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  Non-commissioned officer -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
A non-commissioned officer (sometimes noncommissioned officer), or NCO, is an enlisted member of an (Click link for more info and facts about armed force) armed force who has been delegated leadership or command authority by a (A military officer holding a commission) commissioned officer.
Typically NCOs serve as administrative personnel, as advisors to the officer corps, and as both supervisors of, and advocates for, the lower-ranking enlisted personnel.
The Naval equivalent includes all levels of (A noncommissioned officer in the navy with a rank comparable to sergeant in the army) petty officers.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/n/no/non-commissioned_officer.htm   (381 words)

  
 Non-commissioned officer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A non-commissioned officer (sometimes noncommissioned officer), also known as an NCO or noncom, is a non-commissioned member of an armed force who has been given authority by a commissioned officer.
Warrant officers are often included in the SNCO category, but actually form a separate class of their own.
SNCOs and WOs have their own messes, which are similar to officers' messes (and are usually known as Sergeants' Messes), whereas JNCOs live and eat with the unranked personnel.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Noncommissioned_Officer   (499 words)

  
 Viskovatov uniforms Russian army cavalry cuirassiers lancers dragoons hussars 1801-1825   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Distinguished officer candidates [estandart-yunkera] are uniformed and armed as noncommissioned officers, and have all the same horse furniture, except that the coat shoulder strap has gold or silver galloon (according to the color of the buttons) sewn down the whole length of its middle, and the saddle has a bucket for the standard [shtandart].
Noncommissioned officers [unter-ofitsery] are distinguished by silver galloon on the collar and cuffs; by the swordknots, pompons, and shako-cord tassels prescribed for this rank in other regiments; by plume tops of fl and orange, and by gloves.
Officers [ofitsery] — wearing the same colors and pattern of uniform as privates, they are distinguished from them, as in other regiments, by their pompons, shako cords, swordknots, sashes, and silver monograms and crowns on the saddlecloths.
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 A Short History of the NCO
No noncommissioned officer could be transferred in grade from one regiment to another without the permission of the General in Chief of the Army; this was rarely done.
Field officers and the adjutant were required to assemble noncommissioned officers frequently for both practical and theoretical instruction.
The proportion of noncommissioned officers in the Army increased from 20 percent of the enlisted ranks in 1941 to nearly 50 percent in 1945.
www-cgsc.army.mil /carl/resources/csi/arms/arms.asp   (11732 words)

  
 Grenadiers, 1801-1825   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Following the example of noncommissioned officers in grenadier, musketeer, and jäger regiments, they were prescribed gloves, canes, and they had the same colored rings [trinchiki] on the sword knot and the same center to the top tuft [kist’] on shakos that these ranks had (Illus.
Officers, including generals, were left with the uniforms set forth for them on 13 May and 11 June 1801, except that it was directed that they were to wear hats with a tall plume and a button loop of narrow gold galloon (Illus.
Distinguished officer candidates [portupei-yunkera] were distinguished from the preceding noncommissioned officers only by officer-pattern cavalry sword knots on their broadswords.
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 Define Noncommissioned officer : powered by In Dictionary (InDicitonary.com)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
[1913 Webster] Noncommissioned officer (Mil.), a subordinate officer not appointed by a commission from the chief executive or supreme authority of the State; but by the Secretary of War or by the commanding officer of the regiment.
noncommissioned officer n : a military officer appointed from enlisted personnel [syn: noncom]
Thousands of police officers begin a civil action to seek compensation for the trauma of the Troubles.
www.indictionary.com /define/Noncommissioned_officer   (225 words)

  
 Becoming a Noncommissioned Officer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
"The choice of non-commissioned officers is an object of the greatest importance: The order and discipline of a regiment depends so much upon their behaviour, that too much care cannot be taken in preferring none to that trust but those who by their merit and good conduct are entitled to it.
Major General von Stuebon wrote the prescription for noncommissioned officers when our nation and Army were in desperate need of professional soldiers and leaders.
If you've arrived at the point where you want to become a noncommissioned leader you too must understand the importance of the rank and evaluate your abilities against the requisites laid out by General von Steubon.
www.vbnhq.com /JDsBunker/Foundation.htm   (943 words)

  
 TRADOC Reg 351-10, Institutional Leader Training and Education   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
It develops officers to function as staff officers by improving their abilities to analyze and solve military problems, communicate, and interact as members of a staff and broaden understanding of Army operations, organizations, and procedures.
The goal of NCOES and noncommissioned officer training is to prepare noncommissioned officers to lead and train soldiers who work and fight under their supervision and assist their assigned leaders to execute unit missions.
NCOES courses provide noncommissioned officers with progressive and sequential leader, technical, and tactical training that is relevant to duties, responsibilities, and missions they will perform in operational units after graduation.
www-tradoc.army.mil /tpubs/regs/r351-10.htm   (11063 words)

