I too am an honorably discharged Army Vet from an Army family. Command Sergeant Major Fraser military and civilian education include: Basic Leader Course, Advanced Leaders Course, Senior Leaders Course, US Army Drill Sergeant Academy, First Sergeant Course, United States Army Sergeants Major Academy, Garrison Pre-Command Course, Battalion Pre-Command Course, Command Sergeant Major Development Program, Master Resilience Training, HR Plans and Operations Course, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Course, Battle Staff Course, Postal Supervisor, Postal Operations Course, Modern Army Combative Level I and II, Total Army Instructor Course, Equal Opportunity Leader Course, and Combat Lifesaver Course. Command Sergeant Major Fraser awards and decorations include: Meritorious Service Medal (1 SOLC, 1OLC), Army Commendation Medal (2 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (1 SOLC, 4 OLC), Presidential Unit Citation, Joint Meritorious Unit, Army Superior Unit, Army Good Conduct Medal (Numeral 6) Defense Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 5), Armed Forces Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbons (Numeral 3), NATO Medal, Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, Drivers Badge, German Schuetzenschnur Marksmanship Award (Silver), a recipient of the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara, the Noble Patron of Honor, the Martyrdom of Saint Maurice, the COL Robert L. Manning Achievement Medal, and the Order of Horatio Gates Bronze Medal. I practice it for all things because that was my mom golden rule from childhood to yesterday (dementia stole her from me). I the DC power device safe from accidental shock. My first platoon leader was OCS, my other two were USMA. How would a cadet be regularly assigned? She has served as Operations NCOIC since 2017. (Still, there is no need to salute them. No idea if it is being taught now at BNCOC or ANCOC. Without our outstanding NCO Corps counterparts, there would be no outstanding officers. Adept been officially assigned a position in the chain of command? single time. At that . Command Sgt. Most of us own our own firearms and body armor because we assume nothing but pray for the best. When a cadet has to leave the USAFA before graduation, he is assigned to a reserve unit with the rank of Airman 2C. In 2003 we never went slower than 55, usually 60 MPH and we never lost anyone. However, the announcement will indicate assumption as acting commander unless designated as permanent by the proper authority. Major Rusty A.. A Leaders Guide to Conducting Research Staff Rides, Its a Bird, Its a Plane, Its. Correction The lugnut comment was in reference to comment 11 from Toga, not the author. "(3) Senior regularly assigned Army Soldier refers (in order of priority) to officers, WOs, cadets, NCOs, specialists, or privates present for duty unless they are ineligible under paragraphs 2-15 or 2-16." Without these people, "How do you become "ELite"! WO1s even as appointed Officers are subject to all provisions of the UCMJ even art 33. I was floored. WEST POINT, NY (Oct. 14, 2016) - The U.S. Army and the U.S . When I was a 2LT, I always took the fact that Vietnam vets 4-10 years older than I was were saluting me as an obligation to do my best to earn that salute. The views expressed are those of the authors, and do not reflect the official position of the United States Military Academy, Department of the Army, or Department of Defense. A CSM outranks a SPC, but you never see the latter salute the former. AR 600-20 lists command structure. I never saluted another LT after that as an LT. Appreciate your reply. He previously served as the NCOIC of supply at the U.S. Army School of Music. Most recently, CSM Craven was the Command Sergeant Major for the 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. -If you are a cadet and you don't see the value of picking the brain of an NCO (CPL to SGM), then you will most likely be doing your time and moving on. And keep your mouth open and eyes covered with your hands when it or any other explosion goes off near you. They receive paygrade of ~E-5 however they hold a higher position. 354th Civil Engineering Squadron, n USAF Civil Engineering Officer Grand Forks AFB, ND Does the cadet have offiCial orders? I would argue that the NCO/CO rivalries have started as a result of more modern times as compared to past wars and generations and honestly it should stop. He previously served in the 282nd Army Band at Fort Jackson as head light designer and percussionist, performing in the Jazz Combo, Rock Band, and Concert Band. Let me explain: Its summertime, and for many cadets in the Armys ROTC programs and at West Point, that means Cadet Troop Leader Training or CTLT. Prior to serving in the Army, he was a high school percussion instructor and earned a Bachelor of Arts in music from Truman State University in Missouri. Cadets are never saluted. The West Point Music Research Center is dedicated to understanding and communicating the effects of music through multi-disciplinary research and analysis. This regulation shows that cadets rank after commissioned and warrant officers, but before NCOs. Master Sergeant Loy Song has played in the Concert Band and Jazz Knights trumpet sections, was a founding member and lead singer of the Benny Havens Band, and is now a member of the Support Staff. The NCO referred me to AR 600-20, Army Command Policy, which makes it pretty clear that West Point cadets do, in