NCO DLC Test 2 QUESTIONS WITH QUALITY
SOLUTIONS
Ethical Dilemma - Correct Answer A situation where someone is forced to choose between two
alternatives. Both can be favorable (i.e. less right vs. more right and less wrong vs. more wrong)
Values - Correct Answer The core beliefs you hold regarding what is right and fair in terms of our actions
and our interactions with others
Ethics - Correct Answer Behavior based on adopted attitudes of what is right or wrong, values, and
judgements about good and evil, and the study of how you judge those behaviors
Ethical Relativism - Correct Answer The belief that nothing is objectively right or wrong and that the
definition of right and wrong depends on the prevailing view of a particular individual, culture, or
historical period
Morals - Correct Answer Values that are attributed to a system of beliefs that help define right from
wrong and good versus bad
Military Ethics - Correct Answer Deal specifically with those values and expected rules of the profession
that are appropriate to actions taken within the military environment.
Ethical Leadership - Correct Answer Is about knowing your core values and having the courage to live by
them in all parts of your life in service of the common good
Categorical Imperative - Correct Answer Any position that declares a certain kind of action (or inaction)
to be necessary
Integrity First - Correct Answer Control impulses and exercise courage, honesty, and accountability in
order to do what is right even when no one is looking
,Service Before Self - Correct Answer Have the discipline to follow rules, exhibit self-control and possess
respect for the beliefs, authority, and worth of others
Excellence In All We Do - Correct Answer Strive for continual imporvement in self and service in order to
propel the AF further
AFI 36-2618, The Enlisted Force Structure - Correct Answer Establishes leadership and development
levels, responsibilities, and official terms of address for enlisted airmen.
Code of Conduct - Correct Answer Ethical guide with six articles that deal with the chief concerns of an
American in combat
Code of Conduct: Article I - Correct Answer I am an American, Fighting in the forces which guard my
country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense
Code of Conduct: Article II - Correct Answer I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I
will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist
Code of Conduct: Article III - Correct Answer If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means
available. I will make every effort to escape and aid other in escape. I will accept neither parole nor
special favors from the enemy
Code of Conduct: Article IV - Correct Answer If I became a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my
fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my
comrades. If I am a senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed
over me and will back them up in every way.
Code of Conduct: Article V - Correct Answer When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am
required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions
to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies
or harmful to their causeArti
,Code of Conduct: Article VI - Correct Answer I will never forget that I am an American fighting for
freedom, responsible for my action, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will
trust in my God and the United States of AmericaO
Fundamental LOAC principles - Correct Answer Military necessity, Unnecessary suffering,
Proportionality, Distinction
Military Necessity - Correct Answer LOAC: Acknowledges that attacks can be made against targets, but
only targets that are valid military objectives
Unnecessary Suffering (Humanity) - Correct Answer LOAC: Restrictions against using arms, projectiles, or
materials calculated to cause unnecessary suffering and forbids the infliction of unnecessary suffering,
injury, or destruction not actually necessary for legitimate military purposes
Proportionality - Correct Answer LOAC: Requires the expected loss of civilian life and damage to civilian
property incidental to attack, not to be excessive in relation to the concrete and direct military advantage
anticipated from striking the target
Distinction (Discrimination) - Correct Answer LOAC: Requires parties to direct operations only against
combatants and military objectives.
Ethical Principles - Correct Answer Knowing what's true and doing what's right. Three Os, Three Ps,
Three Rs, Three Ds are valuable tools that you can use to provide ethical leadership.
Three Os (3O) - Correct Answer Knowing whom and what we owe, to the nation, the Air Force, our
units, and ourselves. Owing, Ordering, Oughting
Owing - Correct Answer 3O: Airmen owe a debt of gratitude to their country, families, services, chain of
command and comrades. Relates to the Integrity First virtue of accountability - which is responsibility
with an audience.
Ordering - Correct Answer 3O: Proper structuring and ethical priorities. Relates to the Service Before
Self virtue of Loyalty - an internal commitment to the success and preservation of something bigger than
ourselves.
, Oughting - Correct Answer 3O: Used to show when it is necessary or would be a good thing to perform
an activity. What you should do takes courage - which is not the absence of fear, but doing the right thing
despite the fear.
Three Ps (3P) - Correct Answer Context for thinking about the 3O's: Principle, Purpose, People
Principle - Correct Answer 3P: Integrity First; Truth-telling and honor
Purpose - Correct Answer 3P: Excellence in All We Do; Mission-accomplishment and duty
People - Correct Answer 3P: Excellence in All We Do; Airmen
Integrity First - Correct Answer 3P: honesty requires us to evaluate our performance against standards,
and to conscientiously and accurately report findings
Excellence in All We Do - Correct Answer 3P: direct us to continuously advance our craft and increase
our knowledge as Airmen. teamwork is essential at every level to triumph.
