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Chain of Command
STUDYING FOR THE BOARD
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02/04/2009

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When was the NCO support channel formally recognized?
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20 December 1976
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What is Sergeant's Business?
Definition
To train and lead Soldiers
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What is a Sergeant?
Definition
A leader
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Explain the Chain of Command
Definition
The succession of commanders superior to subordinates through which command is exercised
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Define responsibility
Definition
Being accountable for what you do
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How does the Chain of Command support the NCO support channel?
Definition
By legally punishing those who challenge a sergeant's authority
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Define duty.
Definition
Duty is a legal or moral obligation to do what should be done without being told to do it
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What is the role of the CSM?
Definition
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Battalion commander
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How does a Commander exercise command?
Definition
Through subordinate commanders
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When was the position of Sergeant Major of the Army established?
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4 July 1966
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Is the CSM in the Chain of Command?
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No (but he supervises the NCO support channel)
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What are key elements of command?
Definition
Authority and responsibility
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What is the NCO Support Channel?
Definition
It is the channel of communication that reinforces the Chain of Command
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What must a Sergeant have in order to accomplish Sergeant's Business?
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The skill, ability and leadership to train Soldiers for combat and lead them into combat
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Who is the only member of both your chain of command and your NCO support channel?
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Your first line supervisor; section, squad or team leader
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