fact, outrank Army NCOs. Master Sergeant Brandie Lane of Columbia, South Carolina, joined the West Point Band in October of 2010. She received a Bachelor of Music Education from Indiana University, where she studied both trumpet and voice. It's often hard to find but its often the real truth on a subject especially if it's being spoon fed to you in briefs and media. As the DGC, he manages Garrison staff operations in support of the United States Military Academy mission. She created a public event called "Play Day," which received press from Time Out New York, Gothamist, and various other New York City media outlets. Even after more than twenty years in uniform, it still surprises me what I dont know about my own profession, and what I still have to learn from my NCOs. Future leader in some position in our AF. USAG Yuma Proving Grounds, n Principal Engineer Colorado Wonder if each Military Academy Of other branches has the same rule/regulation authority.??? My CTLT with D 1/47th IN (1983) was an amazing experience preparing me to enter an Army in transition, and the esprit de corps and commitment to duty extended from CPT Barber to every member of the command, even their temporary members (a USMA Cadet and me), with especially valuable membership from NCOs in the command. Scott welcomes story ideas and feedback on his articles, and can be reached at, ts summertime, and for many cadets in the Armys ROTC programs and at West Point, that means . His approach to us was simple and he asked lots of questions about how to best kill tanks and he found that each man has their own method of how they like to do things and tactics they like or dislike and for what reasons. The two year enlistment term allowed for cadets who had to temporarily halt training because of illness or injury. Maj. Joel Crawford, USAG West Point Command Sergeant Major by West Point Garrison and Community 2012 - 2014: Col. Dane D. Rideout, USAG West Point Commander by West Point Garrison and Community 1 2012 - 2014 . We're also the one demographic that gives the socialist/communists nightmares because they know they can't take us head on in any manner so they go through the younger people to reach their aims. This does not mean they are to enact on that rank as authority has been given to the person in command of them. They've shown great patience, respected my process, and I am grateful for these SFCs, MSGs, and SGMs. West Point grads are elite and you know it, Ask any enlisted person and they will tell you that westpointers are arrogant and on need of a lot of training. CSM Craven has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Colorado Technical University and a Master of Science in Management from Excelsior College. I'm popping into the conversation late, but I completely agree (not that you can argue with the regs). Corporal: Sergeant: Platoon Sergeant: Color sergeant: left sleeve only: First Sergeant: Regimental and Battalion Sergeant Major: Brigade Command Sergeant Major: Lieutenant: Color Lieutenant: Company Commander: Battalion Adjutant: Battalion . I am a cadet and am military police and drill with them as well. Long story short: Years of hands-on experience trumps reading an instruction manual, This applies in every situation and every single time. Hope this was brief enough for you or TL:DR? So I suppose we dont salute appointed Officers either? 133. Within the cadet corps there was a rank structure and cadets saluted other cadets with rank above theirs. 2LT Eisenhower, he was a 6' 3" tall man who was assigned to our platoon in 1992. Im a Senior WO and I can personally attest to the height of arrogance the NCO Corps exercises today. Comments will be moderated before posting to ensure logical, professional, and courteous application to article content. You probably dont salute WOs either because you think theyre beneath you as well. While the other sources trained and commissioned officers for all USAF career fields, the Aviation Cadet Corps produced only pilots and navigators. So this cadet would already be embedded with the staff or command team or shadowing the Platoon Leader, and would most likely have some, albeit limited prior service. United States Forces Iraq (USF-I), J-7, n Chief, Engineering Plans and Services Yuma, AZ A rescinding announcement is required if the temporary assumption of command is for an indefinite period. If you're not an Infantry Officer then to us you're an NPC because you lack skills and experience. A little ancient cadet history for anyone interested. I learned something that day. She graduated from Conway High School in 1989. One might argue that a cadet who is SMP, simultaneous membership program, would be regularly assigned. Youre right, Sergeant, a West Point cadet DOES outrank you. Working as a deputy or person number 2 is always a difficult task. Of course there is a certain type of officer who fails to get it. but after I had earned my keep so to speak he spent a lot of time teaching and mentoring this Dot head and when I was commissioned he took time off from his civilian job to come to the commissioning ceremony to congratulate me. While Deployed with the Corps in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, he also assumed duties as the Combined Joint Task Force (OIR) J-3 Sergeant Major. DeCA, West Point Commissary adjust . So yes, a West Point cadet DOES outrank a sergeant. When contracted you take the officer version of the oath as well. CSM Robert T. Craven hails from Swords, Louisiana and enlisted