SNCOA test 2 EXAM ( QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025 EDITION) ALREADY
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Purpose as a profession - ANSWER serve society by effectively delivering a necessary and useful
service
Each profession establishes - ANSWER a unique subculture that distinguishes practitioners from
the society they serve (and other professions) while supporting and enhancing society
have unique standards of performance and codes of ethics to create and maintain their
effectiveness
Professions also - ANSWER develop particular vocabularies/terms, establish journals, and
sometimes adopt distinct forms of dress (lab coats, police uniforms, etc)
Military Professions differ in two ways: - ANSWER consequences of failure in the POA for both
individual members of the Armed Forces and the Nation are more serious than those in any
other profession
Military serves a collective client, the nation
Examples of responsibilities - ANSWER include recovery of a community or country devastated
by natural disaster (operation unified response-Haiti), the defeat of enemy forces (operation
Iraqi freedom) or the security of the nation (operation noble eagle) which failure could result in
catastrophe for the nation
Second difference for military profession - ANSWER concerns individual members. We take our
oaths of office which includes understanding of 'unlimited liability' clause where its expected its
members lay down their lives for their friends, family, or freedoms. Risking their lives with
personal sacrifices
,American Proffession of Arms (American POA) - ANSWER other nations with military considered
peers. where we differ: service orientation, distinct sub-culture, and body of theory/specialized
knowledge
Service Orientaiton (A-POA) - ANSWER essential for an occupation to be categorized as a
profession. those in it should not be in it soley for their own material benefit. Have some sense
of duty towards the issues. i.e. health care, education, counseling nobility of purpose within
each of us and provides deep personal meaning to all who serve-ties to founding document of
the nation
Distinct Sub-Culture - ANSWER the most obvious aspect of all professions
includes values, norms, symbols that are accepted by the profession i.e. insignias, emblems,
distinctive dress Clear and controlling symbols
Distinguish between officers and noncommissioned officers expected to exercise initiative to
identify and resolve unforeseen circumstances
Body of Theory/Specialized Knowledge - ANSWER more than technical training and skill to do a
given job. Professional competence is critical to a profession because the service provided by
professions could have beneficial or devastating effects on the population it serves
Prolonged education and experience
3 dimensions of POA - ANSWER Physical, Intellectual and Moral
Physical Dimension - ANSWER warfare is a physical 'business'. Joint force applies powerful
measures to destroy assets and resources essential to our adversaries' interests. Nature of these
situations requires considerable physical energy, stamina, skills, and training-all have impact on
health of the force
-Air Force Fitness Program-promotes/benefits of active life-style help increase productivity,
optimize health, and decrease absenteeism while maintaining a higher level of readiness
needed to meet this dimension of the POA.
,Intellectual Dimension - ANSWER due to the expertise required to employ joint forces in military
operations. From Strategic-expertise is exercised with other instruments of national power
(diplomatic, informational, and economic).
-From Operational/tactical perspectives-mil professionals exercise their expertise against
intelligent adversaries actively seeking to defeat them in life-and-death situations.
Two Cultural aspects of POA (Intellectual Dimension) - ANSWER Internal and External
-Internal: pertains to knowledge of military values-based culture (addresses Air Force Guiding
Values/Standards section)
-External: pertains to the need to adapt to varying environments with different cultural and
political values. must be culturally aware/sensitive
Moral Dimension - ANSWER the authority to wield it carries a moral responsibility of the
greatest magnitude
-Law of Armed Conflict, UCMJ, and Code of Conduct give structure to its moral standards
-Included is civilian control of the military and are responsible to congress, President, supreme
court
-Physical, intellectual and moral dimensions form the - ANSWER foundation of OA and are the
basis of professional military education and leader development
Moral Dimensions - ANSWER Constantly mastering changing security environments,
technologies, and military techniques
The American POA - ANSWER further distinguishes itself from other professions in its distinct
sub-culture, body of theory/specialized knowledge, and service orientation
, 1. 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 b. CORRECT: 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.
