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SNCO DLC - Leadership And Management
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The POA & The SNCO Integrity First Integrity - Correct Answer-A person realizes this when thoughts and actions align with what he/she knows to be right. pg 10 Air Force Core Values: Integrity Integrity First, the voice of self-control, paves the way for allowing the moral fortitude required to be an effective SNCO. - Correct Answer-••Honesty: Honesty requires us to evaluate our performance against standards, and to conscientiously and accurately report findings. It drives us to advance our skills and credentials through our own effort. This is the only way to preserve the trust we hold so dear with each other and with the population we serve. •• Courage: This virtue isn't about the absence of fear. Instead, it's about doing the right thing despite the fear. Courage empowers us to take necessary personal or professional risks, make decisions that may be unpopular, and admit to our mistakes; having the courage to take these actions is crucial for the mission, the Air Force, and the Nation.
••Accountability: This virtue is about responsibility with an audience, American people, our units, supervisors, fellow Airmen, families, loved ones, and even ourselves. Accountable individuals maintain transparency, seek honest and constructive feedback, and take ownership of the outcomes of their actions and decisions. They're responsible to themselves and others and refrain from actions which discredit themselves or our service. Air Force Core Values: Service Before Self professional duties take precedence over personal desires.Air Force Core Values: Excellence in All We Do - Correct Answer-••Duty: Duty sometimes calls for sacrifice in ways no other profession has or will. Airmen who truly embody this consistently choose to make necessary sacrifices to accomplish the mission •• Loyalty: This virtue is an internal commitment to the success and preservation of something bigger than ourselves. Our loyalty is to the Nation first, Air Force second, and finally to the men and women with whom we serve. Loyalty to our leaders requires us to trust, follow, and execute their decisions, even when we disagree. •• Respect: This virtue requires us to treat others with dignity and value them as individuals. We must always act knowing that all Airmen possess fundamental worth as human beings. We must treat others with the utmost dignity and respect, understanding that our diversity is a great
spiritually. Each Airman represents the entire Air Force. Our appearance, actions, and words shape the culture of the Air Force and the reputation of the entire military profession. •• Teamwork: This virtue is required to triumph at every level. Airmen recognize the inter-dependency of every member's contributions towards the mission and strive for organizational excellence. We not only give our personal best, but also challenge and motivate each other. We carry our own weight, and whenever necessary, help our wingmen carry theirs. We serve in the greatest Air Force in the world, and we embrace the idea that our part of the Air Force meets that worldclass standard. b. Intellectual RATIONALE: According to the Profession of Arms chapter, the intellectual dimension also encompasses two cultural aspects of the POA...internal and external. The internal aspect pertains to knowledge of the military's values-based culture (addressed later in the Air Force Guiding Values and Standards section). The external aspect pertains to the need to adapt to varying environments with different cultural and political values. POA is intellectual because military professionals must be culturally aware; sensitive to
differences and the implications those differences have on the operational environment. Sgt's attempt to prepare his team reflects the Intellectual Dimension of the POA. CHAPTER: POA & the SNCO (LM01) SOB: Identify POA & the SNCO concepts and/or their impacts on subordinate, SNCO, and mission effectiveness. - Correct Answer-MSgt Ford is briefing his team in preparation for an upcoming TDY to South Sudan. Ford says, "South Sudan has different ideas and beliefs than those of our culture. Be prepared to adapt to this new environment in order to work with local counterparts which will help increase working relations while operating in the area." MSgt Ford's comments BEST illustrate the dimension of the POA and its impact on mission effectiveness. a. Moral b. Intellectual c. Physical c. understands Professional Methods; enhance RATIONALE: Sgt's comments demonstrates he understands the Professional Methods quality of Progressive Professionalism. The POA chapter states, "As a senior leader, your continued monitoring and commitment to ensuring professional methods are
RATIONALE: According to the Profession of Arms chapter, the POA is intellectual because military professionals must be culturally aware; sensitive to differences and the implications those differences have on the operational environment. Sgt's attempt to familiarize himself with the local environment reflects the Intellectual Dimension of the POA. - Correct Answer-MSgt Crawford has been tasked to lead a small team on an upcoming deployment to Senegal. This will be his first time deployed to the region so in preparation he has been studying the cultural environment in an attempt to familiarize himself with the values, beliefs and norms. He is trying to better understand the common way of life of his local counterparts in effort to increase working relations while operating in the area. MSgt Crawford's actions BEST illustrate the dimension of the POA and its impact on mission effectiveness. a. Physical b. Intellectual c. Moral c. Service Before Self RATIONALE: According to the Profession of Arms chapter, the Air Force Core Values of Service Before Self tells us that professional duties take precedence over personal desires. - Correct Answer-CMSgt Tate calls MSgt Briggs into her office and notifies her
that she has been tasked to depart for her third deployment. MSgt Briggs immediately thinks of her two children ages three and eight; obviously she will miss them deeply. Although her husband will take care of them in her absence she begins to wonder how much longer she can continue to deploy this way. Nonetheless, MSgt Briggs is aware of the importance of her leadership role and informs the Chief she will proudly answer her call to duty. MSgt Briggs actions BEST illustrate the core value of and its impact on mission effectiveness. a. Integrity First b. Excellence in All We Do c. Service Before Self a. involve the actual application of professional knowledge and theory RATIONALE: According to the Profession of Arms chapter, professional methods involve the actual application of professional knowledge and theory to any given situation. - Correct Answer-Which of the following BEST identifies Professional Methods? Professional Methods...
