Army Quote by William G. Bainbridge
“The goal of the corps of NCOs, whose duty is the day-to-day business of running the Army so that the officer corps has time to command it, is to continue to improve our Army at every turn. We want to leave it better than we found it. Regardless of the kind of unit you're in, it ought to be an "elite" outfit, because its NCOs can make it one.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: US Army Leadership Forum, 2020
NCOs are responsible for daily Army operations, freeing officers to lead, and must continuously improve their units to become elite.
In simple terms: NCOs run daily Army work and should always aim to improve.
Key Takeaway
Focus on daily excellence to build elite units.
Themes
leadership
excellence
continuous improvement
military
elite units
Mood
determined
pragmatic
Type
leadership
motivational
When to use this quote
- military training
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
organizational effectiveness
career development
team cohesion
Questions to Reflect On
- What daily practices foster elite performance?
- How can NCOs balance tradition and innovation?
A Different Perspective
Improvement alone may not address systemic issues.
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