United States Army Special Qualifications Identifier (SQI)
M First Sergeant
a. Description of positions. Identifies principal NCO (First Sergeantl
E8) positions in company, battery, troop, or similar sized unit to:
(1) Assist the commander in planning, coordinating, and supervising all activities
that support the unit mission.
(2) Advise the commander on enlisted soldier matters to include duty assignments,
promotions and reductions, leave programs, military justice, privileges, awards,
welfare and recreational activities, human relations, equal opportunity, and
alcohol and drug abuse concerns.
(3) Coordinate unit administration to include submission of required reports,
vehicular support, supply. and food service activities.
(4) Provide counsel and guidance to subordinate personnel.
(5) Assist in inspection of or conduct inspection of unit activities and facilities,
observe discrepancies and initiate corrective action.
(6) Assist the commander in performing the following training related tasks:
(a) Plan, conduct, evaluate, and assess unit training.
(b) Ensure that trainers train to a standard.
(c) Assist the commander in integrating individual training into col lective
training, and collective training into multi-echelon training events.
(d) Plan and execute a battle-focused NCODP.
(e) Prepare and maintain an order of merit list for schools and courses, ensuring
that soldiers are qualified and prepared to attend.
(f) Coordinate school quotas.
b. Qualifications. Must meet requirements outlined in AR 614-200, chapter
8, and successfully complete DA First Sergeant Course.
c. Restrictions. Positions must be coded 1SG. Personnel must be SFC(P) or MSG.
Information derived from Army Pamplet 611-21. Current as of Nov 2000.
