Who reports to the section chief for supervision of assigned personnel, and also is a technical advisor?

• A. Munitions Flight/Section Chief
• B. Element NCOIC
• C. Munitions Flight Commander / Chief
• D. Munitions Crew Chief

Answer: (B)

The Element NCOIC is the person who both supervises the personnel assigned to that element and serves as a technical advisor to the section chief. This role sits under the section chief, handling day-to-day supervision of the element’s people while applying their technical expertise to guide operations, ensure proper procedures, and troubleshoot as needed. The section chief and flight commander occupy higher levels of leadership, overseeing broader scopes, while a crew chief is a hands-on technician rather than the primary supervisor or advisor to the section chief. This combination of people supervision and technical guidance at the element level is what defines the Element NCOIC.