NCOIC

Military abbreviation · Military Term

NCOIC
Stands forNoncommissioned officer in charge
CategoriesMilitary

NCOIC stands for Noncommissioned officer in charge, a military term abbreviation.

Senior NCO placed in charge of a section, shop, detail or activity, such as a motor pool, an operations section or a work detail. The NCOIC handles day-to-day supervision and works alongside the officer in charge where one exists.

Example: See the NCOIC at the arms room to draw your weapon.

Usage notes

Pronounced "N-C-O-I-C." The Navy equivalent is often the leading petty officer (LPO) or leading chief petty officer. Being an NCOIC is a common evaluation bullet showing leadership responsibility, and the title can apply to a permanent section or a one-day detail.

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