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The Noncommissioned Officer Corps: On Training, Cohesion, and Combat

Quotes for Winners

The Information Management Support Center
Pentagon, Washington DC 20310-6602

January 1998 (Second Edition)


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Memorandum

Preface and Acknowledgements

        Training

Training
The Effectiveness of Training
Training for Combat
Planning Training
Hip-Pocket Training
Realistic Training
Training Standards
Evaluating Training
The Basics and Building on the Basics
Squad Level Training

Soldier Skills

Drilling and Marching
Drill Sergeants
A Drill Sergeant's Idea of a Good Joke
Discipline
Fitness
Weapons
Rifles
Marksmanship
Master Gunner
The Bayonet
Preventing Fratricide
Ammo/Ordnance
Weapons Maintenance
Maintenance
The Importance of Maps
Patrolling
Intelligence and Security
Guard Duty

Field Training

Field Training
Tips for the Field
Carrying Too Much Weight
Preventing Chafing
Preventing Sunstroke
To Make a Fire Without Matches
Taking Care of your Feet
Making a Life Preserver
Clothing, Keeping Warm, and Cleanliness
Quarters in the Field
Rations
Sleep Discipline
Self-Help for Maintaining Roads
Risk Assessment
Training Safety

Teamwork, Cohesion, and Esprit

Teamwork
Developing Teamwork
Team Leadership
Cohesion
Cohesion in Combat
Lasting Cohesion
The Winning Spirit
Including Everyone in the Team
Pride
Morale
Morale and Mail
Rations
Unit Newspapers
Motivation
Music
Esprit de Corps
Building Esprit Through Symbols
Chevrons
The Halberd
Swords
The Ebenezer Stone
Building Esprit Through Tradition
Tradition
Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer
Building Esprit Through NCO History
Roman NCOs
Centurions
Centurions in the Bible
The Development of the American NCO Corps
The History of the "Backbone of the Army"
Color Sergeants and The Colors
The Colors of the Sergeant-Major
The Sergeant Major Rank
The NCO Museum
Famous NCOs
Was Shakespeare an NCO?
Teamwork and the Total Army
Reserve Components (Reserves and National Guard)
Families and the Army
Family Support Groups
Family Separations
Community Support
Civilians
Veterans and Retirees

Combat

Combat
Combat Power
Combat Leadership
Decision-making in Combat
Initiative in Combat
Determination in Combat
Keeping Cool
Surprise
Keeping Dispersed
Safety in Combat
Desert Warfare
Survival, Escape, and Evasion
Support in Combat
Maintenance in Combat
Rations in Combat
Medical Support in Combat
NCOs in Combat
NCOs Commanding in Combat
Musicians in Combat
Hope
Reliance on God in Combat

Professional Development

Professional Development
Knowing Your Stuff
Imparting and Building on Knowledge
Writing
Instructing and Teaching
Mistakes and Learning From Mistakes
Learning and Studying
Education
Why You Should Read
Career Goals
Promotion
Promotion and Perseverance
Preparing for Promotion Boards
NCOPD/NCODP (NCO Professional Development/NCO Development Program
NCOES (Noncommissioned Officer Education System)
The Development of NCOES-The Discussion of the Need for Standardized NCO Education and Training
The Development of NCOES-The Establishment of the NCO Academies
The Implementation of NCOES
The Sergeants Major Academy
The Effectiveness of NCOES

Conclusion and The Future

List of Sources


 

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