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What FM covers the duties, responsibilities and authorities of a NCO?
FM 7-22.7.
What is responsibility?
Responsibility is being accountable for what you do or fail to do
What does individual responsibility make a Soldier accountable for?
It makes them accountable for their personal conduct.
What is Command Authority?
Command authority is the authority leaders have over Soldiers by virtue of rank or assignment.
Command authority originates with the President and may be supplemented by law or regulation.
What are the two most important responsibilities of a leader?
Mission accomplishment and the welfare of the Soldiers.
What does command responsibility make a Soldier accountable for?
Command responsibility refers to collective or organizational accountability and includes how well
the unit performs their missions
Where would a Soldier find a noncommissioned officer's role in reference to the chain of
command?
AR 600-20
The authority of command that one individual exercises over others is acquired as a result of
what?
Grade and assignment
What is a NCO's principle duty and responsibility?
Training.
Name some basic responsibilities of a NCO?
 Maintaining discipline
 Maintaining government property
 Training Soldiers
 Ensuring the welfare of the Soldiers
 Executing the mission
What is authority?
Authority is the legitimate power of a leader to direct those subordinates to him or to take action
within the scope of his position.
Every Soldier has two responsibilities. What are they?
1. Individual responsibilities
2. Command responsibilities
What is power?
Power is the ability, either physical, mental or moral to have a positive control over the actions of
others.
What are the five types of power?
1. Legal
2. Reward
3. Coercive
4. Referent
5. Expert
What is legal power?
The power derived from law and regulation
What is reward power?
The power derived from the capacity of the leader to provide desired rewards to a Soldier for
good performance.
What is coercive power?
The power which influences a person to perform or behave in a manner contrary to how that
person desires to behave at the time.
What is referent (charismatic) power
The power derived from the leader's personality and is effective as a means of influencing
Soldiers to the extent they respect and admire the leader.
What is expert power?
The power derived from the leader's accumulation of knowledge, skills and capabilities.
How do you determine the amount of supervision needed to accomplish a task?
By considering your Soldiers' competence, motivation and commitment to perform the task.
To ensure your Soldiers understand and are carrying out the task, you should do what?
Supervise the task.
What is general military authority?
General military authority is authority extended to all Soldiers to take action and act in the
absence of a unit leader or other designated authority.
What are the four fundamental steps in supervising subordinates in the accomplishment of a
task?
1. Assign the task
2. Set standards
3. Check progress
4. Determine if standards have been met (follow-up)
What is supervision?
Keeping a grasp of the situation and ensuring that plans and policies are being followed; the art of
checking without undue harassment.
What are the three different types of duties?
1. Specified
2. Directed
3. Implied duties
What is a specified duty?
Specified duties are those related to jobs and positions.
What is a directed duty?
Directed duties are not specified as part of a job position or MOS or other directive
What is an implied duty?
They’re duties
that improve the quality of the job and help keep the unit functioning at an optimum level.
Who is the 1st Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC)?
SGM William Joseph Gainey.
When did the 1st Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairmen Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC) assume
the position?
October 01, 2005.
What grade is the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC)?
The SEAC holds the grade of E-9 and is equal in seniority to the Services SEAs.
How many SMA have there been?
13.
Name the five most recent Sergeant Majors of the Army:
 Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston
 Former Sergeant Major of the Army Jack L. Tilley
 Former Sergeant Major of the Army Robert E. Hall
 Former Sergeant Major of the Army Gene C. McKinney
 Former Sergeant Major of the Army Richard A. Kidd
Who was the first Sergeant Major of the Army?
Sergeant Major William O. Wooldridge.
What year was the Sergeant Major of the Army Established?
1966
The Sergeants Major Course began in what year?
1973 (January).
The history of the Noncommissioned Officer began in what year with the birth of the
Continental Army?
1775
Who wrote the "Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States",
also commonly called the "Blue Book" and thus standardized NCO duties and responsibilities in
1778?
Inspector General Friedrich von Steuben
During the year 1778, what were the NCO ranks during that period?
 Corporals
 Sergeants
 First Sergeants
 Quartermaster Sergeants
 Sergeants Major
Three NCOs received special recognition for acts of heroism during the American Revolution.
Each received the Badge of Military Merit, a purple heart with a floral border and the word "merit"
inscribed across the center. In practice this award was the precursor to the Medal of Honor
introduced during the Civil War. What were their names?
 Sergeant Elijah Churchill
 Sergeant William Brown
 Sergeant Daniel Bissell
During what year did the War Department make the first reference to noncommissioned officer
chevrons?
1821
What publication published in 1829 provided instructions for training of noncommissioned
officers?
