SNCOA DLC: Leadership & Management
MSgt Crawford has been tasked to lead a small team on an upcoming deployment
to Senegal. This will be his first time deployed to the region so in preparation he
has been studying the cultural environment in an attempt to familiarize himself
with the values, beliefs and norms. He is trying to better understand the common
way of life of his local counterparts in effort to increase working relations while
operating in the area.
MSgt Crawford's actions BEST illustrate the ______________ dimension of the
POA and its impact on mission effectiveness.
a. Physical b. Intellectual c. Moral - ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER:
*B*
According to the Profession of Arms chapter, the POA is intellectual because
military professionals must be culturally aware; sensitive to differences and the
implications those differences have on the operational environment. MSgt
Crawford's attempt to familiarize himself with the local environment reflects the
Intellectual Dimension of the POA.
CMSgt Tate calls MSgt Briggs into her office and notifies her that she has been
tasked to depart for her third deployment. MSgt Briggs immediately thinks of her
two children ages three and eight; obviously she will miss them deeply. Although
her husband will take care of them in her absence she begins to wonder how
much longer she can continue to deploy this way. Nonetheless, MSgt Briggs is
aware of the importance of her leadership role and informs the Chief she will
proudly ANSWER her call to duty.
,MSgt Briggs actions BEST illustrate the core value of __________.
a. Service Before Self
b. Excellence in All We Do
c. Integrity First - ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER: *A*
According to the Profession of Arms chapter, the Air Force Core Values of Service
Before Self tells us that professional duties take precedence over personal desires.
Which of the following BEST identifies Professional Methods?
Professional Methods...
a. involve the actual application of professional knowledge and theory
b. encompass a combination of emotional, moral, and intellectual qualities
c. include both tangible and intangible measurements of performance -
ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER: *A*
According to the Profession of Arms chapter, professional methods involve the
actual application of professional knowledge and theory to any given situation.
,Professional Methods include: - ANSWER Technical Knowledge
Communication
Leadership and Management skills
Professional Character includes: - ANSWER Attitude
Alignment with core values
Alignment with AFI 36-2618
Professional Standards include: - ANSWER Quality and quantity of
work
Ethical behavior
Professional relationships
Adherence to and promotion of core values
Adherence to and promotion of AFI 36-2618
MSgt Smith is two classes shy of completing his Community College of the Air
Force Degree. Uncertain about his future in the Air Force he decides to make
completion a priority for the upcoming year. He also decides to seek out other
opportunities that will help increase his management skills. Looking back he
wishes he would have been motived to do so earlier in his career.
, MSgt Smith actions BEST illustrate ___________.
a. Developing Others
b. Self-Development
c. Direction, Discipline and Recognition - ANSWER CORRECT
ANSWER: *B*
b. CORRECT: According to the Profession of Arms chapter, self-development is the
disciplined will to leverage learning opportunities that increase or improve your
knowledge, skills and attitudes.
A1C Rico has really been working hard over the last quarter. In fact, he has come
to work early to complete assignments which helped the unit mission success rate
stay above average. A1C Rico's efforts haven't gone unnoticed. To keep him
motivated and hoping to increase the initiative of other unit members, MSgt
Smith submits A1C Rico for Airman of the Quarter.
MSgt Smith's actions BEST illustrate his understanding of ________ and its impact
on subordinate effectiveness.
a. Self-Development
b. Developing Others
c. Direction, Discipline and Recognition - ANSWER CORRECT
ANSWER: *C*
MSgt Crawford has been tasked to lead a small team on an upcoming deployment
to Senegal. This will be his first time deployed to the region so in preparation he
has been studying the cultural environment in an attempt to familiarize himself
with the values, beliefs and norms. He is trying to better understand the common
way of life of his local counterparts in effort to increase working relations while
operating in the area.
MSgt Crawford's actions BEST illustrate the ______________ dimension of the
POA and its impact on mission effectiveness.
a. Physical b. Intellectual c. Moral - ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER:
*B*
According to the Profession of Arms chapter, the POA is intellectual because
military professionals must be culturally aware; sensitive to differences and the
implications those differences have on the operational environment. MSgt
Crawford's attempt to familiarize himself with the local environment reflects the
Intellectual Dimension of the POA.
CMSgt Tate calls MSgt Briggs into her office and notifies her that she has been
tasked to depart for her third deployment. MSgt Briggs immediately thinks of her
two children ages three and eight; obviously she will miss them deeply. Although
her husband will take care of them in her absence she begins to wonder how
much longer she can continue to deploy this way. Nonetheless, MSgt Briggs is
aware of the importance of her leadership role and informs the Chief she will
proudly ANSWER her call to duty.
,MSgt Briggs actions BEST illustrate the core value of __________.
a. Service Before Self
b. Excellence in All We Do
c. Integrity First - ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER: *A*
According to the Profession of Arms chapter, the Air Force Core Values of Service
Before Self tells us that professional duties take precedence over personal desires.
Which of the following BEST identifies Professional Methods?
Professional Methods...
a. involve the actual application of professional knowledge and theory
b. encompass a combination of emotional, moral, and intellectual qualities
c. include both tangible and intangible measurements of performance -
ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER: *A*
According to the Profession of Arms chapter, professional methods involve the
actual application of professional knowledge and theory to any given situation.
,Professional Methods include: - ANSWER Technical Knowledge
Communication
Leadership and Management skills
Professional Character includes: - ANSWER Attitude
Alignment with core values
Alignment with AFI 36-2618
Professional Standards include: - ANSWER Quality and quantity of
work
Ethical behavior
Professional relationships
Adherence to and promotion of core values
Adherence to and promotion of AFI 36-2618
MSgt Smith is two classes shy of completing his Community College of the Air
Force Degree. Uncertain about his future in the Air Force he decides to make
completion a priority for the upcoming year. He also decides to seek out other
opportunities that will help increase his management skills. Looking back he
wishes he would have been motived to do so earlier in his career.
, MSgt Smith actions BEST illustrate ___________.
a. Developing Others
b. Self-Development
c. Direction, Discipline and Recognition - ANSWER CORRECT
ANSWER: *B*
b. CORRECT: According to the Profession of Arms chapter, self-development is the
disciplined will to leverage learning opportunities that increase or improve your
knowledge, skills and attitudes.
A1C Rico has really been working hard over the last quarter. In fact, he has come
to work early to complete assignments which helped the unit mission success rate
stay above average. A1C Rico's efforts haven't gone unnoticed. To keep him
motivated and hoping to increase the initiative of other unit members, MSgt
Smith submits A1C Rico for Airman of the Quarter.
MSgt Smith's actions BEST illustrate his understanding of ________ and its impact
on subordinate effectiveness.
a. Self-Development
b. Developing Others
c. Direction, Discipline and Recognition - ANSWER CORRECT
ANSWER: *C*
