NCOA Study Guide 2025/2026 UPDATED
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS AND
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1. What is the definition of Leadership?
A. Telling soldiers what to do.
B. The process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and
motivation to accomplish the mission and improve the organization.
C. Having authority over subordinates.
D. The ability to give orders.
2. What are the three core domains that shape the critical learning
requirements for all Army leaders?
A. Lead, Develop, Achieve
B. Institutional, Operational, Self-Development
C. Character, Presence, Intellect
D. Training, Education, Experience
3. What are the three Leader Attributes?
A. Values, Empathy, Warrior Ethos
B. Character, Presence, Intellect
C. Military Bearing, Fitness, Confidence
D. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
4. What are the three Leader Competencies?
A. Leads, Develops, Achieves
B. Plans, Executes, Assesses
C. Communicates, Supervises, Counsels
D. Character, Presence, Intellect
5. What does the acronym ADRP 6-22 stand for?
A. Army Doctrine Reference Publication 6-22, Army Leadership.
B. Army Directive for Readiness and Planning 6-22.
,C. Army Development and Retention Program 6-22.
D. Advanced Leadership Protocol 6-22.
6. What are the seven Army Values?
A. Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage
B. Honesty, Courage, Commitment, Respect, Loyalty, Duty, Honor
C. Faith, Hope, Charity, Fortitude, Justice, Temperance, Prudence
D. Army Strong, This We'll Defend, Duty First, Honor Guide
7. The principle, "Know your soldiers and look out for their well-being" is
part of:
A. The NCO Creed
B. The Soldier's Creed
C. The 11 Principles of Leadership
D. The Warrior Ethos
8. What is the central, and most important, component of the Leadership
Requirements Model?
A. Presence
B. Intellect
C. Character
D. Achieves
9. What does "Counseling" aim to do, by definition?
A. Punish a soldier for poor performance.
B. Inform a soldier of their next duty assignment.
C. Provide direction and guidance to help them achieve individual and
organizational goals.
D. Conduct a formal performance review.
10. What are the three types of counseling?
A. Event, Performance, Professional Growth
B. Formal, Informal, Corrective
C. Initial, Mid-term, Final
D. Directive, Non-Directive, Collaborative
, 11. What are the four stages of the counseling process?
A. Identify, Plan, Execute, Assess
B. Open, Body, Close, Record
C. Prepare, Execute, Follow-up, Document
D. Identify the need for counseling, Prepare, Conduct, Follow-up
12. What regulation covers Army Leadership?
A. AR 600-20
B. AR 350-1
C. ADP 6-22 (Now part of ADRP 6-22)
D. FM 7-22
13. What is the purpose of the NCO Support Channel?
A. To bypass the chain of command for urgent requests.
B. To support and implement the chain of command's orders.
C. To provide financial support to junior enlisted soldiers.
D. To manage unit supply and logistics only.
14. What is "Command Responsibility"?
A. The responsibility of the First Sergeant only.
B. The responsibility for what a commander and their subordinates do or fail to do.
C. The responsibility of the Battalion Commander.
D. Only applicable in a combat zone.
15. What are the four tenets of Mission Command?
A. Discipline, Flexibility, Initiative, Trust
B. Competence, Mutual Trust, Shared Understanding, Commander's Intent,
Mission Orders, Disciplined Initiative, Risk Acceptance
C. Plan, Prepare, Execute, Assess
D. Lead, Develop, Achieve
16. What does "Commander's Intent" describe?
A. The detailed operations order.
B. The purpose, key tasks, and desired end state of an operation.
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS AND
EXPLANATIONS || GUARANTEED PASS
<LATEST VERSION>
1. What is the definition of Leadership?
A. Telling soldiers what to do.
B. The process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and
motivation to accomplish the mission and improve the organization.
C. Having authority over subordinates.
D. The ability to give orders.
2. What are the three core domains that shape the critical learning
requirements for all Army leaders?
A. Lead, Develop, Achieve
B. Institutional, Operational, Self-Development
C. Character, Presence, Intellect
D. Training, Education, Experience
3. What are the three Leader Attributes?
A. Values, Empathy, Warrior Ethos
B. Character, Presence, Intellect
C. Military Bearing, Fitness, Confidence
D. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
4. What are the three Leader Competencies?
A. Leads, Develops, Achieves
B. Plans, Executes, Assesses
C. Communicates, Supervises, Counsels
D. Character, Presence, Intellect
5. What does the acronym ADRP 6-22 stand for?
A. Army Doctrine Reference Publication 6-22, Army Leadership.
B. Army Directive for Readiness and Planning 6-22.
,C. Army Development and Retention Program 6-22.
D. Advanced Leadership Protocol 6-22.
6. What are the seven Army Values?
A. Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage
B. Honesty, Courage, Commitment, Respect, Loyalty, Duty, Honor
C. Faith, Hope, Charity, Fortitude, Justice, Temperance, Prudence
D. Army Strong, This We'll Defend, Duty First, Honor Guide
7. The principle, "Know your soldiers and look out for their well-being" is
part of:
A. The NCO Creed
B. The Soldier's Creed
C. The 11 Principles of Leadership
D. The Warrior Ethos
8. What is the central, and most important, component of the Leadership
Requirements Model?
A. Presence
B. Intellect
C. Character
D. Achieves
9. What does "Counseling" aim to do, by definition?
A. Punish a soldier for poor performance.
B. Inform a soldier of their next duty assignment.
C. Provide direction and guidance to help them achieve individual and
organizational goals.
D. Conduct a formal performance review.
10. What are the three types of counseling?
A. Event, Performance, Professional Growth
B. Formal, Informal, Corrective
C. Initial, Mid-term, Final
D. Directive, Non-Directive, Collaborative
, 11. What are the four stages of the counseling process?
A. Identify, Plan, Execute, Assess
B. Open, Body, Close, Record
C. Prepare, Execute, Follow-up, Document
D. Identify the need for counseling, Prepare, Conduct, Follow-up
12. What regulation covers Army Leadership?
A. AR 600-20
B. AR 350-1
C. ADP 6-22 (Now part of ADRP 6-22)
D. FM 7-22
13. What is the purpose of the NCO Support Channel?
A. To bypass the chain of command for urgent requests.
B. To support and implement the chain of command's orders.
C. To provide financial support to junior enlisted soldiers.
D. To manage unit supply and logistics only.
14. What is "Command Responsibility"?
A. The responsibility of the First Sergeant only.
B. The responsibility for what a commander and their subordinates do or fail to do.
C. The responsibility of the Battalion Commander.
D. Only applicable in a combat zone.
15. What are the four tenets of Mission Command?
A. Discipline, Flexibility, Initiative, Trust
B. Competence, Mutual Trust, Shared Understanding, Commander's Intent,
Mission Orders, Disciplined Initiative, Risk Acceptance
C. Plan, Prepare, Execute, Assess
D. Lead, Develop, Achieve
16. What does "Commander's Intent" describe?
A. The detailed operations order.
B. The purpose, key tasks, and desired end state of an operation.
