FORT BRAGG, N.C. — The U.S. Army Security Assistance Command Noncommissioned Officer of the Year competition, hosted by the U.S. Army Security Assistance Training Management Organization, tested the grit, leadership and tactical proficiency of the Army’s top NCOs Feb. 24 to 25 at Fort Bragg.
Competitors faced a demanding slate of events on day one, including the Expert Soldier Badge physical fitness test, a 12-mile foot march, day land navigation, a timed obstacle course and multiple lanes from the Expert Infantry, Soldier, and Field Medical Badges (E3B) test that assessed react to contact and medical evaluation skills. The day concluded with a formal board hosted by USASAC’s Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Cordery.
Source: DVIDS Marines | Author: Maj. Charles Chellman | Published: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:38:31 -0500