Is today's Army an officer's Army?

The SMA is not buying that. We are an integral part of the Army. We will close the gap. But we must all know our positions. Officers have their job, warrants have theirs, us ours. Don't focus on trying to do what officers are charged with doing. Focus on doing what you are charged with. Take care of the troops. In reality, they are our most valuable asset. Support the officers appointed over you. A great command relationship is more valuable than any weapon system. And finally, answer the privates most coveted question. The why! Tell them why. Don't use "because i said so". our SMA is engaged, active, and motivated. Believe in him. Support him. And he will pave the way for us for many years to come.

Well. .. the officers are the leaders, or supposed to be. I see no problem as long as the C.O can get along with the NCO.

As always Officer out rank NCO's.... they always have and always will. Do they have more power? That is an interesting question, it begs the question "WHAT power is it that you are alluding to?

Power to make the decisions, I would say yes they most certainly have always had that power.

To Run the daily aspects of the Army...NO. NCO's have always run the day to day operations of the Army, and always will. There are not enough officers to do that job.

Power is an ambiguous word. It makes assumptions that are not defined and have connotations to each person who reads that question. If you are just striving to stoke up an argument between officers and enlisted you probably achieved your goal. NOBODY has Total power, except the Commander in Chief. Everyone wants to be the man in charge, until it comes to taking the fall.

THE Officers Need the NCO's and the NCO's Need the Officers. It's a mutually beneficial relationship.

Power is easily corrupted - So you're going to write that O-6 a 1408 (armed force traffic ticket no fine) for parking in a handicap space, Private Snuffy/".

Six hours later -

LTC DoRight: "so you wrote up an O-6" "Well from here on out, you are patrol the ammo supply point after you void the citation."

Some officers are above the law until the actually murder someone and you can't cover that up.

I think the NCO still has authority but the power he has is overshadowed by political correctness. Too many civilians (politicans) have undo influence over officers who use their authority for political not military reasons.

I like being we're the rubber meets the road