NCO GUIDE, 6th Edition (Paperback)

by Robert S. Rush (Author), Charles O. Kates (Author) "Force XXI-our Army of the near future-incorporates intellectual ingenuity, technological innovation, and the values that have always shaped America's Army throughout its more than two-hundred-year..." (more)
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Product Description
*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.

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: 379 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books; 6th edition (March 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 (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,256,474 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding work!, September 20, 1999

By	Sean Kinn "Gunny" (traveling, hopefully) - See all my reviews

From the Tally Shooter Writers' Group:

The sixth edition of this perennial best-seller has finally hit the streets! (OK,it finally hit the "river" since it's only available at Amazon.com right now.)

Very much up-to-date, the revisions to the 1999 edition of the NCO's bible provide Army noncoms with a made-to-order reference for just about any situation they may come across in today's modern army. The author, CSM (Retired) Robert S. Rush, has taken this guide to new heights. There are revised sections in the guide on caring leadership, training, NCO career development and promotions, awards and decorations, and "customs and courtesies." Army policy concerning the new fraternization rules-of-engagement is included and the latest military Web site info pertinent to NCOs is included as appendix.

The benefits of owning this book are enormous. Tuck it in your BDU trouser pocket before you deploy and you will have a modern day reference containing individual treatises on one of the broadest compilations of NCO subject matter ever made available in print.

A must-have guide.

1 of 1 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

By	A. Scalzitti (South East USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Nco Guide (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.