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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Senior NCO's from the SMC Advanced Education Program share their paths to earning degrees and how education enhances cri...
07/24/2026

Senior NCO's from the SMC Advanced Education Program share their paths to earning degrees and how education enhances critical thinking and leadership. Read it here: https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/NCO-Journal/Archives/2026/July/Modern-Scholars/
U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command Combined Arms Command Army University

Five sergeants major share how Army service and higher education transformed their leadership, broadened their perspectives, and prepared them to teach, mentor, and shape the future of the NCO corps.

How can Soldiers survive and thrive on recruiting duty? SFC Joseph Walker explores the challenges of transitioning to a ...
07/20/2026

How can Soldiers survive and thrive on recruiting duty? SFC Joseph Walker explores the challenges of transitioning to a civilian community, offering tips on everything from housing to balancing family life. Read it here: https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/NCO-Journal/Archives/2026/July/No-Base-No-Problem/
U.S. Army Combined Arms Command Army University U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command Combined Arms Command

Sgt. 1st Class Joseph D. Walker offers practical guidance for recruiters transitioning from an Army installation to civilian communities, covering housing, transportation, family support, community connections, and work-life balance.

Why do leaders often discover "systems thinking" late in their careers? SGM Liela Shadmani argues for introducing this s...
07/18/2026

Why do leaders often discover "systems thinking" late in their careers? SGM Liela Shadmani argues for introducing this skill early in leader development to prevent inefficiencies and improve synchronization across echelons. Read it here: https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/NCO-Journal/Archives/2026/July/Introducing-Systems-Thinking-Early/
U.S. Army U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command Army University Combined Arms Command

Sgt. Maj. Liela Shadmani argues that introducing systems thinking at the Basic Leader Course and reinforcing it across enlisted education will reduce rework, improve synchronization, and prepare NCOs for organizational leadership.

Reminder: In accordance with Army Directive 2026-17: Optimizing Army Digital Media, this social media account will sunse...
07/16/2026

Reminder: In accordance with Army Directive 2026-17: Optimizing Army Digital Media, this social media account will sunset no later than August 7, 2026.

Articles will continue to be published on the NCO Journal website:

https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/NCO-Journal/

How can NCOs move beyond "check-the-box" counseling? CSM Matthew  Richter discusses developing leaders and building trus...
07/13/2026

How can NCOs move beyond "check-the-box" counseling? CSM Matthew Richter discusses developing leaders and building trust by improving counseling and leveraging senior NCO experience. Read it here: https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/NCO-Journal/Archives/2026/July/Developing-Leaders-and-Building-Trust-Through-Counseling/
U.S. Army Army University U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command Combined Arms Command

Effective counseling builds trust, develops Army leaders, & boosts unit readiness. To move past

From the Revolutionary War to modern raids, what role do military working dogs play? Master Sgt. Opal Vaughn-Montanez ex...
07/13/2026

From the Revolutionary War to modern raids, what role do military working dogs play? Master Sgt. Opal Vaughn-Montanez examines their contributions, proving they are more than weapons, they are partners. Read it here: https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/NCO-Journal/Archives/2026/July/War-Dogs/
U.S. Army U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command Combined Arms Command Army University

Military working dogs have shaped U.S. warfare from early sentry duty to the bin Laden raid, providing detection, protection, and trust that technology alone cannot replace.

In accordance with Army Directive 2026-17: Optimizing Army Digital Media, this social media account will sunset no later...
07/09/2026

In accordance with Army Directive 2026-17: Optimizing Army Digital Media, this social media account will sunset no later than August 7, 2026.

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