AMEDD BOLC EXAM 1 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS VERIFIED 2026
What are the three ways a leader influences? - ANSWERSThrough purpose, direction
and motivation
What are the three attributes of leadership? - ANSWERSCharacter, presence and
intellect
What are the three competencies of leadership? - ANSWERSLeads, develops and
achieves
What levels does direct leadership focus on? - ANSWERSTask forces, Units and
Teams
What three ways do leaders develop their own and their subordinates? -
ANSWERSThrough skills, knowledge and attitudes
How do you as a leader provide developmental feedback? - ANSWERSThrough
counseling, coaching and mentoring
What are the three physical readiness training phases? - ANSWERSInitial conditioning,
toughening and sustaining
What is the definition of progression (in the physical readiness training principles) -
ANSWERSThe systematic increase in the intensity, duration, volume and difficulty of
PRT activities
What are the three components of Physical Readiness Training? - ANSWERSStrength,
Mobility and Endurance
In environments such as hospitals where physical training is difficult to ascertain, you as
a leader must encourage Soldiers to accept ___________ for their physical readiness. -
ANSWERSindividual responsibility
How much time should a leader designate for PRT? - ANSWERS60-90 minutes.
What is the benefit of PRT leaders and AI's being properly trained in all aspect PRT? -
ANSWERSThis ensures efficient use of time and precision of execution.
In the Troop Leading Procedures, what are some ways step 1 can occur? -
ANSWERSReceiving the mission can begin when initial WARNO or OPORD arrives or
when a leader anticipates a new mission.
, In step 3 of the TLP's (make a tentative plan), what steps are combined from the
MDMP? - ANSWERSSteps 2 - 6 of the MDMP are combined (all COA): mission
analysis, COA-analysis/development/comparison/approval.
In step 6 of the TLP's (complete the plan), if time allows, what would leaders do with
adjacent units and higher HQ before issuing the order? - ANSWERSLeaders would
make a final coordination
In step 8 of the TLPs (supervise and refine), why do leaders conduct rehearsals? -
ANSWERS-Practice essential tasks
-Identify weaknesses/problems in plan
-Coordinate subordinatie element actions
-Improve Soldier understanding of the concept of operations
-Foster confidence among Soldiers
What are the three approaches to counseling? - ANSWERSNondirective Approach
Directive Approach
Combined Approach
When counseling a Soldier within the unit who has demonstrated confidence and
maturity, what would be the best counseling approach to discussing his issues? -
ANSWERSNon directive Approach (scenario based questions)
What are the four stages to the counseling process? - ANSWERS1) Identify the need
for counseling
2) Prepare the counseling
3) Conduct the Counseling
4) Follow up
What are the 7 steps when preparing a counseling? - ANSWERS1) select a suitable
place
2)***Schedule the counseling
3)***Notify subordinate
4) Organize information
5) Outline the counseling
6)***Plan the counseling strategy
7) Establish the right atmosphere
When should part III (Summary of Counseling) of the DA 4856 counseling form be
completed? - ANSWERSDuring or immediately subsequent to counseling
What are the three types of enlisted promotions? - ANSWERSDecentralized (PV1 -
SPC)
Semi-centraliazed (SGT - SSG)
Centralized (SFC - SGM)
AND ANSWERS VERIFIED 2026
What are the three ways a leader influences? - ANSWERSThrough purpose, direction
and motivation
What are the three attributes of leadership? - ANSWERSCharacter, presence and
intellect
What are the three competencies of leadership? - ANSWERSLeads, develops and
achieves
What levels does direct leadership focus on? - ANSWERSTask forces, Units and
Teams
What three ways do leaders develop their own and their subordinates? -
ANSWERSThrough skills, knowledge and attitudes
How do you as a leader provide developmental feedback? - ANSWERSThrough
counseling, coaching and mentoring
What are the three physical readiness training phases? - ANSWERSInitial conditioning,
toughening and sustaining
What is the definition of progression (in the physical readiness training principles) -
ANSWERSThe systematic increase in the intensity, duration, volume and difficulty of
PRT activities
What are the three components of Physical Readiness Training? - ANSWERSStrength,
Mobility and Endurance
In environments such as hospitals where physical training is difficult to ascertain, you as
a leader must encourage Soldiers to accept ___________ for their physical readiness. -
ANSWERSindividual responsibility
How much time should a leader designate for PRT? - ANSWERS60-90 minutes.
What is the benefit of PRT leaders and AI's being properly trained in all aspect PRT? -
ANSWERSThis ensures efficient use of time and precision of execution.
In the Troop Leading Procedures, what are some ways step 1 can occur? -
ANSWERSReceiving the mission can begin when initial WARNO or OPORD arrives or
when a leader anticipates a new mission.
, In step 3 of the TLP's (make a tentative plan), what steps are combined from the
MDMP? - ANSWERSSteps 2 - 6 of the MDMP are combined (all COA): mission
analysis, COA-analysis/development/comparison/approval.
In step 6 of the TLP's (complete the plan), if time allows, what would leaders do with
adjacent units and higher HQ before issuing the order? - ANSWERSLeaders would
make a final coordination
In step 8 of the TLPs (supervise and refine), why do leaders conduct rehearsals? -
ANSWERS-Practice essential tasks
-Identify weaknesses/problems in plan
-Coordinate subordinatie element actions
-Improve Soldier understanding of the concept of operations
-Foster confidence among Soldiers
What are the three approaches to counseling? - ANSWERSNondirective Approach
Directive Approach
Combined Approach
When counseling a Soldier within the unit who has demonstrated confidence and
maturity, what would be the best counseling approach to discussing his issues? -
ANSWERSNon directive Approach (scenario based questions)
What are the four stages to the counseling process? - ANSWERS1) Identify the need
for counseling
2) Prepare the counseling
3) Conduct the Counseling
4) Follow up
What are the 7 steps when preparing a counseling? - ANSWERS1) select a suitable
place
2)***Schedule the counseling
3)***Notify subordinate
4) Organize information
5) Outline the counseling
6)***Plan the counseling strategy
7) Establish the right atmosphere
When should part III (Summary of Counseling) of the DA 4856 counseling form be
completed? - ANSWERSDuring or immediately subsequent to counseling
What are the three types of enlisted promotions? - ANSWERSDecentralized (PV1 -
SPC)
Semi-centraliazed (SGT - SSG)
Centralized (SFC - SGM)
