SGTS COURSE LEADERSHIP II EXAM 70 QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (LATEST UPDATE
2025/2026) LATEST SOLUTIONS GRADED A
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
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
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (LATEST UPDATE
2025/2026) LATEST SOLUTIONS GRADED A
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
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
