NCOA DL Operational Airman Exam
2025 Questions and Answers
Discipline - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Training expected to produce a specific character or
pattern of behavior, especially training that produces moral or mental improvement.
It's a state of training, resulting in orderly conduct
Military Discipline - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Founded upon respect for and loyalty to
properly constituted authority; it's that mental attitude and state of training which
renders obedience instinctive under all conditions
Imposed Discipline - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Refers to enforced obedience to legal
orders and regulations. It's essential in combat or in emergencies when there is no
time to explain or discuss an order.
Self-Discipline - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-A willing and instinctive sense of responsibility
that leads you to do whatever needs to be done; far above your acceptance of
imposed discipline, this reflects your personal commitment and sense of duty.
Task Discipline - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-How well you meet the challenges of the job,
First you must recognize that the job is important, how well you perform will influence
the effectiveness of your work section and your unit. Requires a strong sense of
responsibilty in performing your job to the best of your abilities, volunteering for the
tough jobs, and working overtime, if necessary, to accomplish your mission as it
relates to the Air Force mission.
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,Group Discipline - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Since most Air Force jobs require that
several people work effectively as a team, this discipline is very important. Just as
you must have a sense of responsibility to your job, you should also have a sense of
group responsibility and effective team membership.
Unit Discipline - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-A state of order and obedience existing within
a unit that involves Airmen's willingness to do good for the unit; it demands habitual
but reasoned obedience that preserves initiative and functions even in the absense
of the commander
Preventive Discipline - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Processes/actions designed to keep
someone from doing something undesirable.
Adverse Administration and Punitive Actions Discipline - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-These
are quality force management tools available to supervisors, superiors, and
commanders. These tools help instruct, correct, and improve those who depart from
standards of performance, conduct, bearing, integrity, and whose actions degrade
the individual and unit's mission. When properly used, these actions contribute to
unit discipline and unit morale and enhance mission accomplishment
Standards - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Morals, ethics, or habits established by an
authority, custom, or an individual as acceptable behavior
The Discipline Model - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-A system of three Arenas that if used
correctly can help uphold standards and discipline in the Air Force. The three Arenas
consist of Prevention, Correction, and Punishment and are intended to build upon
one another and if taken seriously, each preceding Arena can serve to preclude the
following Arena.
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,DM Arena 1 - Prevention - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-The goal is to "Prevent" or stop
problems before they occur.
How to Prevent Disciplinary Problems - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Be an effective role
model, communicate standards, communicate expectations, promote Air Force Core
Values, use rank and position appropriately, effectively mentor, properly train
subordinates, promote teamwork, communicate effectively, use sound leadership
skills, display and insist on technical competence, provide feedback, adhere to NCO
responsibilities from resources like AFI 36-2618, The Enlisted Force Structure
Key Actions of Prevention - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Set Standard (Line of
Acceptability), Establish rapport, Create climate of accountability, Communication,
Leading by Example
DM Arena 2 - Correction - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Designed to address ineffective and
inappropriate behavior, and seek to bring subordinates' behavior back within
acceptable boundaries using the least amount of force necessary. This is
accomplished by using the PDP, which is critical to the correction arena.
Key Actions of Correction - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Bring back to set standards Line of
Acceptability, VWCAR, Recommend UIF or Control Roster, Admin demote, Non-
recommend for reenlistment, Referral EPR, Recommend admin discharge
DM Arena 3 - Punishment - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-The purpose is to correct and
rehabilitate those who repeatedly or blatantly violate standards. Only officers on G-
series orders can punish enlisted members and only through Article 15 or courts-
martial processes.
Progressive Discipline Process (PDP) - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Establish Standards,
Monitor, Apply the PDP
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, Establish Standards (PDP) - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-This is where you clearly explain
to your subordinates each standard and the Line of Acceptability. Use this Line of
Acceptability when measuring compliance and standards
Monitor (PDP) - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-To ensure compliance, monitor subordinate
behavior and reinforce as needed.
Apply the PDP - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-When infractions occur and performance or
behavior falls below the Line of Acceptability, you must apply the PDP. The actions
used to modify subordinate behavior depends on how far the subordinate deviates
from the Line of Acceptability and the circumstances surrounding the infraction.
Counseling - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Informal, Formal, and Referral
Informal counseling - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-used with minor misconduct and first-time
offenses, can be an effective first step for you. It's a good idead to document verbal
counseling sessions with a "Memo for Record (MFR)" that provides a brief
description of matters discussed, then sign and place in the member's Personnel
Information File
Formal counseling - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Required when misconduct warrants
stronger actions than informal counseling or when the behavior has continued
despite previous informal counseling efforts. Especially important for any behavior
that's contrary to Air Force standards. Supervisors can use AF Form 174 (Record of
Individual Counseling (RIC), Unfavorable Information file or a letter of counseling
(LOC)to record the counseling session
Referral counseling - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-used when you're aware of a problem a
subordinate is experiencing that goes beyond the scope of the subordinate's and the
supervisor's abilities. The supervisor would appropriately refer the subordinate to one
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2025 Questions and Answers
Discipline - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Training expected to produce a specific character or
pattern of behavior, especially training that produces moral or mental improvement.
