Colonial Americans adopted who's NCO tradition?

Colonial Americans adopted the non-commissioned officer (NCO) tradition primarily from the British military. The British Army's structured hierarchy and the role of NCOs in maintaining discipline and training among soldiers influenced the development of American military practices. As colonial forces organized for conflict, they incorporated these practices, leading to the establishment of a similar NCO system in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. This legacy continues to shape modern military structures in the United States.