Roles of an NCO

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Roles of an NCO

• C/Lt Col Aaron Sanchez
• C/Lt Col Hunter Hollrah

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NCO as a Supervisor

• Supervision is directing, inspecting, and
  continuously evaluating first-hand the specific
  activities of others.
• This is a dual role, you will be in a position of
  leadership, as well as a position of
  followership.

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• Important Factors of being a supervisor
• Ability to understand duties.
• Ability to state directives clear and concise.
• Training and experiences with your cadets on the
  job.
• Training and experiences in your job or activity.
• Your cadets discipline while on the job.
• Your knowledge of your cadets training,
  experience, and dependability.

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Duties of an NCO

• The NCO conducts the routine business within
  established orders, directives, and policies of
  CAP.
• The NCO focuses on individual training to enable
  the unit to get the job done.
• The NCO is primarily concerned with training
  individual cadets and teams.
• The NCO concentrates on developing younger cadets
  and NCOs.
• Counselor
• The NCO GETS THE JOB DONE!!!

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Element Leader

• Teach element basic drill.
• Relay information.
• Assign positions within element.
• Responsible for members of your element.
• Work with and through assistants.
• Ensure cadets are scheduled for achievement test,
  physical fitness test, and moral leadership
  requirements.
• Assist Flight Sergeant.

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Flight Sergeant

• Act as Flight Commander when he/she is not
  present.
• Key assistant and advisor to the flight.
• Responsible for cadets within flight, including
  element leaders and guide.
• Relay information.
• Accountable for cadets within flight.
• Assign positions within flight.
• Train members of the flight in drill and other
  aspects.

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First Sergeant

• Cadet Commanders RIGHT HAND
• Most reliable NCO with the highest leadership
  qualities.
• Oversee routine activities i.e. inspection,
  training.
• You represent the interest of the enlisted cadet
  personnel.
• Ensure cadets observe command policies, including
  staff.
• Work directly with cadet commander, staff, and
  cadets to insure discipline, welfare, morale, and
  health.
• Leadership by example, you must set the highest
  military standard of appearance, conduct, and
  performance.

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• Remember the NCO is the workhorse of the
  military. You must hold yourself to the highest
  standard at all aspects of the Cadet Program.
  Eyes are always watching you, even when you might
  not notice. It is your duty to ensure everything
  has been taken care of to GET THE JOB DONE.

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