Congratulations to our latest cohort of Battle Staff NCO Course graduates! After an intense 3-week journey encompassing 175 hours of rigorous instruction, these outstanding NCOs have emerged ready to excel in battalion and higher-level staff positions.
Special recognition goes to:
- Staff Sgt. Ilya Titov – Distinguished Honor Graduate
- Sgt. 1st Class Shane Ranio – Honor Graduate
Course Highlights
The Battle Staff NCO Course (BSNCOC) is a branch-immaterial functional course designed to transform Staff Sergeants through Master Sergeants into effective battle staff NCOs. This challenging program pushes participants to think critically and creatively, tackling complex problems head-on.
Key focus areas include:
- Mission Command and Control
- Decisive Action
- Army Operations (including Multidomain and Large Scale Combat Operations)
- Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP)
- Joint Planning Process (JPP)
Participants are evaluated through various challenging assessments, including short answer responses, essays, graphics & overlays, course of action sketches, and plans, orders & attachments.
To our recent graduates: Your hard work and dedication have paid off. You now possess the tools and knowledge to excel in critical staff positions, contributing significantly to the effectiveness of our battalions and brigades.
For NCOs considering this career-enhancing opportunity: Are you ready to elevate your leadership skills and become an indispensable asset to your unit’s command staff? The Battle Staff NCO Course awaits!
Congratulations once again to our graduates. Your achievement marks not just a personal milestone, but a significant step forward for our entire organization. Well done!