The NCO Guide has been published continuously since 1948 and updated frequently by highly knowledgeable and experienced senior noncommissioned officers. It has grown in reputation as the key source of professional information for NCOs, who have come to rely on its accuracy and completeness. Features complete, updated information for Army NCOs of all ranks and branches. Includes new material on NCO roles in small-unit sustained combat operations, the latest guidance on training, professional development, and promotion, and tons of reference materials on uniforms, awards, pay, physical fitness, and assignments. The seventh edition ISBN is 081172638X.