88Z5O - Skill Level Five
Operations Sergeant: Supervises the operation and control of movement for personnel and cargo by air, rail, motor transport and water, maintenance-of-way, maintenance of equipment and technical expert on all matters relating to railway operations. Manages and coordinates the operation and maintenance of Army watercraft and maintains records of strength, location and employment of railway personnel equipment. Serves as the principal NCO associated with SQI M in transportation companies. Assists in the coordination and implementation of operations, administration, training programs and communications activities. Accounts for location, employment and deployment of organic operating equipment and maintenance activities. Plans and lays out a maintenance shop and facilities. Coordinates transportation actions with subordinate and serviced activities. Consolidates, prepares, reviews and processes regular and special reports of command transportation and watercraft activities. Normally located within battalion or higher level staff.
Transportation Supervisor: Supervises the operation and control of movement for personnel and cargo by air, rail, motor transport and water, maintenance-of-way, maintenance of equipment and technical expert on all matters relating to railway operations. Manages and coordinates the operation and maintenance of Army watercraft and maintains records of strength, location and employment of railway personnel equipment. Serves as the principal NCO associated with SQI M in transportation companies. Assists in the coordination and implementation of operations, administration, training programs and communications activities. Accounts for location, employment and deployment of organic operating equipment and maintenance activities. Plans and lays out a maintenance shop and facilities. Coordinates transportation actions with subordinate and serviced activities. Consolidates, prepares, reviews and processes regular and special reports of command transportation and watercraft activities.
First Sergeant: The First Sergeant is responsible for providing sound advice to the commander on a wide range of topics including the health, esprit de corps, discipline, mentoring, well being, career progression, recognition and professional development of all assigned enlisted members. Furthermore, working with his or her fellow Senior NCOs and supervisors, the First Sergeant ensures discipline is equitably maintained, and the goals of health, esprit de corps, discipline, mentoring, and welfare of the enlisted force are met. First Sergeants hold formations, instruct platoon sergeants and assist the commander in daily unit operations. Though First Sergeants supervise routine administrative duties their principle duty is training soldiers. The CSM, First Sergeant and other key NCOs, must understand the organizations collective mission essential tasks during METL-based training. Through NCO development programs, performance counseling and other guidance, First Sergeants are the Armys most important mentors in developing subordinate NCOs. The First Sergeant is on call 24 hours a day and should expect long and irregular duty hours. Generally, they are contacted by many base agencies (e.g., security forces, Red Cross, hospital, command post, etc.) and must respond (with the supervisor when feasible) at any hour. Based on the cumulative and important responsibilities of the First Sergeant, and the impact of this position on units and personnel, this position is only the most dedicated professional senior NCOs.
Inspector General NCO: Support the installation and the surrounding community by providing the Commanding General with a continuous assessment of the effectiveness of the command thru; assistance to commanders, Soldiers, families, and civilians from both on and off post; conducting investigations, inspections, inquiries, and teaching/training; monitoring and providing feedback on trend analysis; assessing the state of and improving readiness, mission performance, discipline, efficiency, economy, and esprit/morale; supporting commanders and assisting Soldiers; identifying systemic problems and recommending viable solutions; improving quality of life for the entire community.
Transportation Supervisor: Supervises the operation and control of movement for personnel and cargo by air, rail, motor transport and water, maintenance-of-way, maintenance of equipment and technical expert on all matters relating to railway operations. Manages and coordinates the operation and maintenance of Army watercraft and maintains records of strength, location and employment of railway personnel equipment. Serves as the principal NCO associated with SQI M in transportation companies. Assists in the coordination and implementation of operations, administration, training programs and communications activities. Accounts for location, employment and deployment of organic operating equipment and maintenance activities. Plans and lays out a maintenance shop and facilities. Coordinates transportation actions with subordinate and serviced activities. Consolidates, prepares, reviews and processes regular and special reports of command transportation and watercraft activities.
First Sergeant: The First Sergeant is responsible for providing sound advice to the commander on a wide range of topics including the health, esprit de corps, discipline, mentoring, well being, career progression, recognition and professional development of all assigned enlisted members. Furthermore, working with his or her fellow Senior NCOs and supervisors, the First Sergeant ensures discipline is equitably maintained, and the goals of health, esprit de corps, discipline, mentoring, and welfare of the enlisted force are met. First Sergeants hold formations, instruct platoon sergeants and assist the commander in daily unit operations. Though First Sergeants supervise routine administrative duties their principle duty is training soldiers. The CSM, First Sergeant and other key NCOs, must understand the organizations collective mission essential tasks during METL-based training. Through NCO development programs, performance counseling and other guidance, First Sergeants are the Armys most important mentors in developing subordinate NCOs. The First Sergeant is on call 24 hours a day and should expect long and irregular duty hours. Generally, they are contacted by many base agencies (e.g., security forces, Red Cross, hospital, command post, etc.) and must respond (with the supervisor when feasible) at any hour. Based on the cumulative and important responsibilities of the First Sergeant, and the impact of this position on units and personnel, this position is only the most dedicated professional senior NCOs.
Inspector General NCO: Support the installation and the surrounding community by providing the Commanding General with a continuous assessment of the effectiveness of the command thru; assistance to commanders, Soldiers, families, and civilians from both on and off post; conducting investigations, inspections, inquiries, and teaching/training; monitoring and providing feedback on trend analysis; assessing the state of and improving readiness, mission performance, discipline, efficiency, economy, and esprit/morale; supporting commanders and assisting Soldiers; identifying systemic problems and recommending viable solutions; improving quality of life for the entire community.