It's a state of training, resulting in orderly conduct
Military Discipline - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Founded upon respect for and loyalty to
properly constituted authority; it's that mental attitude and state of training which
renders obedience instinctive under all conditions
Imposed Discipline - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Refers to enforced obedience to legal
orders and regulations. It's essential in combat or in emergencies when there is no
time to explain or discuss an order.
Self-Discipline - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-A willing and instinctive sense of responsibility
that leads you to do whatever needs to be done; far above your acceptance of
imposed discipline, this reflects your personal commitment and sense of duty.
Task Discipline - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-How well you meet the challenges of the job,
First you must recognize that the job is important, how well you perform will influence
the effectiveness of your work section and your unit. Requires a strong sense of
responsibilty in performing your job to the best of your abilities, volunteering for the
tough jobs, and working overtime, if necessary, to accomplish your mission as it
relates to the Air Force mission.
…FOR STUDY PURPOSES ONLY…©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED…. 1
,Group Discipline - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Since most Air Force jobs require that
several people work effectively as a team, this discipline is very important. Just as
you must have a sense of responsibility to your job, you should also have a sense of
group responsibility and effective team membership.
Unit Discipline - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-A state of order and obedience existing within
a unit that involves Airmen's willingness to do good for the unit; it demands habitual
but reasoned obedience that preserves initiative and functions even in the absense
of the commander
Preventive Discipline - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Processes/actions designed to keep
someone from doing something undesirable.
Adverse Administration and Punitive Actions Discipline - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-These
are quality force management tools available to supervisors, superiors, and
commanders. These tools help instruct, correct, and improve those who depart from
standards of performance, conduct, bearing, integrity, and whose actions degrade
the individual and unit's mission. When properly used, these actions contribute to
unit discipline and unit morale and enhance mission accomplishment
Standards - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Morals, ethics, or habits established by an
authority, custom, or an individual as acceptable behavior
The Discipline Model - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-A system of three Arenas that if used
correctly can help uphold standards and discipline in the Air Force. The three Arenas
consist of Prevention, Correction, and Punishment and are intended to build upon
one another and if taken seriously, each preceding Arena can serve to preclude the
following Arena.
…FOR STUDY PURPOSES ONLY…©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED…. 2
,DM Arena 1 - Prevention - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-The goal is to "Prevent" or stop
problems before they occur.
How to Prevent Disciplinary Problems - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Be an effective role
model, communicate standards, communicate expectations, promote Air Force Core
Values, use rank and position appropriately, effectively mentor, properly train
subordinates, promote teamwork, communicate effectively, use sound leadership
skills, display and insist on technical competence, provide feedback, adhere to NCO
responsibilities from resources like AFI 36-2618, The Enlisted Force Structure
Key Actions of Prevention - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Set Standard (Line of
Acceptability), Establish rapport, Create climate of accountability, Communication,
Leading by Example
DM Arena 2 - Correction - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Designed to address ineffective and
inappropriate behavior, and seek to bring subordinates' behavior back within
acceptable boundaries using the least amount of force necessary. This is
accomplished by using the PDP, which is critical to the correction arena.
Key Actions of Correction - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Bring back to set standards Line of
Acceptability, VWCAR, Recommend UIF or Control Roster, Admin demote, Non-
recommend for reenlistment, Referral EPR, Recommend admin discharge
DM Arena 3 - Punishment - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-The purpose is to correct and
rehabilitate those who repeatedly or blatantly violate standards. Only officers on G-
series orders can punish enlisted members and only through Article 15 or courts-
martial processes.
Progressive Discipline Process (PDP) - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Establish Standards,
Monitor, Apply the PDP
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, Establish Standards (PDP) - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-This is where you clearly explain
to your subordinates each standard and the Line of Acceptability. Use this Line of
Acceptability when measuring compliance and standards
Monitor (PDP) - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-To ensure compliance, monitor subordinate
behavior and reinforce as needed.
Apply the PDP - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-When infractions occur and performance or
behavior falls below the Line of Acceptability, you must apply the PDP. The actions
used to modify subordinate behavior depends on how far the subordinate deviates
from the Line of Acceptability and the circumstances surrounding the infraction.
Counseling - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Informal, Formal, and Referral
Informal counseling - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-used with minor misconduct and first-time
offenses, can be an effective first step for you. It's a good idead to document verbal
counseling sessions with a "Memo for Record (MFR)" that provides a brief
description of matters discussed, then sign and place in the member's Personnel
Information File
Formal counseling - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Required when misconduct warrants
stronger actions than informal counseling or when the behavior has continued
despite previous informal counseling efforts. Especially important for any behavior
that's contrary to Air Force standards. Supervisors can use AF Form 174 (Record of
Individual Counseling (RIC), Unfavorable Information file or a letter of counseling
(LOC)to record the counseling session
Referral counseling - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-used when you're aware of a problem a
subordinate is experiencing that goes beyond the scope of the subordinate's and the
supervisor's abilities. The supervisor would appropriately refer the subordinate to one
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