No, however officers in the chain of command would do well to listen to there NCOs.
Maintain files, reports, and a situation map on ma support activities
Sergeant
Unit CSM or Senior NCO
Wow, studied this in NCO School. The Army NCO Corps was established during the Revolutionary War by an Austrian by the name of Von Struben on direct orders of Gen. Washington. Exact year, I am not sure, but Von Struben made our NCO Corps unlike any other.
As the support channel and the chain of command
senior NCO
1976
1976
It functions as the communication and supervision chain.
Ar 600-20
senior NCO
Ar 600-20
Ar 600-20
At the battalion level and higher, the NCO support channel functions by providing a direct line of communication between junior enlisted soldiers and senior NCOs. This channel allows for the dissemination of information, guidance, and mentorship to junior soldiers from their experienced NCOs. It also enables NCOs to advocate for the needs and concerns of their soldiers to higher-ranking leaders, ensuring that the chain of command remains informed and responsive to the needs of the troops. Ultimately, the NCO support channel helps to maintain unit readiness and soldier welfare.
Of course. The flag status of the NCO has no bearing on their duties and responsibilities. As long as the NCO retains their current grade, they have the same level of Authority that they always have. If you disagree with the counseling, address it with your NCO support channel. If the counseling is justified, and you are simply trying to shithouse lawyer your way out of responsibility for your actions, you are out of luck.
No, however officers in the chain of command would do well to listen to there NCOs.