ALC 12B30 Combat Engineer Phase 1
ALC DEMOLITIONS - COMBAT ENGINEER 12B30 ALC PHASE 1 | EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | VERIFIED MILITARY
ENGINEERING LATEST 2026/2027
UNITED STATES ARMY ENGINEER SCHOOL
ADVANCED LEADER COURSE, 12B30 COMBAT ENGINEER, PHASE 1
1. Which publication establishes the Army leadership requirements
model with the attributes of Character, Presence, and Intellect?
A. ATP 3-90.4
B. FM 3-21.8
C. AR 670-1
D. ADP 6-22
D. ADP 6-22
ADP 6-22 defines the leadership requirements model: three attributes
and three competencies.
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2. Within the leadership requirements model, the three competency
categories are:
A. Plans, Prepares, Executes
B. Trains, Maintains, Leads
C. Character, Presence, Intellect
D. Leads, Develops, Achieves
D. Leads, Develops, Achieves
Leads, Develops, and Achieves are the competencies; Character,
Presence, and Intellect are the attributes.
3. A squad leader who models expected behavior during a demolition
range rehearsal is primarily demonstrating which competency?
A. Stewards the profession
B. Builds trust externally
C. Leads by example
D. Prepares self
C. Leads by example
Leading by example is a component of the Leads competency and sets
the standard for subordinates.
4. The NCO support channel parallels and reinforces which other
channel?
A. The chain of command
B. The legal channel
C. The technical channel
D. The inspector general channel
A. The chain of command
AR 600-20 describes the NCO support channel as complementing and
reinforcing the chain of command.
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5. Which regulation prescribes Army Command Policy, including the
NCO support channel?
A. AR 750-1
B. AR 350-1
C. AR 623-3
D. AR 600-20
D. AR 600-20
AR 600-20 covers Army Command Policy, command authority, and the
NCO support channel.
6. Which of the following best describes the primary role of a staff
sergeant serving as a combat engineer squad leader?
A. Writing company operation orders for the commander
B. Approving all unit training plans
C. Managing battalion supply accounts
D. Training, leading, and caring for Soldiers while accomplishing
assigned missions
D. Training, leading, and caring for Soldiers while accomplishing
assigned missions
Squad leaders are directly responsible for the training, discipline,
welfare, and mission performance of their squad.
7. The Army Ethic is framed by which two broad categories?
A. Tactical and technical foundations
B. Doctrinal and regulatory guidance
C. Legal and moral foundations
D. Formal and informal standards
C. Legal and moral foundations
ADP 6-22 frames the Army Ethic through its legal and moral
foundations.
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8. A leader who adjusts approach based on the experience level of each
Soldier is displaying which attribute?
A. Mental agility
B. Military bearing
C. Resilience
D. Fitness
A. Mental agility
Mental agility, part of Intellect, is the ability to adapt thinking to
changing conditions and people.
9. Toxic leadership is best described as:
A. Strict enforcement of standards during training
B. Delegating authority to junior leaders
C. Making unpopular but lawful decisions
D. A combination of self-centered attitudes and behaviors that harm
subordinates and the organization
D. A combination of self-centered attitudes and behaviors that
harm subordinates and the organization
ADP 6-22 defines toxic leadership as self-serving behaviors with adverse
effects on subordinates and the unit.
10. Which statement best reflects disciplined initiative?
A. Ignoring orders whenever a better idea arises
B. Acting within the commander's intent when the order no longer fits
the situation
C. Waiting for new orders before taking any action
D. Following the plan exactly regardless of conditions
B. Acting within the commander's intent when the order no longer
fits the situation
Disciplined initiative is action in the absence of orders or when
unforeseen situations arise, guided by intent.
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ALC DEMOLITIONS - COMBAT ENGINEER 12B30 ALC PHASE 1 | EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | VERIFIED MILITARY
ENGINEERING LATEST 2026/2027
UNITED STATES ARMY ENGINEER SCHOOL
ADVANCED LEADER COURSE, 12B30 COMBAT ENGINEER, PHASE 1
1. Which publication establishes the Army leadership requirements
model with the attributes of Character, Presence, and Intellect?
A. ATP 3-90.4
B. FM 3-21.8
C. AR 670-1
D. ADP 6-22
D. ADP 6-22
ADP 6-22 defines the leadership requirements model: three attributes
and three competencies.
Page 1 of 53
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2. Within the leadership requirements model, the three competency
categories are:
A. Plans, Prepares, Executes
B. Trains, Maintains, Leads
C. Character, Presence, Intellect
D. Leads, Develops, Achieves
D. Leads, Develops, Achieves
Leads, Develops, and Achieves are the competencies; Character,
Presence, and Intellect are the attributes.
3. A squad leader who models expected behavior during a demolition
range rehearsal is primarily demonstrating which competency?
A. Stewards the profession
B. Builds trust externally
C. Leads by example
D. Prepares self
C. Leads by example
Leading by example is a component of the Leads competency and sets
the standard for subordinates.
4. The NCO support channel parallels and reinforces which other
channel?
A. The chain of command
B. The legal channel
C. The technical channel
D. The inspector general channel
A. The chain of command
AR 600-20 describes the NCO support channel as complementing and
reinforcing the chain of command.
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5. Which regulation prescribes Army Command Policy, including the
NCO support channel?
A. AR 750-1
B. AR 350-1
C. AR 623-3
D. AR 600-20
D. AR 600-20
AR 600-20 covers Army Command Policy, command authority, and the
NCO support channel.
6. Which of the following best describes the primary role of a staff
sergeant serving as a combat engineer squad leader?
A. Writing company operation orders for the commander
B. Approving all unit training plans
C. Managing battalion supply accounts
D. Training, leading, and caring for Soldiers while accomplishing
assigned missions
D. Training, leading, and caring for Soldiers while accomplishing
assigned missions
Squad leaders are directly responsible for the training, discipline,
welfare, and mission performance of their squad.
7. The Army Ethic is framed by which two broad categories?
A. Tactical and technical foundations
B. Doctrinal and regulatory guidance
C. Legal and moral foundations
D. Formal and informal standards
C. Legal and moral foundations
ADP 6-22 frames the Army Ethic through its legal and moral
foundations.
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8. A leader who adjusts approach based on the experience level of each
Soldier is displaying which attribute?
A. Mental agility
B. Military bearing
C. Resilience
D. Fitness
A. Mental agility
Mental agility, part of Intellect, is the ability to adapt thinking to
changing conditions and people.
9. Toxic leadership is best described as:
A. Strict enforcement of standards during training
B. Delegating authority to junior leaders
C. Making unpopular but lawful decisions
D. A combination of self-centered attitudes and behaviors that harm
subordinates and the organization
D. A combination of self-centered attitudes and behaviors that
harm subordinates and the organization
ADP 6-22 defines toxic leadership as self-serving behaviors with adverse
effects on subordinates and the unit.
10. Which statement best reflects disciplined initiative?
A. Ignoring orders whenever a better idea arises
B. Acting within the commander's intent when the order no longer fits
the situation
C. Waiting for new orders before taking any action
D. Following the plan exactly regardless of conditions
B. Acting within the commander's intent when the order no longer
fits the situation
Disciplined initiative is action in the absence of orders or when
unforeseen situations arise, guided by intent.
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