Respect To The NCO

Respect to a NCO in the U.S. Army The U.S. Army's Non-Commisioned Officer (NCO) Corps was formed at the very begining of the American Army. In 1775, the NCO Corps was made along with the forming of the Continental Army. The American NCO did not copy their British counterparts; however, blended traditions of the French, British, and Prussian armies. During the Revelution, there was a lack of NCO duties or responsibilities. In 1778, during the rough winter in Valley Forge, a French Inspector General named Friedrich von Steuben standardized the NCO in "Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States", commonly called "The Blue Book". These duties and responsibilities were so affective, that the Army still uses some …show more content…
This was crucial because it allowed the commander to observe his troops on the battlefield and conduct combat tactics. However, this also proved to be very dangerous because the flag was normally the focus point of enemy fire not only because it was in the center of the unit, but also because of the role it played. Due to the high casualties during the American Civil War, battle tactics had to be adjusted to the new technology that was being brought to the battlefield. These changes further enhanced the combat leadership role of the noncommissioned officer. During the Post Cival War era, the Army thought experience and not the classroom made a better NCO so advanced education failed to attract many …show more content…
The Army Chief of Staff, Harold K. Johnson, chose Sergeant Major William O. Wooldridge as the first Sergeant Major of the Army. Wooldridge's job was to identify problems affecting enlisted soldiers and act as the primary advisor and consultant to the Army Chief of Staff. In the 1970s and 80s, the NCO education expanded and became more formalized. The courses, Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC), Basic NCO Course (BNCOC), Advanced NCO Course (ANCOC), and the US Army Sergeant Major Course (USASMC) were created. As the NCO education system continues to grow, the NCO of today combines history and tradition given to him from Friedrich von Steuben in 1778, and the ability to prepare for combat. This together has been built upon to produce the soldier of today. Today's Army operational doctrine covers the full spectrum of operations including: stability, support, offense, and defense operations. The Army can not predict every operation it deploys to, so effective training is the cornerstone of operational success. Battle focused training on combat tasks prepare soldiers, units, and leaders to deploy, fight, and win. The operational enviroment and wide array of threats present significant challenges. Army leaders must be adaptive and aware of their