Ssgt promotion SKT Questions
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According to ACE-Ask: When you see or hear any of the warning signs discussed in this section, or are
aware of risk factors in someone's life, ask questions to learn more about the person's situation. If you
have any uncertainty about someone's safety, what question should you calmly but directly ask? -
Answer -"Are you thinking of killing/hurting yourself?"
According to ACE-Care: Simply taking the time to ask about problems, and asking specifically about
suicide, shows caring and concern. If someone acknowledges thoughts of suicide, which of the following
is NOT something you should do? - Answer -Immediately try to solve their problem or talk them
out of suicide
According to ACE-Escort: After asking about suicide and showing concern, the final step is to escort the
person to command or professional support that can provide appropriate assistance. Which of the
following is NOT a way to handle this final step? - Answer -Use an emergency unit, such as the
military police, to transport an individual at risk. Do not escort him or her alone to a chaplain or mental
health clinic
According to AFMAN 36-2664, when must promotion eligible Airmen have access to reference materials?
If not, the Airman may request a delay in testing. - Answer -At least 60 days before the scheduled
test date
According to basic requirements of the unit training program, when are newly assigned personnel
interviewed to determine training status and issued CDCs upon confirmation within the Course
Development Student Administration Record System? - Answer -Within 30 days (60 days for Air
Reserve Component)
AF Form 797, Job Qualification Standard Continuation/Command JQS, is a continuation of the Career
Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) Part II, or AFJQS. What does this form define? - Answer -
Locally assigned duty position, home station training, and deployment/unit type code requirements not
included in the CFETP, Part II.
After arduous duty and deployment, what can have a beneficial effect on an individual's psychological
and physical status? - Answer -taking leave
Airman Leadership School Blended Learning Course (ALS-BLC) combines distance learning principles with
traditional classroom learning by dividing it into two phases. What are these phases? - Answer --
Phase I is eight weeks long and delivered by utilizing an online learning management system.
,- Phase II is two weeks long and conducted at the Paul H. Lankford PME Center located on McGhee Tyson
Air National Guard Base, Tennessee.
Airmen are practitioners of the profession of arms, entrusted with the security of the Nation, the
protection of its citizens, and the preservation of their way of life. In this capacity, Airmen serve as
guardians of America's future. What does this responsibility require? - Answer -The needs of
service and country to be placed before our own--Service Before Self
Airmen who take care of themselves can reduce actual and perceived stress in their lives. Which of the
following is NOT what they do, in combination with the use of positive stress management skills, to take
care of themselves? - Answer -Engage in a variety of hobbies
All people experience stressors (challenges or problems) and distress (negative feelings associated with
stressors). What two components of stress make it a major concern of Airmen at all levels? -
Answer -- Frequency of stress
- The significant negative effect stress can have on people and organizations
An adverse action includes reportable civilian offenses or convictions. Are convictions for motor vehicle
violations that do not require a court appearance considered an adverse action? - Answer -No
An individual may not receive more than one promotion under any combination of promotion programs
within a 12-month period. What is the one exception to this? - Answer -Senior Airmen must serve
six months of time in grade before being promoted to Staff Sergeant
Approximately what percentage of the United States population will have PTSD at some point during
their lives? - Answer -seven to eight percent
At the heart and soul of our profession, what does the USAF recognize as universal, consistent standards
used to evaluate the ethical climate of all USAF organizations? - Answer -core values
At what command level are CJRs approved? - Answer -Group commander level or equivalent
Being able to discuss problems with people who care about you and your well-being can help reduce
stress by providing a more positive outlook, suggesting solutions to your problems, or just listening.
Which stress reduction technique is this? - Answer -social support
Bullet format is mandatory when documenting performance. Which of the following is NOT a criterion
when using bullets? - Answer -Sub-bullets begin at the left margin using two hyphens "--"
Courage is about the ability to face fear, danger, or adversity. What are the three types of courage that
are critical in the profession of arms? - Answer -Personal, physical, and moral
Despite how ready Airmen or Guardians may feel, what can the demands of the mission sometimes
increase, affecting well-being and resiliency? - Answer -stressors
Dr. Robert M. Hicks, former Deputy Director of the Civil Air Patrol, Chaplain Services, identified three
tests we can use to check the morality of our actions and decisions. Which of the following is NOT one of
these three tests? - Answer -Validity test
, For performance evaluations completed on non-rated initial or advanced skills training students, what
will serve in-lieu of the mandatory mid-term ACA? - Answer -Documented academic progress
reports, such as the AETC Form 156, Student Training Report
For the end-of-reporting period, when does the rater conduct the ACA session? - Answer -Within
60 days after the evaluation has been accomplished
For whom are ACAs mandatory? - Answer -Officers (up through the rank of Colonel), all Regular Air
Force personnel and all Air Reserve Component (ARC) personnel.
