AMEDD BOLC EXAM 1
Which of the following is NOT one of the 8 operational variables?
A. military
B. diplomatic
C. infrastructure
D. economic
E. none of the above - Answer-B. diplomatic.
The 8 variables are political, military, economic, social, informational, infrastructure, physical
environment, and time.
The global environment in which the US President can employ all elements is known as the
__________________ environment.
A. operational
B. socio cultural
C. diplomatic
D. strategic - Answer-D. strategic
Elements of the strategic environment include diplomatic, informational, military, and economic (DIME).
The operational environment is the composite of conditions, circumstances and influences that effect
(or affect... I have a masters degree but still don't know the ****ing difference) the operation.
What are the 4 major factors that describe a culture?
A. values, political views, behaviors, religious views
B. politics, behaviors, beliefs, practices
C. values, beliefs, behaviors, norms
, D. religious views, behaviors, politics, norms - Answer-C. values, beliefs, behaviors, norms
The acronym VBBN can be used to help remember the 4 major factors that describe a culture.
Multi-domain warfare includes; air, land, _________________, space, and cyberspace. - Answer-
maritime
Which of the 3 levels of leadership is the 1st line to solve short-range problems?
A. direct
B. organizational
C. primary
D. strategic - Answer-A. direct
The 3 levels are direct, organizational, and strategic. Organizational is leading through subordinate
leaders, instead of 1st line. Strategic involved guiding multiple unit levels.
The _____________ describes how people think and feel about a unit. It is short-term and can change
over time.
A. culture
B. character
C. climate
D. all of the above - Answer-C. climate
Climate is short-term, while culture is long-term. The Army's culture is rooted in tradition (ex. customs
and courtesies).
A _________ is made up of 2-7 battalions.
A. Company
B. Brigade
C. Platoon
Which of the following is NOT one of the 8 operational variables?
A. military
B. diplomatic
C. infrastructure
D. economic
E. none of the above - Answer-B. diplomatic.
The 8 variables are political, military, economic, social, informational, infrastructure, physical
environment, and time.
The global environment in which the US President can employ all elements is known as the
__________________ environment.
A. operational
B. socio cultural
C. diplomatic
D. strategic - Answer-D. strategic
Elements of the strategic environment include diplomatic, informational, military, and economic (DIME).
The operational environment is the composite of conditions, circumstances and influences that effect
(or affect... I have a masters degree but still don't know the ****ing difference) the operation.
What are the 4 major factors that describe a culture?
A. values, political views, behaviors, religious views
B. politics, behaviors, beliefs, practices
C. values, beliefs, behaviors, norms
, D. religious views, behaviors, politics, norms - Answer-C. values, beliefs, behaviors, norms
The acronym VBBN can be used to help remember the 4 major factors that describe a culture.
Multi-domain warfare includes; air, land, _________________, space, and cyberspace. - Answer-
maritime
Which of the 3 levels of leadership is the 1st line to solve short-range problems?
A. direct
B. organizational
C. primary
D. strategic - Answer-A. direct
The 3 levels are direct, organizational, and strategic. Organizational is leading through subordinate
leaders, instead of 1st line. Strategic involved guiding multiple unit levels.
The _____________ describes how people think and feel about a unit. It is short-term and can change
over time.
A. culture
B. character
C. climate
D. all of the above - Answer-C. climate
Climate is short-term, while culture is long-term. The Army's culture is rooted in tradition (ex. customs
and courtesies).
A _________ is made up of 2-7 battalions.
A. Company
B. Brigade
C. Platoon
