Profession Non-commissioned officer armed forces

Non-commissioned officers (armed forces) command, train and motivate soldiers for both peacetime and wartime tasks. They work at the middle management level within the Army.

Tasks non-commissioned officer armed forces

• Train and exercise using various military equipment and tactics, and provide training to the soldiers.
• Look after the discipline, welfare and career development of the soldiers under their command.
• Communicate effectively to subordinates, colleagues and professional and community groups, both orally and in writing, through briefings, operational reports and presentations.
• Monitor, operate, service and repair military equipment.
• Command soldiers in the front line of battle.
• Prepare new or modify existing operational strategies and plans.
• Stand watch and guard military establishments and other buildings.
• Patrol areas of possible military activity.
• Engage in peacekeeping operations and enforce ceasefire agreements.
• Provide aid in emergency situations, such as civil disorder, natural disasters and major accidents.
• Participate in soldier recruiting process.
• Perform administrative duties.

Related professions armed forces

• Commissioned officer armed forces
• Military air operations crew member
• Military operations leader
• Military weapons specialist
• Seaman (armed forces)
• Soldier
• Special forces crew member

Source: Sisyphus ODB