For whom is the initial ACA the only feedback required? - Answer -Chief Master Sergeants and
Colonels
For whom only, will the new rater do an initial feedback if an evaluation is due to a change of reporting
official? This feedback may be accomplished using the ACA Worksheet, but documentation is not
required - Answer -Lieutenant through Captain
For whom, after the initial feedback, is a mid-term ACA session conducted every 180 days until the rater
writes a performance report or a change of reporting official occurs? - Answer -Airman Basic,
Airman, or Airman First Class (with less than 20 months of Total Active Federal Military Service)
How are each of the USAF core values further defined that Airmen must practice and demonstrate in
their daily lives, showing they truly do value integrity, service, and excellence? - Answer -Virtues
(desired behaviors and characteristics)
How do Airmen, who are firmly grounded in the core values and ingrained with the warrior ethos, react
to combat stresses, operational deployment pressures, and daily home station demands? -
Answer -With valor, courage, and sacrifice
How do Airmen, who are firmly grounded in the core values and ingrained with the warrior ethos, react
to combat stresses, operational deployment pressures, and daily home station demands? -
Answer -With valor, courage, and sacrifice
How does the Air Force calculate the Selective Retention Bonuses (SRBs) - Answer -One month's
base pay, multiplied by the number of years reenlisting or extending, multiplied by the SRB multiple as
listed on the authorized SRB listing
How many years of total active federal military service on date of discharge must selected Airmen have
to be reenlisted for an unspecified period? These Airmen will serve up to their High Year of Tenure based
on current grade, or if promoted, projected grade. - Answer -At least 12 years
How may personnel, who are retraining via OJT, be awarded a 3-skill level? - Answer -When they
complete knowledge training on all tasks taught in the initial skills course and other tasks and mandatory
requirements.
If a job requires long hours, using elements of job enrichment, like adequate time off or periodic breaks
to help reduce potential stress. If possible, restructure the job to accommodate individual needs to help
with Excellent Answers Graded
A+ Perfect Score
According to ACE-Ask: When you see or hear any of the warning signs discussed in this section, or are
aware of risk factors in someone's life, ask questions to learn more about the person's situation. If you
have any uncertainty about someone's safety, what question should you calmly but directly ask? -
Answer -"Are you thinking of killing/hurting yourself?"
According to ACE-Care: Simply taking the time to ask about problems, and asking specifically about
suicide, shows caring and concern. If someone acknowledges thoughts of suicide, which of the following
is NOT something you should do? - Answer -Immediately try to solve their problem or talk them
out of suicide
According to ACE-Escort: After asking about suicide and showing concern, the final step is to escort the
person to command or professional support that can provide appropriate assistance. Which of the
following is NOT a way to handle this final step? - Answer -Use an emergency unit, such as the
military police, to transport an individual at risk. Do not escort him or her alone to a chaplain or mental
health clinic
According to AFMAN 36-2664, when must promotion eligible Airmen have access to reference materials?
If not, the Airman may request a delay in testing. - Answer -At least 60 days before the scheduled
test date
According to basic requirements of the unit training program, when are newly assigned personnel
interviewed to determine training status and issued CDCs upon confirmation within the Course
Development Student Administration Record System? - Answer -Within 30 days (60 days for Air
Reserve Component)
AF Form 797, Job Qualification Standard Continuation/Command JQS, is a continuation of the Career
Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) Part II, or AFJQS. What does this form define? - Answer -
Locally assigned duty position, home station training, and deployment/unit type code requirements not
included in the CFETP, Part II.
After arduous duty and deployment, what can have a beneficial effect on an individual's psychological
and physical status? - Answer -taking leave
Airman Leadership School Blended Learning Course (ALS-BLC) combines distance learning principles with
traditional classroom learning by dividing it into two phases. What are these phases? - Answer --
Phase I is eight weeks long and delivered by utilizing an online learning management system.
,- Phase II is two weeks long and conducted at the Paul H. Lankford PME Center located on McGhee Tyson
Air National Guard Base, Tennessee.