RATIONALE: According to the Profession of Arms chapter, developing others is central to your leadership role and allows you to move others to the right side of the continuum.
- Correct Answer-A1C Rico has really been working hard over the last quarter. In fact, he has come to work early to complete assignments which helped the unit mission success rate stay above average. A1C Rico's efforts haven't gone unnoticed. To keep him motivated and hoping to increase the initiative of other unit members, MSgt Smith submits A1C Rico for Airman of the Quarter. MSgt Smith's actions BEST illustrate his understanding of and its impact on subordinate effectiveness. a. Self-Development b. Developing Others c. Direction, Discipline and Recognition d. misunderstands Professional Standards; hinder RATIONALE: Sgt's comments, "This is unfair and will take up too much of my time" reflect a professional standard values conflict. According to the Profession of Arms chapter, a values conflict occurs when personal values conflict with those of the institution. - Correct Answer-SSgt Blount, a heavy equipment trainer, will be separating from the Air Force in six months. He's very excited about getting out and starting a new career. MSgt Kersey calls SSgt Blount into his office and informs him that he'll continue
Because SSgt Blount , his actions will MOST likely mission to train the new arrivals until his separation date. Upset SSgt Blount says, "This is unfair and will take up too much of my time." effectiveness. a. understands Professional Methods; enhance b. misunderstands Professional Methods; hinder c. understands Professional Standards; enhance d. misunderstands Professional Standards; hinder a. understands DDR; enhance RATIONALE: Sgt decision to conduct on-the-job training represents his understanding of DDR. Direction is critical to early development and helps you learn your job. - Correct Answer-MSgt Smith is overseeing newly assigned members of his unit performing routine vehicle checks. Through observation, he notices that some of the members are not conducting the checks as required. Although his Airmen are working, MSgt Smith can tell they're not sure as to what they should be doing. He decides he needs to conduct on-the-job training to bring his members up to speed. Because MSgt Smith , his actions will MOST likely mission effectiveness.
