AMEDD BOLC MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED ANSWERS – PASS YOUR HESI
MIDTERM EXAM FIRST TRY | NEWEST
Explain the different types of developmental counseling - ANSWER-Event,
Performance, and Professional Development
Explain the Approaches to developmental Counseling - ANSWER-Nondirective,
directive, and combined
What is task organization? - ANSWER-A tool used by commanders to tailor their
forces to specific mission requirements. Task-organization is a temporary grouping
of forces designed to accomplish a particular mission
What are the four supporting tasks to decisive operations? - ANSWER-Offensive
tasks
Defensive tasks
Stability tasks
Defense support of civil authorities
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
Explain the four stages of the counseling process - ANSWER-identify the need for
counseling, prepare for the counseling, conduct the counseling, follow up
What form is used for counseling? - ANSWER-DA Form 4856
What is a Special Pass? - ANSWER-A short nonchargeable authorized absence
from post or place of duty. It may be granted as a 3-day or 4-day Special Pass.
Is Emergency Leave for death of an immediate family member a chargeable or
non-chargeable leave? - ANSWER-Nonchargeable
What is a Flag and what are the 2 categories? - ANSWER-Flag: Suspension of
Favorable Personnel actions
Transferable: Flag may be transferred to another unit
, Non-transferable: May not be transferred to another unit
What are examples of transferable flags? - ANSWER--APFT failures
-Soldiers in Weight Control Program
-Punishment phase of adverse action
What are examples of non-transferable flags? - ANSWER--Adverse actions
(charges, investigation, court-martial, AWOL)
-Involuntary separation or discharge
-Removal from selection list
-Referred OER or Relief for Cause NCOER
-CDR's investigation
-Failure to provide + maintain Family Care Plan
-Security violation
-Drug/alcohol offenses
What is the effective date of a flag? - ANSWER--The date that the circumstance(s)
requiring the flag occurred, not the date the flag was initiated (Unless otherwise
specified)
-The date the commander signs the intent to separate notification memorandum
-The date HQDA initiates an involuntary separation action
True or False. A flag may NOT be initiated based on referral, screening or
enrollment into the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP). - ANSWER-True
Define Army Leadership - ANSWER-The process of influencing people by
providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission and
improve the organization.
Army Leadership levels from largest to smallest - ANSWER-Strategic,
Organizational, Direct
What is a leader's role in command climate - ANSWER-Be fair and inclusive, have
open communication, foster a learning environment, command climate, = create a
positive command climate, have an interest in others, support learning in others
VERIFIED ANSWERS – PASS YOUR HESI
MIDTERM EXAM FIRST TRY | NEWEST
Explain the different types of developmental counseling - ANSWER-Event,
Performance, and Professional Development
Explain the Approaches to developmental Counseling - ANSWER-Nondirective,
directive, and combined
What is task organization? - ANSWER-A tool used by commanders to tailor their
forces to specific mission requirements. Task-organization is a temporary grouping
of forces designed to accomplish a particular mission
What are the four supporting tasks to decisive operations? - ANSWER-Offensive
tasks
Defensive tasks
Stability tasks
Defense support of civil authorities
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
Explain the four stages of the counseling process - ANSWER-identify the need for
counseling, prepare for the counseling, conduct the counseling, follow up
What form is used for counseling? - ANSWER-DA Form 4856
What is a Special Pass? - ANSWER-A short nonchargeable authorized absence
from post or place of duty. It may be granted as a 3-day or 4-day Special Pass.
Is Emergency Leave for death of an immediate family member a chargeable or
non-chargeable leave? - ANSWER-Nonchargeable
What is a Flag and what are the 2 categories? - ANSWER-Flag: Suspension of
Favorable Personnel actions
Transferable: Flag may be transferred to another unit
, Non-transferable: May not be transferred to another unit
What are examples of transferable flags? - ANSWER--APFT failures
-Soldiers in Weight Control Program
-Punishment phase of adverse action
What are examples of non-transferable flags? - ANSWER--Adverse actions
(charges, investigation, court-martial, AWOL)
-Involuntary separation or discharge
-Removal from selection list
-Referred OER or Relief for Cause NCOER
-CDR's investigation
-Failure to provide + maintain Family Care Plan
-Security violation
-Drug/alcohol offenses
What is the effective date of a flag? - ANSWER--The date that the circumstance(s)
requiring the flag occurred, not the date the flag was initiated (Unless otherwise
specified)
-The date the commander signs the intent to separate notification memorandum
-The date HQDA initiates an involuntary separation action
True or False. A flag may NOT be initiated based on referral, screening or
enrollment into the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP). - ANSWER-True
Define Army Leadership - ANSWER-The process of influencing people by
providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission and
improve the organization.
Army Leadership levels from largest to smallest - ANSWER-Strategic,
Organizational, Direct
What is a leader's role in command climate - ANSWER-Be fair and inclusive, have
open communication, foster a learning environment, command climate, = create a
positive command climate, have an interest in others, support learning in others
