FM 7-22.7 NCO Guide (History of the NCO)

Question 1

When was the NCO Corps born?

Answer 1

14 JUNE 1775 with the birth of the Continental Army

Question 2

What three country traditions formed the foundation of our NCO Corps?

Answer 2

French, British, and Prussian

Question 3

Who standardized the duties and responsibilities of the NCO Corps?

Answer 3

Inspector General Friedrich von Steuben in 1778 at Valley Forge

Question 4

What was the name of the book that standardized the duties of the NCO Corps?

Answer 4

“Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States”, commonly referred to as the blue book

Question 5

What part of the blue book is still with us today?

Answer 5

TC 3-21.5 Drill and Ceremonies

Question 6

When did the Army formally add women to its ranks?

Answer 6

1942

Question 7

Who was the first Sergeant Major of the Army?

Answer 7

SMA William Woolridge in 1966

Question 8

What are the two categories of inspections?

Answer 8

In-ranks and in-quarters

Question 9

What is an in-quarters inspection?

Answer 9

include personal appearance, individual weapons, field equipment, displays, maintenance and sanitary conditions

Question 10

What is an in-ranks inspection?

Answer 10

An in-ranks inspection is of personnel and equipment in a unit formation

Question 11

What is an on the spot correction?

Answer 11

A correction immediately administered to a Soldier who doesn’t know the standard or doesn’t care what it is

Question 12

What does PCC/PCI stand for?

Answer 12

Precombat Checks/Inspections

Question 13

What is subordinate to and supportive of the Chain of Command?

Answer 13

The NCO Support Channel