  
 U.S. v. Diggs
Instead, whether Sergeant Vaden was divested of his office as a noncommissioned officer making an apprehension was a question for the members to decide on the basis of all the circumstances of this case under appropriate instructions provided by the military judge.
A noncommissioned officer whose own language and/or conduct under all the circumstances departs substantially from the required standards appropriate for that individual's rank and position under similar circumstances is considered to have abandoned that rank and position.
I disagree with the majority’s conclusion that the evidence is legally sufficient to support appellant’s conviction of resisting apprehension and assaulting a noncommissioned officer (NCO) in the execution of his office, in violation of Articles 95 and 91, UCMJ, 10 USC §§ 895 and 891, respectively.
www.armfor.uscourts.gov /opinions/2000Term/99-0040.htm   (3808 words)

  
 Morning Inspection of Troops
Noncommissioned officers were and are a very important part of the command structure.
While the roles that NCOs played during the War Between the States were significantly different from those played by their counterparts in the modern military, they were no less important than they are today.
Reaching the end of the line, the inspecting officer will return to the right of the company, passing behind the rank he is responsible for inspecting.
home.att.net /~Cap1MD/NCOMan.htm   (2195 words)

  
 Identify the Historical Progression and Significiant Contributions of the Non-commissioned Officer Corps   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Part of your role includes motivating and mentoring of potential noncommissioned officers and teaching the history and traditions of the noncommissioned officer corps.
Identify the role of the noncommissioned officer during the War of 1812.
Identify the role of the noncommissioned officer during World War I. The impact of the French and British military on the American NCO Corps.
www.atsc.army.mil /itsd/comcor/sm1001s.htm   (1705 words)

  
 Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer : NCO Lessons Learned
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.
Officers of my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not have to accomplish mine.
globalsecurity.org /military/library/report/call/call_89-3_creed.htm   (293 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Gerald R. Murray
Chief Murray is the 14th chief master sergeant appointed to the highest noncommissioned officer position.
He was appointed to the position of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force on July 1, 2002.
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Frederick J. Finch was the thirteenth Chief Master Sergeant appointed to the highest noncommissioned officer position in the United States Air Force.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Gerald-R.-Murray   (3024 words)

  
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The noncommissioned officer has a long tradition of embracing the values of military service.
In the 1916 edition, Moss dedicated an entire chapter to “Considerations.” He wrote that “the efficiency, discipline and reputation of a command depend to a great extent on its Noncommissioned Officers.” He also stated, “Soldiers are appointed Noncom-missioned Officers because.
Values and consideration of others is nothing new to the Army’s professional noncommissioned officer corps, as it has been a part of our lineage and heritage from the beginning.
www.ausa.org /ausa/Director.nsf/7b7553cd350591f1852567cf006cbb0e/194006eb29e3575f852567d20070662f?OpenDocument   (673 words)

  
 Preparing the Noncommissioned Officer Corps for the 21st Century - Storming Media
While much has been publicized about the impact of Transformation on the officer corps, senior leaders must be conscious of the implications of Army Transformation on the "backbone of the Army", the noncommissioned officer.
This paper looks at the noncommissioned officer corps in context of its transition from the Cold War Era to the 21st century.
It addresses contemporary issues affecting noncommissioned officers and makes recommendations that strengthen the NCO Corps through education, professional development and senior leader involvement.
www.stormingmedia.us /30/3019/A301983.html   (144 words)

  
 new release
Alan J. Suskey (left) and USAREUR Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Staff Sgt. Erick R. Macher stand at attention after receiving Army Commendation Medals.
Hundreds of USAREUR officers and senior noncommissioned officers, civilians and guests, listen to words of Command Sgt. Maj.
They were evaluated through a series of oral boards where senior noncommissioned officers quizzed the individuals on their Army knowledge.
www.hqusareur.army.mil /htmlinks/Press_Releases/2002/May2002/04May2002-01.htm   (445 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Your selection to attend the Noncommissioned Officer Education System (NCOES) is indicative of your past performance and future potential in the United States Army.
You will find your stay here challenging and learn that a Noncommissioned Officer is more than a soldier.
Everyone here at the United States Army Transportation Center Noncommissioned Officer Academy is prepared to assist you in completing the course.
www.eustis.army.mil /ncoa/cmdtletr.htm   (189 words)

  
 military   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
(3) treats with contempt or is disrespectful in language or deportment toward a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer while such officer is in the execution of his office;
Proof.--(a) That the accused enlisted person or warrant officer received a certain order from a certain warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer, as alleged; and (b) that the accused willfully disobeyed the order; and (c) that at the time the accused knew that the warrant officer, noncommissioned officer or petty officer was his superior.
An order from a warrant officer, noncommisioned officer, or petty officer in the execution of his office is presumed to be a lawful order.
www.pitt.edu /~gmas/1080/military.law.html   (186 words)

