BOLC Exam 1 Review QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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Extremism is what in relation to Inconsistent with the responsibilities of
military service?
Commanders must address Good order & discipline
extremism because they are
responsible for what?
What are the 3 types of promotion 1. Decentralized
authorities? 2. Semi-centralized
3. Centralized
Who approves promotion 1. Decentralized: E4 & below - Company
authorities? Commander
2. Semi-centralized: E5 & E6 - Battalion Commander
3. Centralized: E6 & up - HQ, Dept of the Army -
HQDA
What evaluations are mandatory? 1. Annual
2. Change of rater (90 days)
3. Change of duty (for officers only)
4. Removal for cause
, What evaluations are optional? 1. Complete the records
2. Change of rater (60 days)
What are the 4 types of briefings? 1. Informational
2. Decision
3. Mission
4. Staff
What are the considerations for 1. Inform the listener - gain understanding
informational briefings? 2. Deals primarily with facts/provides information
only
3. Does not include recommendations or
conclusions
4. Does not require leader decisions
What are the considerations for 1. Intended to obtain leader answer or decision
decision briefings? 2. Staff officer's recommendations based on
analysis or study of a problem or problem area
3. Normally limited to a statement of the problem
4. Background information, and recommend
solution
5. May require explanation of assumptions, facts,
alternatives, coordination, and conclusions
involved
What are the considerations for 1. Used under operational conditions - training &
mission briefings? wartime
2. Provides information or specific instructions
3. Usually presented by a single briefing officer
4. Associated with OPORDs, WARNOs, & FRAGOs
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Terms in this set (109)
Extremism is what in relation to Inconsistent with the responsibilities of
military service?
Commanders must address Good order & discipline
extremism because they are
responsible for what?
What are the 3 types of promotion 1. Decentralized
authorities? 2. Semi-centralized
3. Centralized
Who approves promotion 1. Decentralized: E4 & below - Company
authorities? Commander
2. Semi-centralized: E5 & E6 - Battalion Commander
3. Centralized: E6 & up - HQ, Dept of the Army -
HQDA
What evaluations are mandatory? 1. Annual
2. Change of rater (90 days)
3. Change of duty (for officers only)
4. Removal for cause
, What evaluations are optional? 1. Complete the records
2. Change of rater (60 days)
What are the 4 types of briefings? 1. Informational
2. Decision
3. Mission
4. Staff
What are the considerations for 1. Inform the listener - gain understanding
informational briefings? 2. Deals primarily with facts/provides information
only
3. Does not include recommendations or
conclusions
4. Does not require leader decisions
What are the considerations for 1. Intended to obtain leader answer or decision
decision briefings? 2. Staff officer's recommendations based on
analysis or study of a problem or problem area
3. Normally limited to a statement of the problem
4. Background information, and recommend
solution
5. May require explanation of assumptions, facts,
alternatives, coordination, and conclusions
involved
What are the considerations for 1. Used under operational conditions - training &
mission briefings? wartime
2. Provides information or specific instructions
3. Usually presented by a single briefing officer
4. Associated with OPORDs, WARNOs, & FRAGOs
