NCO Guide: 8th Edition [Paperback]

CSM Robert S. Rush USA (Ret.) (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 26, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0811732738 | ISBN-13: 978-0811732734 | Edition: 8

Complete, updated information for Army NCOs of all ranks and branches

New material on NCO roles in small-unit sustained combat operations

Latest guidance on training, professional development, and promotion with tons of reference materials on uniforms, awards, pay, physical fitness, assignments

NCO Guide has been published continuously since 1948 and updated frequently by highly knowledgeable and experienced senior noncommissioned officers. It has grown in reputation as the key source of professional information for NCOs, who have come to rely on its accuracy and completeness. The seventh edition ISBN is 0-8117-2638-X.

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About the Author

Robert S. Rush is a retired Command Sergeant Major. He holds a Ph.D. in history and is currently with the Army's Center for Military History.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books; 8 edition (June 26, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811732738
• ISBN-13: 978-0811732734
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,127,657 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still the source for learning the principles of being an NCO, September 6, 2008

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A. Scalzitti (South East USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NCO Guide: 7th Edition (Paperback)

This book has always been required reading and for good reason, it really describes what it means to be in command. Being a good leader isn't just about barking our D&C. Its about preparing your troops each and every day, leading by example, and trying to keep everyone safe. Great reading and a good book.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not going to advance without it, November 30, 2010

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This review is from: NCO Guide: 9th Edition (Paperback)

I bought this book after I left the army because it has a picture of me on page 4. Other than that I can tell you from my own experience that the soldiers that actually made it past the grilling board examination and made rank smoothly to sergeant and didn't get immediately shunted back to SPC had this book and read it until it was ragged. The rank game is a series of tests and the first F-up due to incompetence will immediately drop you a pay grade. If you study and can answer any 'pop quizzes' impressively from some high ranking 'visitor' you will go far (they will mention you to your command if you left a good or bad impression on them). Get this book and know every word. And check out my picture. The SGT standing behind me got busted down to SPC because of incompetence (he spent his off time in the gym). People I've seen with this book roughed up on their nightstand and could balance their nightlife with army knowledge made rank easily to the extent of not even being asked any questions during their board.

5.0 out of 5 stars Maj. GMazz rtrdUSAR., December 19, 2011

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This review is from: NCO Guide: 9th Edition (Paperback)

excellent book, bought as a gift for a nephew who was just promoted to the rank E% Sgt., he has all ready found a few useful bits of information