I remember my date of rank for Sergeant (8 April 08). It was a huge honor, and I felt a certain weight of responsibility on my shoulders that wasn’t the same as before. I was eager to take the next step in my career, and I knew the adage that to whom a lot is …
Four Things You Will Learn as a Brand New E-5 Sergeant Read More »
In an ideal world, we would be perfectly prepared for any job we get. We would know everything, and never make a mistake. We would be a combination of Audie Murphy, Douglas MacArthur, and Paul Revere. Well, reality isn’t always so neat and awesome. We are humans, we have a learning curve, and we make …
As a current Officer, this article is difficult to write…but, having been an NCO prior to, I think that I can write this article without fear of being viewed as biased or beating up on the great NCOs that make up our Army. Now, talk with an NCO and they will tell you that NCOs …
When counseling young Soldiers (E-4s) the focus is usually in preparing them for the next level…being an NCO. Part of that is setting them up for success with respect to ensuring they are completing their schools, developing as professionals and of course, providing them with some tips on how to increase their promotion points. Even …
5 Tips to Max Out Your Army Enlisted Promotion Points Read More »
Today, we’re doing to cover Army NCODP topics, ideas, subjects, and classes. Let’s begin by discussing what NCODP is and why it is important. The purpose of the Army NCODP (Non Commissioned Officer Developmental Program) is to educate and develop Army NCOs for positions of greater responsibility. The NCODP program is managed by the senior enlisted …
