Do you think the NCO corps has lost Tradition?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 13:10:47 -0400

When was the last time you seen a NCO Indution, or what happen to the NCO Club, NCO Looking out for other NCO's

Response by CSM Michael Poll made Mar 14 at 2014 1:23 PM

CSM Michael Poll — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 13:23:16 -0400

I do not believe the tradition is lost as much as it is in hybernation. I believe due to the uptempo with a war on two fronts, and through rapid promotions, it has been difficult at best to upkeep these traditions. We need to get back to them however.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2014 1:31 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 13:31:52 -0400

I do see what you are talking about... I am lucky to be surrounded by a strong NCO community of AIT Cadre here in TRADOC. I can't imagine not having this support system. It will be a tough adjustment when I PCS.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2014 1:36 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 13:36:41 -0400

1 and 2, not too much. 3, all the time.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2014 2:21 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 14:21:31 -0400

I was inducted back in 2010 in Iraq. My previous unit would do an induction annually for all newly promoted NCOs. Personally, I believe the military should bring the NCO club or have a monthly social gathering of all NCOs at the post level, so we can share knowledge, experiences and network.

Response by SGT Alfred Cox made May 28 at 2014 2:22 AM

SGT Alfred Cox — Wed, 28 May 2014 02:22:17 -0400

Depends on the unit and base you go to... I believe we have lost a lot of our tradition.. but there are some units that are trying to reinstate some of our lost Traditions. My last unit with the Engineers 864th here in Lewis / Mcchord have stated Doing proper NCO Induction Ceremonies .

Response by SPC Rory J. Mattheisen made May 6 at 2016 7:35 PM

SPC Rory J. Mattheisen — Fri, 06 May 2016 19:35:49 -0400

The entire Army has lost traditions, there is a cya philosophy that dominates today.