What should be covered in an NCO Reference Guide?

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 21:35:52 -0500

I'm updating an Army NCO Guide. Admittedly what I have is a pretty basic quick reference app with some flash card type features. It's been a long time since I've been an NCO and I've lost some of the connection to what an NCO needs to have at their finger tips. I've got the Creed, TLPs, 8 step training model and similar stuff.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2015 9:47 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 21:47:51 -0500

Off the top of my head Sir,

Basics taken from 670-1, APFT standards, MDMP, maybe a list of useful regs

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Nov 14 at 2015 10:31 PM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 22:31:17 -0500

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member, have you checked TC 7-22.7 (7 April 2015)? In addition to what you have, NCOs benefit by having accountability/contact rosters; data sheets; unit METL; Chain of Command & NCO Support Chanel; Counseling schedule; Soldier status (training/retention/SFL/concerns); NCO Charge.
http://armypubs.army.mil/doctrine/DR_pubs/dr_a/pdf/tc7_22x7.pdf

Response by CSM Carl Cunningham made Nov 15 at 2015 12:17 AM

CSM Carl Cunningham — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 00:17:21 -0500

I am a fan of the old yellow NCO Guide from when I first joined the Army. It was simple and small. It explained the duties and responsibilities of each rank in the NCO Corps. It also listed different knowledges, skills, and attributes for each NCO rank. I found this very useful when counseling my Soldiers as a young NCO. I could outline which KSA's my NCO would already possess and which ones he/she needed to improve upon to help earn the next rank.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Nov 15 at 2015 8:20 AM

SFC Stephen King — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 08:20:10 -0500

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member I would recommend basic communication. Clearly, defining that how you choose to address an issue can either build and or strain a connection. Be, Know and Do.

Lastly, all NCOs must understand their duty to provide purpose, motivation and direction.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Nov 16 at 2015 5:05 AM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 05:05:21 -0500

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member I would put counseling and leadership qualities, followed by some basic training and military customs and courtesy flash cards. It wouldn't hurt to put some Intel and OPSEC in their for good measure.

Response by 2LT Earl Dean made Nov 17 at 2015 12:50 PM

2LT Earl Dean — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 12:50:39 -0500

CPT Do yourself a favor and enlist the help of a Platoon Sgt or a Squad Leader. They will have a good idea of what they really need and don't need. While on active duty I help a COL from DOD wright a field training manual at his request! Turned out pretty good if I do say so myself. Its been long ago rewritten but at the time it was great.

Response by SSG Chris Garabitos made Nov 21 at 2015 4:59 AM

SSG Chris Garabitos — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 04:59:32 -0500

Sir- In addiction to the references posted, consider the following: ATP 6-22.1, The Counseling Process (July 2014); DA PAM 600-25, US Army NCO Professional Development Guide, 11 Sep 2015; The Select-Train-Educate-Promote Development Model (STEP); ACT 2.0.. just for starters. As far as the creed, be mindful to reference the one located in TC 7-22.7, April 2015. I mention this due to the fact of 1)SMA Daley blessed off on it. 2)A internet engine search will bring back incorrect references. As dependent as we are on technology in this day and age, a Leader in today's army should realize the difference between the myth "If it's on the internet, it's gotta be true" and how to "Develop your Soldiers applying the art and science of leading while carrying the mantle of a servant leader."-SMA Daley, TC 7-22.7.

Hope this helps.