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HISTORYUSASMAEstablishedas Top NCOSchoolFirst Int’lStudentAttendsSergeantsMajor CourseJul 72Jan 76Feb 69NCOEducationSystemConceptApprovedOperations /9-MonthIntelligencegandNewPersonnel / Logistics SergeantsFacilityMajorCourses MergedComplexCourseinto Battle StaffCompletedBeginsNCO CourseAug 87Aug 95Jan 01May 03Sep 05Jan 73Oct 81May 89Jan 91Jun 97Jan 05Class COJournalPublishedEastt WingEWiAdditionCompletedFirst BasicNCO CourseVideoTele-Training(VTT)Executive WellnessAssessment ProgramBeginsHall of HonorEstablishedDec 05May 06Oct 05Jan 91USASMABecomesHost forSergeant EstablishedDigital NCO TeamMajor ofTraining Gifted tothe ArmyConference Division NCO Net1973: 299 StudentsOne FunctionFeb 06FirstTransformed PrimaryInt’lStudentLeadership DevelopmentAttendsCourse toFirstSergeantWarrior Leader CourseCourseToday: 90,000 StudentsMultiple Functions

MISSIONServe asTraining and Doctrine Command’s (TRADOC)lead forf the Noncommissioned OfficerOffEducation System (NCOES)andd ensure qualitylit training,t i ieducation,dtianddprofessional development for theNoncommissioned Officer (NCO) CorpsCorps.

USASMA VISIONThe Sergeants Major Academy will be apreeminently recognized learning institution thatdevelops noncommissioned officers who arewarrior leaders, critical and creative thinkers,leader developers, ambassadors, and resourcemanagers who have the right mix of educationfor the leadership requirements of full spectrumJoint, Interagency, and Multinational operations.

CORE MISSION Noncommissioned Officer Education Systemy-Warrior Leader CourseBasic NCO Course (Common Core)Advanced NCO Course (Common Core)Sergeants Major Course (Resident and Nonresident)Sergeants Major Pre-Course (International Students) Functional Courses-Battle Staff NCO CourseFirst Sergeant CourseFirst Sergeant Pre-Course (International Students)Command Sergeants Major Course (Fort Leavenworth)

CORE MISSION (cont) SpousespTrainingg- Command Team Seminar (Fort Leavenworth)- SpousepLeadershipp DevelopmentpProgramg TRADOC Assessment Team- NCOES Quality Assurance Office Knowledge Management- MuseumMoff theth NCO- NCO Journal- NCO Net Doctrine- The Army NCO Guide (FM 7-22.7)- The Soldier’s Guide (FM 7-21.13)

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COMMAND AND CONTROLTraining and DoctrineCommand (TRADOC)Combined ArmsCommand (CAC)Chief of Staff,ArmySergeant Majorof the ArmyHeadquartersDept of the ArmyG3FORT BLISS

NCO EDUCATION SYSTEMProgressiveand SequentialLinked toPromotionSergeants Major Course18 20 Years of Service18-20Service--99 MonthsAdvanced NCO Course12-14 Years of Service--8 WeeksBasic NCO Course6-8 Years of Service—8 WeeksWarrior Leader Course2 4 Years of Service2-4Service--3030 DaysNCOsattend School14 monthsthroughouta 20-YearCareer

WARRIOR LEADER COURSEPrepares Corporals and Specialists to train and leadSoldiers at the team and squad level.Branch ImmaterialNCO Academy Live-In EnvironmentSmall Group InstructionHands-On Performance-OrientedFace-to-Face InstructionLearner-Centered OutcomesLessons LearnedContemporary Operating Environment198 Academic Hours30 NCO Academies WorldwideLeadershipFocuses on LeadershipTrainingWarfighting

BASIC NCO COURSE(CommonCore)Prepares Sergeantsand StaffSergeants to leadsection and squad-sizedsquad sized elements in combat.Non-MOS SpecificTASS Training Institution NCOALive-In EnvironmentDigital Training Facility (DTF)Small Group InstructionLessons LearnedFTX / STX During Phase II96 Academic Hours92 NCO Academies WorldwideLeadershipSkillSkillsNCO Duties,Responsibilities,and AuthorityFocuses on Currency and RelevancyHow toConductPerformanceOrientedTraining

ADVANCED NCO COURSE(CommonPrepares Staff SergeantsandCore)Sergeants First Class tolead Platoon-sizedPlatoon sized elements in combat.TTemporarilyil SuspendedSd llSkillsFocus was to be on Contemporary Operating Environment

