NCO Journal January 2022 Articles

The official magazine of noncommissioned officer professional development

Building a Culture of Growth

By Retired Sgt. Maj. David L. Stewart, Sgt. Maj. Victor J. Velasco, & Sgt. Maj. Billy J. Atkinson

This article describes an activity used at the Sergeant’s Major Course that developed emotional intelligence and trust in students and can be adapted and implemented at the unit level Army-wide.

Article published on: January 31, 2022

The Information Domain and Social Media: Part 2

By Sgt. Maj. Alexander Aguilastratt, Sgt. Maj. Matthew Updike, & Sgt. Maj. Montigo White

In continuing the conversation about social media and its relevancy in modern times for multiple generations, it must be stated that first and foremost, it is an excellent medium for sharing information between friends, family, and coworkers. However, it is also a target-rich environment full of unprepared or unwitting organizations and users.

Article published on: January 24, 2022

The Information Domain and Social Media: Part 1

By Sgt. Maj. Alexander Aguilastratt, Sgt. Maj. Matthew Updike, & Sgt. Maj. Montigo White

The complexity of the contemporary operating environment, where modern conflicts will be fought, is defined by chaos and ambiguity. Peer, near-peer, and nonstate actors continue to threaten American interests at home and abroad in all operational domains.

Article published on: January 18, 2022

Project Athena in Action

By Sgt. Maj. Craig A. Collins

By developing confident, competent, and agile leaders capable of defeating any adversary, Project Athena can generate understanding and assist in the decision-making process at all levels, ultimately increasing the probability for successful operations in any operational environment..

Article published on: January 10, 2022