d. Skills demanded by the position

i. Leadership

ii. Tactical abilities iii. Combat valor

IV. Variables of the Career

a. Combat implications of non-commissioned officer role

i. Non-commissioned officers differ from commissioned officers in that they are more often in combat situations

b. Field leadership expectations

i. NCOs must command under the duress of combat, requiring genuine dedication from troops to exact fast and intelligent decisions.

c. Strategic leadership expectations

i. NCOs will often play a key part in devising strategic and practical maneuvers for use in combat

V. Conclusion

a. Overview of non-commissioned officer

The NCO is a key part of the history and present for the U.S. military, operating as a key link in the chain of command between domestically appointed officers and soldiers.
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