assist Soldiers, civilian employees, and families successfully relocate into and out of their commands.

ADP 6-22

Army Leadership

5) What are the three levels of leadership?

A: Direct, organizational, and strategic

**)What was the last book on leadership you read and what did you learn from it?

HAVE UR OWN ANSWER AND EXPLAIN

AR 623-3 and DA Pam 623-3

NCOER/Evaluation Reporting System

1) What does AR 623-3 cover?

A: Evaluation standards for all ranks, Officers, Warrant Officers, and enlisted Soldiers

3) What is a DA Form 2166-8-1?

A: NCOER Counseling and Support Form

AR 601-280

Retention

Who determines the qualifications for retention in the Army?

Secretary of the Army (Christine Wormuth)

What AR lists the medical retention standards?

AR 40-501

FM 3-22.9

Marksmanship

2) What does PMI stand for?

A: Preliminary Marksmanship Instruction

3) What are the five phases of rifle marksmanship training/basic rifle marksmanship (BRM)?

A: 1. Preliminary Marksmanship Instruction (PMI)

2. Downrange feedback range firing

3. Field firing

4. Advanced Rifle Marksmanship (ARM)

5. Advanced optics, lasers, and iron sights

HINT Remember the acronym PDFAA

AR 600-25

Military Custom and Courtesies

1) What does AR 600-25 Cover?

A: Military Customs and Courtesies but the Official Title is “Salutes, Honors and Visits of Courtesy”

2) When will personnel Salute indoors?

A: when reporting to your commander, when reporting to a pay officer, when reporting to a military board, at an indoor ceremony, at sentry duty indoors

3) What are the Six situations when Salutes not required to be rendered or returned when the senior or subordinate?

 (1) In civilian attire.

(2) Engaged in routine work if the salute would interfere.

(3) Carrying articles with both hands so occupied as to make saluting impracticable.

(4) Working as a member of a detail, or engaged in sports or social functions where saluting would present a safety hazard.

(5) In public places such as theaters, churches, and in public conveyances.

(6) In the ranks of a formation

TC 3-21.5

Drill and Ceremony

What are the three marching steps used in drill?

- 15 inch step
- 30 inch step (120 steps per minute)
- 30 inch double time (180 steps per minute)
* The 18 inch step is used when formally stacking arms

What is the primary purpose of drill?

The purpose of drill is to enable a commander or NCO to move his unit from one place to another in an orderly manner, to aid in disciplinary training by instilling habits of precision and response to the leader's orders, and to provide for the development of all soldiers in the practice of commanding troops.

AR 350-1 and DA Pam 600-25)

NCOPD

1) What are the three crucial leader development components or the three leader development lines of effort?

A: Training, education, and experience

3) Explain the ends, ways, means concept of leader development.

A: Ends -A process that aligns training, education, and experience to prepare leaders who exercise mission command in order to prevail in unified land OPS.

Ways – Central to this strategy is that leaders at all levels understand their responsibility for continually developing other leaders.

Means – Means includes will, time, people, and funding. (Will and time are the two most important).

AR 670-1

Wear and Appearance of Army Uniform and Insignia

Why are all Soldiers in the U.S. Army now authorized to wear the Reverse-Side Full-Color U.S. Flag Cloth Replica upon gaining permission from their commander?

The Nation is at war and will be for the foreseeable future. As an expeditionary Army, our Soldiers’ commitment to fight and win our Nation’s War, at home and abroad, is best exemplified by permanently wearing the U.S. Flag insignia on the utility uniforms.

When is the only time that commercially designed protective headgear is authorized for wear with uniform?

When operating motorcycles, bicycles or like vehicles but once the travel is complete protective headgear must be removed and army headgear donned

TC 4.02-1 and FM 4-25.11

First Aid

What is TCCC?

A: Tactical Combat Casualty Care

2) What are the steps in TCCC?

A: 1. Care under fire 2. Tactical field care 3. Combat casualty evacuation care

4) What is a CASEVAC?

A: Casualty Evacuation in Non-Medical Vehicle or Aircraft

ADP 5-0

The Operation Process

What does the operations process constitute for the army?

The army’s view on planning, executing, and assessing operations.

What are the major command activities performed during operations?

1) planning
2) preparing
3) executing
4) continuously assessing the operation

AR 710-2 and AR 735-5

Supply Economy

What is the purpose of CSDP?

Establish supply discipline as regulatory guidance.
Standardize supply discipline requirements.
Provide responsible personnel with a single listing of supply policy requirements.
Make the U.S. Army more efficient with respect to time spent monitoring subordinates' actions.
Eliminate repeat findings of noncompliance with policy.
Serve as a checklist for internal management controls

Who is responsible for implementing the Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP)?

The Commander

(AR 600-20

Army SHARP Program

1) What does SHARP stand for?

A: Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention

2) What is the Army’s slogan for the SHARP campaign?

I am Strong

3) What does I AM stand for?

A: Intervene, Act, Motivate

ADRP-1

The Army Profession

What is the Army Profession?

The Army Profession is a unique vocation of experts certified in the design, generation, support, and ethical application of landpower, serving under civilian authority and entrusted to defend the Constitution and the rights and interests of the American people.

What is an Army Professional?

An Army professional is a member of the Army Profession who meets the Army’s certification criteria of competence, character, and commitment.

AR 27-10

Military Justice

1) What does UCMJ stand for?

A: The Uniform Code of Military Justice

2) What does MCM stand for

A: Manual for Courts Martial

6) What are the three types of nonjudicial punishment (Article 15)?

A: 1. Summarized

2. Company grade

3. Field grade

DA Pam 750-3

PMCS

What are the 4 levels of Maintenance?

1. Unit
2. Direct support (DS)
3. General support (GS)
4. Depot

What does PMCS stand for?

Preventative Maintenance Checks and Service

ADP 3-0

Unified Land Operations

1) What are unified land operations?

describes how the Army seizes, retains, and exploits the initiative to gain and maintain a position of relative advantage in sustained land operations through simultaneous offensive, defensive, and stability operations in order to prevent or deter conflict, prevail in war, and create the conditions for favorable conflict resolution

3) What are the eight operational variables?

A: Political, economic, military, social, physical environment, infrastructure, information, time

HINT Remember PEMSPIIT

TC 3-25.26

Land and Map Reading

3) Who is responsible for securing maps for the unit?

S2

5) Where will you find the Declination Diagram of a Map and what does it represent?

A: This is located in the lower margin of large-scale maps and indicates the angular relationships of true north, grid north, and magnetic north

Army Programs

ASAP, ACS, ACES, AER, EO