Posted on Nov 14, 2015
What should be covered in an NCO Reference Guide?
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I'm updating an Army NCO Guide. Admittedly what I have is a pretty basic quick reference app with some flash card type features. It's been a long time since I've been an NCO and I've lost some of the connection to what an NCO needs to have at their finger tips. I've got the Creed, TLPs, 8 step training model and similar stuff.
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MAJ (Join to see) I would put counseling and leadership qualities, followed by some basic training and military customs and courtesy flash cards. It wouldn't hurt to put some Intel and OPSEC in their for good measure.
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MAJ (Join to see), have you checked TC 7-22.7 (7 April 2015)? In addition to what you have, NCOs benefit by having accountability/contact rosters; data sheets; unit METL; Chain of Command & NCO Support Chanel; Counseling schedule; Soldier status (training/retention/SFL/concerns); NCO Charge.
http://armypubs.army.mil/doctrine/DR_pubs/dr_a/pdf/tc7_22x7.pdf
http://armypubs.army.mil/doctrine/DR_pubs/dr_a/pdf/tc7_22x7.pdf
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MAJ (Join to see)
CSM, this is great. I didn't have a clue about the new TC 7-22.7, what a gold mine. I like the counseling schedule as well. I can probably get it to post automatic reminders of when its time to counsel given the Soldier data sheets.
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I am a fan of the old yellow NCO Guide from when I first joined the Army. It was simple and small. It explained the duties and responsibilities of each rank in the NCO Corps. It also listed different knowledges, skills, and attributes for each NCO rank. I found this very useful when counseling my Soldiers as a young NCO. I could outline which KSA's my NCO would already possess and which ones he/she needed to improve upon to help earn the next rank.
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MAJ (Join to see)
SGM, I could get behind this. When I promoted to 1LT and became an XO my Commander did exactly this for me and I thought it the most effective performance counseling I've ever had. So in this guide I'm thinking something like "If I'm a SGT/E-5 I should have already been to or scheduled for WLC, Already completed SSD1, I should be operating at skill level 20, I have Soldiers under me and should be able to council Soldiers monthly (quarterly if I'm in the reserves),...", "If I'm a SFC/E-7 I should be able to care about beans and bullets, logistics and [more] accountability"
I vaguely remember some general paragraphs on SGT, SSG, SFC, MSG from about 13 years ago. I'll see if Google can refresh my memory. For the SGT I remember it starting with "This is where the rubber meets the road and higher orders are translated into actions."
I vaguely remember some general paragraphs on SGT, SSG, SFC, MSG from about 13 years ago. I'll see if Google can refresh my memory. For the SGT I remember it starting with "This is where the rubber meets the road and higher orders are translated into actions."
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CSM Carl Cunningham
Google TC 22-6. It is a yellow book called, "The NCO Guide" I still use it to this day.
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Off the top of my head Sir,
Basics taken from 670-1, APFT standards, MDMP, maybe a list of useful regs
Basics taken from 670-1, APFT standards, MDMP, maybe a list of useful regs
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MAJ (Join to see)
How deep into MDMP does the typical line unit NCO go into these days? Do we need a surface knowledge of the steps or full detail in say how to do an IPB?
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Just surface knowledge, sir. After all, this is intended to be a guide. The basic principles should be enough to refresh memories as needed
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MAJ (Join to see) I would recommend basic communication. Clearly, defining that how you choose to address an issue can either build and or strain a connection. Be, Know and Do.
Lastly, all NCOs must understand their duty to provide purpose, motivation and direction.
Lastly, all NCOs must understand their duty to provide purpose, motivation and direction.
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Sir- In addiction to the references posted, consider the following: ATP 6-22.1, The Counseling Process (July 2014); DA PAM 600-25, US Army NCO Professional Development Guide, 11 Sep 2015; The Select-Train-Educate-Promote Development Model (STEP); ACT 2.0.. just for starters. As far as the creed, be mindful to reference the one located in TC 7-22.7, April 2015. I mention this due to the fact of 1)SMA Daley blessed off on it. 2)A internet engine search will bring back incorrect references. As dependent as we are on technology in this day and age, a Leader in today's army should realize the difference between the myth "If it's on the internet, it's gotta be true" and how to "Develop your Soldiers applying the art and science of leading while carrying the mantle of a servant leader."-SMA Daley, TC 7-22.7.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
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CPT Do yourself a favor and enlist the help of a Platoon Sgt or a Squad Leader. They will have a good idea of what they really need and don't need. While on active duty I help a COL from DOD wright a field training manual at his request! Turned out pretty good if I do say so myself. Its been long ago rewritten but at the time it was great.
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