NCO History
What Army publication covers the history of the Noncommissioned Officer? - answerFM
7-22.7
What is the NCO Vision? - answer An NCO Corps, grounded in heritage, values and
tradition, that embodies the warrior ethos; values perpetual learning; and is capable of
leading, training, & motivating Soldiers
How many Sergeant Majors of the Army (SMA) have there been, including the current
one? - answer15
Note: Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel A. Dailey was sworn in as the 15th Sergeant Major of
the Army on January 30, 2015
Who are the four most recent Sergeant Majors of the Army? - answer(15th) Sergeant
Major of the Army Daniel A. Dailey
(14th) Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond Chandler
(13th) Former Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston
(12th) Former Sergeant Major of the Army Jack L. Tilley
Who said, "We must always be an NCO Corps that - answer-Leads by Example
-Trains from Experience
-Maintains and Enforces Standards
-Takes care of Soldiers
-Adapts to a Changing World
-Effectively Counsels and Mentors Subordinates
-Maintains an Outstanding Personal Appearance
-Disciplined Leaders Produce Disciplined Soldiers?"
SMA Jack L. Tilley, 12th Sergeant Major of the Army
Who was the first Sergeant Major of the Army? - answerSergeant Major William O.
Wooldridge
, What year was the Sergeant Major of the Army Established? - answer1966
During what year did the Sergeants Major Course first begin? - answer1973 (January)
The history of the Noncommissioned Officer began with the birth of the Continental
Army—what year was this? - answer1775
Who wrote "Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States"
that standardized NCO duties & responsibilities in 1778? - answerInspector General
Friedrich von Steuben
What manual in 1829 provided instructions for training NCOs? - answerThe Abstract of
Infantry Tactics
What were the NCO ranks during the Revolutionary War? - answer-Corporals
-Sergeants
-First Sergeants
-Quartermaster Sergeants
-Sergeants Major
What signified the ranks of SGT and CPL during the Revolutionary War? - answer-
Green epaulets (CPL)
- Red epaulets (SGT)—SGTs wore 2 epaulets in 1779
What three NCOs received special recognition for acts of heroism during the American
Revolution, receiving each the Badge of Military Merit, a purple heart with a floral border
& the word "merit" inscribed across the center—a precursor to the Medal of Honor? -
answer-Sergeant Elijah Churchill
-Sergeant William Brown
-Sergeant Daniel Bissell
When did chevrons become a permanent part of the NCO uniform? - answerBefore the
Civil War
When were chevrons first used in the Army and how were they worn? - answerIn 1821:
(a) One (1) chevron on each arm above the elbow (SGM & quartermaster SGT)
What Army publication covers the history of the Noncommissioned Officer? - answerFM
7-22.7
What is the NCO Vision? - answer An NCO Corps, grounded in heritage, values and
tradition, that embodies the warrior ethos; values perpetual learning; and is capable of
leading, training, & motivating Soldiers
How many Sergeant Majors of the Army (SMA) have there been, including the current
one? - answer15
Note: Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel A. Dailey was sworn in as the 15th Sergeant Major of
the Army on January 30, 2015
Who are the four most recent Sergeant Majors of the Army? - answer(15th) Sergeant
Major of the Army Daniel A. Dailey
(14th) Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond Chandler
(13th) Former Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston
(12th) Former Sergeant Major of the Army Jack L. Tilley
Who said, "We must always be an NCO Corps that - answer-Leads by Example
-Trains from Experience
-Maintains and Enforces Standards
-Takes care of Soldiers
-Adapts to a Changing World
-Effectively Counsels and Mentors Subordinates
-Maintains an Outstanding Personal Appearance
-Disciplined Leaders Produce Disciplined Soldiers?"
SMA Jack L. Tilley, 12th Sergeant Major of the Army
Who was the first Sergeant Major of the Army? - answerSergeant Major William O.
Wooldridge
, What year was the Sergeant Major of the Army Established? - answer1966
During what year did the Sergeants Major Course first begin? - answer1973 (January)
The history of the Noncommissioned Officer began with the birth of the Continental
Army—what year was this? - answer1775
Who wrote "Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States"
that standardized NCO duties & responsibilities in 1778? - answerInspector General
Friedrich von Steuben
What manual in 1829 provided instructions for training NCOs? - answerThe Abstract of
Infantry Tactics
What were the NCO ranks during the Revolutionary War? - answer-Corporals
-Sergeants
-First Sergeants
-Quartermaster Sergeants
-Sergeants Major
What signified the ranks of SGT and CPL during the Revolutionary War? - answer-
Green epaulets (CPL)
- Red epaulets (SGT)—SGTs wore 2 epaulets in 1779
What three NCOs received special recognition for acts of heroism during the American
Revolution, receiving each the Badge of Military Merit, a purple heart with a floral border
& the word "merit" inscribed across the center—a precursor to the Medal of Honor? -
answer-Sergeant Elijah Churchill
-Sergeant William Brown
-Sergeant Daniel Bissell
When did chevrons become a permanent part of the NCO uniform? - answerBefore the
Civil War
When were chevrons first used in the Army and how were they worn? - answerIn 1821:
(a) One (1) chevron on each arm above the elbow (SGM & quartermaster SGT)
