Sgts Course Leadership II Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest Update
2026)
Non Directive - ANSWER-In the non-directive approach, the senior asks questions,
listens, and uses a variety of techniques to draw the Marine into a discussion to reach
personal decisions. This approach takes more time than the directive approach, and the
counselor must demonstrate a high degree of counseling skill to achieve the results
desired.
The advantage is that it requires the Marine to think harder, seeing personal
performance clearly and objectively.
In this approach, the Marine takes responsibility for problems, plans for improvement,
and makes decisions.
When the non-directive approach is used skillfully, the advantages outweigh the cost in
time and effort.
Collaborative - ANSWER-In practice, most counseling sessions involve a combination
of the directive and non-directive approaches. Used together, they are more effective
than when used alone.
The directive approach can be used to curb rambling discussions and the non-directive
approach to relax an otherwise tense session. In this approach, the counselor must be
tuned in and alert to the conversation to change approaches as the situation changes.
The counselor must understand the advantages and disadvantages of each approach
and must be able to move easily from one to the other to keep the session moving in a
productive manner.
3 Activities related to Junior's performance - ANSWER-Setting targets
Problem solving
Plans for improvement
3 Activities related to Counselor's technique - ANSWER-Questioning
Active listening
Providing feedback
Purpose of counseling - ANSWER-To develop Marines to their highest potential
The five steps to effective counseling are preparation, opening, main body,
____________. - ANSWER-Closing and follow up
Which counseling approach does not require the Marine to take responsibility for their
actions? - ANSWER-Directive
A lance corporal must have ___ months time in grade and ___ months time in service to
be eligible for promotion to corporal. - ANSWER-12, 12
, Which mentoring skill applies to our ability to understand the emotional makeup of other
people and is derived from self-awareness? - ANSWER-Empathy
The two types of feedback are ___________ and ____________. - ANSWER-Positive,
guidance
Five characteristics of writing effective goals are specific, measurable, attainable,
________, and ________. - ANSWER-Realistic, time bound
In this mentoring role, the mentor must lead and teach by example. - ANSWER-Role
model
5 Steps to successful counseling - ANSWER-Preparation
Opening
Main body
Closing
Follow up
3 approaches to counseling - ANSWER-1. Directive
2. Non-directive
3. Combined
Directive - ANSWER-In the directive approach, the senior takes the lead in analyzing
the Marine's performance, identifying the problems, and laying out a plan for
improvement. The Marine Corps environment lends itself to the use of this approach,
and in some cases, it is very productive as it takes less time.
For Marines who are inexperienced, less mature, or unsure of themselves, it may be the
only effective approach, depending on the diagnosis. If the problem is not identified
correctly, the counselor could do more harm than good. For this reason, the directive
approach should be used sparingly.
Potential drawbacks to the directive approach:
Does not require Marines to take responsibility for their actions
Counselor may be focusing on a symptom rather than the cause
Select the Marine that would be eligible for promotion from the list below.
Cpl with 9 months time in grade, 12 months time in service, and has completed Leading
Marines DEP
Private first class with 6 months time in service
Lance corporal with 4.7/4.8 proficiency and conduct marks who has 8 months time in
grade, 24 months time in service and is currently working to complete the Leading
Marines DEP
Lance corporal with 12 months time in grade, 21 months time in service, and has
completed the Leading Marines DEP and a Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics
Seminar - ANSWER-Lance corporal with 12 months time in grade, 21 months time in
service, and has completed the Leading Marines DEP and a Lance Corporal Leadership
and Ethics Seminar
Questions and Answers (Latest Update
2026)
Non Directive - ANSWER-In the non-directive approach, the senior asks questions,
listens, and uses a variety of techniques to draw the Marine into a discussion to reach
personal decisions. This approach takes more time than the directive approach, and the
counselor must demonstrate a high degree of counseling skill to achieve the results
desired.
The advantage is that it requires the Marine to think harder, seeing personal
performance clearly and objectively.
In this approach, the Marine takes responsibility for problems, plans for improvement,
and makes decisions.
When the non-directive approach is used skillfully, the advantages outweigh the cost in
time and effort.
Collaborative - ANSWER-In practice, most counseling sessions involve a combination
of the directive and non-directive approaches. Used together, they are more effective
than when used alone.
The directive approach can be used to curb rambling discussions and the non-directive
approach to relax an otherwise tense session. In this approach, the counselor must be
tuned in and alert to the conversation to change approaches as the situation changes.
The counselor must understand the advantages and disadvantages of each approach
and must be able to move easily from one to the other to keep the session moving in a
productive manner.
3 Activities related to Junior's performance - ANSWER-Setting targets
Problem solving
Plans for improvement
3 Activities related to Counselor's technique - ANSWER-Questioning
Active listening
Providing feedback
Purpose of counseling - ANSWER-To develop Marines to their highest potential
The five steps to effective counseling are preparation, opening, main body,
____________. - ANSWER-Closing and follow up
Which counseling approach does not require the Marine to take responsibility for their
actions? - ANSWER-Directive
A lance corporal must have ___ months time in grade and ___ months time in service to
be eligible for promotion to corporal. - ANSWER-12, 12
, Which mentoring skill applies to our ability to understand the emotional makeup of other
people and is derived from self-awareness? - ANSWER-Empathy
The two types of feedback are ___________ and ____________. - ANSWER-Positive,
guidance
Five characteristics of writing effective goals are specific, measurable, attainable,
________, and ________. - ANSWER-Realistic, time bound
In this mentoring role, the mentor must lead and teach by example. - ANSWER-Role
model
5 Steps to successful counseling - ANSWER-Preparation
Opening
Main body
Closing
Follow up
3 approaches to counseling - ANSWER-1. Directive
2. Non-directive
3. Combined
Directive - ANSWER-In the directive approach, the senior takes the lead in analyzing
the Marine's performance, identifying the problems, and laying out a plan for
improvement. The Marine Corps environment lends itself to the use of this approach,
and in some cases, it is very productive as it takes less time.
For Marines who are inexperienced, less mature, or unsure of themselves, it may be the
only effective approach, depending on the diagnosis. If the problem is not identified
correctly, the counselor could do more harm than good. For this reason, the directive
approach should be used sparingly.
Potential drawbacks to the directive approach:
Does not require Marines to take responsibility for their actions
Counselor may be focusing on a symptom rather than the cause
Select the Marine that would be eligible for promotion from the list below.
Cpl with 9 months time in grade, 12 months time in service, and has completed Leading
Marines DEP
Private first class with 6 months time in service
Lance corporal with 4.7/4.8 proficiency and conduct marks who has 8 months time in
grade, 24 months time in service and is currently working to complete the Leading
Marines DEP
Lance corporal with 12 months time in grade, 21 months time in service, and has
completed the Leading Marines DEP and a Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics
Seminar - ANSWER-Lance corporal with 12 months time in grade, 21 months time in
service, and has completed the Leading Marines DEP and a Lance Corporal Leadership
and Ethics Seminar
