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What Is NCO Creed Army?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Creed is a foundational statement of values and the guiding principles for an NCO’s conduct in the United States Army. While it has undergone revisions, its core message remains consistent\u2014emphasizing leadership, service, and professionalism within the NCO Corps.<\/p>\n

An iteration of the creed includes:<\/p>\n

“No one is more professional than I. I am a Noncommissioned Officer, a leader of soldiers. As a Noncommissioned Officer, I realize I am a member of a time-honored corps known as ‘The Backbone of the Army.’ I am proud of the Corps of Noncommissioned Officers and will always conduct myself to bring credit upon it.”<\/p>\n

It continues by outlining responsibilities towards subordinates, such as fair treatment and training them to be tactically proficient. It also emphasizes duties towards superiors, including loyalty and reporting honestly on soldier performance without bias or malice.<\/p>\n

Moreover:<\/p>\n

“I will not use my grade or position to attain pleasure, profit, or personal safety.”<\/p>\n

This line from later in the creed encapsulates ethical standards expected from an NCO\u2014to avoid conflicts of interest, always put welfare troops first above self-interests.<\/p>\n

What Is A Non-Commissioned Officer In The Army?<\/h3>\n

A Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) in the United States Army is a member of the military who has earned a position of authority through promotion based on merit and leadership qualities rather than by commission. NCOs are known as “the backbone of the Army” due to their critical role in training soldiers, maintaining discipline, and ensuring mission readiness.<\/p>\n

The rank structure for NCOs typically includes:<\/p>\n