Senior NCO Board possible questions
1. What is AFI 36-2618? - correct answer Enlisted Force Structure
2. What is the AF Core Values? - correct answer a. Integrity First
b. Service before self
c. Excellence in all we do
3. The enlisted force structure is comprised of distinct and separate tiers. What are they - correct answer
Junior enlisted airmen
Noncommissioned Officer (NCO)
Senior Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO)
4. What is the primary focus of the SNCO Tier - correct answer Mission Accomplishment
5. What are the three enlisted and development levels - correct answer Tactical Expertise - AB through
TSgt perfect their primary occupational skills and develop their
knowledge of AF institutional competencies. They are trained, Complete PME earn their 5 & 7
skill levels and often complete their CCAF degree.
Operational Competence Level - It normally applies to MSgt through CMSgt. This is where
SNCO's transition from being expert technicians and first line supervisors to leaders who have
broader operational leadership, supervisory and managerial responsibilities. They continue to
develop their knowledge of AF intuitional competencies and complete PME and their 9 skill
level and complete their CCAF degree.
Statigic Vision Level - sometimes applies to SMSgt's but normally to CMSgt's in HHq
positions. The primary focus at this time is the strategic leadership and management of the force
to best meet current and future missions.
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6. What is AF Pamphlet 36-2241 - correct answer Professional Development Guide
7. Can you explain the mission of the ANG - correct answer It has both a Federal and State Mission
8. Explain the State Mission - correct answer They report to the Governor of their respective state or
territory
or the commanding General of the district of Columbia National Guard.
If Federalized they fall under the operational control of the President.
9. What are the Law of Armed Conflict, Code of Conduct, and general standards of conduct
for - correct answer They are part of international laws that regulates the conduct during armed
hostilities.
10. What is Leadership - correct answer The art of influencing and directing people to accomplish the
mission.
11. What are the Qualities of a good leader - correct answer a. Positive Attitude
b. Values
c. Character
d. Credibility
12. What is meant when a commander tells you that he/she is empowering you to get the
mission accomplished - correct answer They are given the responsibility, ownership and control over the
work needed to complete the
mission.
13. As a leader and counselor what qualities are needed to be effective - correct answer a. Respect for
subordinates
b. self-awareness
c. cultural awarenessPowered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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1. What is AFI 36-2618? - correct answer Enlisted Force Structure
2. What is the AF Core Values? - correct answer a. Integrity First
b. Service before self
c. Excellence in all we do
3. The enlisted force structure is comprised of distinct and separate tiers. What are they - correct answer
Junior enlisted airmen
Noncommissioned Officer (NCO)
Senior Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO)
4. What is the primary focus of the SNCO Tier - correct answer Mission Accomplishment
5. What are the three enlisted and development levels - correct answer Tactical Expertise - AB through
TSgt perfect their primary occupational skills and develop their
knowledge of AF institutional competencies. They are trained, Complete PME earn their 5 & 7
skill levels and often complete their CCAF degree.
Operational Competence Level - It normally applies to MSgt through CMSgt. This is where
SNCO's transition from being expert technicians and first line supervisors to leaders who have
broader operational leadership, supervisory and managerial responsibilities. They continue to
develop their knowledge of AF intuitional competencies and complete PME and their 9 skill
level and complete their CCAF degree.
Statigic Vision Level - sometimes applies to SMSgt's but normally to CMSgt's in HHq
positions. The primary focus at this time is the strategic leadership and management of the force
to best meet current and future missions.
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6. What is AF Pamphlet 36-2241 - correct answer Professional Development Guide
7. Can you explain the mission of the ANG - correct answer It has both a Federal and State Mission
8. Explain the State Mission - correct answer They report to the Governor of their respective state or
territory
or the commanding General of the district of Columbia National Guard.
If Federalized they fall under the operational control of the President.
9. What are the Law of Armed Conflict, Code of Conduct, and general standards of conduct
for - correct answer They are part of international laws that regulates the conduct during armed
hostilities.
10. What is Leadership - correct answer The art of influencing and directing people to accomplish the
mission.
11. What are the Qualities of a good leader - correct answer a. Positive Attitude
b. Values
c. Character
d. Credibility
12. What is meant when a commander tells you that he/she is empowering you to get the
mission accomplished - correct answer They are given the responsibility, ownership and control over the
work needed to complete the
mission.
13. As a leader and counselor what qualities are needed to be effective - correct answer a. Respect for
subordinates
b. self-awareness
c. cultural awarenessPowered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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