Cpls course 2 Exam with complete solutions

Initial - Answer- - senior expectations - goals for junior - senior interest/concern - junior understands leadership style - motivate junior - new junior/senior relationship - 30 days after start Follow-on - Answer- - junior on track - strengths/weaknesses - reinforce success/correct deficiencies - identify/analyze performance issues Event-related - Answer- - any time -formal or informal - correct deficiency - praise performance - advise junior Formal - Answer- - scheduled - documented - structured - agenda - goals - targets - every 30 days - 10-15 minutes Informal - Answer- - unscheduled - undocumented - less structure Counseling types - Answer- - directive - Nondirective - collaborative Directive - Answer- - analyze situation - develop plan/solution - tell your marines Nondirective - Answer- - ask questions - allow feedback - help your marines Collaborative - Answer- - both work together Preparing counseling - Answer- - review/evaluate performance - define objectives - develop agenda - schedule time/location Conducting counseling (opening) - Answer- - relaxed tone - review agenda Main body - Answer- - refer to agenda - encourage participation - buy in on targets Closing - Answer- - both understand what is expected - summarize Document sessions - Answer- - date - name of marine being consueled - subjects discussed - targets set Monitor performance - Answer- Monitor performance Follow on session - Answer- - date/time/place Counseling - Answer- - focus on performance - enhances leaders ability to improve junior - maintains as part of MC tradition - increases individual/unit performance - enhance ethic - monthly sessions for LCpls and below semi annually for Cpls Mentoring - Answer- - focus on whole marine - empowers junior leaders - concern between mentor/mentee - increases unit cohesion - establishes covenant between mentor/mentee - monthly sessions - accountability/responsibility for both Role as mentor - Answer- - teacher - guide - counselor - motivator - sponsor - coach - adviser - referral agent - role model Role of mentee - Answer- - student - trainee Mentee traits - Answer- - willing - active - accepting - respectful - professional - prepared Self- awareness - Answer- Recognize/understand own emotions - moods and emotions affect others - candid/honest - understanding emotions impact Self-discipline - Answer- - control/redirect impulses - poise and composure Close-ended - Answer- -yes or no answers Open-ended - Answer- - share thoughts Probing - Answer- - think about next steps Interpretive - Answer- Agreement/disagreement Listening skills - Answer- - control emotions - nonverbal communication - aware of surroundings - holding fire - listen for whole meaning - listen for facts - listen for changes in tone Feedback - Answer- Positive - strengths desired behavior - increases behavior repetition Guidance - course of corrections - eliminates undesired behavior SMART - Answer- Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Time-bound Resources - Answer- Career Off-duty education Family Legal Proficiency/Conduct marks - Answer- How proficiently marines perform in primary duties Whole-Marine - Answer- - mission accomplishment - individual character - physical fitness - personal appearance - PME complete - off-duty education Conduct - Answer- - bearing - attitude - interest - reliability - courtesy - cooperation - obedience - adaptability - influence on others - participation 0.0-1.9 - Answer- Unacceptable 2.0-2.9 - Answer- Unsatisfactory 3.0-3.9 - Answer- Below average 4.0-4.4 - Answer- Average 4.5-4.8 - Answer- Excellent 4.9-5.0 - Answer- Outstanding Objectives of PS - Answer- - maintain strength in each grade/MOS - ensure all eligible marines receive equal opportunity - only best qualified marines get promoted Meritorious - Answer- Superior performance Combat meritorious - Answer- Commands recommend - combat performance - past military record Special Promotion Provisions - Answer- Musical PLC PSEP RPAP MECEP PFC - Answer- -TIG 6 months - 6 months - TIG N/A - none LCpl - Answer- - TIG 8 months - 9 months - TIG NA - none Cpl - Answer- - TIG 8 months - 12 months - TIG NA - 6 months Sgt - Answer- - TIG 12 months - 24 months - TIG NA - 18 months PFCs/LCpls - Answer- - meet minimum TIG/TIS - obtain CO recommend Cpls/Sgts - Answer- - meet TIG/TIS - obtain CO recommend - demonstrate maturity/leadership/profe