Army Board - NCO History fully solved 2024

Army Board - NCO HistoryDuring what year did PLDC first become a mandatory prerequisite for promotion to staff Sergeant ? - correct answer 1986 In 1958 the army added two grades to the NCO ranks, these pay grades would provide for a better delineation of responsibilities in the enlisted structure. What were the two new pay grades - correct answer E8 and E9 During what year did the AR 350-90 establish Army wide standards for NCO Academies? - correct answer 1957 During the period of World War 1, the First Sergeants often carried a book in their pockets that contained administrative files. This book, which today may be known as a "leaders book" contained the names of everyone in the company and their professional history (AWOLs, Work Habits, Promotions, etc.). This book was passed from First Sergeant to First Sergeant, staying within the company and providing the unit historical information. What was this book called? - correct answer The Black Book During what year did the symbol of NCO rank, the chevron, rotate to what we would today call point up and become smaller in size? - correct answer 1902 The 417 page unofficial publication called the Noncommissioned Officers Manual, was published in what year? - correct answer 1909 What publication published in 1829 provided instructions for training of noncommissioned officers? - correct answer The Abstract of Infantry Tactics During what year did the War Department make the first reference to noncommissioned officer chevrons? - correct answer 1821 Three NCOs received special recognition for acts of heroism during the American Revolution. Each received the Badge of Military Merit, a purple heart with a floral border and the word "merit" inscribed