NCO Guide Chapter 6
The Army Flag
The first official flag was unfurled on 14 June 1956 (Flag Day and the Army birthday) at Independence Hall in Philadelphia
Characteristics of the Army Profession
Trust, Honorable Service, Military Expertise, Stewardship of the Profession, Esprit De Corps
Colors of the flag represent
Furthermore, those colors symbolize in the language of heraldry, the virtues of hardiness, and valor (red), purity and innocence (white), and vigilance, perseverance, and justice (blue).
Army Customs, Courtesies, and Traditions
Always render a salute if the situation warrants. • Render proper respects to the flag, reveille, and retreat at all times. • Never criticize leaders, Soldiers, or the Army in public. • Always make proper use of your chain of command. • Make no excuses while taking responsibility for your actions. • Always speak with your own voice.
Command Inspections.
Command inspections ensures units comply with regulations and policies
Drill and Ceremonies.
Drill was historically used to prepare troops for battle, The three methods of instruction used to teach drill to Soldiers are step-by-step, talk- through, and by the numbers.
Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution,
June 14, 1777
Army Values
Loyalty- Bear true faith and allegiance. • Duty- Fulfill your duties. • Respect- Treat people as they should be treated. • Selfless Service- Put the welfare of the Nation, the Army and your subordinates before your own. • Honor- Live up to Army Values. • Integrity- Do what is right, legally, and morally. • Personal Courage- Face fear, danger, or adversity (physical and moral).
Inspections
Military inspections were created by Peter I of Russia for checking on conditions of unit administration, services and material supply of the troops. Inspections must have a specific purpose. 1) Related to mission accomplishment. 2) Tailored to meet the commander's needs. 3) Performance oriented and start with an evaluation against recognized standards in order to identify compliance with that standard. 4)Capable of identifying and analyzing process improvement opportunities that will increase performance support, transformation, and reduce risks. Basic elements of an inspection are:
What makes you an Army Professional?
NCOs are certified in candor, competence, character, and commitment
OIP
Organizational Inspection Program (OIP
Esprit de Corps
Soldiers want to know they are part of a long-standing tradition. Customs and traditions remind them they are the latest addition to a long line of Soldiers.
information on ceremonies,
TC 3-21.5
Change of Responsibility.
The colors represents not only the lineage and honor of authority, but also the responsibilities to the organization.
Streamers
There are 189 approved campaigns streamer affixed to the Army Flag, and two open campaigns to be closed and added to the flag when they are assigned an end date and represent on-going campaigns from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
simple examples and visible signs of respect and self-discipline are
When talking to an officer of superior rank, stand at attention until directed otherwise. • When you are dismissed, or when the officer departs, come to attention and salute. • When speaking to or being addressed by an NCO of superior rank, stand at parade rest until directed otherwise. • When a NCO of superior rank enters the room, the first Soldier to recognize the NCO calls the room to "At ease." • When an officer of superior rank enters a room, the first Soldier to recognize the officer calls personnel in the room to attention, but does not salute. A salute indoors is rendered only when reporting. • Walk on the left of an officer or NCO of superior rank. • When entering or exiting a vehicle, the junior ranking Soldier is the first to enter, and the senior in rank is the first to exit.
Our National Anthem officially became the "Star Spangled Banner"
by law on 3 March 1931.
The Army Goes Rolling Along" was formally dedicated by the Secretary of the Army
on Veterans Day, 11 November 1956.