THE NCO GUIDE. TC 7-22.7 QUESTIONS
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\.What is the First Paragraph of the NCO Creed? - ANSWERS✔-No one is more
professional than I. I am a noncommissioned officer, a leader of Soldiers. 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. I will not use my grade or position to attain pleasure, profit, or
personal safety.
\.What is the second paragraph of the NCO Creed? - ANSWERS✔-Competence is
my watchword. My two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my
mind—accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my Soldiers. I will strive
to remain technically and tactically proficient. I am aware of my role as a
noncommissioned officer. I will fulfill my responsibilities inherent in that role. All
Soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership; I will provide that leadership. I
know my Soldiers and I will always place their needs above my own. I will
communicate consistently with my Soldiers and never leave them uninformed. I
will be fair and impartial when recommending both rewards and punishment.
\.What is the third paragraph of the NCO Creed? - ANSWERS✔-Officers of my unit
will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not have to
,accomplish mine. I will earn their respect and confidence as well as that of my
Soldiers. I will be loyal to those with whom I serve; seniors, peers, and
subordinates alike. I will exercise initiative by taking appropriate action in the
absence of orders. I will not compromise my integrity, nor my moral courage. I will
not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to forget that we are professionals,
noncommissioned officers, leaders!
\.What are the NCO common core competencies? - ANSWERS✔-Readiness,
Leadership, Training Management, Communication, Operations, and Program
Management
\.What is the role of the Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA)? - ANSWERS✔-The
SMA is the senior enlisted position in the Army, who serves as the senior enlisted
adviser and consultant to the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Staff of the
Army.
\.What is the role of the Command Sergeant Major (CSM)? - ANSWERS✔-The CSM
is the senior NCO in the command at battalion and higher levels. the CSM carries
out, and enforces policies and standards on performance, training, appearance
and conduct of the organization.
\.What is the role of the Sergeant Major (SGM)? - ANSWERS✔-The SGM is the key
enlisted member of staff elements at battalion and higher levels. The SGM's
experience and abilities are often equal to that of the unit CSM, but their direct
leadership influence is limited in scope to those directly in their charge.
, \.What is the role of the First Sergeant (1SG)? - ANSWERS✔-The 1SG is the senior
enlisted advisor to the Commander at the Company / Troop / Battery level. The
1SG swerves as a role model for all Soldiers, NCOs and Officers.
\.What is the role of the Master Sergeant (MSG)? - ANSWERS✔-The MSG serves as
a key enlisted member of staff elements at battalion or higher levels.
\.What is the role of the Sergeant First Class (SFC)? - ANSWERS✔-The SFC may
serve in a variety of positions from Platoon Sergeant (PSG) to NCOIC, or as a
member of the staff at battalion or brigade levels. The Platoon Sergeant is the
senior NCO at the platoon level and primary advisor to the Platoon leader (PL).
\.What is the role of the Staff Sergeant (SSG)? - ANSWERS✔-The SSG leads squads
and sections and is a critical link in the NCO support channel. As a first line
supervisor, SSGs live and work with Soldiers every day and are responsible for
their health, welfare, and safety. The SSG enforces standards, develops, and trains
Soldiers in MOS skills and unit missions.
\.What is the role of the Sergeant (SGT)? - ANSWERS✔-The SGT leads teams as a
part of a squad, crew, or section and is the first line of the NCO Support Channel.
\.What is the role of the Corporal (CPL)? - ANSWERS✔-The CPL was established in
1775 with the birth of the Army and the NCO Corps. CPLs are responsible for the
individual training, personal appearance, and cleanliness of their Soldiers.
COMPLETE AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWER
\.What is the First Paragraph of the NCO Creed? - ANSWERS✔-No one is more
professional than I. I am a noncommissioned officer, a leader of Soldiers. 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. I will not use my grade or position to attain pleasure, profit, or
personal safety.
\.What is the second paragraph of the NCO Creed? - ANSWERS✔-Competence is
my watchword. My two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my
mind—accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my Soldiers. I will strive
to remain technically and tactically proficient. I am aware of my role as a
noncommissioned officer. I will fulfill my responsibilities inherent in that role. All
Soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership; I will provide that leadership. I
know my Soldiers and I will always place their needs above my own. I will
communicate consistently with my Soldiers and never leave them uninformed. I
will be fair and impartial when recommending both rewards and punishment.
\.What is the third paragraph of the NCO Creed? - ANSWERS✔-Officers of my unit
will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not have to
,accomplish mine. I will earn their respect and confidence as well as that of my
Soldiers. I will be loyal to those with whom I serve; seniors, peers, and
subordinates alike. I will exercise initiative by taking appropriate action in the
absence of orders. I will not compromise my integrity, nor my moral courage. I will
not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to forget that we are professionals,
noncommissioned officers, leaders!
\.What are the NCO common core competencies? - ANSWERS✔-Readiness,
Leadership, Training Management, Communication, Operations, and Program
Management
\.What is the role of the Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA)? - ANSWERS✔-The
SMA is the senior enlisted position in the Army, who serves as the senior enlisted
adviser and consultant to the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Staff of the
Army.
\.What is the role of the Command Sergeant Major (CSM)? - ANSWERS✔-The CSM
is the senior NCO in the command at battalion and higher levels. the CSM carries
out, and enforces policies and standards on performance, training, appearance
and conduct of the organization.
\.What is the role of the Sergeant Major (SGM)? - ANSWERS✔-The SGM is the key
enlisted member of staff elements at battalion and higher levels. The SGM's
experience and abilities are often equal to that of the unit CSM, but their direct
leadership influence is limited in scope to those directly in their charge.
, \.What is the role of the First Sergeant (1SG)? - ANSWERS✔-The 1SG is the senior
enlisted advisor to the Commander at the Company / Troop / Battery level. The
1SG swerves as a role model for all Soldiers, NCOs and Officers.
\.What is the role of the Master Sergeant (MSG)? - ANSWERS✔-The MSG serves as
a key enlisted member of staff elements at battalion or higher levels.
\.What is the role of the Sergeant First Class (SFC)? - ANSWERS✔-The SFC may
serve in a variety of positions from Platoon Sergeant (PSG) to NCOIC, or as a
member of the staff at battalion or brigade levels. The Platoon Sergeant is the
senior NCO at the platoon level and primary advisor to the Platoon leader (PL).
\.What is the role of the Staff Sergeant (SSG)? - ANSWERS✔-The SSG leads squads
and sections and is a critical link in the NCO support channel. As a first line
supervisor, SSGs live and work with Soldiers every day and are responsible for
their health, welfare, and safety. The SSG enforces standards, develops, and trains
Soldiers in MOS skills and unit missions.
\.What is the role of the Sergeant (SGT)? - ANSWERS✔-The SGT leads teams as a
part of a squad, crew, or section and is the first line of the NCO Support Channel.
\.What is the role of the Corporal (CPL)? - ANSWERS✔-The CPL was established in
1775 with the birth of the Army and the NCO Corps. CPLs are responsible for the
individual training, personal appearance, and cleanliness of their Soldiers.