Three Rs (3R) - Correct Answer Rules , results, realities
Rules - Correct Answer 3R: Guidance for making decisions, taking actions, and modeling behaviors
Results - Correct Answer 3R: Outcome or bottom line-consequences of following or not following those
rules
Realities - Correct Answer 3R: Result of recognizing the importance of the situation and circumstances
by adhering to the guiding ethical codes and principles
Three Ds (3D) - Correct Answer Discern, Declare, Do
SOLUTIONS
Ethical Dilemma - Correct Answer A situation where someone is forced to choose between two
alternatives. Both can be favorable (i.e. less right vs. more right and less wrong vs. more wrong)
Values - Correct Answer The core beliefs you hold regarding what is right and fair in terms of our actions
and our interactions with others
Ethics - Correct Answer Behavior based on adopted attitudes of what is right or wrong, values, and
judgements about good and evil, and the study of how you judge those behaviors
Ethical Relativism - Correct Answer The belief that nothing is objectively right or wrong and that the
definition of right and wrong depends on the prevailing view of a particular individual, culture, or
historical period
Morals - Correct Answer Values that are attributed to a system of beliefs that help define right from
wrong and good versus bad
Military Ethics - Correct Answer Deal specifically with those values and expected rules of the profession
that are appropriate to actions taken within the military environment.
Ethical Leadership - Correct Answer Is about knowing your core values and having the courage to live by
them in all parts of your life in service of the common good
Categorical Imperative - Correct Answer Any position that declares a certain kind of action (or inaction)
to be necessary
Integrity First - Correct Answer Control impulses and exercise courage, honesty, and accountability in
order to do what is right even when no one is looking
,Service Before Self - Correct Answer Have the discipline to follow rules, exhibit self-control and possess
respect for the beliefs, authority, and worth of others
Excellence In All We Do - Correct Answer Strive for continual imporvement in self and service in order to
propel the AF further
AFI 36-2618, The Enlisted Force Structure - Correct Answer Establishes leadership and development
levels, responsibilities, and official terms of address for enlisted airmen.
Code of Conduct - Correct Answer Ethical guide with six articles that deal with the chief concerns of an
American in combat
Code of Conduct: Article I - Correct Answer I am an American, Fighting in the forces which guard my
country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense
Code of Conduct: Article II - Correct Answer I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I
will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist
Code of Conduct: Article III - Correct Answer If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means
available. I will make every effort to escape and aid other in escape. I will accept neither parole nor
special favors from the enemy
Code of Conduct: Article IV - Correct Answer If I became a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my
fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my
comrades. If I am a senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed
over me and will back them up in every way.
Code of Conduct: Article V - Correct Answer When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am
required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions
to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies
or harmful to their causeArti
,Code of Conduct: Article VI - Correct Answer I will never forget that I am an American fighting for
freedom, responsible for my action, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will
trust in my God and the United States of AmericaO
Fundamental LOAC principles - Correct Answer Military necessity, Unnecessary suffering,
Proportionality, Distinction
Military Necessity - Correct Answer LOAC: Acknowledges that attacks can be made against targets, but
only targets that are valid military objectives
Unnecessary Suffering (Humanity) - Correct Answer LOAC: Restrictions against using arms, projectiles, or
materials calculated to cause unnecessary suffering and forbids the infliction of unnecessary suffering,
injury, or destruction not actually necessary for legitimate military purposes
Proportionality - Correct Answer LOAC: Requires the expected loss of civilian life and damage to civilian
property incidental to attack, not to be excessive in relation to the concrete and direct military advantage
anticipated from striking the target
Distinction (Discrimination) - Correct Answer LOAC: Requires parties to direct operations only against
combatants and military objectives.
Ethical Principles - Correct Answer Knowing what's true and doing what's right. Three Os, Three Ps,
Three Rs, Three Ds are valuable tools that you can use to provide ethical leadership.
Three Os (3O) - Correct Answer Knowing whom and what we owe, to the nation, the Air Force, our
units, and ourselves. Owing, Ordering, Oughting
Owing - Correct Answer 3O: Airmen owe a debt of gratitude to their country, families, services, chain of
command and comrades. Relates to the Integrity First virtue of accountability - which is responsibility
with an audience.
Ordering - Correct Answer 3O: Proper structuring and ethical priorities. Relates to the Service Before
Self virtue of Loyalty - an internal commitment to the success and preservation of something bigger than
ourselves.
, Oughting - Correct Answer 3O: Used to show when it is necessary or would be a good thing to perform
an activity. What you should do takes courage - which is not the absence of fear, but doing the right thing
despite the fear.
Three Ps (3P) - Correct Answer Context for thinking about the 3O's: Principle, Purpose, People
Principle - Correct Answer 3P: Integrity First; Truth-telling and honor
Purpose - Correct Answer 3P: Excellence in All We Do; Mission-accomplishment and duty
People - Correct Answer 3P: Excellence in All We Do; Airmen
Integrity First - Correct Answer 3P: honesty requires us to evaluate our performance against standards,
and to conscientiously and accurately report findings
Excellence in All We Do - Correct Answer 3P: direct us to continuously advance our craft and increase
our knowledge as Airmen. teamwork is essential at every level to triumph.
Three Rs (3R) - Correct Answer Rules , results, realities
Rules - Correct Answer 3R: Guidance for making decisions, taking actions, and modeling behaviors
Results - Correct Answer 3R: Outcome or bottom line-consequences of following or not following those
rules
Realities - Correct Answer 3R: Result of recognizing the importance of the situation and circumstances
by adhering to the guiding ethical codes and principles
Three Ds (3D) - Correct Answer Discern, Declare, Do
