Sgts Course Leadership II Exam 2024 With Questions and Answers
Which mentoring skill applies to our ability to understand the emotional makeup of other people and is derived
from self-awareness? - correct answer Empathy
The two types of feedback are ___________ and ____________. - correct answer Positive, guidance
Five characteristics of writing effective goals are specific, measurable, attainable, ________, and ________. -
correct answer Realistic, time bound
In this mentoring role, the mentor must lead and teach by example. - correct answer Role model
5 Steps to successful counseling - correct answer Preparation
Opening
Main body
Closing
Follow up
3 approaches to counseling - correct answer 1. Directive
2. Non-directive
3. Combined
Directive - correct answer In the directive approach, the senior takes the lead in analyzing the Marine's
performance, identifying the problems, and laying out a plan for improvement. The Marine Corps environment
lends itself to the use of this approach, and in some cases, it is very productive as it takes less time.
For Marines who are inexperienced, less mature, or unsure of themselves, it may be the only effective
approach, depending on the diagnosis. If the problem is not identified correctly, the counselor could do more
harm than good. For this reason, the directive approach should be used sparingly.
Potential drawbacks to the directive approach:
Does not require Marines to take responsibility for their actions
Counselor may be focusing on a symptom rather than the cause
Non Directive - correct answer In the non-directive approach, the senior asks questions, listens, and uses a
variety of techniques to draw the Marine into a discussion to reach personal decisions. This approach takes
more time than the directive approach, and the counselor must demonstrate a high degree of counseling skill t
achieve the results desired.
The advantage is that it requires the Marine to think harder, seeing personal performance clearly and
objectively.
In this approach, the Marine takes responsibility for problems, plans for improvement, and makes decisions.
When the non-directive approach is used skillfully, the advantages outweigh the cost in time and effort.
Collaborative - correct answer In practice, most counseling sessions involve a combination of the directive
and non-directive approaches. Used together, they are more effective than when used alone.
The directive approach can be used to curb rambling discussions and the non-directive approach to relax an
otherwise tense session. In this approach, the counselor must be tuned in and alert to the conversation to
change approaches as the situation changes.
The counselor must understand the advantages and disadvantages of each approach and must be able to
move easily from one to the other to keep the session moving in a productive manner.
, 3 Activities related to Junior's performance - correct answer Setting targets
Problem solving
Plans for improvement
3 Activities related to Counselor's technique - correct answer Questioning
Active listening
Providing feedback
Purpose of counseling - correct answer To develop Marines to their highest potential
The five steps to effective counseling are preparation, opening, main body, ____________. - correct answer
Closing and follow up
Which counseling approach does not require the Marine to take responsibility for their actions? - correct
answer Directive
A lance corporal must have ___ months time in grade and ___ months time in service to be eligible for
promotion to corporal. - correct answer 12, 12
Select the Marine that would be eligible for promotion from the list below.
Cpl with 9 months time in grade, 12 months time in service, and has completed Leading Marines DEP
Private first class with 6 months time in service
Lance corporal with 4.7/4.8 proficiency and conduct marks who has 8 months time in grade, 24 months time in
service and is currently working to complete the Leading Marines DEP
Lance corporal with 12 months time in grade, 21 months time in service, and has completed the Leading
Marines DEP and a Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar - correct answer Lance corporal with 12
months time in grade, 21 months time in service, and has completed the Leading Marines DEP and a Lance
Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar
A Marine can be eligible but not recommended for promotion. - correct answer True
Roadmap components - correct answer Required skills training
Recommended skills training
Recommended billet assignment
Exception and free billets
Required professional military education
Recommended professional military education
Professional reading
Recommended MOS related distance learning courses
Recommended general distance learning courses
Which of the following is a section located within the MOS roadmap. - correct answer Professional reading
Which section in the MOS roadmap lists billets outside the MOS based on rank? - correct answer Exception
and free billets
What professional opportunities are available to Marines who already possess a bachelor's degree? - correct
answer Enlisted Commissioning Program
When expectations are not being met, a Marine should always be given the opportunity to _______________.