in the U.S. Army in March 1995. Sergeant Major Denver Dill is a member of the West Point Band and an instructor of American Politics at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. He has much humility and respect for all who serve and served so he will appreciate your words. Time to Plan for Drones in Other Domains, An Urban Warfare Experts Christmas Wish List, The MWI Top Ten: Our Most Read Articles of 2022, Frank Sobchak Joins MWI as Chair of Irregular Warfare Studies, Announcing the Modern War Institutes 202223 Senior and Research Fellows, Call for Submissions: Civil-Military Relations and Modern War, Call for Applications: MWIs 202223 Fellows Program. I was at Camp Buckner in 1989 as my Bn (2/502d, 101st ABN) was slated to train yearlings. Army command policy is clear the definition of terms. Thanks for subscribing! They don't even have a MOS/Branch assignment or anything else at this point. But only a complete cadidiot would get his or her cadet rank confused with an NCO's authority and influence. Now, that is a perfect resolution. I request you review 600-20again. Interestingly, when a graduating cadet received his commission, (there were no females in the cadet corps in those days), his commission was backdated 15 months to the date he entered the cadet program, giving him a lead on promotion to first lieutenant. I was an Air Force Aviation Cadet during the late 1950's. The U.S. Army, alerted that the command sergeant major of U.S. Military Academy, West Point reportedly violated the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) by tweeting criticism of former President Donald Trump and also targeted Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, former White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and Ohio GOP Rep. Jim Jordan has commenced an investigation. I did 24 years in the ARMY and have been led by West Pointers! I spent 3 years as a MSG and never saluted a cadet. Cadets should know that they must earn respect. She has earned a Bachelor Professional Studies - Business and Management and a Master of Science in Management - Human Resources Management both from Excelsior College. Through conversations, we get better LT's coming out of ROTC or NCO's newly converted to O grade.. "The purpose of West Point, therefore, is not to act as a glorified drill sergeant but to lay the foundation upon which a career in growth of military knowledge can be based and to accompany it by two indispensable additions; first, such a general education as educated . As that was a long time ago, my memories of the experience were that it was the best and the worst of both worlds. Hey brother. But only a complete cadidiot would get his or her cadet rank confused with an NCOs authority and influence. When an NCO saluted me, I didn't just wave my hand at my cover to dismiss the salute, but "locked up" a little myself, acknowledged him with eye contact, and responded to any greeting. She has also worked as a freelance designer for local musicians and events. Your submission has been received. No salute. Upon the successful completion of flight school cadets received their flight wings and were commissioned as second lieutenants and incured an additional four year service commitment. Am forwarding this to my son. My Drill Sargeant after our last 12 mile road, reminded all of us that until the graduation ceremony and recite the enlistment oath only the will we officially be soldiers. They are legally considered E-5 equivalent, and aren't Branch qualified. original name United States Military Academy at West Point insignia cadets sleeve rank and duty insignia. We had a young know it all LT around the COMS tent he starts looking around and I see him messing with the ground strap the future leader of our troops disconnected it. However, I don't see the wisdom of placing a SNCO in command of a company ahead of a cadet. Staff Sergeant Taylor is an accomplished composer whose works have been internationally published and performed. Sergeant First Class Anthony has also served as a percussionist with the 9th Army Band in Fairbanks, Alaska, and the U.S. Army Signal Corps Band in Augusta, Georgia. Normal members of the medical team fall within a strict hierarchy (just like rank). Infantry Veterans/Retirees cluster together on various online formats and we're very concerned what direction things are going and it has nothing to do with President Trump, I've seen what a prelude to war is twice in my lifetime and I'm seeing another one but in a slower manner. CDT Vincent High marks! Eight cadet-athletes were selected to leadership positions and will assume their duties Aug. 10. I really liked the story and learned something as well having been a former SMP Cadet before I commissioned. Battalion Command Sergeant Major, 1BN, 1st Regiment, USCC at United States Military Academy at West Point United States Military Academy at West Point View profile View profile badges Command Sergeant Major Glidewell entered the United States Army in July 1981, and completed Basic Training at Fort Jackson, SC. But Im sure he felt stung just a little bit. Only the pay grade the cadet holds. The reason you would place cadets above enlisted in the rank chart is because they will be officers. (2) If the commander of a headquarters and headquarters element dies, becomes disabled, retires, is reassigned, or is temporarily absent, the senior regularly assigned Army Soldier of the particular headquarters and headquarters element who performs duties