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.

• No graphic, obscene, explicit or racial comments or submissions nor do we allow comments that are abusive, hateful or intended to defame anyone or any organization.

• No solicitations or advertisements. This includes promotion or endorsement of any financial, commercial or non-governmental agency. Similarly, we do not allow attempts to defame or defraud any financial, commercial or non-governmental agency.

• No copyrighted or trademarked images or graphics. Imagery posted on the Facebook wall should be owned by the user.

• No comments or photos that suggest or encourage illegal activity.

• No documents of any kind should be posted on this page.

• You participate at your own risk, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username and any information provided. Also, the appearance of external links on this site does not constitute official endorsement on behalf of the NCO Journal, the U.S. For more information, visit the DoD Social Media user agreement at:
http://www.defense.gov/socialmedia/user-agreement.aspx
Archives of issues printed between 1991 and 2011 can be found at:
https://usasma.bliss.army.mil/NCOJournal/pastissues.asp

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

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.

Can an undesirable assignment become a career-defining moment? CSM Phil Barretto shares a powerful lesson on leadership ...
06/03/2026

Can an undesirable assignment become a career-defining moment? CSM Phil Barretto shares a powerful lesson on leadership and initiative, inspired by his journey to give West Point NCOs the recognition they deserve. Read it here:

Don’t admire the problem, fix it! By changing the West Point “tactical NCO” title to “Military Science Instructor,” leaders aligned roles with Army doctrine. This ensures NCOs get proper credit for training future officers. See a gap? Step up and drive the solution.

How can NCOs build combat-ready sustainment? 2WO Zac Douglas Peiwen Xu's article explores how enforcing standards as com...
06/01/2026

How can NCOs build combat-ready sustainment? 2WO Zac Douglas Peiwen Xu's article explores how enforcing standards as combat tasks, anticipating future needs, and protecting sustainment nodes are key to mission success. Read it here:

Sustainment isn't just support — it is combat power. NCOs drive mission success by treating logistics as a warfighting function, enforcing rigorous standards, anticipating needs before they arise, and protecting supply nodes as critical terrain.

Using lessons from the 1984 NBA draft, SGM Brian Disque shares how to identify future standard-bearers by focusing on ad...
05/29/2026

Using lessons from the 1984 NBA draft, SGM Brian Disque shares how to identify future standard-bearers by focusing on adaptability and will to win, not just tangible stats. Read it here:

Don't repeat the 1984 NBA Draft mistake! Portland passed on Michael Jordan just to fill a position gap. Seek out intangibles like drive and problem-solving to find the best overall leader, not just a resume fit.

Address

Fort Leavenworth, KS

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when NCO Journal posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to NCO Journal:

Share