education Archives — The NCO Guide

The Essentials I found for selecting a College

October 3, 2018October 4, 2018 Phil Johndrow

Guest Blogger CSM (Ret.) Phil Johndrow When I first joined the Army in 1979, there was no need for additional education and I had no desire to pursue college. But then I began to see things change around me. Military technology advanced, and requirements for our leaders increased. If I wanted to make an impact as a leader, I needed... Read More

The Case for an Enlisted Leadership University

December 24, 2013January 18, 2018 Dan Elder

Has the time come to retitle a revered institution with a name that more accurately reflects the breath and scope of what is going on at the Sergeants Major Academy? The US Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA) was established by General Order 98 in July 1972 and began educating selected noncommissioned officers in January 1973. According to their first Command Sergeant Major... Read More