Army Board - NCO History Exam
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During what year did PLDC first become a mandatory prerequisite for
promotion to staff Sergeant ? - ✔✔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 - ✔✔E8 and E9
During what year did the AR 350-90 establish Army wide standards for
NCO Academies? - ✔✔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
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, Sergeant, staying within the company and providing the unit historical
information. What was this book called? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔1902
The 417 page unofficial publication called the Noncommissioned Officers
Manual, was published in what year? - ✔✔1909
What publication published in 1829 provided instructions for training of
noncommissioned officers? - ✔✔The Abstract of Infantry Tactics
During what year did the War Department make the first reference to
noncommissioned officer chevrons? - ✔✔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 across the center.
In practice this award was the precursor to the Medal of Honor introduced
during the Civil War. What were their names? - ✔✔Sergeant Elijah
Churchill
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During what year did PLDC first become a mandatory prerequisite for
promotion to staff Sergeant ? - ✔✔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 - ✔✔E8 and E9
During what year did the AR 350-90 establish Army wide standards for
NCO Academies? - ✔✔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
1
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, Sergeant, staying within the company and providing the unit historical
information. What was this book called? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔1902
The 417 page unofficial publication called the Noncommissioned Officers
Manual, was published in what year? - ✔✔1909
What publication published in 1829 provided instructions for training of
noncommissioned officers? - ✔✔The Abstract of Infantry Tactics
During what year did the War Department make the first reference to
noncommissioned officer chevrons? - ✔✔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 across the center.
In practice this award was the precursor to the Medal of Honor introduced
during the Civil War. What were their names? - ✔✔Sergeant Elijah
Churchill
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