As a noncommissioned officer, I realize that I am a member of a time honored corps, which is known as "The Backbone of the Army". I am proud of the Corps of noncommissioned officers and will at ...

As a noncommissioned officer, I realize that I am a member of a time honored corps, which is known as "The Backbone of the Army". I am proud of the Corps of noncommissioned officers and will at ...

Army Directive 2016-19 (Retaining a Quality Noncommissioned Officer Corps) includes changes the Bar to the Continued Service Program, the NCO Career Status Program, and Retention Control Point System.