Nco History And Nco Creed

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Who is the 1st Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC)?

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SGM William Joseph Gainey

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When did the 1st Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairmen Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC) assume the position?

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October 01, 2005.

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What grade is the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC)?

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E–9 and is equal in seniority to the Services SEAs

Front 4

How many SMA have there been?

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15

Front 5

Name the five most recent Sergeant Majors of the Army:

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SMA Daily

Former SMA Chandler

Former SMA Preston

Former SMA Tilley

Former SMA Hall

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Who was the first Sergeant Major of the Army?

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Sergeant Major Willion O. Wooldridge.

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What year was the Sergeant Major of the Army Established?

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1966.

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The Sergeants Major Course began in what year?

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1973 (January)

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The history of the Noncommissioned Officer began in what year with the birth of the Continental Army?

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1775.

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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?

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Inspector General Friedrich von Steuben

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During the year 1778, what were the NCO ranks during that period?

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–Corporals
–Sergeants
–First Sergeants
–Quartermaster Sergeants
–Sergeants Major

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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?

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–Sergeant Elijah Churchill
–Sergeant William Brown
–Sergeant Daniel Bissell

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During what year did the War Department make the first reference to noncommissioned officer chevrons?

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1821

Front 14

What publication published in 1829 provided instructions for training of noncommissioned officers?

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The Abstract of Infantry Tactics

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The 417 page unnoffical publication called the Noncommissioned Officers Manual, was published in what year?

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1909.

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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?

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1902

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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 "leaders 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?

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A Black Book.

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During what year did the AR 350–90 establish army–wide standards for NCO Academies?

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1957.

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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?

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E8 and E9.

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No one is more professional than I. I am a Noncommissioned Officer, a leader of soldiers.

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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".

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As a Noncommissioned Officer

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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.

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I will not use my grade or position to attain pleasure, profit, or personal safety.

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I will not use my grade or position

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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.

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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.

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I will strive to remain tactically

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All soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership; I will provide that leadership.

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I know my soldiers and I will always place their needs above my own.

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I know my soldiers

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I will communicate consistently with my soldiers and never leave them uninformed.

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I will be fair and impartial when recommending both rewards and punishment.

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I will be fair and impartial

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Officers of my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not have to accomplish mine.

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I will earn their respect and confidence as well as that of my soldiers.

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I will earn their respect

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I will be loyal to those with whom I serve; seniors, peers, and subordinates alike.

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I will exercise initiative by taking appropriate action in the absence of orders.

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I will exercise initiative

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I will not compromise my integrity, nor my moral courage.

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I will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to forget that we are professionals, Noncommissioned Officers, leaders!

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I will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades