SGM Matthew Quick 62429 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Based on their importance to the Army (during tenure or thereafter), how would you rank the Army's top NCO and why?<br><br>If you're already familiar with military history, you may be able to name your 'Top 5' without hesitation.<br><br>If you are not familiar with military history, do a little research and post your 'Top 5' list.<br><br>Looking forward to reviewing your list. TOP 5 LIST - Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA) 2014-02-22T15:26:09-05:00 SGM Matthew Quick 62429 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Based on their importance to the Army (during tenure or thereafter), how would you rank the Army's top NCO and why?<br><br>If you're already familiar with military history, you may be able to name your 'Top 5' without hesitation.<br><br>If you are not familiar with military history, do a little research and post your 'Top 5' list.<br><br>Looking forward to reviewing your list. TOP 5 LIST - Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA) 2014-02-22T15:26:09-05:00 2014-02-22T15:26:09-05:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 62449 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>SMA Leon L. Van Autreve<div><br></div><div>SMA George Dunaway</div><div><br></div><div>SMA Richard Kidd</div><div><br></div><div>SMA Kenneth O. Preston </div><div><br></div><div>SMA Raymond F. Chandler</div> Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2014 3:54 PM 2014-02-22T15:54:58-05:00 2014-02-22T15:54:58-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 62540 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>MSG Quick,<div><br></div><div>The only one under which I've served is SMA Chandler III, so my list is based on research rather than experience.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>1)  SMA Raymond F. Chandler III</div><div><br></div><div><div>2)  SMA Jack L. Tilley, who led the Army through the first invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq after 9/11</div></div><div><br></div><div>3)  SMA William A. Connelly, who developed the regulation for the NCODP and removed the Spec ranks</div><div><br></div><div>4)  SMA Kenneth O. Preston, who revamped our promotion process and established the WLC and SSD courses</div><div><br></div><div>5)  SMA George W. Dunaway, former Screaming Eagle, who helped developed the NCOES</div><div><br></div><div>  </div><div><br></div><div><br></div> Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2014 7:03 PM 2014-02-22T19:03:35-05:00 2014-02-22T19:03:35-05:00 MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca 195464 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>How long until we can add you to the list SGM? Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Aug 6 at 2014 5:50 AM 2014-08-06T05:50:58-04:00 2014-08-06T05:50:58-04:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 552966 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>SGM QUICK, <br /><br />My Top 5 SMA,<br /><br />1) SMA WILLIAM O. WOOLDRIDGE<br />2) SMA WILLIAMG. BAINBRIDGE<br />3) SMA ROBERT E. HALL<br />4) SMA JACK L. TILLEY<br />5) KENNETH O. PRESTON Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2015 9:28 AM 2015-03-26T09:28:34-04:00 2015-03-26T09:28:34-04:00 SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM 4881057 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>They all were top notch! Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Aug 4 at 2019 5:15 PM 2019-08-04T17:15:26-04:00 2019-08-04T17:15:26-04:00 SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM 4881061 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>None of them cut any corners! Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Aug 4 at 2019 5:16 PM 2019-08-04T17:16:14-04:00 2019-08-04T17:16:14-04:00 2014-02-22T15:26:09-05:00