GO ARMY! So I suppose we dont salute appointed Officers either? Speed is your friend in a convoy, never drive slower than the rest of the civilian traffic, that way when a bad guy is trying to catch up to your convoy, he sticks out big time and the rear vehicle can easily engage him. Some of the comments left in this thread have really let me down. We are officers in training and when we get a chanve at a leadership role with the guidance of the NCOs it will ensure our success as officers. original name United States Military Academy at West Point insignia cadets sleeve rank and duty insignia. As he worked in our platoon, we all quietly covered for him, especially when he got misoriented now and then (analog land nav isn't simple, especially when mounted) after a few months he was squared away and we taught him our secrets and he never betrayed us. Here's my advise that will serve you well; always remember this; ASSUMPTIONS ARE THE MOTHER OF ALL FUCK UPS! So fairly similar arrangement as with cadets. You earn everything in the Army. Now, that is a perfect resolution. Her education includes a Bachelor of Science in Music Engineering Technology from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, and a Master of Arts in Management and Leadership from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri. They clearly outrank privates and are often assigned to leadership roles, but they aren't yet commissioned. Long story short: Years of hands-on experience trumps reading an instruction manual, This applies in every situation and every single time. He previously served as the NCOIC of supply at the U.S. Army School of Music. She entered the military in March 1999 attending Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina where she was awarded the MOS 75B Personnel Administration Specialist which later became 42A Human Resources Specialist. Both have an option for Cadets to be apart of a simultaneous membership program. Within the cadet corps there was a rank structure and cadets saluted other cadets with rank above theirs. More than likely you are just privileged. Unprofessional. Why hasn't a single one of you been taught that humility, respect and honor flows both ways but in different fashions? We need not be concerned about the proviso of either 2-15 or 2-16 as each applies to a Soldier under certain sanctions of discipline. I think not. CDT military IDs show geneva convention status 3. While Deployed with the Corps in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, he also assumed duties as the Combined Joint Task Force (OIR) J-3 Sergeant Major. that When in Charge, Be in Charge applies. In reserve and guard units, SMP cadets do hold assigned positions, but have no position in the chain of command. This article reminded me of something that raised a question for me after I received my commission and that had to do with LTs saluting each other. Allow them to lead you too! of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service I had another LT in one of the other shops stop me almost with tears in his eyes that I had just salutes 2 other 1LTs on the way into the building and while laughing explained me to that LTs did not salute each other. My CWO put him in his place and ask what would this cadet' commanding officer would think of his conduct and told him to leave. the Armed Forces of the United States (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard), the commissioned corps Thus, I suspect a warrant officer's wife is addressed a "wifady" (wife/lady.) Read the regs CAREFULLY people, when you want to use them to make a point. No idea if it is being taught now at BNCOC or ANCOC. I was now an active duty Captain with a right shoulder patch ( a big deal in those days ) and a couple of combat medals on my chest ( not bragging but including because of the story ). First off the reg says regularly assigned personnel, which the Cadets are not. Or a sergeant major for that matter. Very interesting. Other than those few, I feel as though the future is bright. We can feel confident we did our hob helping train a. The reason "cadets" are even mention in a gentlemans role is due to long ago medieval social customs. Without our outstanding NCO Corps counterparts, there would be no outstanding officers. The United States Military Academy (USMA), also known metonymically as West Point or simply as Army, is a United States service academy in West Point, New York.It was originally established as a fort, since it sits on strategic high ground overlooking the Hudson River with a scenic view, 50 miles (80 km) north of New York City. Still though, the cadet might be assigned to the unit based on the Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTO) to a non cadet billet. She received a Bachelor of Music Education from Indiana University, where she studied both trumpet and voice. In this case he/she is regularly assigned, potentially in an E3, E4, E5, or what have you spot. You know this, you are assigned as whatever rank you have in the guard. Dont demand respect earn it. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two incredible sons. This author wrote an excellent piece. Command Sergeant Major Fraser has a daughter, Talia. Now by chance he.be in a billet at some hq and psperwork comes in front of him about ration counts for personnel and what the job description calls for for a 3m Senior Cook requisition.. for his order.. what its called these days) hell be sble to understand better what the job description says. Command Sergeant Major Fraser awards and decorations include: Meritorious Service Medal (1 SOLC, 1OLC), Army Commendation Medal (2 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (1 SOLC, 4 OLC), Presidential Unit Citation, Joint Meritorious Unit, Army Superior Unit, Army Good Conduct Medal (Numeral 6) Defense Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 5), Armed Forces Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbons (Numeral 3), NATO Medal, Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, Drivers Badge, German Schuetzenschnur Marksmanship Award (Silver), a recipient of the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara, the Noble Patron of Honor, the Martyrdom of Saint Maurice, the COL Robert L. Manning Achievement Medal, and the Order of Horatio Gates Bronze Medal. Master Sergeant Carla Loy Song became a member of the West Point Band