SERGEANTS MAJOR COURSEPrepares Master Sergeants and Sergeants Major to serveas Sergeants Major throughout Department of venSix Week-Long Division LevelSi l tiSimulationExercisesEi2S Battle Staff OperationsFacilitator Training1,138.3 Academic Hours1 NCO Academy WorldwideCommunicationCi tiSkillsForceProjectionNationalMilitary StrategyReserveComponentsTTeambuildingb ildiFull SpectrumOperationsImproved Joint Training and Battle Staff ctivesProgram

CLASS DEMOGRAPHICS(SMC Class 58)Service / ComponentpActive ArmyOther540Average Age40Army Reserve55Average Years of Service20Army National Guard11Accompanied by Family339Navy5FemaleCoast Guard2Nonpromotable MSGsInternational47Total:660Advanced Education EarnedDoctoratesMasters1Class 573729B h lBachelors141192Associates15110066341

INTERNATIONALSTUDENTSSergeants Major CourseClass 58(47 Students from 35 Countries - 4 First Time * )AfghanistanChileJordanPapua Czech ndaTrinidadAustriaFranceLithuaniaSt. iaZambiaBotswanaItalyNetherlandsSouth AfricaZimbabweBrazilJamaicaNew ZealandSouth KoreaCanadaJapanNigerSpainSergeants Major Course Graduates: 433 Soldiers from 59 Countries

respInternational Students for SergeantsgMajorj Course. 4-Weeks Brings Students,Families, and SponsorsTogether Cultural Orientation Overview of Course Standards & RegulationsyFitness Trainingg Physical Informational Program Country Briefs International Sponsorship Formal FunctionsInformation TechnologyUS Army “How To”

COMMUNITYCONNECTIONS(Class 57: 24 Organizations - 55,000 Man-Hours) Schools: Partnership /Education Animal Rescue League /HHumaneSSocietyi t Big Brothers and Sisters Scouting Franklin Mountains StatePark Think College Now - ention Habitat for HumanityCareer DayYouth Services Savings to theCCommunityitLocal Churches 283,250.00Texas YouthCommission Halfway House Thrift Shop

NONRESIDENT SMCPrepares Master Sergeants and Sergeants Major to serveas Sergeants Major throughout Department of Defense.Classes in Session:Class 30 - 341 Course per Year1 to 2 Year Schedule2-Week Resident Phase325 Academic Hours1,749 StudentsActive Army8%Army ReserveNational itarySecurity Affairs OperationsWrittenOralPresentations he Army Training System (TATS)Guest Speakers

CLASSSMC-NRDEMOGRAPHICSCourse - Resident Phase 2007(Classes 30, 31, 32 and 33)Service / ComponentActive ArmyOther75Average Age44Army Reserve283Average Time in Service24Army National Guard384Female98T t l 742Total:Advanced s140

NCOES TRANSFORMATIONTransformation will establish an NCOES that: Embraces lifelong learning (Warrior University). Is relevant to an Army at War. Supports a modular force and Army ForceGeneration (ARFORGEN).() Creates a joint and expeditionary mindset. Developsp NCOs who can successfullyy leadSoldiers in combat. Capitalizes on Soldier experience. Incorporates Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills. Leverages technology. Builds the Pentathlete NCO.

FUNCTIONAL COURSESCommandSergeantsMajorajoCourse“Providingo d g thet e Rightg t Educationducat oat the Right Time, at the RightPlace to the Right Soldier!”FirstSergeantCourseBattle StaffNCOCCourseLi k d toLinkedt PositionP iti

BATTLE STAFF NCO COURSEPrepares NCOs to perform staff operationsat Battalion / Brigade.Two-PhasedFast-PacedCommand Post-OrientedPhase I: 2 Weeks (70 Hours)Phase II: 139 HoursUSASMAFort McCoy, WIFort Indiantown Gap, PAVTT / dL (19 Sites)Sit )Awards ASI 2S (Battle Staff Operations)ManeuverControl SystemMilitaryCommandBriefsPost ExerciseGraphics &MilitaryOverlaysIntelligencePlans, OrdersWarfightingandd AnnexesAFocuses on Mission Critical TasksUrbanOOperationsti

