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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Archives of issues printed between 1991 and 2011 can be found at:
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"I have seen more Soldiers killed or wounded...from failing to enforce or follow a standard than from enemy fire."A sobe...
01/08/2026

"I have seen more Soldiers killed or wounded...from failing to enforce or follow a standard than from enemy fire."
A sobering reminder from CSM James Light and a must-read for all leaders.

Discipline is the key to survival and success. From individual Soldiers and teams to NCOs and the entire organization, upholding the standards of discipline and integrity are everyone's responsibility.

"I have seen more Soldiers killed or wounded...from failing to enforce or follow a standard than from enemy fire."A sobe...
01/05/2026

"I have seen more Soldiers killed or wounded...from failing to enforce or follow a standard than from enemy fire."
A sobering reminder from CSM James Light and a must-read for all leaders.

Discipline is the key to survival and success. From individual Soldiers and teams to NCOs and the entire organization, upholding the standards of discipline and integrity are everyone's responsibility.

In this Muddy Boots legacy article, SMA Michael Weimer's "Combat Doesn’t Care: How Ready Are You?,"recounts a challengin...
01/02/2026

In this Muddy Boots legacy article, SMA Michael Weimer's "Combat Doesn’t Care: How Ready Are You?,"recounts a challenging combat mission in Iraq that tested his team's readiness and discipline. The SMA emphasizes the importance of mastering the basics and being genuinely prepared.

Read it here: https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/NCO-Journal/Muddy-Boots/Combat-Doesnt-Care-Weimer/

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer recounts a challenging combat mission in Iraq, where his team faced unexpected resistance while pursuing a high-value target. The intense firefight tested their readiness and discipline. In this article, the SMA emphasizes the importance of preparation and lea...

In this NCOJ Legacy article, Ret. MSG Marcus Taylor used the NCO Creed to inform his leadership, training, and professio...
12/29/2025

In this NCOJ Legacy article, Ret. MSG Marcus Taylor used the NCO Creed to inform his leadership, training, and professional development. Today, he shares his method for internalizing and applying the creed’s principles.

Learn the 2-R.O.A.D.S. Framework:

n the Army, Retired Master Sgt. Marcus D. Taylor used the NCO Creed to inform his leadership, training, and professional development. Today, he shares his method for internalizing and applying the creed’s principles. Learn his 2-R.O.A.D.S. Framework.

Happy Holidays from the NCO Journal Team!
12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from the NCO Journal Team!

Wascar Diaz urges you to embrace the path ahead with an open mind and curiosity, work to achieve excellence, celebrate s...
12/22/2025

Wascar Diaz urges you to embrace the path ahead with an open mind and curiosity, work to achieve excellence, celebrate small victories, learn from setbacks, find your purpose, and discover your true self in his article "Dawn of Transformation."

Read it here: https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/NCO-Journal/Archives/2025/December/Dawn-of-Transformation/

U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command U.S. Army U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command (USAWHC) NCO Leadership Center of Excellence

Retired Sgt. Maj. Wascar A. Diaz takes readers back to his last morning of civilian life and offers a glimpse into the transformation that takes place when a person decides to dedicate their life to the service of their nation.

In today's Legacy Podcast, SEA John T. Raines III shares highlights and experiences from a lifelong career in the U.S. A...
12/19/2025

In today's Legacy Podcast, SEA John T. Raines III shares highlights and experiences from a lifelong career in the U.S. Army National Guard and the events that shaped him into the leader he is today on the Sergeant's Time Podcast.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sergeants-time-podcast-episode-12-sea-john-t-raines-iii/id1715030240?i=1000699063178
DVIDS: https://www.dvidshub.net/audio/85248/sergeants-time-podcast-episode-12-sea-john-t-raines-iii
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2QHZaspoIqBm53uO5g6rJT?si=SUeULQmHRQelcHwcU8YEAw


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