CAMP HOVEY, South Korea -- The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club is a private U.S. Army organization for enlisted noncommissioned officers. NCOs whose leadership achievements and performance merit special recognition may get a chance to earn membership. Members must exemplify leadership characterized by personal concern for the needs, training, development and welfare of Soldiers and concern for the families of Soldiers.
Sgt. Brian Moore, an M1A2 Tank gunner with Company C, 3rd Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, earned his membership and was inducted into the SAMC June 4 at Camp Red Cloud, South Korea.
"It is an opportunity to give back to the Army and local community," Moore said. "The SAMC does everything from helping Soldiers get out of the barracks through different local events, such as 5K runs, to helping out at soup kitchens at Uijeongbu."
Moore, who passed the SAMC board May 29, said the selection process for the SAMC was rigorous and required much preparation.
"It was a three-board process; I had to go through our battalion, brigade, then division," Moore said. "It was very difficult. The board members try to rattle you a lot to see if you can think on your feet and make good decisions quickly. Just waiting to go into the board was nerve racking because of how far I had gotten and I did not want to fail."
Moore said once he started the last board he was able to keep his composure despite the difficult scenarios the board members presented. This was due to the preparation and help he received before going to the boards.
"They were asking many questions I could not answer with just book answers; they wanted to know if I knew my limits," said Moor. "They wanted to know if I had the knowledge of how the Army policy and regulations work and how it applies to taking care Soldiers in multiple scenarios."
Before the going to the boards, Moore would spend two to three hours a day reading regulations and policy letters. Even member of the SAMC helped him prepare by asking him scenario-driven questions.
"A lot of what motivated me to join the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club is being able to set an example for and to take care of Soldiers," Moore said. "By being part of the club, I will be able to learn from people who have more experience in the Army and have been taking care of Soldiers a lot longer than I have."
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