Quarterly NCOPD

2013-12-18T21:00:52-05:00

I have been with my current unit for 12 months and we have not had a NCOPD, however our SGM and CSM have small group discussions. I like the small group "NCOPD" but I kind of feel like a real NCOPD should be held. Does anyone else have this issue? 

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Dec 18 at 2013 9:07 PM

2013-12-18T21:07:56-05:00

I see no difference between small group discussions and NCOPD. The intent and the end result are the same correct? Small group format is actually beneficial as it allows more individualized, less generic training, and promotes interactivity. It prevents it from just being a "I talk, you listen" format, which most people with just disregard two minutes after adjournment.

Response by CSM Stuart C. O'Black made Dec 18 at 2013 10:15 PM

2013-12-18T22:15:16-05:00

I totally understand where you are coming from. I feel like I should being doing more as the Senior NCO in the Brigade. I don't think I reach far enough to reach all the NCOs and believe we should have more NCOPDs.

However, like everyone has said I have benefited most from the small discussions not the big room/theater briefs. It seems to be more in a send mode and I receive less feedback from the broad briefs. I still think they are important for new policies and procedures but for professional developments I'll stick to small group discussions.

CSM OB

Response by SSG Kevin McCulley made Dec 18 at 2013 10:23 PM

2013-12-18T22:23:35-05:00

I haven't had real NCOPD since I was a SPC and thank god the NCOPD I got then was so excellent. I've also had the luck of being Training Room NCO for a particularly outstanding 1SG who spent some time on me. I'm starting to think it is a myth outside of Infantry Battalions.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 18 at 2013 10:49 PM

2013-12-18T22:49:32-05:00

"Big Army" put out a quarterly NCOPD plan that your unit should be following... I just got done with one yesterday on "Trust". If your unit is not doing this then they are wrong. Also, if you want an NCOPD then come up with a plan (you and a few of your battles) and present it to your PSG and 1SG. Take charge!!