NCO History – Flashcards
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What Army publication covers the history of the Noncommissioned Officer?
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FM 7-22.7
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What is the NCO Vision?
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An NCO Corps, grounded in heritage, values and tradition, that embodies the warrior ethos; values perpetual learning; and is capable of leading, training, & motivating Soldiers
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How many Sergeant Majors of the Army (SMA) have there been, including the current one?
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15 Note: Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel A. Dailey was sworn in as the 15th Sergeant Major of the Army on January 30, 2015
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Who are the four most recent Sergeant Majors of the Army?
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(15th) Sergeant Major of the Army Daniel A. Dailey (14th) Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond Chandler (13th) Former Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston (12th) Former Sergeant Major of the Army Jack L. Tilley
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Who said, "We must always be an NCO Corps that
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-Leads by Example -Trains from Experience -Maintains and Enforces Standards -Takes care of Soldiers -Adapts to a Changing World -Effectively Counsels and Mentors Subordinates -Maintains an Outstanding Personal Appearance -Disciplined Leaders Produce Disciplined Soldiers?" SMA Jack L. Tilley, 12th Sergeant Major of the Army
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Who was the first Sergeant Major of the Army?
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Sergeant Major William O. Wooldridge
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What year was the Sergeant Major of the Army Established?
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1966
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During what year did the Sergeants Major Course first begin?
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1973 (January)
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The history of the Noncommissioned Officer began with the birth of the Continental Army—what year was this?
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1775
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Who wrote "Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States" that standardized NCO duties & responsibilities in 1778?
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Inspector General Friedrich von Steuben
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What manual in 1829 provided instructions for training NCOs?
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The Abstract of Infantry Tactics
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What were the NCO ranks during the Revolutionary War?
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-Corporals -Sergeants -First Sergeants -Quartermaster Sergeants -Sergeants Major
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What signified the ranks of SGT and CPL during the Revolutionary War?
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- Green epaulets (CPL) - Red epaulets (SGT)—SGTs wore 2 epaulets in 1779
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What three NCOs received special recognition for acts of heroism during the American Revolution, receiving each the Badge of Military Merit, a purple heart with a floral border & the word "merit" inscribed across the center—a precursor to the Medal of Honor?
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-Sergeant Elijah Churchill -Sergeant William Brown -Sergeant Daniel Bissell
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When did chevrons become a permanent part of the NCO uniform?
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Before the Civil War
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When were chevrons first used in the Army and how were they worn?
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In 1821: (a) One (1) chevron on each arm above the elbow (SGM & quartermaster SGT) (b) One (1) chevron on each arm below the elbow (SGTs & senior musicians) (c) One (1) chevron on the right arm below the elbow (CPL)
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During what year did the War Department make the first reference to noncommissioned officer chevrons?
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1821
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In what year did the NCO symbol of rank, the chevron, rotate to what we would today call point up and become smaller in size?
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In 1902
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What publication, published in 1829, provided instructions for training of noncommissioned officers?
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The Abstract of Infantry Tactics
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In what year was the Noncommissioned Officers Manual published?
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1909
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What was the book called that First Sergeants often carried in their pockets that contained the names and professional history of everyone in their company, providing unit historical information from First Sergeant to First Sergeant during World War I?
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A Black Book
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What was the first NCO school and where was it located?
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2nd Constabulary Brigade's NCO school in Munich
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Who took over the 2nd Constabulary Brigade's NCO school in 1949 and created the first NCOA?
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The US Seventh Army took over & the school became the Seventh Army Noncommissioned Officers Academy
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During what year did AR 350-90 establish Army-wide standards for NCO Academies?
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1957
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When was the Army education program developed?
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1952
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What were the two new pay grades added in 1959 to the Army NCO ranks that would "provide for a better delineation of responsibilities in the enlisted structure?"
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(1) E8 (Master sergeant) (2) E9 (Sergeant Major)
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During what year did NCOES become mandatory for promotion?
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In 1986
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During what year did the Army establish a systematic method for selecting NCOs?
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In 1825
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What two (2) schools trained NCOs after the Civil War?
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The Artillery & Signal Schools
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During what year did Congress authorize voluntary retirement for enlisted Soldiers who served 30 years of service with three quarters of his active duty pay & allowances?
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In 1885
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In what year did Congress authorize enlisted personnel retirement after 20 years of service with half pay?
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1945
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When was the first NCO guide published?
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1909
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In what year were the technical ranks in the grades of CPL, SGT, & SSG re-established as "Specialists?"
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1955
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When were women added to the Army ranks?
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1942
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What was the first war America fought with an integrated Army where both black and white Soldiers together fought a common foe?
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Korea
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In what years did NCO education become formalized?
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70s and 80s
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Why was the Noncommissioned Officer Candidate Course (sometimes called the "shake-n-bake" program) started with three sites at Fort Benning, Fort Knox, and Fort Sill during the Vietnam War?
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-Vietnam proved to be a junior leader's war with decentralized control -Much of the burden of combat leadership fell on the NCO -A need for large numbers of NCOs for combat duty -After a 12-week course, the graduate became an E-5; those in the top five percent became E-6s -An additional 10 weeks of hands-on training followed & then NCO went to Vietnam
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What three senior level (non-NCOES) courses are run by the Sergeants Major Academy?
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(1) 1SG (2) Battlestaff (3) CSM courses
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Which units did the African-American Soldiers, known as Buffalo Soldiers, serve under?
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(a) The 9th and 10th Cavalry (b) The 24th and 25th Infantry
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As the Army becomes a more deployable, agile and responsive force, some units will reorganize, receive new equipment and learn new tactics; the NCO has a key role, perhaps the premier role—what is this reorganization called?
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Army Transformation
