NCO Journal August 2020 Articles
The official magazine of noncommissioned officer professional development
The Battle of Cowpens
By Sgt. Maj. Katelyn J. Ventura
The tensions following the French and Indian War and the suppressive nature of Great Britain, led to the start of the American Revolution. The purpose of this article is to provide a tactical overview of the Battle of Cowpens and the strategic importance of the outcome.
Article published on: August 28, 2020
Mission Command in Megacities
By Sgt. Maj. Donald S. Collier
Even with an emphasis on virtues and morality, Army leaders still face the ethical dilemma of reporting the facts accurately and truthfully. This article examines problems leaders face in unit reporting, its causes, impact on the force, and offers a solution that reflects accurate Army readiness while also improving unit morale and encouraging honest reporting.
Article published on: August 21, 2020
The Army's Ethical Dilemma in Unit Reporting
By Sgt. Maj. Mark A. Kirchoff
Even with an emphasis on virtues and morality, Army leaders still face the ethical dilemma of reporting the facts accurately and truthfully. This article examines problems leaders face in unit reporting, its causes, impact on the force, and offers a solution that reflects accurate Army readiness while also improving unit morale and encouraging honest reporting.
Article published on: August 19, 2020
Purpose, Direction, and Motivation
By Sgt. Maj. Sean M. Horval
Motivation is arguably the hardest leadership principle to master. It requires a relationship of trust throughout the unit and a positive environment to draw the best performance out of the team.
Article published on: August 14, 2020
Confronting Racism and Discrimination in the U.S. Army
By Sgt. Maj. Jason L. Barton
The U.S. Army is not just built for combat. It's also an organization of dignity, respect, equality, opportunity, and professionalism. It's an institution where diversity and inclusion are shared values regardless of location.
Article published on: August 10, 2020
From Talent Developer to Talent Manager
By Sgt. Maj. Jason M. Payne
The U.S. Army's Vision requires Soldiers to Recruit, Retain, Organize, Train, Equip, and Lead in order to successfully navigate the dynamic and evolving operating environments of the future. This is only possible through cultivating a technically and tactically proficient Army force through experienced and efficient talent managers.
Article published on: August 7, 2020
Optimizing Learning Outcomes and Development
By Evelyn Hollis, Barbara Yancy-Tooks, & Sgt. Maj. Uhuru C. Salmon
Future operating domains will require leaders who can translate and apply their learning and experience in different environments to achieve optimal results.
Article published on: August 3, 2020