NCO Journal Podcast

The NCO Journal is a component organization of the Army University Press – the U.S. Army's premier multimedia organization focused on advancing the ideas and insights military professionals need to lead and succeed. The NCO Journal provides timely, relevant and factual information on topics about the Army and the NCO Corps to Army NCOs. The U.S. Army will face many challenges in the future, we encourage all NCOs and Soldiers to write and submit to the journal to share their hard-earned wisdom, experience, stories, and know-how for the good of the NCO Corps.

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 82 - Addressing Unsustainable OPTEMPO

Sgt. Maj. Andrew Gregory joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss issues with operational tempo effecting Soldiers and units around the Army.

07-14
46:59

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 13: Army NCO Strategy

During this episode of the NCO Journal podcast, we welcome U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Brad J. Lopes, the NCO professional development directorate analyst at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy, to discuss the new NCO Strategy.

05-21
08:31

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 12: Plagiarism Defined

During this episode of the NCO Journal podcast, we welcome Don Wright, Ph.D., Deputy Director of Army University Press to discuss plagiarism; to include different types, how to avoid it, and its ethical implications.

05-21
22:28

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 11: Army doctrine and the NCO & Mission Command & Small Unit Leadership

During this episode of the NCO Journal podcast, U.S. Army Mission Command Center of Excellence SGM Christopher Prosser talks about the significance of understanding Army doctrine for effective leadership & “Mission Command and Small Unit Leadership.”

05-21
13:21

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 10: Importance of Writing

During this episode of the NCO Journal podcast, we welcome Army University Command Sgt. Maj. Teresa Duncan to speak with us about the importance of writing. Command Sgt. Maj. Duncan goes in depth about career advancements when honing writing skills and quotes a couple of notable philosophers in history.

05-21
08:29

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 9: USASMA Accreditation

During this episode of the NCO Journal podcast, we welcome three of the 105 graduates of the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence and U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy who became the first recipients of the newly offered Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Workforce Development degree, June 21, 2019. This unique degree program is awarded by the U.S. Command and General Staff College to qualified graduates. #USASMA Commandant Command Sgt. Maj. Jimmy Sellers and Mr. Bill Backscheider join the discussion providing background and insight into this historic event.

05-21
12:04

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 8: Secretary of the Army Media Round Table

In this episode, the NCO Journal participates in a media round table discussion with the Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark T. Esper. Among the topics discussed were talent management, Army Family initiatives, and modernization. The event took place at the Pentagon, April 24, 2019.

05-21
28:33

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 7: Army Congressional Fellowship Program

In this episode of the NCO Journal Podcast, we continue the discussion about the Army Congressional Fellowship Program (ACFP) with Sgt. Maj. Travis Votaw from the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center. Votaw, authored "The NCO as Congressional Fellow" for the NCO Journal in January.

05-21
12:07

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 6: Army Combat Fitness Test

In this episode of the NCO Journal Podcast, we discuss the implementation of the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) with Command Sgt. Maj. Edward Mitchell from the Center for Initial Military Training. The ACFT is scheduled to become the new fitness test of record in October 2020.

05-21
12:03

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 5: Master Leader Course

In this episode of the NCO Journal Podcast, recent Master Leader Course (MLC) graduate, Sgt. 1st Class Thomas (TJ) Trent, discusses his experience while attending the course. He also provides advice on how to succeed.

05-21
13:11

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 4: U.S. Army Africa

In this episode of the NCO Journal Podcast, we speak with Command Sgt. Maj. Jeremiah E. Inman U.S. Army Africa senior enlisted leader about enhancing military educational programs in Africa based on each nation’s wants, resource sustainability, and noncommissioned officer developmental needs as they pertain to the region.

05-21
14:52

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 3: Civilian Education

In this episode of the NCO Journal Podcast we speak with Mr. Tom Kelly, Education Services Officer, Fort Leavenworth, KS, about civilian education. Some of the topics included in this podcast are how to select the right school for you, paying for college and CLEP tests. Click here to read the article.

05-21
17:35

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 81 - Be Present and Show Genuine Care

Sgt. Maj. Victor C. Carambot and Master Sgt. Shane R. Payne join the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss their experiences with the care of Soldiers and how you can foster an environment of understanding and trust to carry forward a legacy of exceptional leadership in the Army.

04-16
30:00

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 80 - Adapt, Lead, Win: NCO Lessons from Ukraine

Special guests CSM Jason Duncan and SFC Marcel Blood join the NCOJ Podcast to discuss how the war in Ukraine allows our NCOs the opportunity to analyze challenges faced by Ukrainian, military and their attempts to adapt and overcome in combat.

12-11
54:57

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 79 - Soldiers Take Ownership in Summits Aimed at Solution-Based Outcomes

CSM Alex Kupratty, 4th ID and Fort Carson senior enlisted leader joins the NCO Journal podcast to discuss his article based on a new program he designed to bring Soldiers in to talk about their professional issues and creative ways to solve them.

11-15
43:04

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 78 - Adapting Telework Strategies for the U.S. Army

SFC Jeremy Wally joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss how his unit adapted to teleworking and what leaders need to incorporate to have a successful team in complicated situations.

09-18
23:55

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 77 - The Revised Enlisted Promotion Process

Command Sgt. Maj. Chris Kohunsky, senior enlisted advisor for Combined Arms Center - Training sits down with the NCO Journal to discuss the Army's new Digital Job Book and Small Unit Leader Tool. These new tools are revolutionizing the way leaders prepare Soldiers for the promotion board, and are required.

09-06
33:30

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 76 - A Solution to Recruiting and Retention is in the NCO Creed

1st. Sgt. Robert Leonard joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss how the NCO Creed has the answers leaders need, to help recruit and retain good Soldiers in the Army.

08-02
30:55

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 75 - Female Senior NCO Presence in the Army

CSM Marisa Saucedo joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss her article, "Female Senior NCO Presence in the Army," and her deeper opinions on the subject as they relate to females in the Army, recruiting efforts, and many challenges females potentially face in the Army. With special guest CSM Tammy Everette, the commandant of NCOLCOE and the Sergeants Major Academy.

07-12
53:25

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 74 - Regaining Relevance Through Effective Writing

Sgt. Maj. David Cyr joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss the importance of reading and writing so we may learn from past leaders who paved the way before us and share our lessons learned. Based on his article, "Regaining Relevance Through Effective Writing."

06-07
28:52

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