Role, Duty & Responsibility: Do we know?

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 10:19:30 -0500

Do you believe NCOs, Warrant Officers and Commissioned Officers fully understand each other's roles, duties, and responsibilities across the Army or perhaps, your organization? If not, how can we improve collectively? Thoughts?

Response by SFC James Baber made Jan 1 at 2014 10:54 AM

SFC James Baber — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 10:54:38 -0500

My only response to this question is that a true NCO, Officer and Warrant would know and understand the other's roles, duties, etc., if they have been taught and mentored properly coming up through the ranks.

It is also their responsibility with each new unit to learn and to teach their subordinates as well

Response by SFC Stephen P. made Jan 1 at 2014 10:58 AM

SFC Stephen P. — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 10:58:18 -0500

I don't know if lack of understanding is a problem, but lack of observance can be. The most pronounced example is when officers start getting into NCO business.

Since the cause is most frequently substandard leadership on the part the NCOs, the solution is for them to step up their game.

Response by SSG Richard Stevens made Jan 1 at 2014 7:55 PM

SSG Richard Stevens — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 19:55:14 -0500

I agree with that, when i was, in i told my men, the same thing. we took care of business