ALC study guide
Standards - Answer-Formal, detailed instructions; observable, measurable and achievable
Where are standards expressed? - Answer-Federal law, DOD and Army policies, directives, regulations
and SOP's
Definition and categories of discipline - Answer-Discipline is the soul of the Army. To help, to improve, to
correct, to prevent not to punish, humiliate or retaliate
Individual: ability to control ones behavior
Organizational: mindset to practice sustained, systematic actions
Professional: The positive way the Army practices its profession
Distinctive roles of trusted Army professionals (trust) - Answer-Honorable servants of the nation:
professionals of character
Army Experts: competent professionals
Stewards of the profession: committed professionals, accountable to each other, the profession and the
American people
The 3 C's - Answer-Character: uphold the Army ethic in your decisions and actions
, Commitment: contribute honorable service and accomplish the mission despite adversity, obstacles and
challenges
Competence: Perform your duty with discipline and to standard
Civil military relations - Answer-Civilian authority over the Army is established and codified in our
constitution
The American people exercise oversight of the Army through their elected and appointed officials
The key condition for effective American civil-military relations is mutual trust
5 components of building trust in teams - Answer-Mutual trust: "I trust you and the team" Team leaders
must affirm their trust in the individual and team
Building trust: Built over time by behaving consistently and predictably. Provide opportunities for
interaction
Barriers to trust: Army culture, Time, New people in the unit
Maintain trust: Monitor and evaluate level of trust, actively note and engage issues that arise, discuss
importance
Rebuild trust: Action must me taken immediately after violation. Apologies from the one who injured
team trust and explanation for why. Express the want to rebuild
essential characteristics of trust - Answer-Esprit de corps
Standards - Answer-Formal, detailed instructions; observable, measurable and achievable
Where are standards expressed? - Answer-Federal law, DOD and Army policies, directives, regulations
and SOP's
Definition and categories of discipline - Answer-Discipline is the soul of the Army. To help, to improve, to
correct, to prevent not to punish, humiliate or retaliate
Individual: ability to control ones behavior
Organizational: mindset to practice sustained, systematic actions
Professional: The positive way the Army practices its profession
Distinctive roles of trusted Army professionals (trust) - Answer-Honorable servants of the nation:
professionals of character
Army Experts: competent professionals
Stewards of the profession: committed professionals, accountable to each other, the profession and the
American people
The 3 C's - Answer-Character: uphold the Army ethic in your decisions and actions
, Commitment: contribute honorable service and accomplish the mission despite adversity, obstacles and
challenges
Competence: Perform your duty with discipline and to standard
Civil military relations - Answer-Civilian authority over the Army is established and codified in our
constitution
The American people exercise oversight of the Army through their elected and appointed officials
The key condition for effective American civil-military relations is mutual trust
5 components of building trust in teams - Answer-Mutual trust: "I trust you and the team" Team leaders
must affirm their trust in the individual and team
Building trust: Built over time by behaving consistently and predictably. Provide opportunities for
interaction
Barriers to trust: Army culture, Time, New people in the unit
Maintain trust: Monitor and evaluate level of trust, actively note and engage issues that arise, discuss
importance
Rebuild trust: Action must me taken immediately after violation. Apologies from the one who injured
team trust and explanation for why. Express the want to rebuild
essential characteristics of trust - Answer-Esprit de corps
