What Does Your Branch Service Noncommissioned Officers Creed Represent?

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 21:15:39 -0400

The NCO Creed in the United States Army was my foundation, when I reached Sergeant rank 1 May 1994 and for the next 20 and half years as a NCO it was and still is my pedigree going forward. NCOs will forever be the heartbeat of every mission and to me its about the "accomplishment of my mission and the health/welfare of the Soldier". Shoot move and communicate. 'Train to Lead, Lead to Train"

The NCO Creed

No one is more professional than I. I am a Noncommissioned
Officer, a leader of soldiers. As a Noncommissioned Officer, I realize
that I am a member of a time honored Corps, which is known as "The
Backbone of the Army. " I am proud of the Corps of Noncommissioned
officers and will at all times conduct myself so as to bring credit upon
the Corps, the Military Service and my country regardless of the
situation in which I find myself. I will not use my grade or position to
attain pleasure, profit or personal safety.

Competence is my watch-word. My two basic responsibilities will
always be uppermost in my mind-accomplishment of my mission and
the welfare of my soldiers. I will strive to remain tactically and
technically proficient. I am aware of my role as a Noncommissioned
Officer. I will fulfill my responsibilities inherent in that role. All soldiers
are entitled to outstanding leadership; I will provide that leadership. I
know my soldiers and I will always place their needs above my own. I
will communicate with my soldiers and never leave them uninformed.
I will be fair and impartial when recommending both punishment and
rewards.

Officers in my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their
duties; they will not have to accomplish mine. I will earn their respect
and confidence as well as those of my soldiers. I will be loyal to those
with whom I serve; seniors, peers and subordinates alike. I will
exercise initiative by taking the appropriate action in the absence of
orders. I will not compromise my integrity nor my moral courage. I will
not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to forget that we are
professionals, Noncommissioned officers, leaders!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2015 9:34 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 21:34:15 -0400

To me, SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL it means I've got professionals that I can count on to guide me, advise me, and counsel me and follow me, when I need them and that I can be there for them.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Aug 18 at 2015 9:35 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 21:35:11 -0400

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Aug 19 at 2015 7:34 AM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 07:34:34 -0400

The Air Force did away with All other Creeds (NCO, SNCO, Chief, AFSC, etc) when it created the Air Force Creed.

Response by SMSgt Bryan Raines made Aug 19 at 2015 7:50 AM

SMSgt Bryan Raines — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 07:50:43 -0400

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL Here is the Creed I took when I became an NCO. I took the creed seriously and even today I strive to follow it. It made me a better leader, mentor and supervisor. In fact it made me a better person.

Response by SSG William Mattingly made Jun 24 at 2017 7:48 AM

SSG William Mattingly — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 07:48:08 -0400

please , if you are going to reproduce the Creed of the NonCommissioned Officer, in 4his forum then make sure you verify the exact wording....1st it is " I will communicate CONSISTENTLY with my Soldiers and never leave them uninformed" you left out consistently. 2nd it is " I will be fair and impartial when recommending both rewards and punishment" not punishment and rewards. 3rd it is "Officers of my unit....." not in my unit.