CIVIL AIR PATROL LEADERSHIP TEST
BILLY MITCHELL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Air Force's definition of leadership - Answer-the art and science of influencing and
directing people to accomplish the assigned mission
the first component of the Air Force's definition of leadership - Answer-...art and
science...: requires imagination and creative skill
is an academic subject requiring careful study - Answer-observation, and
experimentation
the second component of the Air Force's definition of leadership - Answer-...of
influencing and directing people...: a leader works with people
the third component of the Air Force's definition of leadership - Answer-...to
accomplish the assigned mission...: the mission is the reason why the team exists
among the leader's many responsibilities - Answer-accomplishing the mission is the
most important
the 3 components most definitions of leadership have in common - Answer-1. The
leader
2. The follower
3. The goal
5 assumptions about the American understanding of leadership - Answer-1. You
don't need to be a commander to lead
2. Leaders are made, not born
3. Leaders are accountable
4. Leaders are not bullies
5. Leadership must be moral
Culture - Answer-the attitudes, customs, and values of a civilization influences how
we approach leadership
in America our society is built on ____ - Answer-democratic values
Roles leaders must play - Answer-1. Visionary
2. Motivator
3. Communicator
4. Expert
5. Teacher
Visionary - Answer-a. Paint an inspiring future picture for the whole team
,b. Billy Mitchell: His vision called for creating an independent air force that would not
be subject to the Army or Navy.
Motivator - Answer-a. Motivation is more than just cheering, it comes in many forms:
money, praise, a prestigious position, awards, special privileges, and more
b. John F. Kennedy: Kennedy motivated by setting an audacious goal. Landing a
person on the moon.
audacious - Answer-the willingness to take bold risks
Communicator - Answer-a. Wanting to take an idea in his or her mind and deposit it
in the minds of others
b. Martian Luther King: "I have a dream..."
Expert - Answer-a. Possessing expert knowledge helps a leader establish their
credibility and win respect
b. Jimmy Doolittle: he devised a method for launching Army Air Force bombers from
a Navy aircraft carrier
Teacher - Answer-a. Leaders teach their teams how to act and what to value
b. Anne Sullivan: "Obedience," she wrote, "is the gateway through which knowledge
and love enter the mind of a child."
Great Man Theory supports that ____ - Answer-leaders are born not made
Air Force Doctrine___ - Answer-states that leadership is build from experience,
education, and training
trait theory ____ - Answer-1. Trait theory explains leadership in terms of the
personality and character of the leader
2. Each leader is unique in their personal qualities and in their approach to leading
professionalism - Answer-putting community 1st, has skills, holds themselves and
peers to an ethical code
standard - Answer-an established requirement, a principle by which something can
be judged
challenge of transitioning from airman to NCO - Answer-from one who was cared for
to one who cares
creed - Answer-a formal system of belief intended to guide someone's actions
7 major responsibilities of NCO - Answer-1. Epitomize the Core Values
2. Guide, Instruct, and Mentor
3. Support the Leader
4. Reward People
5. Correct People
6. Career Counsel
7. Keep Learning
, epitomize - Answer-to be a perfect example of
a NCO is ____ - Answer-a 1st line supervisor
1st line supervisors ____ - Answer-someone who insures junior members of a team
accomplish the mission
Air Force's 3 requirements for NCO readiness - Answer-1. Technical Readiness
2. Physical Readiness
3. Mental Readiness
servant leadership is ____ - Answer-when the leader sees himself or herself
primarily as a servant of the team
why serve 1st and lead 2nd? - Answer-is the new leader's vaccine against becoming
self-centered or a bully
coaching ____ - Answer-is the process through which leaders try to solve
performance problems and develop their people
elements of successful coaching - Answer-1. Dialogue
2. Empowerment
3. Action
4. Improvement
8 coaching techniques - Answer-a. Mirroring
b. Questioning
c. Active listening
d. Validating
e. Story-shifting
f. Addressing fears
g. Finding the bottom line
h. Providing direct feedback
the cornerstones of supervision are ____ - Answer-1. trust
2. fairness
fairness requires ___ - Answer-wisdom
punishment is a ______ consequence - Answer-negative
constructive growth is - Answer-a learning process that provides an opportunity for
positive growth
principles of constructive discipline - Answer-1. Ability differs from willingness
2. Praise in public, correct in private
3. Choose the right time
4. Control emotions
