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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14

Front 5

Name the five most recent Sergeant Majors of the Army:

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-SMA Raymond Chandler

–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

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Who was the first Sergeant Major of the Army?

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SMA William 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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What was the first NCO school and where was it located?

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2nd Constabulary Brigades NCO School in Munich

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What were the NCO ranks during the Revolutionary War?

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Corporals, Sgts, 1Sg, Quartermaster Sgts, SGM

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The history of the NCO began with the birth of the continental army in what year

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1775

Front 23

Who took over the 2nd Constabulary Brigade's NCO school in 1949 and created the first NCOA?

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US 7th Army took over and the school became the 7th Army NCO Academy

Front 24

What manual in 1829 provided instructions for training NCOS?

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The Abstract of Infantry Tactics

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What publication (1829) provided instructions for training NCOs?

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The Abstract of Infantry Tactics

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What army publication covers the history of the NCO?

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FM 7-22.7

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Who wrote "Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the US" in 1778?

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Inspector General Friedrich von Steuben

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When did chevrons become a permanent part of the NCO uniform?

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Before the civil war

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What signified the ranks of SGT and CPL during the Revolutionary War?

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CPL - Green epaulets

SGT _ Red epaulets

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What was the first war America fought with an integrated armY?

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Korean War

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During what year did the SGM course first begin?

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1973

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When was the first NCO guide published

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1909

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In what year was the Noncommisioned officers manual published?

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1909

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When was the Army education program developed?

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1952

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What 2 schools trained NCOs after the civil war?

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Artillery and Signal schools

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In what year did the NCO symbol of 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 what year did the army establish a systematic method for selecting NCOS?

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1825

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

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1957

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When were chevrons first used in the army and how were they worn?

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In 1821:

A. 1 chevron on each army above the elbow (SGM, quartermaster SGT)

B. 1 chevron on each arm below the elbow (Sgts and senior musicians)

C. 1 chevron on right arm below elbow (CPL)

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Which units did the African-American Soldiers known as Buffalo Soldiers serve under?

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The 9th and 10th Cav.

24th and 25th Infantry

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What three senior level (non NCOES) courses are ran by the SGM Academy?

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1. 1SG

2. Battlestaff

3. CSM courses

Front 42

During what year did the War Dept. make the first reference to NCO chevrons?

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1821

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During what year did NCOES become mandatory for promotion?

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1986

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What is the NCO vision?

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An NCO Corps, grounded in heritage, values, and tradition, that embodies the warrior ethos; values perpetual learning; and is capable of leading, training and motivating soldiers

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In what year were the technical ranks in the grades of CPL, SGT and SSG reestablished as SPC?

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1955

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We must always be an NCO corps that:

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Leads by example

trains from experience

maintains/enforces standards

takes care of soldiers

adapts to a changing world

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5 Ps

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prior planning prevents poor performance