in the military, what are NCO’s, how do they differ from normal officers, and why do some countries not have many of them?

Question

What does non-commissioned mean? Do these officers go through officer academy like ordinary officers? And why do some analysts say that having a strong NCO class is essential to a well-functioning army (i.e. what can they do that a normal officer can’t?)

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Answer 1

In simple terms, officers are upper management, NCOs are foremen and front line supervisors

Officers give the orders, NCOs make sure they are carried out.