NCO and leadership

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The US Marines places a lot of emphasis on its NCO and SNCO ranks. Individual performance varies, but as a whole they are very good and able to operate in the absence of senior leadership. A Marine SNCO trains officer candidates and provides their initial direct leadership while in Officer Candidate School. It is emphasized to new officers that they should learn from their platoon sergeant and adhere to their advice.

Bottom line is Marine officers plan and Marine NCO/SNCO's execute the plan! Ooh Rah!