within the element will assume command. From the junior officer perspective we were seen as coffee and errand boys. My NCOs treated me with respect while I was a midshipman, but taught me what it meant. At the time the pipeline for commissioned officers in the Air Force was ROTC, OCS, Aviation Cadets, and the new USAF Academy whose first class graduated circa 1958. Very interesting. Dont demand respect earn it. For some reason a lot of angry major S3 types fall into this category. My CWO put him in his place and ask what would this cadet' commanding officer would think of his conduct and told him to leave. If you salute a cadet, who is not a commissioned officer you would be making the entire "First Salute" ceremony asinine if cadets had been entitled to salutes the entire time. IMCOM Directorate - Training, n Deputy/Director Fort Bragg, NC When I was an O-3, I regularly saluted SGM's first depending on who saw whom first and the nature of the encounter. Mids rank between W-1 and W-2 last time I had occasion to check. Greetings from West Point and welcome to the Commandant's Corner. If you run a command climate where you relegate your NCOs to small picture things, you will be a small picture unit and your good NCOs will find their way out of your unit and you will be left with small picture, tunnel vision type folks such as those that you describe. Before assuming responsibility, Coffey was the command sergeant major for the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, Georgia. Too many Cadets are treated like children by unprofessional NCOs who fail to realize that they are only alienating their future rather and or senior rather. Officers and NCO's must realize alike that, they way you treat your future Officers (NCO's case) and the way you treat your subordinates (Officers case) will dictate how the military can and will be run in the future. The cadet qualifies here too because s/he is obviously present for duty, as assigned. Command Sergeant Major Fraser has deployed to Kosovo and Iraq. Knights lifted their helmet to recognize they friends from enemy. *This post originally appeard The Havok Journal*, U.S. Army photo by: Mike Strasser/ USMA Public Affairs, Scott Faithis a veteran of a half-dozen combat deployments and has served in several different Special Operations units over the course of his Army career. In the military, XO refers to a second-in-command officer, or more generally, an executive officer.The XO typically reports to the commanding officer, who also goes by the names the first lieutenant and the number one. Interestingly, one weekend I had a pass and visited a college friend at a nearby naval base where he was undergoing Navy Aviation Cadet training. Good Grunts care less for their next promotion beyond making sure our records are correct. First off the reg says regularly assigned personnel, which the Cadets are not. Read the regs CAREFULLY people, when you want to use them to make a point. Command Sergeant Major Fraser previous positions and assignments include G1 Sergeant Major, 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, Fort Hood, Texas; First Sergeant, Bravo Company and Reception Transition Unit, Fort Benning, Georgia; Senior Human Resources Sergeant, 501st Sustainment Brigade, Camp Carroll, Korea; Senior Human Resources Sergeant, 1st ABCT, Fort Riley, Kansas; Battalion S1 NCOIC, 2-4 FAR, Fort Sill, Oklahoma; Senior Drill Sergeant, B 2-39 INF REGT, Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Brigade S3 Operations Sergeant and Customer Support Branch, 1st PERSCOM, Schwetzingen, Germany; Personnel Administrative Sergeant, 87th CSSB, Fort Stewart, Georgia; Assistant Brigade Personnel Sergeant, Personnel Administrative NCO and Training Room NCO, 1st Brigade, Fort Stewart, Georgia. Upon completion of Basic and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma he began his military career as a Field Artillery Surveyor. All Army personnel in uniform are required to salute when they meet and recognize persons entitled to the salute. Actually, cadets do fill positions in the National Guard in the Simultaneous Membership Program and can be assigned to an O-2 slot for a period of years. For example, if a division headquarters and headquarters company commander is temporarily absent, the executive officer as the senior regularly assigned Army Soldier who performs duties within the headquarters company would assume command and not the division commander. I retired ten years ago as an 11B SNCO with 26 years in service and a star on my CIB. Due to the nature of promotions in the Guard at the time, he was still serving as the XO and was still a 1st LT. when I walked in wearing my Class As. So glad I longer serve. Sergeant Major Jeremy Schlegel, from Hanover Township, Pennsylvania, joined the West Point Band in August of 2008. sgm guevara's awards and decorations include the bronze star, meritorious service medal (2nd award), the army commendation medal (3rd award), the army achievement medal (4th award), the master parachutist badge, the ranger tab, the pathfinder badge, the combat infantryman badge, the expert infantryman badge, the air assault badge, the el salvador The cadet never will outrank a sergeant first class, master sergeant first sergeant sergeant major etc. Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan (Ministry of Defense Advisor), n Engineering Director Kabul, Afghanistan We want to mold a new Officer to become a great leader we can always remember but there's a limit to what we're willing to do. Mr. Mitchell is a licensed Professional Engineer and a Level III Certified Acquisitions Professional. This is more or less the Armys summer intern program, where young future officers get hands-on experience as a kind of third lieutenant, under the tutelage of a commissioned officer for three or four weeks. HUGE US Army Sergeants Major Academy USASMA Ft Bliss Military Challenge Coin 6" Sponsored . A wise cadet will be mindful of their position. I let crap roll off of my back, but when I attended Fort Knox this last summer there were way too many NCOs who had a big chip on their shoulder. She entered the military in March 1999 attending Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina where she was awarded the MOS 75B Personnel . $64.88 + $7.25 shipping . In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two incredible sons. On Thursday, January 21, it was reported that the US Army launched an investigation after the unmasking of a supposedly semi-anonymous Twitter account the command sergeant major of West Point Military Academy allegedly used to criticize elected officials and former President Donald Trump. And yet, the UCMJ does hold all commissioned officers, including CW2-CW5, accountable for their behavior, as they are subject to Article 133, Conduct Unbecoming and Officer and Gentlemen. They are TDY for a few weeks therefore their authority only extends to West Point. So when would a cadet actually be in charge? What is the TO&E and where is the cadet slotted? The invested money for the cadet wasted. I bet they could not even remember my name. So our government invested thousands on a lying, dishonest, ill-informed, and immature man child to lead others. But usually, you're the one doing most of the work. Secondly, just because of this outdated regulation (considering no cadets are assigned to any deployed units) requires no customs or courtesy obligation from enlisted soldiers or officers. Naval Facilities Command Expeditionary Warfare Center, n Region Security Engineer Naples, Italy The one group that actually gave us respect and tried to help and mentor us were the senior NCOs. Has the. Both have an option for Cadets to be apart of a simultaneous membership program. From the enlisted perspective, while drilling with my Guard unit, there was confusion as to where exactly Cadets fit in to the scheme of things. Sometimes, XO is a way of calling the commander or a head of a department in the organization. Are we really saying an NCO could not do that? Your attitude will get you relegated to a Quonset hut in BFE. While CTLT is a useful and important mentorship and developmental activity, many units see CTLT as a drag, and dealing with cadets as a hassle. Or a sergeant major for that matter. -If you are a Soldier and you are still carrying around the trash attitude of the "good ole' days", it is most likely time for you to go. Tired of all the "barracks lawyers" looking for some sort of designated, assigned, or "official" trappings of respect; absent the need to EARN that respect. No Salute should be required or rendered. Nurses don't outrank med students or vice-versa. Paras 2-9 and 2-10, AR 600-20 further reinforce Scott Faiths important points here. Enough of my rant! Is a cadet a regularly assigned Army Soldier? Scott Faithis a veteran of a half-dozen combat deployments and has served in several different Special Operations units over the course of his Army career. Most recently, CSM Craven was the Command Sergeant Major for the 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Interesting because WO1s are appointed by SecDef on behalf of the CinC. This article reminded me of something that raised a question for me after I received my commission and that had to do with LTs saluting each other. During my time in the regulars, I encountered a couple of West Point Grads who, in my opinion had amused contempt for enlisted personnel below the rank of E5. Salutes will be exchanged between officers (commissioned and warrant) and enlisted personnel, and with personnel of Boy if it wasn't entertainment at its best. They're inchoate officers. Staff Sergeant Paul Hadwiger, from Kirksville, Missouri, joined the West Point Band in July of 2018. Seriously get over yourselves West Point you produce officers like any other university and they are no better or worse than anyone else. Because according to the Army, they outrank me, sir.. In the 80s I was an instructor at the ANCOC Leadership School. This author wrote an excellent piece. Pro-Tip: Don't make a blog post, offer a comment section, then expect not to be schooled by your elders, especially when taking a condescending tone. Dont take it as a sign of disrespect however. I respect them all but I just wonder what makes them "Elite" as you say? In reserve and guard units, SMP cadets do hold assigned positions, but have no position in the chain of command. Before joining the band, she served as an adjunct faculty member of the University of Maryland School of Music, where she also earned her Master of Music in trumpet performance. Sorry- from a legal perspective there is a lot not discussed. I respected his rank and expertise, but I detested him otherwise. It is not necessary to rescind the announcement designating an acting commander to assume duties of the commander during the temporary absence of the regularly assigned commander if the announcement gives the time element involved. 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