Airmen are practitioners of the profession of arms, entrusted with the security of the Nation, the
protection of its citizens, and the preservation of their way of life. In this capacity, Airmen serve as
guardians of America's future. What does this responsibility require? - Answer -The needs of
service and country to be placed before our own--Service Before Self
Airmen who take care of themselves can reduce actual and perceived stress in their lives. Which of the
following is NOT what they do, in combination with the use of positive stress management skills, to take
care of themselves? - Answer -Engage in a variety of hobbies
All people experience stressors (challenges or problems) and distress (negative feelings associated with
stressors). What two components of stress make it a major concern of Airmen at all levels? -
Answer -- Frequency of stress
- The significant negative effect stress can have on people and organizations
An adverse action includes reportable civilian offenses or convictions. Are convictions for motor vehicle
violations that do not require a court appearance considered an adverse action? - Answer -No
An individual may not receive more than one promotion under any combination of promotion programs
within a 12-month period. What is the one exception to this? - Answer -Senior Airmen must serve
six months of time in grade before being promoted to Staff Sergeant
Approximately what percentage of the United States population will have PTSD at some point during
their lives? - Answer -seven to eight percent
At the heart and soul of our profession, what does the USAF recognize as universal, consistent standards
used to evaluate the ethical climate of all USAF organizations? - Answer -core values
At what command level are CJRs approved? - Answer -Group commander level or equivalent
Being able to discuss problems with people who care about you and your well-being can help reduce
stress by providing a more positive outlook, suggesting solutions to your problems, or just listening.
Which stress reduction technique is this? - Answer -social support
Bullet format is mandatory when documenting performance. Which of the following is NOT a criterion
when using bullets? - Answer -Sub-bullets begin at the left margin using two hyphens "--"
Courage is about the ability to face fear, danger, or adversity. What are the three types of courage that
are critical in the profession of arms? - Answer -Personal, physical, and moral
Despite how ready Airmen or Guardians may feel, what can the demands of the mission sometimes
increase, affecting well-being and resiliency? - Answer -stressors
Dr. Robert M. Hicks, former Deputy Director of the Civil Air Patrol, Chaplain Services, identified three
tests we can use to check the morality of our actions and decisions. Which of the following is NOT one of
these three tests? - Answer -Validity test
, For performance evaluations completed on non-rated initial or advanced skills training students, what
will serve in-lieu of the mandatory mid-term ACA? - Answer -Documented academic progress
reports, such as the AETC Form 156, Student Training Report
For the end-of-reporting period, when does the rater conduct the ACA session? - Answer -Within
60 days after the evaluation has been accomplished
For whom are ACAs mandatory? - Answer -Officers (up through the rank of Colonel), all Regular Air
Force personnel and all Air Reserve Component (ARC) personnel.
For whom is the initial ACA the only feedback required? - Answer -Chief Master Sergeants and
Colonels
For whom only, will the new rater do an initial feedback if an evaluation is due to a change of reporting
official? This feedback may be accomplished using the ACA Worksheet, but documentation is not
required - Answer -Lieutenant through Captain
For whom, after the initial feedback, is a mid-term ACA session conducted every 180 days until the rater
writes a performance report or a change of reporting official occurs? - Answer -Airman Basic,
Airman, or Airman First Class (with less than 20 months of Total Active Federal Military Service)
How are each of the USAF core values further defined that Airmen must practice and demonstrate in
their daily lives, showing they truly do value integrity, service, and excellence? - Answer -Virtues
(desired behaviors and characteristics)
How do Airmen, who are firmly grounded in the core values and ingrained with the warrior ethos, react
to combat stresses, operational deployment pressures, and daily home station demands? -
Answer -With valor, courage, and sacrifice
How do Airmen, who are firmly grounded in the core values and ingrained with the warrior ethos, react
to combat stresses, operational deployment pressures, and daily home station demands? -
Answer -With valor, courage, and sacrifice
How does the Air Force calculate the Selective Retention Bonuses (SRBs) - Answer -One month's
base pay, multiplied by the number of years reenlisting or extending, multiplied by the SRB multiple as
listed on the authorized SRB listing
How many years of total active federal military service on date of discharge must selected Airmen have
to be reenlisted for an unspecified period? These Airmen will serve up to their High Year of Tenure based
on current grade, or if promoted, projected grade. - Answer -At least 12 years
How may personnel, who are retraining via OJT, be awarded a 3-skill level? - Answer -When they
complete knowledge training on all tasks taught in the initial skills course and other tasks and mandatory
requirements.
If a job requires long hours, using elements of job enrichment, like adequate time off or periodic breaks
to help reduce potential stress. If possible, restructure the job to accommodate individual needs to help
