The Chain of Command and Nco Support Channel

THE orbit OF COMMAND AND NCO SUPPORT billet 3-33. Communication among soldiers, police squads, units, and organizations is essential to efficient and effective mission accomplishment. Two-way conversation is more effective than one-way communion. Mission accomplishment depends on information passing accurately to and from subsidiary companys and leaders, up and down the bowed stringed instrument of mountains of command and NCO reassert distribution carry, and laterally among adjacent organizations or activities. In garrison operations, organizations working on the same mission or project should be considered adjacent. CHAIN OF COMMAND -34. The Army has plainly one chain of command. Through this chain of command, leaders erupt orders and instructions and convey policies. An effective chain of command is a two-way communication channel. Its members do more than transmit orders they carry information from deep down the unit or organization back up to its leader. They furn ish information about how things ar developing, propound the leader of problems, and provide request for clarification and help. Leaders at all levels use the chain of command-their subordinate leaders-to keep their people informed and render assistance.They continually facilitate the process of gaining the necessary clarification and figure out problems. 3-35. Beyond makeing their normal duties, NCOs train soldiers and advises commanders on case-by-case soldier readiness and the reproduction needed to vouch unit readiness. Officers and DAC leaders should consult their command sergeant major, first sergeant, or NCOIC, before implementing policy. Leaders mustiness continually communicate to avoid duplicating instructions or issuing conflicting orders. Continuous and open lines of communication enable leaders to freely plan, make decisions, and program future rearing and operations.NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER SUPPORT CHANNEL 3-36. The NCO support channel parallels and reinforces the chain of command. NCO leaders work with and support the commissioned and warrant officers of their chain of command. For the chain of command to work efficiently, the NCO support channel must operate effectively. At battalion level and higher, the NCO support channel begins with the command sergeant major, extends through first sergeants, platoon sergeants and ends with section chiefs, squad leaders or team leaders. The NCO support channel. s used for exchanging information providing reports issuing instructions, which are directive in nature accomplishing modus operandi but important activities in accordance with command policies and directives. Most often, it is used to execute established policies, procedures, and standards involving the performance, training, appearance, and conduct of enlisted personnel. Its power rests with the chain of command. FM 22-600-20, The Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority of NCOs, 1977 3-37. The connection between the chain of command and th e NCO support channel is the senior NCO.Commanders issue orders through the chain of command, but senior NCOs must know and understand the orders to issue effective implementing instructions through the NCO support channel. Although the first sergeant and command sergeant major are not part of the formal chain of command, leaders should consult them on all enlisted soldier matters and various(prenominal) training. 3-38. Successful leaders have good kinships with their senior NCOs. Successful commanders have a good leader-NCO relationship with their first sergeants and command sergeant major.The need for such a relationship applies to platoon leaders and platoon sergeants as healthy as to staff officers and NCOs. Senior NCOs have extensive experience in successfully completing missions and traffic with enlisted soldier issues. Also, senior NCOs can monitor organizational activities at all levels, take corrective feat to keep the organization within the boundaries of the commande rs intent, or report situations that require the attention of the officer leadership. A peremptory relationship between officers and NCOs creates conditions for success. 3-39.The NCO support channel assists the chain of command in accomplishing the following Transmitting, instilling and ensuring the cleverness of the Army ethic. Planning and conducting the day-to-day unit operations within prescribed policies and directives. Training enlisted soldiers in their MOS as well as in the basic skills and attributes of a soldier. Supervising unit physical fitness training and ensuring that soldiers comply with the height/weight and appearance standards in AR 600-9, The Army Weight Control Program, and AR 670-1, Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia.Teaching soldiers the history of the Army, to include military customs, courtesies, and traditions. Caring for individual soldiers and their families both on and off duty. Teaching soldiers the mission of the unit and developing in dividual training programs to support the mission. Accounting for and maintaining individual arms and equipment of enlisted soldiers and unit equipment under their control. Administrating and monitoring the NCO professional development program and other unit training programs. Achieving and maintaining Army values.Advising the commander on rewards and punishment for enlisted soldiers. 3-40. Soldiers should use the chain of command or the NCO support channel (as appropriate) to help solve problems, whether small or large. The chain of command and the NCO support channel are too effective and efficient means of communication from where the rubber meets the road to the very highest echelons of the Army. Whether you have a problem, suggestion, care or commendation the chain and the channel are the means to communicate to the leaders who need to know.