Leadership 2 Exam Questions with correct Answers

LES - Answer- Leave and Earning Statement Basic Pay - Answer- Most important component of individuals salary $35,000 Allowances - Answer- Second most important element of military pay (food, housing, etc.) BAS is not taxable $253.38 BAH - Answer- Basic Allowance for Housing, dependent on pay grade, dependents and location FSA - Answer- Family Separation Allowance; compensation for added expenses incurred because of enforced family separation $250.00 Deductions include - Answer- Fed Taxes State residency/state taxes Medicare/Social security Group life insurance ($27.00) GI Bill ($100.00/12mo) Field Rations (MRE) Child Support Allotment - Answer- Designated amount of money that is automatically distributed for you, from your pay Ensures certain items are paid for monthly (up to 6) Single 2nd LT Pay <2 years - Answer- $2,905 Base $246 BAS $13 Partial BAH $3,164 per month Married 2nd LT - Answer- $2,905 Base $246 BAS $1,845 BAH $5,009 per month TSP - Answer- Thrift Savings Plan Retirement and savings plan for fed employees/members of the uniformed serviced Importance of financial stability (outcomes of financial instability) - Answer- Impedes unit readiness therefore is a leadership issue Loss of security clearance Bankruptcy Repossession of goods Legal proceedings Depression Divorce Suicide Vehicle loans are - Answer- typically the origin of the most financial problems for Marines Assisting Marines - Answer- Invest time into understanding Marines financial situations before they become major issues Navy-Marine Corps Relief - Answer- A program for active duty members and their families which provide interest, free loans and grants to members in financial hardship Basic living expenses (food) Transportation (Car payments) Car repairs Transportation due to family illness Predatory loan avoidance Funeral expenses Household set up Medical/dental Education Leave - Answer- Authorized leave of absence from a place of duty which is chargeable against Marines leave account Must be approved by chain of command, approved if presence isn't needed **encourage to use all 30 days each year** Leave in conjunction with permanent change of station (PCS) - Answer- Authorized 30 day delay to count as leave when ordered on PCS Graduation Leave - Answer- Commissioned Marines who graduate shall normally be authorized graduation en route to their first duty station. Not chargeable to account, use 3 months of graduation Leave in conjunction with temporary addition duty (TAD) - Answer- TBS Convalescent Leave - Answer- Not to exceed 30 days **18 weeks of maternity leave- must be used within first year of childs life How much leave per month? - Answer- 2.5 days How much leave per year? - Answer- 30 days Limitations of leave - Answer- Days exceeding 60 days will be lost if not used before end of fiscal year Leave starts - Answer- Following normal work day, not chargeable as a day of leave Day of return, chargeable as day of leave - unless returned before duty/0800 Must check out with with command Liberty - Answer- Authorized absence granted for short periods Shall not exceed 3 days Special Liberty - Answer- Not combined if exceeds 4 days Extensions of liberty - Answer- Exceeding 4 days, extra days will be charged to leave account Liberty/Leave distances - Answer- 800 mile liberty 300 mile leave Admin Absence - Answer- A period of authorized absence not chargeable as leave to attend events to benefit the Marine Corps/DOD PTAD for birth and adoption - Answer- 10 days for married male Marine - complete within 25 days of birth Liberty is - Answer- a privilege not a right Liberty while at OCS - Answer- OCS liberty: limited to Brown Field, including Bobo hall Base liberty: MCB Quantico (Mainside)/town of Quantico Normal liberty: Any area within 80 miles Special liberty: Passes must be submitted to CO, OCS, via chain of command Alcohol consumption on liberty - Answer- May not be consumed when in duty status or within 8 hours of individual assuming duty/8 hours prior to expiration of liberty Off limits at OCS for liberty - Answer- Clubs at Quantico Crossroads Inn Base swimming pools Medal of Honor Golf Course Larson and Barber Gym Any facility at TBS Liberty Passes - Answer- ID card and orders are required to be in possession Each company will maintain a liberty log No PT gear beyond OCS area Liberty Hours - Answer- Begins: completion of training Saturday Ends: 1630 on Sunday Liberty Attire - Answer- Shoes, socks and belt required - No military clothing No boots, no closed heel, no flip flops Belts worn if belt loops, no shorts/skirts Only shirts with collars (must be tucked in) Jackets- no slogans/patches Accessories- rings, watches, religious items No headphones/ hand-free devices