SNCOA DLC: Leadership & Management
MSgt Crawford has been tasked to lead a small team on an upcoming deployment to
Senegal. This will be his first time deployed to the region so in preparation he has been
studying the cultural environment in an attempt to familiarize himself with the values,
beliefs and norms. He is trying to better understand the common way of life of his local
counterparts in effort to increase working relations while operating in the area.
MSgt Crawford's actions BEST illustrate the ______________ dimension of the POA
and its impact on mission effectiveness.
a. Physical b. Intellectual c. Moral - ANS-CORRECT ANSWER: *B*
According to the Profession of Arms chapter, the POA is intellectual because military
professionals must be culturally aware; sensitive to differences and the implications
those differences have on the operational environment. MSgt Crawford's attempt to
familiarize himself with the local environment reflects the Intellectual Dimension of the
POA.
CMSgt Tate calls MSgt Briggs into her office and notifies her that she has been tasked
to depart for her third deployment. MSgt Briggs immediately thinks of her two children
ages three and eight; obviously she will miss them deeply. Although her husband will
take care of them in her absence she begins to wonder how much longer she can
continue to deploy this way. Nonetheless, MSgt Briggs is aware of the importance of her
leadership role and informs the Chief she will proudly answer her call to duty.
MSgt Briggs actions BEST illustrate the core value of __________.
a. Service Before Self
b. Excellence in All We Do
c. Integrity First - ANS-CORRECT ANSWER: *A*
According to the Profession of Arms chapter, the Air Force Core Values of Service
Before Self tells us that professional duties take precedence over personal desires.
Which of the following BEST identifies Professional Methods?
Professional Methods...
a. involve the actual application of professional knowledge and theory
,b. encompass a combination of emotional, moral, and intellectual qualities
c. include both tangible and intangible measurements of performance - ANS-CORRECT
ANSWER: *A*
According to the Profession of Arms chapter, professional methods involve the actual
application of professional knowledge and theory to any given situation.
Professional Methods include: - ANS-Technical Knowledge
Communication
Leadership and Management skills
Professional Character includes: - ANS-Attitude
Alignment with core values
Alignment with AFI 36-2618
Professional Standards include: - ANS-Quality and quantity of work
Ethical behavior
Professional relationships
Adherence to and promotion of core values
Adherence to and promotion of AFI 36-2618
MSgt Smith is two classes shy of completing his Community College of the Air Force
Degree. Uncertain about his future in the Air Force he decides to make completion a
priority for the upcoming year. He also decides to seek out other opportunities that will
help increase his management skills. Looking back he wishes he would have been
motived to do so earlier in his career.
MSgt Smith actions BEST illustrate ___________.
a. Developing Others
b. Self-Development
c. Direction, Discipline and Recognition - ANS-CORRECT ANSWER: *B*
b. CORRECT: According to the Profession of Arms chapter, self-development is the
disciplined will to leverage learning opportunities that increase or improve your
knowledge, skills and attitudes.
A1C Rico has really been working hard over the last quarter. In fact, he has come to
work early to complete assignments which helped the unit mission success rate stay
above average. A1C Rico's efforts haven't gone unnoticed. To keep him motivated and
,hoping to increase the initiative of other unit members, MSgt Smith submits A1C Rico
for Airman of the Quarter.
MSgt Smith's actions BEST illustrate his understanding of ________ and its impact on
subordinate effectiveness.
a. Self-Development
b. Developing Others
c. Direction, Discipline and Recognition - ANS-CORRECT ANSWER: *C*
According to the Profession of Arms chapter, DDR is critical to your early development
and helps maintain a high degree of professionalism throughout your career.
SSgt Blount, a heavy equipment trainer, will be separating from the Air Force in six
months. He's very excited about getting out and starting a new career. MSgt Kersey
calls SSgt Blount into his office and informs him that he'll continue to train the new
arrivals until his separation date. Upset SSgt Blount says, "This is unfair and will take up
too much of my time."
