Started the drill with what we call death by powerpoint! Classes on using an interpreter, negotiations and culture awareness for the middle east. I spoke to the Col who is in charge of the ADT III mission and he is thinking I will be used in the S3 shop as the Operations NCO. I found a description of the OPS NCO on Global security.org............

Operations NCO/Shift NCO:

The operations NCO is generally the most underutilized individual in the TOC. The operations NCO seldom works inside the actual TOC. He is typically only responsible for the logistics support, movement, and security of the TOC. These are important tasks, but do not require total commitment of the senior TOC NCO. Doctrinally for some types of units these tasks are the responsibility of the HHC XO. The TOC NCO, if trained and utilized properly, can be of much more use to the battalion in the TOC. Duties and responsibilities may include:

• Ensuring that reports and messages are distributed properly.
• Updating units statuses on maps and charts.
• Supervising the publication of orders and graphics.
• Supervising the setting up and dismantling of the TOC.
• Supervising all enlisted personnel assigned to the S3 section.
• Managing guard rosters, sleep plans, and shift schedules.
• Assisting in developing and wargaming COAs during the TDMP.
• Serving as a recorder during the TDMP.

Not as exciting as kicking in doors and chasing the Taliban but with rank comes the realization that you have to put the good of the unit and the mission above your own selfish wants/needs.