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ncoic
What does ncoic mean?
'Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge' — the senior enlisted leader placed in charge of a section, shift, or task, often paired with an officer OIC.
""The NCOIC will brief the guard rotation at eighteen hundred.""
Origin
US military abbreviation combining NCO and 'in charge'.
Frequently asked questions
What does NCOIC mean?
NCOIC stands for 'Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge' — the senior enlisted leader placed in charge of a section, shift, or task.
How is NCOIC different from OIC?
The NCOIC is the enlisted leader in charge, while the OIC is the commissioned officer in charge; the two are often paired over the same section or task.
How is NCOIC pronounced?
It is usually spelled out letter by letter as 'en-see-oh-eye-see'.
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