The Abstract of Infantry Tactics
The 417 page unofficial publication called the Noncommissioned Officers Manual, was
published in what year?
1909
During what year did the symbol of NCO rank, the chevron, rotate to what we would today call
point up and become smaller in size?
1902
During the period of World War 1, the First Sergeants often carried a book in their pockets that
contained administrative files. This book, which today may be known as a "leader’s book"
contained the names of everyone in the company and their professional history (AWOLs, Work
Habits, Promotions, etc.). This book was passed from First Sergeant to First Sergeant, staying
within the company and providing the unit historical information. What was this book called?
A Black Book
During what year did the AR 350-90 establish army-wide standards for NCO Academies?
1957
In 1958 the Army added two grades to the NCO Ranks, these pay grades would "provide for a
better delineation of responsibilities in the enlisted structure". What were the two new pay
grades?
E8 and E9
During what year did PLDC first become a mandatory prerequisite for promotion to Staff
Sergeant?
1986
What is the number one principle of peacetime training?
Replicate battlefield conditions
Primarily, there are three methods used to present training. What are they?
1. Demonstration (Most Preferred Method)
2. Conference
3. Lecture (Least Preferred Method)
What does effective training require?
Effective training requires the personal time, energy, and guidance of commanders
What is the Army training standard?
The standard for the Army is to train and maintain to the published standards in Technical
Manuals (TMs) -10 and -20.
When does the greatest combat power result?
The greatest combat power results when leaders synchronize combat support (CS) and combat
service support (CSS) systems to compliment and reinforce one another.
Once Soldiers and units have trained to the standard, how do they maintain proficiency?
They maintain proficiency through sustainment training.
Which FM covers Battle Focused Training?
FM 7-1.
How do commanders determine their units’ METLs?
Commanders determine their units' METLs based on war and external directives.
What do leaders use to assess Soldier, leader, and unit proficiency?
Leaders use evaluations and other feedback to assess Soldier, leader, and unit proficiency.
How should units train during peacetime?
Units should train in peacetime, as they will fight during war. Peacetime training must replicate
battlefield conditions. All training is based on this principle
The evaluation of collective training is critical to assessing what?
The evaluation of collective training is critical to assessing a unit's capability to perform its METL
tasks.
What is a Battle Roster
Listing of individuals, crews, or elements that reflects capabilities, proficiencies of critical tasks,
and other information concerning war-fighting capabilities.
What is a TEWT and where is it conducted?
Tactical Exercise Without Troops. The TEWT is conducted on actual terrain with unit leaders and
staffs, without Soldiers. A TEWT allows the battalion TF or company commander to train his staff
and subordinate leaders.
What must Soldiers, leaders, and units be proficient in to perform their missions under
battlefield conditions?
Soldiers, leaders, and units must be proficient in the basic skills required to perform their missions
under battlefield conditions.
What is the FCX (Fire Coordination Exercise)?
An exercise that can be conducted at platoon, company/team, or battalion/task force level. It
exercises command and control skills through the integration of all organic weapon systems, as
well as indirect and supporting fires. Weapon densities may be reduced for participating units,
and sub-caliber devices substituted for service ammunition
Where may the CPX (Command Post Exercise) be conducted?
The CPX may be conducted in from garrison locations or in between participating headquarters.
Where may the CPX (Command Post Exercise) be conducted?
The CPX may be conducted in from garrison locations or in between participating headquarters.
What are the ten principles of training?
1. Commanders are responsible for training
2. NCOs train individuals, crews, and small teams
3. Train as a combined arms and joint team
4. Train for combat proficiency
 Realistic conditions
 Performance-oriented
5. Train to standard using appropriate doctrine
6. Train to adapt
7. Train to maintain and sustain
8. Train using multi-echelon techniques
9. Train to sustain proficiency
10. Train and develop leaders
What are STXs (Situational Training Exercise)?
STXs are mission-related, limited exercises designed to train one collective task, or a group of
related tasks and drills, through practice
What drives the M.E.T.L. development process?
Battle focus
What is the AAR?
The AAR is a structured review process that allows training participants to discover for
themselves what happened, why it happened, and how it can be done better
Where does the CFX (Command Field Exercise) lay?
The CFX lies on a scale between the CPX and the FTX
What is the next step for the battalion commander once the METL is developed?
Once the METL is developed, the battalion commander briefs his next higher wartime
commander who approves the METL
What is a battle drill?
A battle drill is a collective action rapidly executed without applying a deliberate decision-making
process
Who do AC commanders brief the QTB to?
