Accounting /Army Study Guide - Chain of Command and NCO Support Channel
Army Study Guide - Chain of Command and NCO Support Channel
This deck covers key concepts related to the Chain of Command and NCO Support Channel within the Army, including roles, responsibilities, and historical facts.
Chain of Command
President President Barack Obama Secretary of Defense The Honorable Chuck Hagel Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (Advisor to the SECDEF) General Martin E. Dempsey Secretary of the Army The Honorable John McHugh Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army (Advisor to Sec of the Army) General Raymond T. Odierno FORSCOM Commander General Daniel B. Allyn 3rd Infantry Division Commander MG John M. Murray 3rd Aviation Brigade Commander COL John D. Kline 4th Battalion 3rd AVN Commander LTC Philip W. Mazingo 4-3HHC Commander CPT Ethan W. Miller Platoon Leader First-line Supervisor
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Chain of Command
President President Barack Obama Secretary of Defense The Honorable Chuck Hagel Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (Advisor to the SECDEF) Genera...
NCO SUPPORT CHANNEL
Sergeant Major of the Army SMA Raymond F Chandler III FORSCOM Command Sergeant Major CSM Christopher K. Greca 3rd Infantry Division Command Sergeant...
When was the NCO support channel formally recognized?
20 December 1976
What is Sergeant’s Business?
To train and lead Soldiers
What is a Sergeant?
A leader
Explain the Chain of Command.
The succession of commanders superior to subordinates through which command is exercised
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Term | Definition |
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Chain of Command | President President Barack Obama Secretary of Defense The Honorable Chuck Hagel Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (Advisor to the SECDEF) General Martin E. Dempsey Secretary of the Army The Honorable John McHugh Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army (Advisor to Sec of the Army) General Raymond T. Odierno FORSCOM Commander General Daniel B. Allyn 3rd Infantry Division Commander MG John M. Murray 3rd Aviation Brigade Commander COL John D. Kline 4th Battalion 3rd AVN Commander LTC Philip W. Mazingo 4-3HHC Commander CPT Ethan W. Miller Platoon Leader First-line Supervisor |
NCO SUPPORT CHANNEL | Sergeant Major of the Army SMA Raymond F Chandler III FORSCOM Command Sergeant Major CSM Christopher K. Greca 3rd Infantry Division Command Sergeant Major CSM Christopher Gilpin 3rd Aviation Brigade Command Sergeant Major CSM James Snyder 4th Battalion 3rd AVN Command Sergeant Major CSM Saunya Knox 4-3HHC First Sergeant 1SG Matthew Mcleod Platoon Sergeant First-line Supervisor |
When was the NCO support channel formally recognized? | 20 December 1976 |
What is Sergeant’s Business? | To train and lead Soldiers |
What is a Sergeant? | A leader |
Explain the Chain of Command. | The succession of commanders superior to subordinates through which command is exercised |
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 a sergeant’s authority. |
Define Duty. | Duty is a legal or moral obligation to do what should be done without being told to do it. |
What is the role of the CSM? | Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Battalion commander |
How does a Commander exercise command? | Through subordinate commanders. |
When was the position of Sergeant Major of the Army established? | 4 July 1966. |
Is the CSM in the Chain of Command? | No (but he supervises the NCO support channel). |
What are key elements of command? | Authority and Responsibility. |
What is the NCO Support Channel? | It is the channel of communication that reinforces the Chain of Command. |
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 your NCO support channel? | Your first line supervisor, section, squad or team leader. |