FIRST SERGEANT COURSEPrepares Sergeants First Class and Master Sergeantsto perform as First Sergeant.The Army Training System (TATS)Two-PhasedFast-PacedScenario-DrivenSmall Group InstructionPerformance-OrientedResident or VTT103 Academic HoursASI “M” (First Sergeant)5 NCO Academies Worldwide17 VTT SitesAdministration LeadershipFocuses on LeadershipUnit PersonnelManagementgDisciplineand MoraleMaintenanceand g

FIRST SERGEANT COURSE(International Students)AfghanistanCroatiaCzech st Sergeant Course Graduates: 34 Soldiers from 14 Countries

COMMAND SERGEANTSMAJOR COURSEPrepares Command Sergeants Major, Sergeants Major, and MasterSergeants (P) to perform as Battalion Command Sergeants Major.Moved to Fort LeavenworthOne WeekRuns Concurrent with PCCEffective Command TeamEnhanced Battle SimulationAdvanced Military Art & ScienceCommand andGeneral Staff CollegeSchool for Command PreparationFacilitator-LedDiscussion GroupsDiscussionsDiiwithithCommand TeamsSpecializedPPresentationst tiCommand TeamT i iTrainingBriefingsBi fibyb thethArmy LeadershipPeer-to-PeerDiDiscussionsiShared Training with Pre-Command Course

SPOUSES TRAININGCommand Team Seminar: For Commander, CSM(D) (Designee), and SpousesFormerly Command Sergeants Major Spouses SeminarMoved to Fort Leavenworth in 2005One Week Long (Runs concurrently with Pre-Command Course)Spouse Leadership Development Program: Includes Leadership, Computer Skills, and Language Training (Includes Internationals)Teaches Spouse to Conduct MediaPresentationsPrepares Spouse to Manage VolunteersEnables Spouse to Work with Army Agenciesy ReadinessPromotes FamilyFosters Teamwork

QUALITYASSURANCETRADOC’s “Eyes and Ears”Verify Standards & Provide Assistance for NCOES Training ProgramsAlaska Reviews Courseware ConductsC d t AAssistancei tViVisitsit Provides Feedback toTRADOC & CAC Conducts Surveys &Analyzes DataSouth Collects and Disseminates KoreaGuamBest Practices Serves as Trainers & Mentors Hawaii Accredits 31 of the 93NCO Academies AnnuallyGermanyPuertoRico Active Component Reserve ComponentQA Uses the Following Accreditation Ratings:1. Institution of Excellence3. Conditional Accreditation2. Full Accreditation4. Candidate for AccreditationUS VirginIslands

LEARNING RESOURCESCENTER Provides Resource Materials and Information Services tothe Students, Staff, Faculty, and Families. Focuses on the Noncommissioned Officer Corps, MilitaryLeadership, Personnel Management, and Military History. Collects and Stores Student Writings.

HEALTHPROMOTION“Promoting quality of life through wellness andinjury prevention, marketing, education, and intervention.” Expanded Health Risk Assessment for Army’s Senior NCOs. Executive Wellness Assessment Program. Partnerships:- William Beaumont Army Medical Center- Moral / Welfare / Recreation facilities on Fort Bliss- Army Physical Fitness Research Institute- Armyy War Collegeg Smoking Cessation andCardiopulmonary ResuscitationCertification ClassesClasses. Supports the Spouse Programs withpresentations on personal healthand fitness. Maintains Staff Fitness Center.

MUSEUM OF THE NCO“Preserving the heritage and history of the US Army NCO.” The Army’s Primary Repository forNCO History. Over 2,500 Artifacts & 700 Photos. Premier NCO Insignia Collection. Research Collection which Includes“Fisher” Papers and 12 SergeantsMajor of the Army Interviews. Supports Training and Education.Conducts Research.Stimulates Esprit de Corps and Morale.Repository for Oral History Program.Informs the Public of NCO Service.

NCO JOURNAL“Professional Publication for NCOs of the United States Army” Forum for open exchange of ideas.ideas Supports training, education, anddevelopment of the NCO Corps.Corps Fosters a closer bond among NCOs. Focuses on current operationsoperations. Articles submitted from NCOs worldwide. Published quarterly.

NCO NETWORK“A virtual community where Noncommissioned Officers areengaged in professional conversations and the sharing ofknowledge which becomes embedded in their professional life.” Utilizes Senior Mentors from the Field toEngage in Discussions with SMC Classes.Classes Over 28 Thousand Registered Users. Winner of 2007 Army Knowledge Award.