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What is the chain of command?

The succession of commanders from a superior to a subordinate through which command is exercised. It is the leader's primary channel for issuing orders and passing information.

What is the NCO support channel and how does it relate to the chain of command?

It is the leadership channel that parallels and reinforces the chain of command. It runs from the command sergeant major to the first sergeant to the platoon sergeant to the squad, section, or team leader. It is used to transmit and enforce standards, carry out the commander's orders, and supervise Soldiers' daily duties. It does not replace the chain of command and it is not a separate chain.

As an NCO, what is your role when a Soldier tells you they are thinking about suicide?

Take it seriously and act immediately. Ask directly, stay with the Soldier, remove access to weapons and other lethal means, and escort the Soldier to a chaplain, behavioral health, or the emergency room. Notify the chain of command. Do not leave the Soldier alone and do not promise secrecy.

Name the ten core leader competencies.

Under leads: leads others, builds trust, extends influence beyond the chain of command, leads by example, and communicates. Under develops: creates a positive environment and fosters esprit de corps, prepares self, develops others, and stewards the profession. Under achieves: gets results.

What do you do the moment you discover a sensitive item is missing?

Stop, secure the area, and report it immediately through the chain of command. Do not wait to search on your own or resolve it quietly. Recount and search under supervision, notify the commander, and follow the unit's serious incident reporting procedures. Adjustment of the property record follows AR 735-5 once the loss is confirmed.

What does ACE stand for in suicide prevention?

Ask, Care, Escort. Ask the person directly whether they are thinking about suicide. Care for them by listening without judging and by removing access to lethal means. Escort them to help and stay with them until they are in the hands of a chaplain, a behavioral health provider, or the chain of command.

Who can a Soldier make a restricted report to?

A Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, a SHARP victim advocate, or a healthcare provider. Telling anyone else, including the chain of command or law enforcement, generally makes the report unrestricted.