NCO Journal

NCO Journal The Official Journal of NCO Professional Development, published at the Army University Press, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Army. Army or the Department of Defense.

Welcome to the NCO Journal's page. The NCO Journal is a professional publication for Noncommissioned Officers of the U.S. Its mission is to provide a forum for the open exchange of ideas and information, to support training, education and development of the NCO Corps, and to foster a closer bond among its members. To accomplish this mission we provide timely and factual information on top

ics about the Army and the NCO Corps to the Army’s NCOs. Our audience includes active, National Guard and Reserve Soldiers, sister and international services, retirees and family members. While this is an open forum, it's also a family friendly one, so please keep your comments and wall posts clean. In addition to keeping it family friendly, we ask that you follow our posting guidelines here. Posts will be removed if they violate the guidelines listed below.

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Sustaining technical experts for the future fight. MSG Jared Duncan proposes a new career path for master gunners, trans...
06/15/2026

Sustaining technical experts for the future fight. MSG Jared Duncan proposes a new career path for master gunners, transforming their role to a protected MOS that secures unit continuity and lethality. Read here: https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/NCO-Journal/Archives/2026/June/Master-Gunners/
U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command Army University Combined Arms Command

The Army's Master Gunners are critical technical experts, yet they are often misassigned. To preserve expertise, maintain unit lethality, and support rapid modernization, the Army must transition the Master Gunner role from an ASI to a distinct, protected MOS.

Can the Army adapt for amphibious war? SGM Leon Nelson examines the need to revive amphibious capabilities for the Indo-...
06/11/2026

Can the Army adapt for amphibious war? SGM Leon Nelson examines the need to revive amphibious capabilities for the Indo-Pacific, drawing on historical lessons to prepare for the modern MDO fight. Read it here: https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/NCO-Journal/Archives/2026/June/Reviving-Army-Amphibious-Capabilities/
Combined Arms Command Army University U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command

To secure U.S. interests in the Indo-Pacific, the U.S. Army must revive its amphibious warfare capabilities. By applying WWII lessons and the DOTMLPF-P framework, the Army can close critical gaps, enhance joint readiness, and prepare for future multi-domain operations.

Building lethal, cohesive teams across generations. MSG Bladimiro Fernandez discusses shifting from a compliance-based m...
06/08/2026

Building lethal, cohesive teams across generations. MSG Bladimiro Fernandez discusses shifting from a compliance-based model to one built on earned trust, clear communication, and a shared sense of purpose. Read here: https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/NCO-Journal/Archives/2026/June/Leading-Across-Generations/
Army University Combined Arms Command U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command

How do NCOs lead today’s Soldiers? By shifting from strict compliance to earned credibility. To build lethal, cohesive teams, modern military leaders must communicate intent, foster dialogue, and connect every mission to a shared purpose.

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