NCO Creed – Flashcard
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When was the NCO Creed officially formalized?
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November 1986
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When SFC earl Brigham and his team began to brainstorm the NCO Creed, what was the first action taken that lead to the format of the creed?
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On a blank sheet of white paper they spelled out the letters N-C-O.
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What was the idea behind developing the NCO Creed?
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To give noncommissioned officers a "yardstick by which to measure themselves"
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According to the NCO Creed, NCO's are members of a time honored corps known as what?
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The Backbone of the Army.
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According to the NCO Creed what are your two basic responsibilities?
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Accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my soldiers.
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In the last paragraph of the NCO Creed, what two values must you not compromise?
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My integrity, nor my moral courage
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What types of actions will you not use your grade or position for?
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I will not use my grade or position to obtain pleasure, profit or personal safety.
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In addition to the NCO Creed to guide us, we also have a vision of what we as a NCO Corps should be. What is that 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 and motivating solders.
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As an NCO Corps, what 5 things must we always do?
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1. Leads by Example 2. Trains from Experience 3. Maintains and Enforces Standards 4. Takes care of Soldiers 5. Adapts to a Changing World
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NCO Creed
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FM 7-22.7