AC commanders brief the QTB to the commander’s two levels above
What is the LCX (Logistical Coordination Exercise)?
LCXs allow leaders to become proficient at conducting unit sustainment operations such as
supply, transportation, medical, personnel replacement, maintenance, and graves registration
How can commanders ensure that training is effective?
They must personally observe and assess training at all echelons
What may NCOs use in assessing squad, crew, and Soldier proficiency?
NCOs may use a leader book in assessing squad, crew, and Soldier proficiency
What does battle focus drive?
Battle focus drives METL development allowing the commander to narrow the scope of his
training challenge to make it manageable
What two things does sustainment training do?
1. Trains on tasks, which build on skills mastered by the Soldier, leader and units.
2. Uses opportunity training to constantly hone proficiency on known tasks
How are FTXs (Field Training Exercise) conducted?
FTXs are conducted under simulated combat conditions in the field
For noncommissioned officers, who are the key players in the reception and integration
phase?
For noncommissioned officers, the CSM and 1SG are key players in the reception and integration
phase
The CSM and key NCOs review and refine the supporting tasks for two things in each unit.
Name those two things.
1. Each skill level in every MOS within the unit
2. ArmyWarrior Training
What type of training excites and motivates Soldiers and leaders?
Training that is tough, realistic, and mentally and physically challenging.
What does the combat training center program provide?
The combat training center program provides the most realistic environment available for corps
and subordinate units during peacetime.
Why is it particularly important to train and monitor low-density MOS Soldiers?
Sometimes their hours are different and they get lost in the shuffle and therefore remain untrained
if not monitored and included in training.
The unit leader development program consists of what three phases?
1. Reception and integration
2. Basic skills development
3. Advanced development and sustainment
Training schedules are developed at what level and approved by whom?
Developed at company level and approved by the battalion commander
Name the four elements of TADSS.
1. Training aids
2. Devices
3. Simulators
4. Simulations.
What does near-term planning define?
Near-term planning defines specific actions required to execute the short-range plans. It is the
final phase of planning prior to the execution of training.
How are FTXs (Field Training Exercise) conducted?
FTXs are conducted under simulated combat conditions in the field
For noncommissioned officers, who are the key players in the reception and integration
phase?
For noncommissioned officers, the CSM and 1SG are key players in the reception and integration
phase
The CSM and key NCOs review and refine the supporting tasks for two things in each unit.
Name those two things.
1. Each skill level in every MOS within the unit
2. ArmyWarrior Training
What type of training excites and motivates Soldiers and leaders?
Training that is tough, realistic, and mentally and physically challenging.
What does the combat training center program provide?
The combat training center program provides the most realistic environment available for corps
and subordinate units during peacetime.
Why is it particularly important to train and monitor low-density MOS Soldiers?
Sometimes their hours are different and they get lost in the shuffle and therefore remain untrained
if not monitored and included in training.
The unit leader development program consists of what three phases?
1. Reception and integration
2. Basic skills development
3. Advanced development and sustainment
Training schedules are developed at what level and approved by whom?
Developed at company level and approved by the battalion commander
Name the four elements of TADSS.
1. Training aids
2. Devices
3. Simulators
4. Simulations.
What does near-term planning define?
Near-term planning defines specific actions required to execute the short-range plans. It is the
final phase of planning prior to the execution of training.
What four skills does challenging training build?
1. Builds competence and confidence by developing new skills.
2. Instills loyalty and dedication.
3. Inspires excellence by fostering initiative, enthusiasm, and eagerness to learn.
4. Builds aggressive, well-trained Soldiers.
What begins the training planning process?
Assessment
What does the basic skills development phase ensure?
The basic skills development phase ensures that the new leader attains a minimum acceptable
level of proficiency in the critical tasks necessary to perform his mission.
What are training aids?
Training aids are items that assist in the conduct of training and the process of learning.
In the military structure, what is the lowest level that has battle tasks?
Battalion level
What does the company commander do after he develops the METL?
He briefs the battalion commander
What do principles of training provide?
The principles provide direction, but are sufficiently flexible to accommodate local conditions and
the judgment of commanders and other leaders
What does the advanced development and sustainment phase involve?
The advanced development and sustainment phase involves sustaining those tasks already
mastered and developing proficiency in new tasks.
What is multi-echelon training?
Multi-echelon training allows simultaneous training and evaluation on any combination of
individual and collective tasks at more than one echelon. Multi-echelon training is the most
efficient and effective way to train and sustain proficiency on mission essential tasks within limited
periods of training time.
At battalion level, how does long-range planning start?
At battalion level, long-range planning starts with unit assessment and is the basis for the longrange
training calendar
What unit is the lowest level to have a METL?
