NCO Creed Practice Flashcards

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on the text of the U.S. Army NCO Creed.

The Backbone of the Army

The time honored corps of noncommissioned officers.

Competence

The watchword of a noncommissioned officer.

Two basic responsibilities

Accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my Soldiers.

Exercise initiative

Taking appropriate action in the absence of orders.

Communicating with Soldiers

Communicating consistently and never leaving them uninformed.

Fairness and Impartiality

The standard an NCO uses when recommending both rewards and punishment.

Professionalism

Conducting oneself so as to bring credit upon the Corps, the military service, and the country, and not using one's grade or position for pleasure, profit, or personal safety.

Loyalty

Commitment to seniors, peers, and subordinates alike.

Integrity and Moral Courage

Core traits that a noncommissioned officer will never compromise.

Officer-NCO Relationship

Ensuring officers of the unit have maximum time to accomplish their duties by not having them accomplish those of the NCO.