SNCOA Test 2 Exam Questions with Correct
Answers.
Purpose as a profession - Correct Answer serve society by effectively delivering a
necessary and useful service
Each profession establishes - Correct Answer a unique subculture that distinguishes
practitioners from the society they serve (and other professions) while supporting and
enhancing society
have unique standards of performance and codes of ethics to create and maintain their
effectiveness
Professions also - Correct Answer develop particular vocabularies/terms, establish
journals, and sometimes adopt distinct forms of dress (lab coats, police uniforms, etc)
Military Professions differ in two ways: - Correct Answer consequences of failure in the
POA for both individual members of the Armed Forces and the Nation are more serious
than those in any other profession
Military serves a collective client, the nation
Examples of responsibilities - Correct Answer include recovery of a community or country
devastated by natural disaster (operation unified response-Haiti), the defeat of enemy
forces (operation Iraqi freedom) or the security of the nation (operation noble eagle) which
failure could result in catastrophe for the nation
Second difference for military profession - Correct Answer concerns individual members.
We take our oaths of office which includes understanding of 'unlimited liability' clause
where its expected its members lay down their lives for their friends, family, or freedoms.
Risking their lives with personal sacrifices
American Proffession of Arms (American POA) - Correct Answer other nations with
military considered peers. where we differ: service orientation, distinct sub-culture, and
body of theory/specialized knowledge
Service Orientaiton (A-POA) - Correct Answer essential for an occupation to be
categorized as a profession. those in it should not be in it soley for their own material
benefit. Have some sense of duty towards the issues. i.e. health care, education,
,counseling nobility of purpose within each of us and provides deep personal meaning to
all who serve-ties to founding document of the nation
Distinct Sub-Culture - Correct Answer the most obvious aspect of all professions
includes values, norms, symbols that are accepted by the profession i.e. insignias,
emblems, distinctive dress Clear and controlling symbols
Distinguish between officers and noncommissioned officers expected to exercise initiative
to identify and resolve unforeseen circumstances
Body of Theory/Specialized Knowledge - Correct Answer more than technical training and
skill to do a given job. Professional competence is critical to a profession because the
service provided by professions could have beneficial or devastating effects on the
population it serves
Prolonged education and experience
3 dimensions of POA - Correct Answer Physical, Intellectual and Moral
Physical Dimension - Correct Answer warfare is a physical 'business'. Joint force applies
powerful measures to destroy assets and resources essential to our adversaries'
interests. Nature of these situations requires considerable physical energy, stamina,
skills, and training-all have impact on health of the force
-Air Force Fitness Program-promotes/benefits of active life-style help increase
productivity, optimize health, and decrease absenteeism while maintaining a higher level
of readiness needed to meet this dimension of the POA.
Intellectual Dimension - Correct Answer due to the expertise required to employ joint
forces in military operations. From Strategic-expertise is exercised with other instruments
of national power (diplomatic, informational, and economic).
-From Operational/tactical perspectives-mil professionals exercise their expertise against
intelligent adversaries actively seeking to defeat them in life-and-death situations.
Two Cultural aspects of POA (Intellectual Dimension) - Correct Answer Internal and
External
-Internal: pertains to knowledge of military values-based culture (addresses Air Force
Guiding Values/Standards section)
-External: pertains to the need to adapt to varying environments with different cultural and
political values. must be culturally aware/sensitive
,Moral Dimension - Correct Answer the authority to wield it carries a moral responsibility of
the greatest magnitude
-Law of Armed Conflict, UCMJ, and Code of Conduct give structure to its moral standards
-Included is civilian control of the military and are responsible to congress, President,
supreme court
-Physical, intellectual and moral dimensions form the - Correct Answer foundation of OA
and are the basis of professional military education and leader development
Moral Dimensions - Correct Answer Constantly mastering changing security
environments, technologies, and military techniques
The American POA - Correct Answer further distinguishes itself from other professions in
its distinct sub-culture, body of theory/specialized knowledge, and service orientation
1. 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 - Correct Answer b. CORRECT: 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.
