NCO Guide: 6th Edition [Paperback]

Robert S. Rush (Author), Charles O. Kates (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0811728595 | ISBN-13: 978-0811728591 | Publication Date: March 1, 1999 | Edition: 6th

*16-page color section
* 10 b/w photos
* 10 drawings
*6 x 9
* The Non-Commissioned Officer's Bible for more than forty years
* Comprehensive guide to successful leadership
* Packed with need-to-know topics for today's NCOs

Thoroughly revised and reorganized, this sixth edition of the popular NCO Guide covers information that is important for noncommissioned officers of all ranks in today's Army. Major topics include the NCO roles and responsibilities for leadership, training, and administration, and career information on subjects such as individual development, promotions, assignments, pay and entitlements, awards and decorations, customs and courtesies, and personal affairs. Army policy on delicate subjects such as fraternization and relations between soldiers is discussed, and the newest information on Army Internet sites is included. Robert S. Rush recently completed 30 years of service as a command sergeant major. He is a noted military historian and writer. He lives in Powell, Ohio.

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About the Author

Robert S. Rush served in the Army for 30 years in a variety of units, retiring as a command sergeant major. He is the author of "Hell in the H?rtgen Forest" (0700611282) and resides in Northern Virginia. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books; 6th edition (March 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811728595
• ISBN-13: 978-0811728591
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,412,936 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