in 2007. Simple professionalism is another, Respect the service, respect the service member. Sometimes, XO is a way of calling the commander or a head of a department in the organization. The definition is enhanced further by stating Soldiers "present for duty." ROTC cadets do too. I never saluted another LT after that as an LT. Pro-Tip: Don't make a blog post, offer a comment section, then expect not to be schooled by your elders, especially when taking a condescending tone. So I think he had it right. CDT Vincent High marks! Thanks for your disgustingly pointless article. Providing innovative solutions and discoveries through international collaborations with leading academic departments, research centers, and industry. In other words, each the SNCO and the cadet would be functioning appropriately. $9.99 + $6.85 shipping . I see that USMA had a proud communist recently graduate, he might as well spit in my face and all other better warriors than myself before me. Thought about it and stored it away and drove on. We only go to attention for officers. Battalion Command Sergeant Major, 1BN, 1st Regiment, USCC at United States Military Academy at West Point United States Military Academy at West Point View profile View profile badges NEW! You have to look at national guard and the reserves. It was never the SNCOs, it was always a SSG, SGT, or junior enlisted Soldier disrespecting these cadets (myself included). Regarding saluting courtesy in the cadet corps. The West Point Music Research Center is dedicated to understanding and communicating the effects of music through multi-disciplinary research and analysis. Serving the Rugged Professional", Survivor Outreach Services | Total Army Sponsorship | Safety, Human Resources | Civilian Expeditionary Workforce, U.S. Army Environmental Command | Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy & Environment, HOSPITAL - Keller Army Community Hospital, Military Police and Religous Support Personnel, U.S Army MEDDAC- Keller Army Community Hospital, U.S Army DENTAC- West Point Dental Activity, United States Military Academy at West Point, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy & Environment. Things are changing around you and you're failing to adapt. Thats what the reg says, but how does that work in practice? I asked if he gave the cadets in his unit a hard time as part of their CTLT experience. Be safe out there, use the "recon by fire" method if probing a road and drop to the ground when a frag is near you, the explosion goes up and away. She has also worked as a freelance designer for local musicians and events. Share on Twitter; Share on Facebook; . However, the announcement will indicate assumption as acting commander unless designated as permanent by the proper authority. And make it quick Lieutenant. Only the pay grade the cadet holds. This rank business is a technicality of the rank system. I hope this sheds some light on things. During cadet training we were paid at the rate of an E5. After graduating from high school, they both felt called to enlist, and became clerks. I was floored. Too many Cadets are treated like children by unprofessional NCOs who fail to realize that they are only alienating their future rather and or senior rather. I retired ten years ago as an 11B SNCO with 26 years in service and a star on my CIB. A Gunny at 29Palms RTAMS and a Chief at NASA/AMES CA are among my most treasured mentors. The regulations can only go so far in some jobs and situations in our Army and beyond that you need to be resourceful or have friends who are. I pray that you are only a LT yourself. (1) If a commander of an Army element, other than a commander of a headquarters and headquarters element, dies, becomes disabled, retires, is reassigned, or is temporarily absent, the senior regularly assigned Army Soldier will assume command. They dont commission until CW2 but I guess they dont really count as Officers either. Adept been officially assigned a position in the chain of command? Outside of authorized developmental training events such as CTLT, no NCO is going to allow a cadet to swoop in and take charge of his platoon, squad, or section. In the military, XO refers to a second-in-command officer, or more generally, an executive officer.The XO typically reports to the commanding officer, who also goes by the names the first lieutenant and the number one. I was further saluted by all enlisted personnel I encountered on base. Salute were means of communication. West Point Staff Deputy Chief of Staff: Adjutant General (G1) Deputy Chief of Staff: Strategic Plans and Assessment (G5) Chief Information Officer/G6 Deputy Chief of Staff: Operations, Plans, Training, Force Protection, International Affairs and Security Cooperation Inspector General Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity SHARP Office The one group that actually gave us respect and tried to help and mentor us were the senior NCOs. Shiver me timbers he pooped on the deck. Other courses attended include the U.S. Army Airborne School, Air Assault School, Combative Level 2, Master Resiliency Trainers Course, Battle Staff Course, First Sergeants Course, and the United States Army Force-Management Course. He earned his Bachelor of Music in trumpet performance and music education from Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York. The cadet only holds E-6 equivalency. Command Sergeant Major: CSM Scott Drewes: The West Point Band (also known as the U.S. Military Academy Band or USMA Band) is the U.S. Army's oldest active band and the oldest unit at the United States Military Academy, traces its roots to the American Revolutionary War. -Mentor these young cadets so that they can grow into the Officers that will leverage all the outstanding traits of the NCO Corps. Her favorite moments in uniform include singing for the President of the United States at a West Point Graduation, singing the National Anthem at a New England Patriots game, and singing with The Roots on NBCs The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. It was advanced pay so to speak. I believe my words only carried weight because I've already been in the Army for 10 years and the Senior cadre knew this (I didn't get in any trouble). Photo by Tarnish Pride In those days once a month you went before the pay officer and received your pay in cash. 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