AF Guiding Values and Standards - ANSWER -As a SNCO, you're responsible for promoting an
understanding and an appreciation of Air Force culture
-You must demonstrate, inspire, and develop in others an internalized understanding of Air
Force values and standards
AF Core Values - ANSWER -the three pillars of professionalism that provide the foundation for
leadership at every level
-They inform you of the price of admission into the Air Force itself, point to what is universal
and unchanging in the POA, help you get a fix on the ethical climate of an organization and
when necessary, serve as beacons vectoring you back to the path of professional conduct
-desired behaviors and characteristics we must practice and demonstrate, showing that we truly
value Integrity, Service, and Excellence
Integrity - ANSWER -Character Trait
-A person realizes integrity when thoughts and actions align with what he/she knows to be right
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025 EDITION) ALREADY
RATED A+| 100% VERIFIED
Purpose as a profession - ANSWER serve society by effectively delivering a necessary and useful
service
Each profession establishes - ANSWER a unique subculture that distinguishes practitioners from
the society they serve (and other professions) while supporting and enhancing society
have unique standards of performance and codes of ethics to create and maintain their
effectiveness
Professions also - ANSWER develop particular vocabularies/terms, establish journals, and
sometimes adopt distinct forms of dress (lab coats, police uniforms, etc)
Military Professions differ in two ways: - ANSWER consequences of failure in the POA for both
individual members of the Armed Forces and the Nation are more serious than those in any
other profession
Military serves a collective client, the nation
Examples of responsibilities - ANSWER include recovery of a community or country devastated
by natural disaster (operation unified response-Haiti), the defeat of enemy forces (operation
Iraqi freedom) or the security of the nation (operation noble eagle) which failure could result in
catastrophe for the nation
Second difference for military profession - ANSWER concerns individual members. We take our
oaths of office which includes understanding of 'unlimited liability' clause where its expected its
members lay down their lives for their friends, family, or freedoms. Risking their lives with
personal sacrifices
,American Proffession of Arms (American POA) - ANSWER other nations with military considered
peers. where we differ: service orientation, distinct sub-culture, and body of theory/specialized
knowledge
Service Orientaiton (A-POA) - ANSWER essential for an occupation to be categorized as a
profession. those in it should not be in it soley for their own material benefit. Have some sense
of duty towards the issues. i.e. health care, education, counseling nobility of purpose within
each of us and provides deep personal meaning to all who serve-ties to founding document of
the nation
Distinct Sub-Culture - ANSWER the most obvious aspect of all professions
includes values, norms, symbols that are accepted by the profession i.e. insignias, emblems,
distinctive dress Clear and controlling symbols
Distinguish between officers and noncommissioned officers expected to exercise initiative to
identify and resolve unforeseen circumstances
Body of Theory/Specialized Knowledge - ANSWER more than technical training and skill to do a
given job. Professional competence is critical to a profession because the service provided by
professions could have beneficial or devastating effects on the population it serves
Prolonged education and experience
3 dimensions of POA - ANSWER Physical, Intellectual and Moral
Physical Dimension - ANSWER warfare is a physical 'business'. Joint force applies powerful
measures to destroy assets and resources essential to our adversaries' interests. Nature of these
situations requires considerable physical energy, stamina, skills, and training-all have impact on
health of the force
-Air Force Fitness Program-promotes/benefits of active life-style help increase productivity,
optimize health, and decrease absenteeism while maintaining a higher level of readiness
needed to meet this dimension of the POA.
,Intellectual Dimension - ANSWER due to the expertise required to employ joint forces in military
operations. From Strategic-expertise is exercised with other instruments of national power
(diplomatic, informational, and economic).
-From Operational/tactical perspectives-mil professionals exercise their expertise against
intelligent adversaries actively seeking to defeat them in life-and-death situations.
Two Cultural aspects of POA (Intellectual Dimension) - ANSWER Internal and External
-Internal: pertains to knowledge of military values-based culture (addresses Air Force Guiding
Values/Standards section)
-External: pertains to the need to adapt to varying environments with different cultural and
political values. must be culturally aware/sensitive
Moral Dimension - ANSWER the authority to wield it carries a moral responsibility of the
greatest magnitude
-Law of Armed Conflict, UCMJ, and Code of Conduct give structure to its moral standards
-Included is civilian control of the military and are responsible to congress, President, supreme
court
-Physical, intellectual and moral dimensions form the - ANSWER foundation of OA and are the
basis of professional military education and leader development
Moral Dimensions - ANSWER Constantly mastering changing security environments,
technologies, and military techniques
The American POA - ANSWER further distinguishes itself from other professions in its distinct
sub-culture, body of theory/specialized knowledge, and service orientation
, 1. 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 b. CORRECT: 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.
AF Guiding Values and Standards - ANSWER -As a SNCO, you're responsible for promoting an
understanding and an appreciation of Air Force culture
-You must demonstrate, inspire, and develop in others an internalized understanding of Air
Force values and standards
AF Core Values - ANSWER -the three pillars of professionalism that provide the foundation for
leadership at every level
-They inform you of the price of admission into the Air Force itself, point to what is universal
and unchanging in the POA, help you get a fix on the ethical climate of an organization and
when necessary, serve as beacons vectoring you back to the path of professional conduct
-desired behaviors and characteristics we must practice and demonstrate, showing that we truly
value Integrity, Service, and Excellence
Integrity - ANSWER -Character Trait
-A person realizes integrity when thoughts and actions align with what he/she knows to be right