Because SSgt Blount ___________, his actions will MOST likely __________ mission
effectiveness.
a. understands Professional Methods; enhance
b. misunderstands Professional Methods; hinder
c. understands Professional Standards; enhance
d. misunderstands Professional Standards; hinder - ANS-CORRECT ANSWER: *D*
SSgt Blount's comments, "This is unfair and will take up too much of my time" reflect a
professional standard values conflict. According to the Profession of Arms chapter, a
values conflict occurs when personal values conflict with those of the institution.
MSgt Smith is overseeing newly assigned members of his unit performing routine
vehicle checks. Through observation, he notices that some of the members are not
conducting the checks as required. Although his Airmen are working, MSgt Smith can
tell they're not sure as to what they should be doing. He decides he needs to conduct
on-the-job training to bring his members up to speed.
Because MSgt Smith _____________, his actions will MOST likely ____________
mission effectiveness.
, a. understands DDR; enhance
b. misunderstands DDR; hinder
c. understands Professional Methods; enhance - ANS-CORRECT ANSWER: A
MSgt Smith decision to conduct on-the-job training represents his understanding of
DDR. Direction is critical to early development and helps you learn your job.
Comprehensive Fitness Terms
_________ is the state in which the individual, family, and organization can sustain
optimal well-being and performance under all conditions. - ANS-Total Force Fitness
Comprehensive Fitness Terms
_________ is the ability to withstand, recover and/or grow in the face of stressors and
changing demands. - ANS-Resilience
Comprehensive Fitness Terms
_________ is the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous. - ANS-Well-being
Comprehensive Fitness Terms
_________ is a state of complete physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being and
not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. - ANS-Health
_________ is responsibility with an audience. That audience includes our families and
loved ones. Hold your people _________ and responsible not only for their
duties/mission, but also for their families' needs. - ANS-Accountability; accountable
Total Force Fitness Domains
_________ is the ability to physically accomplish all aspects of the mission while
remaining healthy and uninjured. - ANS-Physical Fitness
Total Force Fitness Domains
_________ is the ability to perform mission-specific duties in any environment. -
ANS-Environmental Fitness
MSgt Crawford has been tasked to lead a small team on an upcoming deployment to
Senegal. This will be his first time deployed to the region so in preparation he has been
studying the cultural environment in an attempt to familiarize himself with the values,
beliefs and norms. He is trying to better understand the common way of life of his local
counterparts in effort to increase working relations while operating in the area.
MSgt Crawford's actions BEST illustrate the ______________ dimension of the POA
and its impact on mission effectiveness.
a. Physical b. Intellectual c. Moral - ANS-CORRECT ANSWER: *B*
According to the Profession of Arms chapter, the POA is intellectual because military
professionals must be culturally aware; sensitive to differences and the implications
those differences have on the operational environment. MSgt Crawford's attempt to
familiarize himself with the local environment reflects the Intellectual Dimension of the
POA.
CMSgt Tate calls MSgt Briggs into her office and notifies her that she has been tasked
to depart for her third deployment. MSgt Briggs immediately thinks of her two children
ages three and eight; obviously she will miss them deeply. Although her husband will
take care of them in her absence she begins to wonder how much longer she can
continue to deploy this way. Nonetheless, MSgt Briggs is aware of the importance of her
leadership role and informs the Chief she will proudly answer her call to duty.
MSgt Briggs actions BEST illustrate the core value of __________.
a. Service Before Self
b. Excellence in All We Do
c. Integrity First - ANS-CORRECT ANSWER: *A*
According to the Profession of Arms chapter, the Air Force Core Values of Service
Before Self tells us that professional duties take precedence over personal desires.
Which of the following BEST identifies Professional Methods?
Professional Methods...
a. involve the actual application of professional knowledge and theory
,b. encompass a combination of emotional, moral, and intellectual qualities
c. include both tangible and intangible measurements of performance - ANS-CORRECT
ANSWER: *A*
According to the Profession of Arms chapter, professional methods involve the actual
application of professional knowledge and theory to any given situation.
