DLC201: NCO HISTORY 1700S

Can you elaborate, Sergeant?

Minutemen were formed from the reorganized militias to fight the British. However, they were more similar to a militia than a professional Army.

Wait, what do you mean?

NCOs in the militia didn't have defined roles in the readiness and care of the militiamen. They carried out officers' instructions and were primarily in charge of maintaining drills and formations in battle.

So was the role of the NCO in the militia and Continental Army the same since it came from European traditions?

No, the role of the militia NCO was radically different from the Continental Army NCO.

I thought we were with the upcoming TA-50 inspection. Am I missing something, Sergeant?

Sergeants are responsible for the care of Soldiers and effectiveness of the unit.

After overhearing this conversation SSG Espinoza stops to determine what to do next.

(This question is not assessed.)

Sergeant, Soldiers are always complaining about stuff. Doesn't mean they won't do well on the TA-50 inspection. How do you to think I can change their attitudes about the inspection?

They are misunderstanding the purpose of the inspection--we should provide that explanation.

Rule #1...I'm not sure I am tracking, Sergeant.

This is one of the Rules of Ranging. These rules were the first attempt in our military history where a group of professional Soldiers created standards or guidelines to reach readiness.

Wait, what did Von Steuben do, Sergeant?

Von Steuben created the Blue Book, which defined the roles and responsibilities of NCOs, and he changed the marching formation and firing efficiency of the Continental Army.