Strength Management
UNITED STATES CORPS OF CADETS 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 requirements 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.
Qualifications
The basic criteria for this assignment are: Have a strong desire to serve in a critical position at USMA
Staff Sergeant (P), with PSG time
Sergeant First Class with 9-14 years of service
Highly successful Drill Sergeant and/or PSG duty
Strong communication skills
Strong physical attributes
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
Latest NCOER
ERB
Send this information in a packet to: United States Military Academy
ATTN: MACC-S-PER (CSM Todd Burnett)
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.
Inquiries
If you would like to compete for a position, contact the Brigade Tactical NCO and DMI NCO Instructor for positions available and then begin building a packet. For more information regarding the Tactical Non-Commissioned Officer position, contact the USCC CSM at West Point: Commercial telephone: USCC CSM (845) 938-3276
DSN telephone: 688-3276
E-Mail: USCC CSM Todd.Burnett@usma.edu
The United States Military Academy is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.