Military science SHORT PAPER: NCO Development

Military science SHORT PAPER: NCO Development

As an organizational leader, consider how to optimize enlisted education (performance) to strengthen units (effect). As stated in the USSOCOM CETG, “NCOs are the backbone of SOF. Focus on improving educational opportunities early in their careers that enhance their ability to craft innovative solutions to complex problems” (USSOCOM CETG, 2013, p. 1).

Instructions

 Paper Preparation

o Review the rubric (attached in instruction) for this assignment

o Review assigned and additional references for Leadership Lesson 5 (all attached)

o Reflect on the current state of NCO professional development and education within your unit (you can make this up)

o I also attached a sample paper because my teacher is big on a Claim followed by credible reason format which can also be used as an attention step or create a single sentence attention step! I also have to highlight the Claim in red and credible reason in green or my paper will not be graded. Additional I have to restate the thesis statement in the claim followed by a credible reason in the conclusion paragraph (with the same color code).

 Clearly and concisely discuss the NCO professional development and education program in your unit (you can make this up)

 Follow the Environment / Problem / Approach framework as outlined in the Leadership Lesson 5 IMI.

Paper Structure

 Use APA format (double-spaced, 12-point font in Times New Roman, etc.)

 500-750 Words

 Title Page

 Abstract (150-250 words) Not Required for this Assignment

 Introduction, Body, and Conclusion

 APA-formatted References (minimum two), with matching in-text citations for each reference