NCOA MISSION MODULE EXAM WITH
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
Who comprises the Joint Chief of Staff? - ANSWERS-
Chairman, Joint Chief of Staff, Vice Chairman, Chief of Staff
of the Army, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Commandant of
the Marine Corps, Chief of Naval Operations, Chief of
National Guarg Bureau, Chief of Space Operations
Joint Chiefs of Staff - ANSWERS-Who is responsible for
providing advice to POTUS, SECDEF, The NSC, and
Secretaries of Services?
No - ANSWERS-Does the Joint Chiefs of Staff have executive
authority to to command combatant commanders?
POTUS - SECDEF - Secretaries of Military Departments (i.e,
SECAF) - Commanders of Military Services (Chiefs of Staff, i.e
,CQ) - ANSWERS-Describe the Administrative Branch of the
National Security Structure
What are the 5 desired enlisted leader attributes ? -
ANSWERS-Intellect, Credibility, Accountability, Agility, and
Discipline
Intellect - ANSWERS-Both cognitive and emotional - the
ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.
Cognitively, to think critically and thoroughly in order to
provide sound and candid advice. Emotionally, having keen
self awareness with the ability to connect, empathize, and
understand people and cultures.
Agility - ANSWERS-To be responsive, flexible, resilient, and
adaptable to uncertain situations and complex problems.
This encompasses both physical and mental agility.
Discipline - ANSWERS-To posses an orderly or prescribed
conduct or pattern of behavior. To be steadfast in execution
of duties, treatment of others, obedience and policy, and to
the oath of office.
, Goldwater-Nichols Act of 1986 - ANSWERS-What reshaped
the U.S. National security structure?
What are the four ways that the Goldwaters Act
restructured the national security structure? - ANSWERS-1)
Reorganized DoD and strengthened civilian authority. The
Chairman, Joint Chief of Staff was appointed to advice the
DoD Secretary.
2) Improved military advice provided to civilian leaders.
3) Clear responsibility was given to combatant commanders
to accomplish their mission (not the service chief).
4) Matched authority of combatant commanders with their
responsibilities (doesn't have to get approved).
Describe the organization of the National Security Structure:
- ANSWERS-POTUS - SECDEF - DOD Secretaries - Military
Service Chiefs
Credibility - ANSWERS-Forged by test and trial of one's skills
and validated by actions and reputation. To be a leader that
is trusted in, believed in, and respected.
Accountability - ANSWERS-To have an obligation and
willingness to accept responsibility for one's actions. To
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
Who comprises the Joint Chief of Staff? - ANSWERS-
Chairman, Joint Chief of Staff, Vice Chairman, Chief of Staff
of the Army, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Commandant of
the Marine Corps, Chief of Naval Operations, Chief of
National Guarg Bureau, Chief of Space Operations
Joint Chiefs of Staff - ANSWERS-Who is responsible for
providing advice to POTUS, SECDEF, The NSC, and
Secretaries of Services?
No - ANSWERS-Does the Joint Chiefs of Staff have executive
authority to to command combatant commanders?
POTUS - SECDEF - Secretaries of Military Departments (i.e,
SECAF) - Commanders of Military Services (Chiefs of Staff, i.e
,CQ) - ANSWERS-Describe the Administrative Branch of the
National Security Structure
What are the 5 desired enlisted leader attributes ? -
ANSWERS-Intellect, Credibility, Accountability, Agility, and
Discipline
Intellect - ANSWERS-Both cognitive and emotional - the
ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.
Cognitively, to think critically and thoroughly in order to
provide sound and candid advice. Emotionally, having keen
self awareness with the ability to connect, empathize, and
understand people and cultures.
Agility - ANSWERS-To be responsive, flexible, resilient, and
adaptable to uncertain situations and complex problems.
This encompasses both physical and mental agility.
Discipline - ANSWERS-To posses an orderly or prescribed
conduct or pattern of behavior. To be steadfast in execution
of duties, treatment of others, obedience and policy, and to
the oath of office.
, Goldwater-Nichols Act of 1986 - ANSWERS-What reshaped
the U.S. National security structure?
What are the four ways that the Goldwaters Act
restructured the national security structure? - ANSWERS-1)
Reorganized DoD and strengthened civilian authority. The
Chairman, Joint Chief of Staff was appointed to advice the
DoD Secretary.
2) Improved military advice provided to civilian leaders.
3) Clear responsibility was given to combatant commanders
to accomplish their mission (not the service chief).
4) Matched authority of combatant commanders with their
responsibilities (doesn't have to get approved).
Describe the organization of the National Security Structure:
- ANSWERS-POTUS - SECDEF - DOD Secretaries - Military
Service Chiefs
Credibility - ANSWERS-Forged by test and trial of one's skills
and validated by actions and reputation. To be a leader that
is trusted in, believed in, and respected.
Accountability - ANSWERS-To have an obligation and
willingness to accept responsibility for one's actions. To
