Are Officers thought to be wealthier, better organized and better thinkers?
Response: Any 2nd lieutenant who tries to lord his rank over an E-7 or E-8 with twenty years of service is destined for a short military career. The Commissioned Officer has the Authority, the Non-commissioned Officer has the experience. If they do not work as a team, the unit will suffer greatly. A major part of that NCO’s job is to help train that young officer and keep him from making stupid mistakes that can end his career and/or get someone seriously hurt or killed. Another way to look at it is… The Officer’s job is to set the standards. The NCO’s job is to enforce those standards. It helps to not have the same person doing both parts because you can lose your sense of objectivity trying to enforce your own policies.
