AMEDD BOLC PT.1
What is the electromagnetic spectrum? - Answer-the range of al possible electromagnetic radiation
What is the Army Ethic? - Answer-the set of enduring moral principles, values, beliefs and laws that
guide the Army profession and create the culture of trust essential to Army professionals in the conduct
of missions, performance of duty & all aspects of life; the army ethic articulates out shared identity
What is Identity r/t the Army? - Answer-identity applies primarily to the individual and is one's sense of
self or the perception of one's roles and purpose in life; trusted army professionals embrace a shared
identity; it is progressively formed and strengthened as individuals live by and uphold the Army Values
What is climate r/t the Army? - Answer-climate is a shorter-term experience than culture and reflects
how people think and feel about their organization; a unit's climate, based on shared perceptions and
attitudes, affects mutual trust, cohesion and commitment to the mission (HOW MEMBERS FEEL)
What is culture r/t the Army? - Answer-culture is longer lasting and consists of shared attitudes, values,
goals and practices that characterize the larger institution over time; the Army's culture is deeply rooted
in tradition & honoring those who have gone before (HOW WE DO THINGS)
What are the characteristics of health culture and climate? - Answer-- fosters unity, cohesion and trust
- promotes and rewards mental agility
- selects and rewards leaders who provide clear priorities
- is one of inclusion and that demands diversity
- requires and rewards delegation of authority
- rewards members who demonstrate the ability
,What are the 3 levels of leadership? - Answer-- strategic
- organizational
- direct
What is direct leadership? - Answer-- first line leaders
- develops subordinates by coaching, counseling, mentoring and setting the example
- focused on short-range problems and immediate tasks
What is organizational leadership? - Answer-- exercises leadership through subordinate leaders
- establishes a climate that supports and empowers subordinate leaders
- focused on long-term organization objectives
What is strategic leadership? - Answer-- guides and integrates multiple organizational level units
- influences several thousand to hundreds of people
What are the characteristics of a successful organizational climate? - Answer-- a clear, wide known
purpose (mission)
- well trained, confident soldiers and army civilians
- disciplined, cohesive teams
- trusted, competent leaders
- promotes the army values and fosters the warrior ethos
- encourages learning, promotes creativity and performance
- recognizes mistakes as opportunities to learn
- values honest feedback
, What are the indicators of a professional climate? - Answer-- leaders set clear priorities and achievable
goals
- there is a fair system of recognition, reward and punishment
- leaders have the courage to admit when they are wrong and seek input from subordinates
- leaders lead from the front, sharing hardship
- leaders lead by example and serve as good role models
- etc.
What is the ethical climate of an organization determined by? (4 factors) - Answer-- individual character
of unit members
- policies and practices within the organization
- actions of the unit leaders
- environmental and mission factors
What are the 4 stages of the Counseling Process? - Answer-1. identify the need for counseling
2. prepare the counseling
3. conduct the counsel
4. follow up
What is the process of preparing the counseling? - Answer-- select a suitable place
- schedule the time
- notify subordinate well in advance
- outline the session components
- organize info and draft a plan
- plan strategy
- establish the right atmosphere
What is the electromagnetic spectrum? - Answer-the range of al possible electromagnetic radiation
What is the Army Ethic? - Answer-the set of enduring moral principles, values, beliefs and laws that
guide the Army profession and create the culture of trust essential to Army professionals in the conduct
of missions, performance of duty & all aspects of life; the army ethic articulates out shared identity
What is Identity r/t the Army? - Answer-identity applies primarily to the individual and is one's sense of
self or the perception of one's roles and purpose in life; trusted army professionals embrace a shared
identity; it is progressively formed and strengthened as individuals live by and uphold the Army Values
What is climate r/t the Army? - Answer-climate is a shorter-term experience than culture and reflects
how people think and feel about their organization; a unit's climate, based on shared perceptions and
attitudes, affects mutual trust, cohesion and commitment to the mission (HOW MEMBERS FEEL)
What is culture r/t the Army? - Answer-culture is longer lasting and consists of shared attitudes, values,
goals and practices that characterize the larger institution over time; the Army's culture is deeply rooted
in tradition & honoring those who have gone before (HOW WE DO THINGS)
What are the characteristics of health culture and climate? - Answer-- fosters unity, cohesion and trust
- promotes and rewards mental agility
- selects and rewards leaders who provide clear priorities
- is one of inclusion and that demands diversity
- requires and rewards delegation of authority
- rewards members who demonstrate the ability
,What are the 3 levels of leadership? - Answer-- strategic
- organizational
- direct
What is direct leadership? - Answer-- first line leaders
- develops subordinates by coaching, counseling, mentoring and setting the example
- focused on short-range problems and immediate tasks
What is organizational leadership? - Answer-- exercises leadership through subordinate leaders
- establishes a climate that supports and empowers subordinate leaders
- focused on long-term organization objectives
What is strategic leadership? - Answer-- guides and integrates multiple organizational level units
- influences several thousand to hundreds of people
What are the characteristics of a successful organizational climate? - Answer-- a clear, wide known
purpose (mission)
- well trained, confident soldiers and army civilians
- disciplined, cohesive teams
- trusted, competent leaders
- promotes the army values and fosters the warrior ethos
- encourages learning, promotes creativity and performance
- recognizes mistakes as opportunities to learn
- values honest feedback
, What are the indicators of a professional climate? - Answer-- leaders set clear priorities and achievable
goals
- there is a fair system of recognition, reward and punishment
- leaders have the courage to admit when they are wrong and seek input from subordinates
- leaders lead from the front, sharing hardship
- leaders lead by example and serve as good role models
- etc.
What is the ethical climate of an organization determined by? (4 factors) - Answer-- individual character
of unit members
- policies and practices within the organization
- actions of the unit leaders
- environmental and mission factors
What are the 4 stages of the Counseling Process? - Answer-1. identify the need for counseling
2. prepare the counseling
3. conduct the counsel
4. follow up
What is the process of preparing the counseling? - Answer-- select a suitable place
- schedule the time
- notify subordinate well in advance
- outline the session components
- organize info and draft a plan
- plan strategy
- establish the right atmosphere
