Quarterly NCOPD

CSM, even the gesture means a lot. The NCO Corps from my perspective has lost cohesion. &nbsp;Many NCOs need reminders of their separateness from Jr. Enlisted and the mantle of leadership placed on us. NCOPDs not only provide an excellent forum for Jr. NCOs to interact with Sr. NCOs, it also provides fellowship and builds camaraderie. We have no NCO clubs anymore to provide a forum for this.&nbsp;<div><br></div><div>There is little respect shown to the 'privileges of rank.' These privileges aren't just a perk of rank, they are intended to promote the prestige of the NCO Corps and remind NCOs they should constantly work to earn those privileges. &nbsp;For example: I've seen Privates be bunked with Sergeants in the barracks by FSBP which is a huge no go. When the issue was raised the 'privilege' suggested was moving all NCOs to their own building.... on the other side of the installation and a 30 minute drive from the BDE AOR (Ft. Bliss). I'm not joking when I say this was presented to us as a 'privilege' complete with requirements to pull staff duty in that building as well as our company level CQ obligations. Even in boarding aircraft to go on leave from Iraq the boarding order was officers by grade, warrants, senior NCOs and then everyone else.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>I currently serve in a joint organization that is heavy in civilian representation. SSGs are treated like privates. GS employees who do not have supervisor anywhere in their position description walk around like we are beneath them. A GS 10 who was kicked out of the military for drug use is considered more capable than the brace of SFCs, GySgts, CPOs, and MSgts. I honestly think my organization came to this position because the NCOs put up with it. I do not. I've given very dramatic reality checks to GSs who tried to cross into my lane, but I digress.</div><div><br></div><div>NCODP is vital to building a well trained and cohesive corps of Non-Commissioned Officers. It strengthens ties and provides a forum for Sr. NCOs like yourself to not only pass nuggets of knowledge but also allows CSMs to directly address things like the disciplinary philosophy of an organization so everyone is on the same page and there is no question of if they are going to get backed up or not. The critical thing to remember is to not make them remotely like a SHARP or EO brief. Dialogue is necessary to keep the audience engaged and NCOs briefing must resist the time honored tradition of pontificating (kind of like this comment :). Time must be effectively used so the Jr's don't feel like their time is being wasted. The will tune out. NCODP should be part of the 'getting back to basics' we are supposedly going through ATM.</div>

SSG Hasbun, I defiantly like the small group because it really feels like they care and its not " I talk, you listen" but sometimes I believe that some things need to be addressed as a group.&nbsp;

yes.. the profession of arms.. I belive it came out as a MILPER message.. MSG Cunningham do you still need the info??