The company.
What is a low density MOS?
A MOS within an organization or unit that is required but applies to a very small amount of
Soldiers
What is long-range planning based on?
Long-range planning is based on unit assessment
Give some examples of training aids.
 Visual modification (VISMOD) sets; for example, BRDM-2 mock-up.
 Graphic training aids (GTAs); for example-
 GTA 10-2-2, Fuel System Supply Point
 GTA 6-5-2, Fire Direction Kit
 GTA 3-6-3, NBC Warning and Reporting System
 Models; for example, inert munitions.
 Displays; for example, 35-millimeter slides on training topics.
 Books; for example, documentation on training aids.
 Pictures to support briefings and presentations.
 Magnetic media; for example, training films.
Why must the entire METL development process be understood by NCOs?
So that NCOs can integrate soldier tasks
What do leaders list in the leader book?
Leaders list in the leader book the ArmyWarrior Tasks found in the Soldier's Manual of Common
Tasks that support the METL.
Are training meetings negotiable at battalion and company level?
No. Training meetings are non-negotiable at battalion and company level.
What is a crew drill?
A crew drill is a collective action that the crew of a weapon or piece of equipment must perform to
use the weapon or equipment
A leader may use information in the leader book to provide what?
A leader may use information in the leader book to provide input on his unit during daily "huddles"
and company training meetings.
What is risk assessment?
Risk assessment is the thought process of making operations safer without compromising the
mission
What is band of excellence?
The range of proficiency within which a unit is capable of executing its wartime METL tasks
Commanders select a particular training exercise or combination of exercises based on what?
Commanders select a particular training exercise or combination of exercises based on specific
training objectives and on available resources.
Do Soldiers have a legal responsibility to attend scheduled training?
Yes
What are training devices?
Training devices are three-dimensional objects that improve training.
What needs to be identified at the appropriate level to support the accomplishment of the unit’s
mission essential tasks?
Leader and Soldier tasks must be identified.
What is the most difficult task for an AAR leader?
To avoid turning the discussion into a criteria or lecture
When selecting exercises, commanders must consider what key questions?
 Who will be trained (Soldiers, leaders, teams, or units)?
 What are the training objectives?
 Which, if any, of the training exercises are most suitable to accomplish each objective?
 What are the available resources (time, training areas, equipment, money)?
 Which of the training exercises or combination will help meets the training objectives within the
available training resources?
What are simulators?
Simulators are a special category of training devices that replicate all or most of a system’s
functions.
What does the battle staff consist of?
The battle staff consists of the battalion staff and battalion slice (CS and CSS elements that are
tasked-organized).
What does the MAPEX portray?
The MAPEX portrays military situations on maps and overlays.
When are informal AARs usually conducted?
Informal AARs are usually conducted for Soldiers and crew, squad, and platoon-level training, or
when resources are not available to conduct a formal review.
Give some examples of simulators.
 Conduct-of-fire trainer (COFT); for examples, M2 BFV and M1 Abrams.
 Flight simulators.
 Weaponeer.
 Simulations networking (SIMNET).
What is the battlefield operating systems (BOS)
A tool that the TF commander may use to organize his battle tasks is the battlefield operating
systems (BOS).
What are simulations?
Simulations provide leaders effective training alternatives when maneuver and gunnery training
opportunities are limited.
What are pre-execution checks?
Pre-execution checks are the informal planning and coordination conducted prior to training
execution.
When are formal AARs usually conducted?
Formal AARs are normally conducted at company level and above.
What is training strategy?
The method used to attain desired levels of training proficiency on METL
What are the five basic fundamentals that commanders and leaders must use?
1. Move
2. Shoot
3. Communicate
4. Sustain
5. Secure
Historically speaking, more casualties occur in combat due to what?
Accidents
When used properly, simulations can create what?
When used properly, simulations can create the environment and stress of battle needed for
effective command and battle staff training.
Why aren't AARs critiques?
AARs are not critiques because they do not determine success or failure.
What are two keys to success in combat?
Night training and adverse weather training are keys to success in combat.
What does AAR stand for and what does it provide?
After Action Review. An AAR provides feedback to units by involving participants
in the training diagnostic process in order to increase and reinforce learning. The
AAR leader guides participants in identifying deficiencies and seeking solutions.
What are post operation checks?
Tasks a unit accomplishes at the conclusion of training.
What begins the training planning process?
The assessment begins the training planning process.
What is lane training?
Lane training is a technique for training primarily company team-level and smaller units on a
series of selected Soldier, leader, and collective tasks using specific terrain.