NCO Journal October 2024 Articles
The official magazine of noncommissioned officer professional development
A Broadcast Journalist’s Journey from Soldier to Storyteller
By Press S. Vanguard
From the rigid structure of military life to the dynamic world of broadcast journalism, the author's career transition was driven not by chance but by a yearning to tell stories that matter. This is his journey from being a military specialist to becoming a voice that conveys the depth of human experience.
Article published on: Oct. 30, 2024
Command Post Threats Beyond the Electromagnetic Spectrum
By Command Sgt. Maj. John P. Rivera Jr.
In today’s battlefield, command posts serve as hubs for planning, communication, and coordination, but they also face challenges beyond traditional concerns. The electromagnetic spectrum remains a significant factor, but issues such as noise pollution, fuel logistics, environmental impact, and habitat destruction also pose threats.
Article published on: Oct. 25, 2024
A Call for Action to Prevent Sudden Cardiac Death
By Col. Amy Thompson
Building a culture of first responders in the Army and having an AED on the sidelines for the ACFT and other competitive events will improve emergency preparedness, foster safety, and reduce sudden cardiac death in our most valuable resource: our people.
Article published on: Oct. 21, 2024
Adapt, Lead, Win: NCO Lessons from Ukraine
By Sgt. Maj. Boerre A. Langum
The war in Ukraine allows NCOs an opportunity to analyze the challenges in the contemporary operational environment and see how the Ukrainian military adapts to overcome a variety of challenges. As NCOs, analyzing the war will yield valuable lessons to improve training and succeed against a near-peer adversary.
Article published on: Oct. 18, 2024
Arctic Sentinels 2035: AI and the Evolving Future of War
By Sgt. 1st Class Joseph R. Malagon
An Army convoy navigates Alaska's treacherous Arctic terrain using advanced AI and drone technology. When their drone detects a lone figure, the Soldiers, wary of an ambush, prepare for potential conflict. The figure, claiming to be a medical officer, is brought aboard for questioning. The story explores how evolving warfare blends cutting-edge technology with human decision-making, balancing trust in machines with military training and instinct.
Article published on: Oct. 15, 2024
SGM-A’s Partnership with the NCO Journal
By Sgt. Maj. Jorge A. Rivera and Sgt. Maj. Sean T. McCracken
The Sergeants Major Academy (SGM-A) and the NCO Journal created a partnership intended to foster professional growth and amplify the NCO voice. The Contributing Editors program promotes scholarly activities, military professional writing, professional connections, and original research on subjects of relevance to the NCO Corps and the Army community.
Article published on: Oct. 11, 2024
Why NCOs Don’t Write and Why They Should
By former Staff Sgt. and Dubik Fellow Nicholas J. DiMichele
The Army is a learning organization with great ideas and opinions at the unit level. It needs to find a way to tap into them and communicate them laterally across the force and to senior levels. It must reinvigorate professional military writing and discourse and find avenues to inject it into pre-existing functions. The author examines why NCOs don’t write, why they should, and explores publication options.
Article published on: Oct. 7, 2024
Winning in Transition
Sgt. 1st Class Jimmie Allan Gilchrist
How can organizations succeed during transition? The answer varies by organization, but one constant is the importance of developing solid terms of reference to succeed. It also lies in effective leaders who maintain focus, demonstrate patience, possess open-mindedness, and build a culture of trust.
Article published on: Oct. 4, 2024