Code: M
Title: First Sergeant
Proponent: U.S. Army Sergeant’s Major Academy
a. Description of positions
Identifies principal NCO (First Sergeant) positions in select detachments, company, battery, troop, or similar sized unit to:
(1)
Assist the commander in planning, coordinating, and supervising all activities that support the unit mission.
(2)
Advise the commander on enlisted soldier matters to include duty assignments, promotions and reductions, leave programs, military justice, privileges, awards, welfare and recreational activities, human relations, equal opportunity, and alcohol and drug abuse concerns.
(3)
Coordinate and manage unit administration to include submission of required reports, maintenance and supply discipline programs, and personnel management.
(4)
Provide counsel and guidance to subordinate personnel.
(5)
Assist in or conduct inspections of unit activities and facilities, observe discrepancies and initiate corrective action.
(6)
Assist the commander in performing the following training related tasks:
(a)
Plan, conduct, evaluate, and assess unit training.
(b)
Ensure that trainers train to standard.
(c)
Assist the commander in integrating individual training into collective training, and collective training into multi-echelon training events.
(d)
Plan and execute a NCO Development Program.
(e)
Manage school attendance and prepare and maintain an order of merit list, ensuring Soldiers are qualified and prepared to attend functional and profession military education programs.
(f)
Coordinate school quotas.
b. Qualifications
(1)
Successfully serve a minimum of 365 days in a first sergeant position and be approved for award of SQI M identifier by the Battalion Commander or equivalent level authority.
(2)
Army National Guard (ARNG) Soldiers who successfully serve a minimum of 365 days in a first sergeant position and be approved for award of SQI M by the first General Officer in the Solder’s chain of command.
Once approved, orders awarding SQI M will be issued by the State MILPO.
c. Requests for Award
Request for permanent award of SQI M will be submitted for processing through Solders unit personnel office.
Request should include DA 4187 (Personnel Action) with Other block (SQI M (First Sergeant)) checked, DA Form 4187-1 (Personnel Action Form Addendum) endorsement of LTC or above commander or equivalent and supporting documents (Enlisted Records Brief (ERB), Senior NCO Evaluation Reports (SNCOER), etc), showing successful periods of service as first sergeant.
d. Restrictions
(1)
For use with positions in any MOS identified as first sergeant in grades E7 or E8.
(2)
For use with personnel in any MOS in grades E7 or E8.