SMSgt Bloom's comments BEST identify the tenet of c. decision making d. positive thinking b. recovery RATIONALE: The recovery tenet of physical fitness includes the practices you engage in that help to restore energy to your body and counterbalance stress that could result in adverse moods and/or deteriorating performance. The recovery tenet is evident when Sgt says, "We should consider getting involved in activities that help us wind down during these difficult times." - Correct Answer-SMSgt Bloom explains to his team, "We've all been under a lot of stress. Since we have some time before our next deployment, we should consider getting involved in activities that help us wind down between these difficult times." physical fitness. a. endurance b. recovery c. strength a. communication
SMSgt Casey's comments BEST identify the tenet of social RATIONALE: The communication tenet of social fitness is the exchange of thoughts, opinions, or information, including problem-solving and relationship management. It includes responding to others with positive, constructive feedback, even when you're feeling distress, and may tend to see only the negative. Sgt's comments indicate the communication tenet of social fitness when he says, "Let's make sure we answer questions with optimistic, helpful feedback." - Correct Answer-SMSgt Casey says to his flight, "We've been under a lot of stress for the inspection and I've seen a lot of bickering during the last few weeks. Sometimes, when you're feeling stressed, you may tend to see only the negative. We need to do better. Let's make sure we answer questions with optimistic, helpful feedback." fitness. a. communication b. connectedness c. social support a. the core values RATIONALE: The core values tenet of spiritual fitness includes organizational values (core values) and also personal values that can help form the framework for our attitudes and how we see/approach life in general. They're a reflection of what's
SMSgt Mullin's comments BEST identify the tenet of mental desired outcome), and create a route (chart a path) to get there takes work and good resolution." - Correct Answer-SMSgt Mullins calls TSgt Lynn into her office and says, "Being able to evaluate a condition, conclude the desired result, and create a route to get there takes work and good resolution. The ability to do so can enhance your mental fitness." fitness. a. awareness b. adaptability c. decision making d. positive thinking c. spiritual RATIONALE: Organizational and personal core values are a part of spiritual fitness. They are useful when dealing with stressors (tension) that might appear to be insurmountable (unbearable). This is evident in SGT'S comments, "When you embrace our core values as intended, they can be help you deal with the tension that might seem to be unbearable." - Correct Answer-While working on a team project, TSgt Black asks, "It's amazing to me that our folks are able to overcome all of the stress associated with these deployments...I'd go crazy If I had to deploy that much." SMSgt Lopez replies,
"You'd be surprised what you can handle. When you embrace our core values as intended, they can help you deal with the tension that might seem to be unbearable." SMSgt Lopez's comments BEST illustrate his understanding of fitness and its impact on mission effectiveness. a. physical b. social c. spiritual c. understands mental; enhance RATIONALE: By practicing skills such as critical thinking, self-awareness, and flexibility, you're more likely to strengthen your mental fitness...making it easier for you to adapt your thinking and emotions to deal with stressors in a way that helps you return to your normal state quicker. This is evident in Sgt's comments when he says, "he has a good grasp on acute thinking skills (critical thinking), self-awareness, and he's shown the ability to bounce back from diversity (flexibility)". His actions will most likely enhance the mission. - Correct Answer-SMSgt Gomez explains to his team, "MSgt Leap was put in the superintendent position because he has a good grasp on acute thinking skills, self- awareness, and he's shown the ability to bounce back from diversity...that's what we need for this position."
This scenario BEST identifies and its impact on unit "I should report you, but we are shorthanded today and we are going to be busy so I need you here at work. Get something for your breath and limit your interaction with our customers." effectiveness. a. Ethical Relativism b. Loyalty Syndrome c. Worry Over Image a. an ethical work environment (organizational climate) RATIONALE: According to the Ethical Leadership chapter, professional actions, decisions, and behaviors can transform a negative corrosive climate into a positive ethical climate just as unprofessional actions, decisions, and behaviors can transform a positive ethical climate into a negative, corrosive climate. ' comment, "We don't do that sort of thing here" indicates ethical behavior which the supervisor has established as evidenced by the co-worker's comment, "Our by the book supervisor won't tolerate foolishness like that." CHAPTER: Ethical Leadership (LM03)
SOB: Give examples of Ethical Leadership and/or its impact on subordinate, SNCO, unit, and mission effectiveness. - Correct Answer-While completing his overseas housing allowance (OHA) paperwork, SrA Clinton says to one of his co-workers SrA Sanders, "My friends told me to get a 6 - month lease so I receive the highest OHA rate and then as soon as the lease expires, move into a similar apartment with two to three roommates. That way I pay less rent, but still draw the higher OHA rate." Sanders responds, "We don't do that sort of thing here. Our 'by the book' supervisor won't tolerate foolishness like that." SrA Sanders' comment BEST illustrates and its impact on unit effectiveness. a. an ethical work environment (organizational climate) b. the loyalty syndrome c. ethical relativism b. decrease; fell into an ethical trap (worry over image; hinder) RATIONALE: MSgt Prince clearly fell into the ethical trap of worry over image, which according to Ethical Leadership chapter is where a leader makes decisions based on how the decision will impact one's reputation/standing among peers, subordinates, supervisors, community etc. rather than on military rules, regulations and codes of conduct. In the scenario, Prince was clearly concerned about his reputation as
