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19D Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course (BNCOC) Phase III

19D Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course (BNCOC) Phase III The purpose of this course is to educate Cavalry Scout NCO's to be adaptive leaders, critical and creative thinkers, armed with the technical, administrative, and logistical skills necessary to serve successfully at the section/squad level. Prepare Cavalry Scout NCO's with a principal understanding of Platoon sergeant duties and responsibilities.

Course Scope

19D BNCOC Phase III is 16 days in duration with day 1 and day 16 scheduled as travel and processing. The course is designed to provide you with the NCOES training for duties at skill level 30 (SSG). The classroom components of this instruction are computer-based (laptop provided); students must possess a basic knowledge of computer operation, ability to work with MS Office software such as: WORD, EXCEL, and Acrobat Reader (PDF) documents.

Course Prerequisites

Active Army or Reserve Component enlisted Soldiers qualified in MOS 19D. First priority will be given to SSG and SGTs promotable. Second priority will be given to SGTs performing in positions for which the training is designed. All must have successfully completed the Warrior Leader Course/Primary Leadership Development Course at least six months before attending this course.

Active Army or Reserve Component enlisted Soldiers qualified in MOS 19D. First priority will be given to SSG and SGTs promotable. Second priority will be given to SGTs performing in positions for which the training is designed. All must have successfully completed the Warrior Leader Course/Primary Leadership Development Course at least six months before attending this course.

For NCOES courses Soldiers that fail to meet Body Fat composition of AR 600-9 Standards of FM 21-20 will be considered an Academic Course Graduate, but item 11.C. of the DA 1059 will be marked Marginally Achieved Course Standards and appropriate item 14 comment will be annotated Failed to meet body fat composition.

NCOES Computer information

The CAC Cryptographic Login (CLL) program is part of Department of Defense (DOD) compliance with AR 25-1, Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 and the Army CIO/G-6.

In order to use course computers issued by the 1/204th Regional Training Institute (RTI) Armor (AR) all students are required to take the Ft Gordon Computer Security Test, and obtain a current Common Access Card (CAC) and know your PIN number. It is absolutely imperative that you log into http://ia.gordon.army.mil/ia_courses.htm register and take the Computer User Security Training (IA Awareness Training). When registering for the exam, enter NGIDIDATBTestResults@id.ngb.army.mil for the Alternate e-mail address for the score report. This will send a backup copy of the test results to the 1-204th RTI(AR) You must take this exam and print your certificate.

Successfully completing the exam and furnishing your certificate will be required when you in-process. It is also required that you know your Personnel Identification Number of your CAC card.

19D BNCOC Phase III Trained Subjects


  • Combat Reports
  • Training Safety
  • Contemporary Operation Environment (COE)
  • Inspect Equipment and Maintenance Related Forms
  • Supervise Towing / Recovery Operations
  • Troop Leading Procedures / OPORD
  • Prepare / Send a Situation Report and Logistics Status
  • Support Urban Operations Planning
  • Direct Vehicle Tactical Movement
  • Conduct Mounted Over watch / Support By Fire at Section Level
  • Conduct an Assault or Attack
  • Conduct Quartering Party Activities
  • Defend a Battle Position
  • Support Displacement at Platoon Level
  • Direct Establishment of a Roadblock and Checkpoint
  • Direct Convoy Escort Operations
  • Conduct Unmasking Procedures / Submit NBC 1 Reports
  • Reconnaissance Handoff
  • Field Training Exercise (FTX)
  • Conduct Reconnaissance
  • Reconnaissance Overlays
  • Screen Operations
  • Adjust Indirect Fire