SNCOA DLC: Leadership & Management
QUESTIONS AND WELL DETAILLED
ANSWERS
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 - ANSWER>>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 - ANSWER>>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
- ANSWER>>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: - ANSWER>>Technical Knowledge
Communication
Leadership and Management skills
Professional Character includes: - ANSWER>>Attitude
Alignment with core values
Alignment with AFI 36-2618
Professional Standards include: - ANSWER>>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 - ANSWER>>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 - ANSWER>>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
QUESTIONS AND WELL DETAILLED
ANSWERS
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 - ANSWER>>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 - ANSWER>>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
- ANSWER>>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: - ANSWER>>Technical Knowledge
Communication
Leadership and Management skills
Professional Character includes: - ANSWER>>Attitude
Alignment with core values
Alignment with AFI 36-2618
Professional Standards include: - ANSWER>>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 - ANSWER>>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 - ANSWER>>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