AF Guiding Values and Standards - Correct Answer -As a SNCO, you're responsible for
promoting an understanding and an appreciation of Air Force culture
-You must demonstrate, inspire, and develop in others an internalized understanding of
Air Force values and standards
, AF Core Values - Correct Answer -the three pillars of professionalism that provide the
foundation for leadership at every level
-They inform you of the price of admission into the Air Force itself, point to what is
universal and unchanging in the POA, help you get a fix on the ethical climate of an
organization and when necessary, serve as beacons vectoring you back to the path of
professional conduct
-desired behaviors and characteristics we must practice and demonstrate, showing that
we truly value Integrity, Service, and Excellence
Integrity - Correct Answer -Character Trait
-A person realizes integrity when thoughts and actions align with what he/she knows to be
right
Honesty - Correct Answer hallmark of integrity; Honesty requires us to evaluate our
performance against standards, and to conscientiously and accurately report findings
-only way to preserve the trust we hold so dear with each other and with the population we
serve
Courage - Correct Answer empowers us to take necessary personal or professional risks,
make
decisions that may be unpopular, and admit to our mistakes; having the courage to take
these actions is crucial for the mission, the Air Force, and the Nation
Accountability - Correct Answer responsibility with an audience i.e. American people, our
units, supervisors, fellow Airmen, families, loved ones, and even ourselves
-maintain transparency, seek honest and constructive feedback, and take ownership of
the outcomes of their actions and decisions. They're responsible to themselves and
others and refrain from actions which discredit themselves or our service
Service Before Self-Duty, Loyalty and Respect
-Duty - Correct Answer obligation to perform what's required for the mission; Airmen who
truly embody Service Before Self consistently choose to make necessary sacrifices to
accomplish the mission, and in doing so, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice
-Loyalty-internal commitment to the success and preservation of something bigger than
ourselves; We offer alternative solutions and innovative ideas most effectively through the
Answers.
Purpose as a profession - Correct Answer serve society by effectively delivering a
necessary and useful service
Each profession establishes - Correct Answer a unique subculture that distinguishes
practitioners from the society they serve (and other professions) while supporting and
enhancing society
have unique standards of performance and codes of ethics to create and maintain their
effectiveness
Professions also - Correct Answer develop particular vocabularies/terms, establish
journals, and sometimes adopt distinct forms of dress (lab coats, police uniforms, etc)
Military Professions differ in two ways: - Correct Answer consequences of failure in the
POA for both individual members of the Armed Forces and the Nation are more serious
than those in any other profession
Military serves a collective client, the nation
Examples of responsibilities - Correct Answer include recovery of a community or country
devastated by natural disaster (operation unified response-Haiti), the defeat of enemy
forces (operation Iraqi freedom) or the security of the nation (operation noble eagle) which
failure could result in catastrophe for the nation
Second difference for military profession - Correct Answer concerns individual members.
We take our oaths of office which includes understanding of 'unlimited liability' clause
where its expected its members lay down their lives for their friends, family, or freedoms.
Risking their lives with personal sacrifices
American Proffession of Arms (American POA) - Correct Answer other nations with
military considered peers. where we differ: service orientation, distinct sub-culture, and
body of theory/specialized knowledge
Service Orientaiton (A-POA) - Correct Answer essential for an occupation to be
categorized as a profession. those in it should not be in it soley for their own material
benefit. Have some sense of duty towards the issues. i.e. health care, education,
,counseling nobility of purpose within each of us and provides deep personal meaning to
all who serve-ties to founding document of the nation
Distinct Sub-Culture - Correct Answer the most obvious aspect of all professions
includes values, norms, symbols that are accepted by the profession i.e. insignias,
emblems, distinctive dress Clear and controlling symbols
Distinguish between officers and noncommissioned officers expected to exercise initiative
to identify and resolve unforeseen circumstances
Body of Theory/Specialized Knowledge - Correct Answer more than technical training and
skill to do a given job. Professional competence is critical to a profession because the
service provided by professions could have beneficial or devastating effects on the
population it serves
Prolonged education and experience
3 dimensions of POA - Correct Answer Physical, Intellectual and Moral
Physical Dimension - Correct Answer warfare is a physical 'business'. Joint force applies
powerful measures to destroy assets and resources essential to our adversaries'
interests. Nature of these situations requires considerable physical energy, stamina,
skills, and training-all have impact on health of the force
-Air Force Fitness Program-promotes/benefits of active life-style help increase
productivity, optimize health, and decrease absenteeism while maintaining a higher level
of readiness needed to meet this dimension of the POA.
