Physics /Army Promotion Board 2021: Army Command Policy
Army Promotion Board 2021: Army Command Policy
This deck covers key concepts and policies from the Army Command Policy as outlined in AR 600-20, including command responsibilities, leadership, and the roles of officers and non-commissioned officers.
What does AR 600-20 cover?
Army Command Policy
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Key Terms
Term
Definition
What does AR 600-20 cover?
Army Command Policy
What does AR 600-20 cover?
policies and responsibilities of command
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What is Command?
Consists of members who are deemed eligible to exercise command
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What is a Commander?
A commissioned or warrant officer who exercises primary authority over a military organization
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Can a civilian exercise command?
No, only the president can exercise command
What is the extent that a civilian can exercise Supervision?
civilian may be designated to exercise general supervision over an Army installation or activity
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What does AR 600-20 cover? | Army Command Policy |
What does AR 600-20 cover? | policies and responsibilities of command |
What is Command? | Consists of members who are deemed eligible to exercise command |
What is a Commander? | A commissioned or warrant officer who exercises primary authority over a military organization |
Can a civilian exercise command? | No, only the president can exercise command |
What is the extent that a civilian can exercise Supervision? | civilian may be designated to exercise general supervision over an Army installation or activity |
What are the key elements of command? | Authority and Responsibility |
Who is responsible for establishing leadership climate of the unit and developing disciplined and cohesive units? | The commander |
How do Leaders earn the loyalty of their Soldiers? | leaders must show loyalty to their Soldiers, the Army, and the nation |
Where is formal authority for command derived? | From the Policies, Procedures, and Precedents |
How do Leaders develop a positive Command Climate? | When they demonstrate genuine concern for their Soldiers |
What is Duty? | Obedient and disciplined performance |
Duty is a legal or moral obligation to do what should be done without being told to do it | Obedient and disciplined performance |
How will Soldiers with a sense of duty perform? | Soldiers with a sense of duty accomplish tasks given them, seize opportunities for self-improvement, and accept responsibility from their superiors |
What is demonstrated integrity the basis of? | Demonstrated integrity is the basis for dependable, consistent information, decision making, and delegation of authority |
How will professionally competent leaders receive respect for their authority? | Striving to develop, maintain, and use the full range of human potential in their organization |
What is chain of command? | The succession of commanders superior to subordinates through which command is exercised |
What is crucial to the proper functioning of all units? | Effective communication |
What must Soldiers do when they need to communicate issues and problems? | The chain of command |
Who does AR 600-20 direct to have Open Door Policies? | Only Commanders are directed that they must have an Open Door Policy |
What does an Open Door Policy allow? | allows members of the command to present facts, concerns, and problems of a personal or professional nature or other issues that the Soldier has been unable to resolve |
What channel may be used for sending reports, information, or instructions? | Staff or technical channels |
What is the NCO support channel? | It is the channel of communication that reinforces the Chain of Command |
How does the NCO support channel support the Chain of Command? | It compliments the chain of command |
What duties will the NCO support channel assist the chain of command in accomplishing? | Transmitting, instilling, and ensuring the efficacy of the professional Army ethic |
When was the NCO support channel formally recognized? | Dec 30 1976 |
What is Sergeant's Business? | Train and lead soldiers |
What is a Sergeant? | Leader |
Define Responsibility | Being accountable for what you do |
How does the Chain of Command support the NCO support channel? | By legally punishing those who challenge sergeants authority |
What is the role of the CSM? | Senior enlisted advisor |
How does a Commander exercise command? | Through subordinates |
When was the position of Sergeant Major of the Army established? | July 4 1966 |
Is the CSM in the Chain of Command? | No.. but they supervise the NCO Support channel |
What must a Sergeant have in order to accomplish Sergeant's Business? | The Skill, ability and Leadership to train soldiers for combat and lead them into combat |
Who is the only member of both your chain of command and your NCO support channel? | Your first line supervisor, section, squad or team leader |