Roles of the Officer
Leadership: The officer’s first area of concern should always be whether the duty of leadership is being fulfilled.*
Decision Maker: The decision-making role is characterized by the officer’s duty to plan and organize.
Assuming Responsibility: The officer must also make the decisions and bear the responsibility for these decisions.
*Most Important
Purposes of the NCO:
Purposes of the NCO:
- Decentralize Authority*
- Provide links between officers and enlisted men
- Provide a senior enlisted for the commander
- Afford avenues for advancement
- Recognize and reward outstanding skills
*Most Important