SNCOA DLC: Leadership & Management |Question and Answer| 100% Correct

SNCOA DLC: Leadership & Management |Question and Answer| 100% Correct 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.