CAPTAINS CAREER COMMON CORE
PRACTICE SET 2026 TESTED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
◉ Step 5: Analyze possible solutions. Answer: Emphasizes critical
thinking in the Military Problem Solving Process.
◉ Baron von Steuben's Regulations. Answer: Starting point for doctrine
that has guided the Army through peacetime and war.
◉ Limitations and constraints. Answer: Criteria that tells you what you
cannot do in the Military Problem Solving Process.
◉ Suitable (legal and ethical). Answer: Screening criteria used to check
on the legality of a solution.
◉ Army Profession. Answer: This body of professional knowledge is
doctrine.
◉ Ethical. Answer: Effective doctrine demands initiative, creativity,
adaptability, and ____ action.
,◉ Army Doctrine Publications. Answer: Part of the Army doctrine
hierarchy that includes Field Manuals and Army Techniques
Publications.
◉ Complex information. Answer: An information briefing will include
____.
◉ Critical thinking. Answer: Gathering facts related to a problem in
your unit aligns with _____.
◉ Developmental counseling is crucial for helping subordinates improve
performance. Answer: Which of the following statements about
counseling is true?
◉ Style. Answer: Good transitional expressions are an aspect of which
writing fundamental?
◉ Lessons Learned. Answer: Doctrine is based on _______ in current
operations and training.
◉ Character. Answer: Segment of the Army Leadership Requirements
Model where CPT Jones displays a flaw.
◉ Military Expertise. Answer: Characteristic of the Army profession
demonstrated by applying military-technical and moral-ethical
knowledge.
,◉ character, presence, intellect. Answer: The three core categories of
leader attributes are:
◉ The Leader. Answer: Dynamic of leadership where all Army
members can lead and influence others.
◉ Achieves. Answer: Component of the Army Leadership Requirements
Model reflected when an individual faces their fear.
◉ Deliberate, continuous, sequential, and progressive process—founded
in Army values—that grows Soldiers and Army Civilians into competent
and confident leaders capable of decisive action. Answer: How is leader
development defined in Army doctrine
◉ Negotiation. Answer: A problem-solving process in which two or
more parties discuss and seek to satisfy their interests on various issues
through joint decisions.
◉ Leadership requirements model. Answer: Army model that covers the
core attributes and competencies for leaders at all levels of leadership.
◉ Inspirational appeals. Answer: A method of influence where leaders
create enthusiasm for a request by arousing strong emotions in support
of a decision.
, ◉ Self-development domain. Answer: Which domain allows individuals
to pursue personal and professional development goals?
◉ Preventing conflict. Answer: Includes all activities that deter
adversary military actions which threaten allies or partners and deny
them the ability to achieve objectives counter to U.S. interests.
◉ Intellect. Answer: A component of the Army Leadership
Requirements Model displayed by thinking outside the box, identifying
problems before they occur, and working well with other staff sections.
◉ Schedule an appointment with a dietitian to gain information on
improving nutrition and its impact on physical performance. Answer:
The ACFT is still new to you so you ask the leadership for their input on
ways to help improve personal scores. Which answer best illustrates
self-development?
◉ Creative thinking. Answer: CPT Smith makes the recommendation to
her battalion commander to have a weeklong digital systems rodeo that
includes hands-on training and systems maintenance. What is CPT
Smith applying?
◉ Outside-In. Answer: A technique for stimulating creativity by
reaching out to others for different perspectives.
◉ Point Paper. Answer: A type of document used to provide assessment,
recommendations, and discussion points in outline form.
PRACTICE SET 2026 TESTED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
◉ Step 5: Analyze possible solutions. Answer: Emphasizes critical
thinking in the Military Problem Solving Process.
◉ Baron von Steuben's Regulations. Answer: Starting point for doctrine
that has guided the Army through peacetime and war.
◉ Limitations and constraints. Answer: Criteria that tells you what you
cannot do in the Military Problem Solving Process.
◉ Suitable (legal and ethical). Answer: Screening criteria used to check
on the legality of a solution.
◉ Army Profession. Answer: This body of professional knowledge is
doctrine.
◉ Ethical. Answer: Effective doctrine demands initiative, creativity,
adaptability, and ____ action.
,◉ Army Doctrine Publications. Answer: Part of the Army doctrine
hierarchy that includes Field Manuals and Army Techniques
Publications.
◉ Complex information. Answer: An information briefing will include
____.
◉ Critical thinking. Answer: Gathering facts related to a problem in
your unit aligns with _____.
◉ Developmental counseling is crucial for helping subordinates improve
performance. Answer: Which of the following statements about
counseling is true?
◉ Style. Answer: Good transitional expressions are an aspect of which
writing fundamental?
◉ Lessons Learned. Answer: Doctrine is based on _______ in current
operations and training.
◉ Character. Answer: Segment of the Army Leadership Requirements
Model where CPT Jones displays a flaw.
◉ Military Expertise. Answer: Characteristic of the Army profession
demonstrated by applying military-technical and moral-ethical
knowledge.
,◉ character, presence, intellect. Answer: The three core categories of
leader attributes are:
◉ The Leader. Answer: Dynamic of leadership where all Army
members can lead and influence others.
◉ Achieves. Answer: Component of the Army Leadership Requirements
Model reflected when an individual faces their fear.
◉ Deliberate, continuous, sequential, and progressive process—founded
in Army values—that grows Soldiers and Army Civilians into competent
and confident leaders capable of decisive action. Answer: How is leader
development defined in Army doctrine
◉ Negotiation. Answer: A problem-solving process in which two or
more parties discuss and seek to satisfy their interests on various issues
through joint decisions.
◉ Leadership requirements model. Answer: Army model that covers the
core attributes and competencies for leaders at all levels of leadership.
◉ Inspirational appeals. Answer: A method of influence where leaders
create enthusiasm for a request by arousing strong emotions in support
of a decision.
, ◉ Self-development domain. Answer: Which domain allows individuals
to pursue personal and professional development goals?
◉ Preventing conflict. Answer: Includes all activities that deter
adversary military actions which threaten allies or partners and deny
them the ability to achieve objectives counter to U.S. interests.
◉ Intellect. Answer: A component of the Army Leadership
Requirements Model displayed by thinking outside the box, identifying
problems before they occur, and working well with other staff sections.
◉ Schedule an appointment with a dietitian to gain information on
improving nutrition and its impact on physical performance. Answer:
The ACFT is still new to you so you ask the leadership for their input on
ways to help improve personal scores. Which answer best illustrates
self-development?
◉ Creative thinking. Answer: CPT Smith makes the recommendation to
her battalion commander to have a weeklong digital systems rodeo that
includes hands-on training and systems maintenance. What is CPT
Smith applying?
◉ Outside-In. Answer: A technique for stimulating creativity by
reaching out to others for different perspectives.
◉ Point Paper. Answer: A type of document used to provide assessment,
recommendations, and discussion points in outline form.