while standing/walking Tattoos/Brands - Answer- No tattoo/brand while at OCS Buddy System - Answer- Will be accompanied by a staff member or a fellow officer candidate known as a buddy at all times while enrolled in training at OCS Nobility Obliges - Answer- Noblesse Oblige, 18th/19th century Held to higher standard Use position to evoke change Obligated to nation as well as subordinates Special trust and confidence - Answer- Based on a natural presumption that Marine officers will practice integrity, good manners, sound judgment and discretion and will do so with honor and courage Patriotism - Answer- Love and loyalty to ones country Valor - Answer- Courage in battle Abilities - Answer- Those talents/skills that each one of us possess Fidelity - Answer- Faithful devotion to duty Most amazing part of special trust and confidence... - Answer- You are NOT appointed due to any experience, special training or qualification. The POTUS trusts you BECAUSE of your strength of character, who you are, and that you will uphold the expectations of the nation White letter No. 1 - Answer- 19 Sep 1922 by General Lejeune - in officer manual Professionalism - Answer- Bearing and control Consistent competence, discipline, zeal Consistence Competence - Answer- Good judgment and performing a job well require a person routinely maintains skills in their field Discipline - Answer- Society has trusts professionals to perform their role, but to maintain that trust requires discipline to perform well and correctly Zeal - Answer- Reward of a professional need not be monetary or personal gain, truly the professional recognizes performing their role well as the right thing to do Traits of a military professional - Answer- Competent: study and work to become expert in his field Responsible: know whats expected and work to fulfill expectation Dedicated: best effort Morals - Answer- Set of beliefs in what is right and wrong which guides their actions Ethics - Answer- Set of standards or value system by which free, human actions are judged as right or wrong, good or evil given the specific circumstances of a specific situation Code of Ethics - Answer- Rules of conduct generally recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions Written Code of Ethics - Answer- The oath of office The commissioning document The code of conduct The code of ethics for govt employees The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) Article 88 - Answer- "Cant hate on Obama" Contempt towards officials Article 133 - Answer- Conduct unbecoming and officer and gentleman i.e. adultery Unwritten Code of Ethics - Answer- Never leave a Marine behind Marines never lie, cheat, or steal Contributing factors associated with domestic or child abuse - Answer- 1. They may be a learned behavior from childhood or other experiences 2. The abuser may believe family members should be subordinates and may use violence to maintain control 3. They may stern from acceptance in surrounding cultures and social norms 4. They amy be reinforced by institutional and social environments 5. They can be exasperated by stress, anger, job pressures, financial difficulties, personal problems and mental health issues. Domestic Abuse Categories - Answer- Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse Emotional Abuse Neglect of spouse Child Abuse Categories - Answer- Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse Emotional Abuse Child Neglect The Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 - Answer- You can't be a Marine without your gun unlawful for any person who has a misdemeanor crime of DV to ship, transport, possess or receive firearms or ammunition Child Abuse/Neglect Resources - Answer- Installation Family Advocate Program Uniformed Victim Advocate Chain of Command Chaplain Law Enforcement CPS Shelters/Crisis Centers Medical MCCS Resources DSTRESS Line Indicators of Domestic/Child Abuse - Answer- Frequent/unexpected injuries Inconsistent/suspicious explanations for injury Fearful of victim toward abusers Changes in appropriate behavior Depression/Anxiety Verbal Abuse of victim in public Excessive jealousy Reporting Domestic/Child Abuse - Answer- Self referral Unrestricted reporting (chain of command) Restricted reporting (access to medical/victim advocacy services) Hazing - Answer- Any conduct whereby one military member, regardless of service or rank, causes another military member to suffer or be exposed to an activity which is cruel, abusive, humiliating or oppressive Article 92 - Answer- Failure to obey an order of regulation Article 80 - Answer- Attempts Article 81 - Answer- Conspiracy Article 93 - Answer- Cruelty/maltreatment Article 120 - Answer- Indecent assault Article 124 - Answer- Maiming Article 128 - Answer- Assault