TFOT ACADEMIC 2025
ASSESSMENT 2 COG SOBS
ONLY
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
Describe cross-cultural competence. - ANSWERS--comprehend culturally
complex environment
-appropriately act to achieve desired effect
-accomplish the mission despite regional, linguistic or cultural differences
QUESTION 2
Explain the impact of cross-cultural competence on mission accomplishment. -
ANSWERS-Overcome barriers to avoid faulty assumptions that jeopardize the
mission
Work more effectively with host nations and build partnerships
Develop more effective strategies to defeat adversaries
Achieve desired end state/stability after combat operations
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QUESTION 3
Recall the Air Force sub-competency of Negotiation. - ANSWERS-Institutional
Competency: "Fostering Collaborative Relationships"
Negotiating - is a sub-competency
- Air Force Doctrine Annex 1-1, Force Development
Understand principles of negotiation
Use interpersonal communication to reduce tension and conflict between peoples
Persuade, influence, and collaborate with others to attain desired mission outcomes
QUESTION 4
Recognize three considerations one must take into account when planning a cross-
cultural negotiation. - ANSWERS-- Cultural Differences
- Each side's position
- The agenda
QUESTION 5
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ASSESSMENT 2 COG SOBS
ONLY
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
Describe cross-cultural competence. - ANSWERS--comprehend culturally
complex environment
-appropriately act to achieve desired effect
-accomplish the mission despite regional, linguistic or cultural differences
QUESTION 2
Explain the impact of cross-cultural competence on mission accomplishment. -
ANSWERS-Overcome barriers to avoid faulty assumptions that jeopardize the
mission
Work more effectively with host nations and build partnerships
Develop more effective strategies to defeat adversaries
Achieve desired end state/stability after combat operations
END OF
PAGE 1
, TFOT ACADEMIC 2025
ASSESSMENT 2 COG SOBS
ONLY
QUESTION 3
Recall the Air Force sub-competency of Negotiation. - ANSWERS-Institutional
Competency: "Fostering Collaborative Relationships"
Negotiating - is a sub-competency
- Air Force Doctrine Annex 1-1, Force Development
Understand principles of negotiation
Use interpersonal communication to reduce tension and conflict between peoples
Persuade, influence, and collaborate with others to attain desired mission outcomes
QUESTION 4
Recognize three considerations one must take into account when planning a cross-
cultural negotiation. - ANSWERS-- Cultural Differences
- Each side's position
- The agenda
QUESTION 5
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