Topic:   Developing educated Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

I           Introduction paragraph

Thesis:  While earning a degree may be more difficult for certain military occupational specialties (MOS), enlisted soldiers should progress through the college education system, and earn degrees, as they promote because it teaches them how to learn as adults, the newly gained knowledge can be applied to the job of being an NCO, and it will allow the Institute for Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development (INCOPD) to focus more on Leadership.

II          Topic 1

First, enlisted soldiers should progress through the college education system, and earn degrees, as they promote because it teaches them how to learn as adults.

  1. Goal oriented
  2. Time management
  3. Economic securities

III        Topic 2

Additionally, the newly gained knowledge can be applied to the job of being an NCO.

  1. Degree plan can be aligned with MOS or Leadership development goals
  2. Gain an understanding of strategic communication
  3. Work towards the degree the US Army Sergeant Major Academy currently offers

IV        Topic 3

Finally, Enlisted Soldiers should progress through the college education system, and earn degrees, as they promote because it will allow the Institute for Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development (INCOPD) to focus more on Leadership development.

  1. Describe the Noncommissioned Officer Education System (NCOES)
  2. Compare / Contrast college education system and NCOES
  3. Starting early with college will only support Leadership development

V         Conclusion

Thus, while earning a degree may be more difficult for certain MOS, enlisted soldiers should progress through the college education system, and earn degrees, as they promote.