5. Focus on performance
BILLY MITCHELL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Air Force's definition of leadership - Answer-the art and science of influencing and
directing people to accomplish the assigned mission
the first component of the Air Force's definition of leadership - Answer-...art and
science...: requires imagination and creative skill
is an academic subject requiring careful study - Answer-observation, and
experimentation
the second component of the Air Force's definition of leadership - Answer-...of
influencing and directing people...: a leader works with people
the third component of the Air Force's definition of leadership - Answer-...to
accomplish the assigned mission...: the mission is the reason why the team exists
among the leader's many responsibilities - Answer-accomplishing the mission is the
most important
the 3 components most definitions of leadership have in common - Answer-1. The
leader
2. The follower
3. The goal
5 assumptions about the American understanding of leadership - Answer-1. You
don't need to be a commander to lead
2. Leaders are made, not born
3. Leaders are accountable
4. Leaders are not bullies
5. Leadership must be moral
Culture - Answer-the attitudes, customs, and values of a civilization influences how
we approach leadership
in America our society is built on ____ - Answer-democratic values
Roles leaders must play - Answer-1. Visionary
2. Motivator
3. Communicator
4. Expert
5. Teacher
Visionary - Answer-a. Paint an inspiring future picture for the whole team
,b. Billy Mitchell: His vision called for creating an independent air force that would not
be subject to the Army or Navy.
Motivator - Answer-a. Motivation is more than just cheering, it comes in many forms:
money, praise, a prestigious position, awards, special privileges, and more
b. John F. Kennedy: Kennedy motivated by setting an audacious goal. Landing a
person on the moon.
audacious - Answer-the willingness to take bold risks
Communicator - Answer-a. Wanting to take an idea in his or her mind and deposit it
in the minds of others
b. Martian Luther King: "I have a dream..."
Expert - Answer-a. Possessing expert knowledge helps a leader establish their
credibility and win respect
b. Jimmy Doolittle: he devised a method for launching Army Air Force bombers from
a Navy aircraft carrier
Teacher - Answer-a. Leaders teach their teams how to act and what to value
b. Anne Sullivan: "Obedience," she wrote, "is the gateway through which knowledge
and love enter the mind of a child."
Great Man Theory supports that ____ - Answer-leaders are born not made
Air Force Doctrine___ - Answer-states that leadership is build from experience,
education, and training
trait theory ____ - Answer-1. Trait theory explains leadership in terms of the
personality and character of the leader
2. Each leader is unique in their personal qualities and in their approach to leading
professionalism - Answer-putting community 1st, has skills, holds themselves and
peers to an ethical code
standard - Answer-an established requirement, a principle by which something can
be judged
challenge of transitioning from airman to NCO - Answer-from one who was cared for
to one who cares
creed - Answer-a formal system of belief intended to guide someone's actions
7 major responsibilities of NCO - Answer-1. Epitomize the Core Values
2. Guide, Instruct, and Mentor
3. Support the Leader
4. Reward People
5. Correct People
6. Career Counsel
7. Keep Learning
, epitomize - Answer-to be a perfect example of
a NCO is ____ - Answer-a 1st line supervisor
1st line supervisors ____ - Answer-someone who insures junior members of a team
accomplish the mission
Air Force's 3 requirements for NCO readiness - Answer-1. Technical Readiness
2. Physical Readiness
3. Mental Readiness
servant leadership is ____ - Answer-when the leader sees himself or herself
primarily as a servant of the team
why serve 1st and lead 2nd? - Answer-is the new leader's vaccine against becoming
self-centered or a bully
coaching ____ - Answer-is the process through which leaders try to solve
performance problems and develop their people
elements of successful coaching - Answer-1. Dialogue
2. Empowerment
3. Action
4. Improvement
8 coaching techniques - Answer-a. Mirroring
b. Questioning
c. Active listening
d. Validating
e. Story-shifting
f. Addressing fears
g. Finding the bottom line
h. Providing direct feedback
the cornerstones of supervision are ____ - Answer-1. trust
2. fairness
fairness requires ___ - Answer-wisdom
punishment is a ______ consequence - Answer-negative
constructive growth is - Answer-a learning process that provides an opportunity for
positive growth
principles of constructive discipline - Answer-1. Ability differs from willingness
2. Praise in public, correct in private
3. Choose the right time
4. Control emotions
5. Focus on performance
