Nco History ( Tc 7-22.7 )

Front 1

What Army publication covers the history of the Noncommissioned Officer?

Back 1

TC 7-22.7

Front 2

During the American Revolution, who trained selected Continental troops to drill, lead, and most importantly to teach others, thereby laying the foundation for the modern NCO Corps?

Back 2

Prussian Baron von Steuben

Front 3

In 1803, what land purchase gave rise to the need for an Army to explore and safeguard this new territory, which for much of the 19th century became the main role of the Federal Army?

Back 3

Louisiana Purchase

Front 4

What publication became the Army’s first standard work on doctrine, training, and organization?

Back 4

Baron Von Steuben’s Blue Book

Front 5

What were the original NCO ranks?

Back 5

Corporal,

Sergeant,

First Sergeant,

Quartermaster Sergeant

Sergeant Major

Front 6

When did the first Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) open?

Back 6

1949 at Flint Kaserne, Bad Toelz, Germany

Front 7

When was the NCO Creed written?

Back 7

1973

Front 8

What does the NCO creed identify?

Back 8

What an NCO must "Be, Know, and Do"

Front 9

What are the five essential characteristics of the Army Porfession?

Back 9

Military Expertise;

Honorable Service;

Trust;

Espirit de Corps;

Stewardship of the Professional

Front 10

When was the first official Army flag unfurled?

Back 10

14 June (Flag Day and Army Birthday)

Front 11

What do the colors on the Army flag represent?

Back 11

Red: hardiness valor;

White: purity and innocence;

Blue: perseverance and justice