Chain of Command

Question 1

Explain the Chain of Command

Answer 1

The succession of commanders superior to subordinates through which command is exercised

Question 2

Define responsibility

Answer 2

Being accountable for what you do

Question 3

How does the Chain of Command support the NCO Support channel?

Answer 3

By legally punishing those who challenge a Sergeant’s authority

Question 4

Define Duty

Answer 4

Duty is a legal or moral obligation to do what should be done without being told to do it

Question 5

How does a Commander exercise command?

Answer 5

Through subordinate commanders

Question 6

What are key elements of command?

Answer 6

Authority and Responsibility

Question 7

Who is the only member of both your chain of command and the NCO support channel?

Answer 7

Your first line supervisor

Question 8

Secretary of Defense

Answer 8

The Honorable Chuck Hagel

Question 9

Secretary of the Army

Answer 9

The Honorable John m. McHugh

Question 10

Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff

Answer 10

General Martin E. Dempsey

Question 11

Army Chief of Staff

Answer 11

General Raymound T. Ordierno

Question 12

USAREUR Commander

Answer 12

LT. General Donald M. Campbell Jr.

Question 13

7th Army JMTC Commander

Answer 13

Brig. General Christopher G. Cavoli

Question 14

7th Army NCOA Commandant

Answer 14

CSM Wardell Jefferson

Question 15

7th Army NCOA Deputy Commandant

Answer 15

1SG Joseph B. Rothgeb