Captains Career Common Core Exam
Questions and Answers Verified Solutions
Latest Update 2026/2027
Question:
You have just arrived to a new unit. The leadership is discussing ACFT averages. The ACFT is still
new to you so you ask the leadership for their input on ways to help improve personal scores.
Which answer best illustrates self-development?
Answer:
Schedule appointment with a dietician
Question:
You are an operations staff officer and tasked to plan an attack. The battalion commander directs
you to keep the Elements of Operational Art in mind. The S3 wants an analysis of the enemy's
strengths prior to planning to focus the attack for maximum impact on the enemy's critical
capabilities. What element is this an example of?
Answer:
Center of gravity
Question:
CPT Gallo will take company command of an FSC in 101st Air Assault Division at Fort Campbell.
Before he can take command, he needs to attend air assault school. In which Army leader
developmental domain will CPT Gallo receive this education?
a) Operational
b) Institutional
c) Leader Development
Answer:
b) Institutional
Question:
,As the S4, CPT Scott is known for projecting self-confidence and composure while leading his
shop. Additionally, despite multiple last minute taskings from higher, she shows a tendency to
recover quickly
from stress while maintaining focus on the mission. What component of the Army Leadership
Requirements Model does CPT Scott display?
Answer:
Presence
Question:
CPT Jones lacks humility and has a reputation of refusing to seek others input and feedback. He
demonstrates a tendency to curb organizational buy in and places himself in a position to receive
credit from superiors even at the cost of the organizations best interest. Which segment of the Army
Leadership Requirements Model is CPT Jones displaying a flaw in?
Answer:
Character
Question:
You have a subordinate leader who on multiple occasions expressed a fear of heights. Part of the
Leaders Reaction Course requires you to repel off a three-story tower. During the test, you observe
the individual complete the task without hesitation. By facing their fear, which component of the
Army Leadership Requirements Model is reflected?
Answer:
Achieves
Question:
CPT Toma receives a new platoon leader and has a counseling session with him to clearly articulate
the platoon leader's duties, responsibilities and performance objectives. During the session, he also
coached the new platoon leader on how to initiate and complete an OER support form. CPT Toma
has just conducted what type of counseling?
Answer:
Initial Counseling
,Question:
CPT Guzman observes 1LT Bates bringing in candy and cookies to class despite the Company
Commander's policy of no food in the classroom. She then conducts a counseling session with the
student following the event. Which stage of the counseling process is this?
a. Stage 1
b. Stage 2
c. Stage 3
d. Stage 4
Answer:
c. Stage 3
Question:
CPT Horvath just finished writing an article about her observations regarding individual Soldier
online conduct and social media. She submitted the article to Army University Press in hopes of
getting it published. After several email exchanges back and forth to correct citations and
formatting, as well as syntax, she learned that Army University will publish her article. What step
of the writing process was her back and forth correspondence with Army University Press?
Answer:
Editing
Question:
The Army should enforce a policy of daily 0630 PT sessions for Career Course students. According
to Mr. Walters, a personal trainer and a past president of Fitness for Officers, physical fitness that is
conducted alone results in decreased fitness1 This shows that exercising alone is simply not enough
in order to become physically fit. What is the first sentence an example of?
a. Statement
b. Claim
c. Reasoning
d. Evidence
Answer:
c. Reasoning
Question:
, 1LT Cox just completed his first staff briefing to the battalion commander. Afterwards, he sought
out a peer to provide him with
suggestions for improvement. 1LT Cox appreciates the candid comments and will build off of this
experience for future briefings. What did the peer provide 1LT Cox?
Answer:
Feedback
Question:
1LT Batchelor was told by his Battalion Commander that he needed to brief battalion leadership on
the upcoming Career Course Cognitive Assessment (C3AB). The Commander wants to leadership
to understand the purpose, timeline, and expectations of the assessment. What type of brief is this?
Answer:
Information Brief
Question:
You are a battalion operations officer. The battalion commander asks the staff to look at the "big
picture" for an upcoming deployment to USCENTCOM. He wants everyone to understand the
Principles of Joint Operations ensure actions are appropriate to the situation and to perception of
fairness. He wants the unit to maintain legal and moral authority during the deployment. What
Principle of Joint Operations is this an example of?
Answer:
Legitimacy
Question:
You are working in the brigade plans cell. You are currently planning an operation where your
brigade will be in the defense for a prolonged period of time and must begin to dig in the
equipment. The battalion commander wants the enemy funneled along one avenue of approach
using obstacles. Which BCT enabler will ensure this endstate?
