Correct me if I'm wrong but....
Commissioned Officers select which officer candidates have the required qualities and abilities to successfully pass training and receive their commissions, correct?
Also no NCO would ever be promoted without the express support and approval of their Officer Commanding.
Therefore, Officers select Officers, and Officers decide which airmen, soldiers or ratings are suitable to be NCO's and progress through the ranks.
Jimlad1, if NCO's are alcohol abusing, idle layabouts with discipline problems then we know where the blame lies. Right?