NCO Corps History

About Us
The Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Center of Excellence (NCOLCoE) is developing, researching, and archiving the history of the NCO Corps as a profession. We are requesting the help of all NCOs past and present to tell us about their experiences as a leader and the impact that had on the organization (squad, section, platoon etc.), mission, and Soldiers for whom you were in charge. Telling your experiences will allow for future NCOs to learn and grow from your detailed accounts of your accomplishments. The submissions received will be published for others to read, therefore keeping the heritage and lineage of the NCO Corps strong and ongoing.

Theme: Supporting Today's Corps with Yesterday’s Past


Mission
Fostering the identity and espirit de corps of the United States Army NCO Corps through education and history.

Vision
Provide a format where Junior Enlisted and NCOs can share their experiences of being a leader and the impact it had on themselves, Soldiers and organization.

History of the Creed

The NCO Creed is believed to have started on the 4th floor of building 4 at Fort Benning, Georgia, in 1973 on a plain white piece of paper with only the three letters; N-C-O. Read more about the History of the NCO Creed.


 

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