correct answer Correct the deficiency
Which mentoring skill applies to our ability to understand the emotional makeup of other people and is derived
from self-awareness? - correct answer Empathy
The two types of feedback are ___________ and ____________. - correct answer Positive, guidance
Five characteristics of writing effective goals are specific, measurable, attainable, ________, and ________. -
correct answer Realistic, time bound
In this mentoring role, the mentor must lead and teach by example. - correct answer Role model
5 Steps to successful counseling - correct answer Preparation
Opening
Main body
Closing
Follow up
3 approaches to counseling - correct answer 1. Directive
2. Non-directive
3. Combined
Directive - correct answer In the directive approach, the senior takes the lead in analyzing the Marine's
performance, identifying the problems, and laying out a plan for improvement. The Marine Corps environment
lends itself to the use of this approach, and in some cases, it is very productive as it takes less time.
For Marines who are inexperienced, less mature, or unsure of themselves, it may be the only effective
approach, depending on the diagnosis. If the problem is not identified correctly, the counselor could do more
harm than good. For this reason, the directive approach should be used sparingly.
Potential drawbacks to the directive approach:
Does not require Marines to take responsibility for their actions
Counselor may be focusing on a symptom rather than the cause
Non Directive - correct answer In the non-directive approach, the senior asks questions, listens, and uses a
variety of techniques to draw the Marine into a discussion to reach personal decisions. This approach takes
more time than the directive approach, and the counselor must demonstrate a high degree of counseling skill t
achieve the results desired.
The advantage is that it requires the Marine to think harder, seeing personal performance clearly and
objectively.
In this approach, the Marine takes responsibility for problems, plans for improvement, and makes decisions.
When the non-directive approach is used skillfully, the advantages outweigh the cost in time and effort.
Collaborative - correct answer In practice, most counseling sessions involve a combination of the directive
and non-directive approaches. Used together, they are more effective than when used alone.
The directive approach can be used to curb rambling discussions and the non-directive approach to relax an
otherwise tense session. In this approach, the counselor must be tuned in and alert to the conversation to
change approaches as the situation changes.
The counselor must understand the advantages and disadvantages of each approach and must be able to
move easily from one to the other to keep the session moving in a productive manner.
, 3 Activities related to Junior's performance - correct answer Setting targets
Problem solving
Plans for improvement
3 Activities related to Counselor's technique - correct answer Questioning
Active listening
Providing feedback
Purpose of counseling - correct answer To develop Marines to their highest potential
The five steps to effective counseling are preparation, opening, main body, ____________. - correct answer
Closing and follow up
Which counseling approach does not require the Marine to take responsibility for their actions? - correct
answer Directive
A lance corporal must have ___ months time in grade and ___ months time in service to be eligible for
promotion to corporal. - correct answer 12, 12
Select the Marine that would be eligible for promotion from the list below.
Cpl with 9 months time in grade, 12 months time in service, and has completed Leading Marines DEP
Private first class with 6 months time in service
Lance corporal with 4.7/4.8 proficiency and conduct marks who has 8 months time in grade, 24 months time in
service and is currently working to complete the Leading Marines DEP
Lance corporal with 12 months time in grade, 21 months time in service, and has completed the Leading
Marines DEP and a Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar - correct answer Lance corporal with 12
months time in grade, 21 months time in service, and has completed the Leading Marines DEP and a Lance
Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar
A Marine can be eligible but not recommended for promotion. - correct answer True
Roadmap components - correct answer Required skills training
Recommended skills training
Recommended billet assignment
Exception and free billets
Required professional military education
Recommended professional military education
Professional reading
Recommended MOS related distance learning courses
Recommended general distance learning courses
Which of the following is a section located within the MOS roadmap. - correct answer Professional reading
Which section in the MOS roadmap lists billets outside the MOS based on rank? - correct answer Exception
and free billets
What professional opportunities are available to Marines who already possess a bachelor's degree? - correct
answer Enlisted Commissioning Program
When expectations are not being met, a Marine should always be given the opportunity to _______________.
correct answer Correct the deficiency
