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A '''non-commissioned officer''' | {{Status|Canon}} | ||
[[File:H2A - Johnson.png|thumb|250px|Sergeant Major [[Avery Johnson]] was a non-commissioned officer of the UNSC Marine Corps]] | |||
A '''non-commissioned officer''' ('''NCO'''), sometimes colloquially referred to as a '''noncom''',<ref name="tf7">''[[Halo: The Flood]]'', Chapter 7</ref> is a military [[officer]] that lacks a formal [[commission]]. Within the [[UNSC rank structure|rank structure]] of the [[United Nations Space Command]] armed forces, non-commissioned officers are enlisted personnel that fill most intermediary leadership and administrative roles. The UNSC Armed Forces relies heavily on non-commissioned officers, and they share many responsibilities with officers.<ref name="osfm">''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'', Part 8: UNSC Organization</ref> | |||
==Responsibilities and function== | |||
The responsibilities and duties of a non-commissioned officer vary by service, [[Military Occupational Specialty|occupational specialty]], and duty station.{{Ref/Reuse|osfm}} An NCO typically serves as the intermediate between enlisted personnel and [[commissioned officer]]s.<ref>''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]'', Chapter 10</ref> The administrative responsibilities of NCOs include managing logistics, serving as [[drill instructor]]s, enrolling subordinates into training programs, and reviewing leave requests from junior enlisted personnel.<ref name="dirt">"[[Dirt]]" – ''[[Halo: Evolutions]]'', p. 112-114</ref> | |||
'''[[ | Within the [[UNSC Navy]], non-commissioned officers typically serve as crew supervisors and senior NCOs may have oversight of a ship's enlisted personnel. [[Master chief petty officer]]s may even hold fleet administration responsibilities or serve as staff for [[UNSC High Command|High Command]].{{Ref/Reuse|osfm}} Within the [[Unified Ground Command]], non-commissioned officers have command of smaller units, such as [[squad]]s and [[fireteam]]s. In larger units, NCOs hold command positions over junior enlisted personnel and serve as an assistant commander, such as a [[platoon]] sergeant or [[battalion]] first sergeant, and may have administrative duties within the unit.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 55</ref> | ||
In order to advance to become a commissioned officer, NCOs must graduate from an [[Officer Candidate School]] and take an oath of service.{{Ref/Reuse|osfm}}<ref>''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'', Chapter 1</ref> A senior NCO may have enough authority to politely dress down a junior officer and even flag officers may tread lightly around senior NCOs.<ref>''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'', Chapter 10</ref> | |||
==NCO ranks== | |||
The following ranks belong to non-commissioned officers: | |||
{{Col-begin}} | |||
{{Col-2}} | |||
;UNICOM ranks | |||
*[[Corporal]] | *[[Corporal]] | ||
*[[Sergeant]] | *[[Sergeant]] | ||
*[[Staff | *[[Staff sergeant]] | ||
*[[Gunnery | *[[Gunnery sergeant]] | ||
*[[Master | *[[Master sergeant]]/[[First sergeant]] | ||
*[[Master | *[[Master gunnery sergeant]]/[[Sergeant major]] | ||
*[[ | {{Col-2}} | ||
;NAVCOM ranks | |||
*[[Petty officer third class]] | |||
*[[Petty officer second class]] | |||
*[[Petty officer first class]] | |||
*[[Chief petty officer]] | |||
*[[Senior chief petty officer]] | |||
*[[Master chief petty officer]] | |||
{{Col-end}} | |||
==Sources== | |||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:45, August 28, 2023
A non-commissioned officer (NCO), sometimes colloquially referred to as a noncom,[1] is a military officer that lacks a formal commission. Within the rank structure of the United Nations Space Command armed forces, non-commissioned officers are enlisted personnel that fill most intermediary leadership and administrative roles. The UNSC Armed Forces relies heavily on non-commissioned officers, and they share many responsibilities with officers.[2]
Responsibilities and function[edit]
The responsibilities and duties of a non-commissioned officer vary by service, occupational specialty, and duty station.[2] An NCO typically serves as the intermediate between enlisted personnel and commissioned officers.[3] The administrative responsibilities of NCOs include managing logistics, serving as drill instructors, enrolling subordinates into training programs, and reviewing leave requests from junior enlisted personnel.[4]
Within the UNSC Navy, non-commissioned officers typically serve as crew supervisors and senior NCOs may have oversight of a ship's enlisted personnel. Master chief petty officers may even hold fleet administration responsibilities or serve as staff for High Command.[2] Within the Unified Ground Command, non-commissioned officers have command of smaller units, such as squads and fireteams. In larger units, NCOs hold command positions over junior enlisted personnel and serve as an assistant commander, such as a platoon sergeant or battalion first sergeant, and may have administrative duties within the unit.[5]
In order to advance to become a commissioned officer, NCOs must graduate from an Officer Candidate School and take an oath of service.[2][6] A senior NCO may have enough authority to politely dress down a junior officer and even flag officers may tread lightly around senior NCOs.[7]
NCO ranks[edit]
The following ranks belong to non-commissioned officers:
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Sources[edit]
- ^ Halo: The Flood, Chapter 7
- ^ a b c d Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, Part 8: UNSC Organization
- ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, Chapter 10
- ^ "Dirt" – Halo: Evolutions, p. 112-114
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), p. 55
- ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, Chapter 1
- ^ Halo: Glasslands, Chapter 10
