OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY ATTN: MAAG WEST POINT, NEW YORK 10996 COM:  (845) 938-3402   DSN: 688-3402

UNITED STATES CORPS OF CADETS

United States Military Academy

TACTICAL NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER PROGRAM

Duty Description

The Tactical Non-Commissioned Officer is the senior NCO and an essential developer of leaders for a company of cadets at the United States Military Academy.  Daily duties and scope; First Sergeant for cadet company, United States Corps of Cadets; responsible for the health, welfare, and discipline of 125 future officers; counsels, trains, and develops cadet Corporals and Sergeants on all aspects of Army operations from company to brigade level; teaches and supervises Drill and Ceremony; monitors and conducts military training and the inspection of company areas and formations; assists in the overall development of the cadets to assume the position of Platoon Leader upon graduation from the United States Military Academy.  He or she will work in a Tactical team with a Captain or Major to establish a proper command climate within their respective companies; also assist each cadet in balancing and integrating the requirments of physical, military, academic and moral-ethical programs.  They will exemplify the high standards that are expected of the NCO Corps.  The Tactical NCO is the first senior NCO that will have great influence over cadets; he/she must be in the top 10% of the NCO Corps.  Appointment to West Point as a Tactical NCO is a three year stabilized tour.

Qualifications

The basic criteria for this assignment are:

Authorized MOSs

11B, 21B, 21C, 13B, 14S, 14T, 19D, 19K, 25U, 63X, 88M, 91W, 92A, 31B

Automatic Disqualifications

• 3+ years time in grade as a SFC

• SFC(P)

• Master Sergeant

• Not authorized MOS

• Permanent profile, preventing physical training

• Currently on the AWCP

• History of APFT failure

• History of poor performance

• Relief for cause NCOER

• Currently serving in a TDA assignment

Recruitment

Tactical NCOs are nominative positions and require a review of the following.  NCOs seeking appointment duty as a Tactical Noncommissioned Officer should send the information in a packet to the USCC CSM.

• Letter stating your desire to be assigned as a Tactical NCO
• Letter of recommendation from your Commander
• Letter of recommendation from your Battalion Commander or Command Sergeant Major
• Last 3 NCOERs
• Last three record APFTs
• DA Photo within the last six months
• ERB

Send this information in a packet to:

United States Military Academy
ATTN: MACC-S-PER (CSM Patrick Laidlaw)
Washington Hall, Building 745B
West Point, New York 10996-1692

Educational Opportunity

Tactical NCOs are provided the opportunity to attend college courses while at West Point during off duty hours.  Educational advancement is highly encouraged for all Tactical NCOs.  Mount St. Mary’s College, Long Island University , St. Thomas Aquinas, and online agencies all offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs through West Points Educational Center .

Duty

Tactical NCO positions are extremely competitive. All prospective candidates are screened in the recruitment process.  All Tactical NCOs selected have promotion potential and have been successful platoon sergeants.  Tactical NCOs return to the Army ready to serve in command positions.

A typical three-year timeline follows:

Year 1

· Orientation/certification

· Serve as CBT TAC NCO

· Assume position in Cadet Company

· Encouraged to begin college courses

Year 2

· Continue command in Cadet Company

· CBT/CFT TAC NCO

· Encouraged to continue college courses

Year 3

· Continue as a Tactical NCO or assume staff position for USCC

· Complete college degree

INQUIRIES

If you would like to compete for a position, contact the Brigade Tactical NCO for positions available and then begin building a packet.  For more information regarding the Tactical Non-Commissioned Officer position, contact the Brigade Tactical NCO or the USCC CSM at West Point:

Updated October 16, 2007