AMEDD BOLC EXAM SCRIPT 2026 VERIFIED
SOLUTION MANUAL
◉What is counseling? Answer: The process used by leaders to
review with a subordinate their demonstrated performance and
potential
◉What are the 3 types of counseling? Answer: 1. Event- for specific
event/situation, and precede or follow events like a school or duty
performance
2. Performance-review of duty performance over certain period
3. Professional growth-planning for accomplishment of goals
◉What are the approaches to counseling? Answer: 1. Nondirective
approach- •Leaders use experiences, insight and judgment to assist
subordinates in developing solutions, explain expectations
2. Directive approach- •Leader does most of the talking and tells
subordinate what to do and when to do it. Works best to correct
simple problems
,3. Combined approach- •Leader uses techniques from both
approaches, adjusting them to fit what's best for the subordinate.
Emphasize planning and decision making
◉What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Nondirective
approach? Answer: Pros:
Encourages maturity
Encourages open communication
Develops personal responsibility
Cons:
More time-consuming
Requires greatest counselor skills
◉What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Directive
approach? Answer: Pros:
Good for people who need clear, concise direction
Allows counselors to use their experience
Quickest method
Cons:
Discourages subordinates to be part of the solution
Tends to treat symptoms, not problems
,Discourages free talk
Solution is the counselor's
◉What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Combined
approach? Answer: Pros:
Encourages maturity and open communication
Allows counselors to use their experience
Moderately quick
Cons:
May take too much time for some situations
◉What are the stages of the counseling process? Answer: 1. Identify
the need for counseling
2. Prepare for counseling (7 areas)
3. Conduct the counseling session
4.Follow-up
◉What are areas involved in preparing for a counseling (Stage 2)?
Answer: 1)Select a suitable place (i.e. noise, distraction, etc.)
2)Schedule the counseling
3)Notify subordinate
, 4)Organize information
5)Outline the counseling
6)Plan the counseling strategy
7)Establish the right atmosphere
◉What are the 4 basic components during the counseling session
(Stage 3)? Answer: 1.Opening
2.Discussion
3.Plan of action
4.Record and close
◉What form is used for counselings? Answer: DA Form 4856
◉What are the different types of promotions and their authorities?
Answer: Decentralized (Chapter 2): To SPC/CPL and below
Authority: Unit commander
Semi-centralized (Chapter 3): To SGT and SSG
Authority: Battalion Commander
Centralized (Chapter 4): To SFC-SGM
Authority: Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) (HRC)
SOLUTION MANUAL
◉What is counseling? Answer: The process used by leaders to
review with a subordinate their demonstrated performance and
potential
◉What are the 3 types of counseling? Answer: 1. Event- for specific
event/situation, and precede or follow events like a school or duty
performance
2. Performance-review of duty performance over certain period
3. Professional growth-planning for accomplishment of goals
◉What are the approaches to counseling? Answer: 1. Nondirective
approach- •Leaders use experiences, insight and judgment to assist
subordinates in developing solutions, explain expectations
2. Directive approach- •Leader does most of the talking and tells
subordinate what to do and when to do it. Works best to correct
simple problems
,3. Combined approach- •Leader uses techniques from both
approaches, adjusting them to fit what's best for the subordinate.
Emphasize planning and decision making
◉What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Nondirective
approach? Answer: Pros:
Encourages maturity
Encourages open communication
Develops personal responsibility
Cons:
More time-consuming
Requires greatest counselor skills
◉What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Directive
approach? Answer: Pros:
Good for people who need clear, concise direction
Allows counselors to use their experience
Quickest method
Cons:
Discourages subordinates to be part of the solution
Tends to treat symptoms, not problems
,Discourages free talk
Solution is the counselor's
◉What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Combined
approach? Answer: Pros:
Encourages maturity and open communication
Allows counselors to use their experience
Moderately quick
Cons:
May take too much time for some situations
◉What are the stages of the counseling process? Answer: 1. Identify
the need for counseling
2. Prepare for counseling (7 areas)
3. Conduct the counseling session
4.Follow-up
◉What are areas involved in preparing for a counseling (Stage 2)?
Answer: 1)Select a suitable place (i.e. noise, distraction, etc.)
2)Schedule the counseling
3)Notify subordinate
, 4)Organize information
5)Outline the counseling
6)Plan the counseling strategy
7)Establish the right atmosphere
◉What are the 4 basic components during the counseling session
(Stage 3)? Answer: 1.Opening
2.Discussion
3.Plan of action
4.Record and close
◉What form is used for counselings? Answer: DA Form 4856
◉What are the different types of promotions and their authorities?
Answer: Decentralized (Chapter 2): To SPC/CPL and below
Authority: Unit commander
Semi-centralized (Chapter 3): To SGT and SSG
Authority: Battalion Commander
Centralized (Chapter 4): To SFC-SGM
Authority: Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) (HRC)
