NCOA

7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy

The 7th Army NCO Academy mission is to train and develop future leaders who are adaptive, disciplined and ready to lead effectively at the squad and team levels. We inspire Soldiers to be creative problem-solvers, physically fit, resilient and grounded in Army Values and the Warrior Ethos.

At the NCO Academy in Grafenwoehr, Germany, we train U.S. and Multinational Soldiers using the Basic Leader Course curriculum from the Sergeants Major Academy. Our Academy is a 22-day branch-immaterial course, which includes four phases and 169 academic hours. We offer nine cycles per year, averaging 256-324 students per course.

BLC Phases

Foundation

Basic Leader Course Overview, Group Dynamics, Effective Listening, Written Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Cultural Competence, Intro to Physical Readiness Training, Drill and Ceremonies, Training Management
Leadership

Public Speaking, The Army’s Leadership Requirements Model, Counseling, Army Values Ethics and Integration of Soldier 2020, Legal Responsibilities and Limits of NCO Authority, Followership and Servant Leadership Fundamentals, Team Building and Conflict Management
Readiness

Mission Orders And Troop Leading Procedures, Soldier For Life Transition Assistance Program, Command Supply Discipline Program, Soldier Readiness, Resiliency
Assessment
Two 500-word Reflective Essays, SHARP Essay, 750-word Informative Essay, 250-word Informative Essay, Conduct Individual Training, Résumé, Information Brief, Conduct Squad Drill, Conduct Physical Readiness Training, Assess Attributes and Competencies.

Become a Small Group Leader

SGL Criteria
Potential SGLs must meet the following criteria:
- Hold the rank of Staff Sergeant or Sergeant First Class.
- Graduate BLC and Advanced Leadership Course.
- Successfully served as Squad Leader or equivalent.
- Passed last APFT.
- Meet Army height and weight standards.
- At least two years of experience in PMOS at the skill level you will be instructing.
- High School graduate or GED equivalent.
- GT score of 100 (can be waived).
- No physically limiting permanent/temporary profiles.
- Remaining time in country not less than 24 months from date of assignment to the Academy, or willing to extend to meet this requirement.
- Must have security clearance.
Packet Requirements
NCOs must submit the following documents to be considered. Contact the Deputy Commandant at DSN 475-8451, CIV 09641-83-8451 or email usarmy.grafenwoehr.7atc.list.jmtc-ncoa--academy-1sgs@mail.mil and provide the following:
- ERB with photo
- Copy of last current APFT and body fat worksheet (if applicable)
- Weapons Card
- Letter of recommendation from your Battalion or equivalent CSM
- Most recent NCOPDS DA Form 1059
- Essay reflecting why you want to be an instructor
- Copy of last 5 NCOERs