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Chapter II

Review of Related Literature

Presented in this chapter are foreign and local


articles and literature gathered from online resources
used by the researchers in the pursuit of this paper in
order to have a more accurate study. This helped the
researchers have a better understanding and a wider
perspective on this topic.

Considered as the backbone of Philippine Army and


Armed Forces of the Philippines, Non-Commissioned
Officers (NCO) has played vital role in sustaining the
peace and securing our sovereignty to create an
environment conducive for sustainable development and
peace. NCO are responsible for the daily activities of
the Army. These personnel are the first-line supervisors
for the majority of the work completed by soldiers
(army.mil/article/18989/). On the other hand,
Commissioned Officers manage these personnel and are
responsible for leading, training, planning mission and
organizing internal and external affairs of the Army
(m.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/). Though there’s a
difference between NCO and Commissioned Officers, still
they worked together to execute and carry out unit’s
mission.

According to Sgt. Maj. Davis Jr (2010), in recent


years, the Non-commissioned Officer Corps has
distinguished itself through leadership, professionalism,
commitment, courage and dedication. It is comprised of
trained, adaptable, self-sacrificing professionals who
have earned the admiration of both the officer and
enlisted ranks. From the time a Soldier enters the Army
until the time he or she leaves this profession, the NCO
is there every step of the way to guide Soldiers and help
them navigate any situation with their professionalism,
competence and caring. In addition, today’s NCOs serve as
positive, community role models. From a drill sergeant’s
long hours in the training base to the disregard for
personal safety from a squad leader in battle, NCOs’
tireless efforts to achieve the nation’s goals set a
daily example of commitment to service for all.

On the other hand, Officers who act as managers and


leaders are generally required to attend a senior
military college or service academy, enroll at a college
or university with a Reserve Officers' Training Corps
(ROTC) program, attend Officer Candidate School (OCS)
after graduating from college, direct commission after
earning a professional degree, advance through the
enlisted ranks and then complete officer training.
However, in technical service, Officers are usually
civilians who have earned professional degrees in fields
and they were determine which career he or she will have
in the Military based on his or her educational
background.

We cannot deny the core values acquired and developed by


the NCOs throughout their time in service in the Army

References:

(m.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/)
(army.mil/article/18989/)
http://www.forthoodsentinel.com/editorial/role-of-the-
nco-time-honored-traditions-backbone-of-the-
army/article_ebb39a67-fa08-5868-a7b2-c0c454b1da95.html

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