Professional Methods include: - ANS-Technical Knowledge
Communication
Leadership and Management skills
Professional Character includes: - ANS-Attitude
Alignment with core values
Alignment with AFI 36-2618
Professional Standards include: - ANS-Quality and quantity of work
Ethical behavior
Professional relationships
Adherence to and promotion of core values
Adherence to and promotion of AFI 36-2618
MSgt Smith is two classes shy of completing his Community College of the Air Force
Degree. Uncertain about his future in the Air Force he decides to make completion a
priority for the upcoming year. He also decides to seek out other opportunities that will
help increase his management skills. Looking back he wishes he would have been
motived to do so earlier in his career.
MSgt Smith actions BEST illustrate ___________.
a. Developing Others
b. Self-Development
c. Direction, Discipline and Recognition - ANS-CORRECT ANSWER: *B*
b. CORRECT: According to the Profession of Arms chapter, self-development is the
disciplined will to leverage learning opportunities that increase or improve your
knowledge, skills and attitudes.
A1C Rico has really been working hard over the last quarter. In fact, he has come to
work early to complete assignments which helped the unit mission success rate stay
above average. A1C Rico's efforts haven't gone unnoticed. To keep him motivated and
,hoping to increase the initiative of other unit members, MSgt Smith submits A1C Rico
for Airman of the Quarter.
MSgt Smith's actions BEST illustrate his understanding of ________ and its impact on
subordinate effectiveness.
a. Self-Development
b. Developing Others
c. Direction, Discipline and Recognition - ANS-CORRECT ANSWER: *C*
According to the Profession of Arms chapter, DDR is critical to your early development
and helps maintain a high degree of professionalism throughout your career.
SSgt Blount, a heavy equipment trainer, will be separating from the Air Force in six
months. He's very excited about getting out and starting a new career. MSgt Kersey
calls SSgt Blount into his office and informs him that he'll continue to train the new
arrivals until his separation date. Upset SSgt Blount says, "This is unfair and will take up
too much of my time."
Because SSgt Blount ___________, his actions will MOST likely __________ mission
effectiveness.
a. understands Professional Methods; enhance
b. misunderstands Professional Methods; hinder
c. understands Professional Standards; enhance
d. misunderstands Professional Standards; hinder - ANS-CORRECT ANSWER: *D*
SSgt Blount's comments, "This is unfair and will take up too much of my time" reflect a
professional standard values conflict. According to the Profession of Arms chapter, a
values conflict occurs when personal values conflict with those of the institution.
MSgt Smith is overseeing newly assigned members of his unit performing routine
vehicle checks. Through observation, he notices that some of the members are not
conducting the checks as required. Although his Airmen are working, MSgt Smith can
tell they're not sure as to what they should be doing. He decides he needs to conduct
on-the-job training to bring his members up to speed.
Because MSgt Smith _____________, his actions will MOST likely ____________
mission effectiveness.
, a. understands DDR; enhance
b. misunderstands DDR; hinder
c. understands Professional Methods; enhance - ANS-CORRECT ANSWER: A
MSgt Smith decision to conduct on-the-job training represents his understanding of
DDR. Direction is critical to early development and helps you learn your job.
Comprehensive Fitness Terms
_________ is the state in which the individual, family, and organization can sustain
optimal well-being and performance under all conditions. - ANS-Total Force Fitness
Comprehensive Fitness Terms
_________ is the ability to withstand, recover and/or grow in the face of stressors and
changing demands. - ANS-Resilience
Comprehensive Fitness Terms
_________ is the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous. - ANS-Well-being
Comprehensive Fitness Terms
_________ is a state of complete physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being and
not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. - ANS-Health
_________ is responsibility with an audience. That audience includes our families and
loved ones. Hold your people _________ and responsible not only for their
duties/mission, but also for their families' needs. - ANS-Accountability; accountable
Total Force Fitness Domains
_________ is the ability to physically accomplish all aspects of the mission while
remaining healthy and uninjured. - ANS-Physical Fitness
Total Force Fitness Domains
_________ is the ability to perform mission-specific duties in any environment. -
ANS-Environmental Fitness
