SITUATION: I was contacted today through work by SFC Barry Nelson, US Army, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He is the Senior Group Leader of the Basic Non-Commission Officers Course (BNCOC) on the grounds at Walter Reed. Any of you who have been to PLDC, BNCOC, ANCOC or Sergeant Majors Academy no doubt remember these courses. They're not exactly R&R. Now imagine doing it as a wounded troop. Here was his first missive to me:I'm signing sign on to spread the word and I hope everyone who reads this post does also. This, as SFC Nelson stated, is something important and it needs to get out. Their dedication exemplifies the NCO Spirit:
I am currently an active duty Army NCO conducting first of it's kind training at Walter Reed. Six NCOs have stepped up to complete BNCOC (ongoing now, with graduation set for March 28th) and I'd like to get some publicitiy to recognize their efforts and inspire others.
I'd never heard of a BNCOC at a location like Walter Reed, so I contacted him. I informed him I was a blogger of a very small milblog, but that I wanted to help. I asked permission to publicize. This was his response.
Re: the blog part... "yes; please fire for effect" and you can use my email as POC for it, but please no phone number. I'll pass along an better update next week, but I'll tell you it was simply awesome to see a wheel chair bound NCO marching troops in the rain. Yes I said she was in an a wheel chair and the element was marching. Of course keeping them in step was a challenge, but it brought new emphasis on the old adage "if it ain't raining we ain't training".
Again, please do spread this story as much as you can and we'll keep you posted...
No one is more professional than I. I am a Noncommissioned Officer, a leader of soldiers. As a Noncommissioned Officer, I realize that I am a member of a time honored corps, which is known as "The Backbone of the Army". I am proud of the Corps of Noncommissioned Officers and will at all times conduct myself so as to bring credit upon the Corps, the Military Service and my country regardless of the situation in which I find myself. I will not use my grade or position to attain pleasure, profit, or personal safety.
Competence is my watchword. My two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my mind -- accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my soldiers. I will strive to remain tactically and technically proficient. I am aware of my role as a Noncommissioned Officer. I will fulfill my responsibilities inherent in that role. All soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership; I will provide that leadership. I know my soldiers and I will always place their needs above my own. I will communicate consistently with my soldiers and never leave them uninformed. I will be fair and impartial when recommending both rewards and punishment.
Officers of my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not have to accomplish mine. I will earn their respect and confidence as well as that of my soldiers. I will be loyal to those with whom I serve; seniors, peers, and subordinates alike. I will exercise initiative by taking appropriate action in the absence of orders. I will not compromise my integrity, nor my moral courage. I will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to forget that we are professionals, Noncommissioned Officers, leaders!
Lets get their story out. Highlight their decication and professionalism in spite of the obstacles before them and show the world that the NCOs of our Military are not the cowards that IVAW portray them as.
If you want to help you can read his post here and email him here. Let us not waste this opportunity to highlight the dedication of our NCOs and the military in this time of need.Trackbacked / Linked by:
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