  
 Section 40-295 Strikes, assaults or willfully disobeys   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Any warrant officer or enlisted member shall be punished as a court-martial may direct who:
(1) Strikes or assaults a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer or petty officer, while that officer is in the execution of his office;
(3) Treats with contempt or is disrespectful in language or deportment toward a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer, while that officer is in the execution of his office.
www.moga.state.mo.us /statutes/C000-099/0400000295.HTM   (95 words)

  
 Local man is highest ranking noncommissioned officer in Army's ground forces in Iraq
Local man is highest ranking noncommissioned officer in Army's ground forces in Iraq
John Sparks, 42, is the highest-ranking noncommissioned officer in the Army’s ground forces in Iraq.
His military education includes all levels of the noncommissioned officer education system, drill sergeant school, the battle staff noncommissioned officer course, the master fitness course and various other courses.
archives.heritage.com /nh/20030330/N05IHM7.htm   (554 words)

  
 Journalist wins noncommissioned officer of the year   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Sgt. Chuck Wagner, Northeast region's noncommissioned officer of the year, edits articles for the Pentagram.
To earn this title, Wagner competed in a physical fitness test, five noncommissioned officer level field tasks, a written exam and day and night land navigation.
Wagner was promoted to sergeant in the meantime, and had to compete at the Northeast Region board with other noncommissioned officers four months after getting pinned.
www.dcmilitary.com /army/pentagram/9_25/local_news/29722-1.html   (406 words)

  
 Maneuver Support Center Noncommissioned Officer Academy / Drill Sergeant School (MANSCEN NCOA/DSS)
MANSCEN NCOA trains and educates selected noncommissioned officers to become effective leaders, trainers, role models, standard bearers and Drill Sergeants.
The Noncommissioned Officer Education System: The goal of the NCOES and noncommissioned officer training is to prepare NCOs to lead and train soldiers who work and fight under their supervision and assist their assigned leaders to execute unit missions.
NCOES courses provide NCOs with progressive and sequential leader, technical and tactical training that is relevant to duties, responsibilities, behaviors and missions they will be required to perform in operational units after graduation.
www.wood.army.mil /mncoa/FLWguidetext1.htm   (1052 words)

  
 NCO News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The NonCommissioned Officer education system begins with the Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC).
Two courses not included in the NCOES system are, Senior Noncomissioned Officer Battle Staff (SNOBSC)Course and the First Sergeants Course (FSC).
The SNCOBSC is a performance oriented course of instruction that prepares the staff noncommissioned officer, in the rank of SSG and above, to perform operationally on the battlefield.
www.usarc.army.mil /3MEDCOM/nco.htm   (787 words)

  
 Minnesota Statutes 2005, 192A.46
192A.46 Insubordinate conduct toward warrant officer or noncommissioned officer.
(1) strikes or assaults a warrant officer or noncommissioned officer while that officer is in the execution of official duties;
(3) treats with contempt or is disrespectful in language or deportment toward a warrant officer or noncommissioned officer while that officer is in the execution of official duties;
www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us /stats/192A/46.html   (105 words)

  
 129th RTI, Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
GENERAL: Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course (ANCOC), Phase 1 represents the third level of NCO Professional Military Education.
ANCOC tests the student’s comprehension of the subject matter with two written examinations and 7 performance evaluations.
GENERAL: Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course (BNCOC), Phase 1 represents the second level of NCO Professional Military Education.
www.il.ngb.army.mil /rti/BNCOC1.htm   (391 words)

  
 History of Noncommissioned Officer Candidate School
At Ft. Benning GA In late 1967, it was called the "Instant NCO Course" and the men who completed the course were referred to as, "Shake n' Bakes", "Instant NCO's", and "Whip n' Chills" because of the speed in which they made rank.
As part of Phase I (OJT) of the program, graduates were assigned to serve as Platoon Sergeants and Squad Leaders at military posts here in the States, overseeing the training of troops with the same MOS (Military Occupational Speciality).
It was a junior leaders war, limited to small AO's (areas of operation) with the brunt of the fighting falling directly on the shoulders of Junior Officers and Noncommissioned Officers.
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 noncommissioned officer - OneLook Dictionary Search
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 SHAPE Biographies: Senior Non-Commissioned Officer: Sergeant Major Alford L. McMichael
Before transferring in May 1973, he graduated from Non-commissioned Officers School and reported to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, California, where he served as a platoon sergeant and company gunnery sergeant.
In December 1984, after completing the Staff Non-commissioned Officers Academy Advanced Course, Sergeant Major McMichael was transferred to Okinawa, Japan to serve as the first sergeant of Company C, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion.
Sergeant Major McMichael served as the director of the Staff Non-commissioned Officers Academy, Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California from May 1988 to May 1991 where he was selected to the rank of Sergeant Major.
www.nato.int /shape/bios/other/mcmichael.htm   (477 words)

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