Intellectual Dimension - Correct Answer due to the expertise required to employ joint
forces in military operations. From Strategic-expertise is exercised with other instruments
of national power (diplomatic, informational, and economic).
-From Operational/tactical perspectives-mil professionals exercise their expertise against
intelligent adversaries actively seeking to defeat them in life-and-death situations.
Two Cultural aspects of POA (Intellectual Dimension) - Correct Answer Internal and
External
-Internal: pertains to knowledge of military values-based culture (addresses Air Force
Guiding Values/Standards section)
-External: pertains to the need to adapt to varying environments with different cultural and
political values. must be culturally aware/sensitive
,Moral Dimension - Correct Answer the authority to wield it carries a moral responsibility of
the greatest magnitude
-Law of Armed Conflict, UCMJ, and Code of Conduct give structure to its moral standards
-Included is civilian control of the military and are responsible to congress, President,
supreme court
-Physical, intellectual and moral dimensions form the - Correct Answer foundation of OA
and are the basis of professional military education and leader development
Moral Dimensions - Correct Answer Constantly mastering changing security
environments, technologies, and military techniques
The American POA - Correct Answer further distinguishes itself from other professions in
its distinct sub-culture, body of theory/specialized knowledge, and service orientation
1. 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 - Correct Answer b. CORRECT: 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.
AF Guiding Values and Standards - Correct Answer -As a SNCO, you're responsible for
promoting an understanding and an appreciation of Air Force culture
-You must demonstrate, inspire, and develop in others an internalized understanding of
Air Force values and standards
, AF Core Values - Correct Answer -the three pillars of professionalism that provide the
foundation for leadership at every level
-They inform you of the price of admission into the Air Force itself, point to what is
universal and unchanging in the POA, help you get a fix on the ethical climate of an
organization and when necessary, serve as beacons vectoring you back to the path of
professional conduct
-desired behaviors and characteristics we must practice and demonstrate, showing that
we truly value Integrity, Service, and Excellence
Integrity - Correct Answer -Character Trait
-A person realizes integrity when thoughts and actions align with what he/she knows to be
right
Honesty - Correct Answer hallmark of integrity; Honesty requires us to evaluate our
performance against standards, and to conscientiously and accurately report findings
-only way to preserve the trust we hold so dear with each other and with the population we
serve
Courage - Correct Answer empowers us to take necessary personal or professional risks,
make
decisions that may be unpopular, and admit to our mistakes; having the courage to take
these actions is crucial for the mission, the Air Force, and the Nation
Accountability - Correct Answer responsibility with an audience i.e. American people, our
units, supervisors, fellow Airmen, families, loved ones, and even ourselves
-maintain transparency, seek honest and constructive feedback, and take ownership of
the outcomes of their actions and decisions. They're responsible to themselves and
others and refrain from actions which discredit themselves or our service
Service Before Self-Duty, Loyalty and Respect
-Duty - Correct Answer obligation to perform what's required for the mission; Airmen who
truly embody Service Before Self consistently choose to make necessary sacrifices to
accomplish the mission, and in doing so, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice
-Loyalty-internal commitment to the success and preservation of something bigger than
ourselves; We offer alternative solutions and innovative ideas most effectively through the
