What is the NCOPDP goal?

• A. To increase and sustain NCO combat readiness and complement the overarching Army NCOPDP.
• B. To centralize all NCO training at the headquarters.
• C. To remove NCOs from combat leadership tasks.
• D. To focus exclusively on administrative duties.

Answer: (A)

NCOPDP stands for Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Program, and its goal is to increase and sustain NCO combat readiness while aligning with the Army’s broader development framework. This means building NCOs who can lead, train, and mentor soldiers; maintain high levels of technical and tactical proficiency; and perform as ready leaders in both combat and daily operations. The focus is on leadership development and unit readiness across the spectrum, not on centralizing all training at headquarters or reducing NCOs’ leadership roles or turning the program into a narrowly administrative effort.