Answer:
Brigade Engineer Battalion
Question:
Questions and Answers Verified Solutions
Latest Update 2026/2027
Question:
You have just arrived to a new unit. The leadership is discussing ACFT averages. The ACFT is still
new to you so you ask the leadership for their input on ways to help improve personal scores.
Which answer best illustrates self-development?
Answer:
Schedule appointment with a dietician
Question:
You are an operations staff officer and tasked to plan an attack. The battalion commander directs
you to keep the Elements of Operational Art in mind. The S3 wants an analysis of the enemy's
strengths prior to planning to focus the attack for maximum impact on the enemy's critical
capabilities. What element is this an example of?
Answer:
Center of gravity
Question:
CPT Gallo will take company command of an FSC in 101st Air Assault Division at Fort Campbell.
Before he can take command, he needs to attend air assault school. In which Army leader
developmental domain will CPT Gallo receive this education?
a) Operational
b) Institutional
c) Leader Development
Answer:
b) Institutional
Question:
,As the S4, CPT Scott is known for projecting self-confidence and composure while leading his
shop. Additionally, despite multiple last minute taskings from higher, she shows a tendency to
recover quickly
from stress while maintaining focus on the mission. What component of the Army Leadership
Requirements Model does CPT Scott display?
Answer:
Presence
Question:
CPT Jones lacks humility and has a reputation of refusing to seek others input and feedback. He
demonstrates a tendency to curb organizational buy in and places himself in a position to receive
credit from superiors even at the cost of the organizations best interest. Which segment of the Army
Leadership Requirements Model is CPT Jones displaying a flaw in?
Answer:
Character
Question:
You have a subordinate leader who on multiple occasions expressed a fear of heights. Part of the
Leaders Reaction Course requires you to repel off a three-story tower. During the test, you observe
the individual complete the task without hesitation. By facing their fear, which component of the
Army Leadership Requirements Model is reflected?
Answer:
Achieves
Question:
CPT Toma receives a new platoon leader and has a counseling session with him to clearly articulate
the platoon leader's duties, responsibilities and performance objectives. During the session, he also
coached the new platoon leader on how to initiate and complete an OER support form. CPT Toma
has just conducted what type of counseling?
Answer:
Initial Counseling
,Question:
CPT Guzman observes 1LT Bates bringing in candy and cookies to class despite the Company
Commander's policy of no food in the classroom. She then conducts a counseling session with the
student following the event. Which stage of the counseling process is this?
a. Stage 1
b. Stage 2
c. Stage 3
d. Stage 4
Answer:
c. Stage 3
Question:
CPT Horvath just finished writing an article about her observations regarding individual Soldier
online conduct and social media. She submitted the article to Army University Press in hopes of
getting it published. After several email exchanges back and forth to correct citations and
formatting, as well as syntax, she learned that Army University will publish her article. What step
of the writing process was her back and forth correspondence with Army University Press?
Answer:
Editing
Question:
The Army should enforce a policy of daily 0630 PT sessions for Career Course students. According
to Mr. Walters, a personal trainer and a past president of Fitness for Officers, physical fitness that is
conducted alone results in decreased fitness1 This shows that exercising alone is simply not enough
in order to become physically fit. What is the first sentence an example of?
a. Statement
b. Claim
c. Reasoning
d. Evidence
Answer:
c. Reasoning
Question:
, 1LT Cox just completed his first staff briefing to the battalion commander. Afterwards, he sought
out a peer to provide him with
suggestions for improvement. 1LT Cox appreciates the candid comments and will build off of this
experience for future briefings. What did the peer provide 1LT Cox?
Answer:
Feedback
Question:
1LT Batchelor was told by his Battalion Commander that he needed to brief battalion leadership on
the upcoming Career Course Cognitive Assessment (C3AB). The Commander wants to leadership
to understand the purpose, timeline, and expectations of the assessment. What type of brief is this?
Answer:
Information Brief
Question:
You are a battalion operations officer. The battalion commander asks the staff to look at the "big
picture" for an upcoming deployment to USCENTCOM. He wants everyone to understand the
Principles of Joint Operations ensure actions are appropriate to the situation and to perception of
fairness. He wants the unit to maintain legal and moral authority during the deployment. What
Principle of Joint Operations is this an example of?
Answer:
Legitimacy
Question:
You are working in the brigade plans cell. You are currently planning an operation where your
brigade will be in the defense for a prolonged period of time and must begin to dig in the
equipment. The battalion commander wants the enemy funneled along one avenue of approach
using obstacles. Which BCT enabler will ensure this endstate?
Answer:
Brigade Engineer Battalion
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