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SNCOA JNT-301S THE AIR FORCE
JOINT OPERATIONS Test 2 Exam
Purpose as a profession - Answer: ✔✔serve society by effectively delivering a necessary and useful service Each profession establishes - Answer: ✔✔a unique subculture that distinguishes practitioners from the society they serve (and other professions) while supporting and enhancing society have unique standards of performance and codes of ethics to create and maintain their effectiveness Professions also - Answer: ✔✔develop particular vocabularies/terms, establish journals, and sometimes adopt distinct forms of dress (lab coats, police uniforms, etc) Military Professions differ in two ways: - Answer: ✔✔consequences of failure in the POA for both individual members of the Armed Forces and the Nation are more serious than those in any other profession Military serves a collective client, the nation Examples of responsibilities - Answer: ✔✔include recovery of a community or country devastated by natural disaster (operation unified response-Haiti), the defeat of enemy forces (operation Iraqi freedom)
or the security of the nation (operation noble eagle) which failure could result in catastrophe for the nation Second difference for military profession - Answer: ✔✔concerns individual members. We take our oaths of office which includes understanding of 'unlimited liability' clause where its expected its members lay down their lives for their friends, family, or freedoms. Risking their lives with personal sacrifices American Proffession of Arms (American POA) - Answer: ✔✔other nations with military considered peers. where we differ: service orientation, distinct sub-culture, and body of theory/specialized knowledge Service Orientaiton (A-POA) - Answer: ✔✔essential for an occupation to be categorized as a profession. those in it should not be in it soley for their own material benefit. Have some sense of duty towards the issues. i.e. health care, education, counseling nobility of purpose within each of us and provides deep personal meaning to all who serve-ties to founding document of the nation Distinct Sub-Culture - Answer: ✔✔the most obvious aspect of all professions includes values, norms, symbols that are accepted by the profession i.e. insignias, emblems, distinctive dress Clear and controlling symbols
- From Operational/tactical perspectives-mil professionals exercise their expertise against intelligent adversaries actively seeking to defeat them in life-and-death situations. Two Cultural aspects of POA (Intellectual Dimension) - Answer: ✔✔Internal and External
- Internal: pertains to knowledge of military values-based culture (addresses Air Force Guiding Values/Standards section)
- External: pertains to the need to adapt to varying environments with different cultural and political values. must be culturally aware/sensitive Moral Dimension - Answer: ✔✔the authority to wield it carries a moral responsibility of the greatest magnitude
- Law of Armed Conflict, UCMJ, and Code of Conduct give structure to its moral standards
- Included is civilian control of the military and are responsible to congress, President, supreme court
- Physical, intellectual and moral dimensions form the - Answer: ✔✔foundation of OA and are the basis of professional military education and leader development Moral Dimensions - Answer: ✔✔Constantly mastering changing security environments, technologies, and military techniques
The American POA - Answer: ✔✔further distinguishes itself from other professions in its distinct sub-culture, body of theory/specialized knowledge, and service orientation
- 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 - Answer: ✔✔b. CORRECT: 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. MSgt Crawford's attempt to familiarize himself with the local environment reflects the Intellectual Dimension of the POA. AF Guiding Values and Standards - Answer: ✔✔-As a SNCO, you're responsible for promoting an understanding and an appreciation of Air Force culture
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 - Answer: ✔✔responsibility with an audience i.e. American people, our units, supervisors, fellow Airmen, families, loved ones, and even ourselves
- 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 Service Before Self-Duty, Loyalty and Respect
- Duty - Answer: ✔✔obligation to perform what's required for the mission; Airmen who truly embody Service Before Self consistently choose to make necessary sacrifices to accomplish the mission, and in doing so, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice
- Loyalty-internal commitment to the success and preservation of something bigger than ourselves; We offer alternative solutions and innovative ideas most effectively through the chain of command. Ultimately, loyalty is demonstrated by helping each other act with honor Respect - Answer: ✔✔requires us to treat others with dignity and value them as individuals; act knowing that all Airmen possess fundamental worth as human beings
- Failure to adhere to Service Before Self diminishes your commitment to the core values and places mission success at risk Excellence in All We Do - Answer: ✔✔directs us to develop a sustained passion for the continuous improvement and innovation that will propel the Air Force in quantum leaps towards accomplishment and performance Mission, Discipline, Teamwork Mission - Answer: ✔✔encompasses operations, product and resources excellence; Our people are the platform for delivering innovative ideas, strategies, and technologies to the fight Discipline - Answer: ✔✔reflects an individual commitment to uphold the highest of personal and professional standards; Our appearance, actions, and words shape the culture of the Air Force and the reputation of the entire military profession Teamwork - Answer: ✔✔required to triumph at every level; challenge and motivate each other Core values: They remind you what it takes to get the mission done, inspire you to do your very best at all times, and are the common bond among all comrades in arms
MSgt Briggs actions BEST illustrate the core value of __________ and its impact on mission effectiveness a. Service Before Self b. Excellence in All We Do c. Integrity First - Answer: ✔✔a. CORRECT: 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. Progressive Professionalism (P2) - Answer: ✔✔Professionalism in the workplace is how you dress, carry yourself, your attitude and how you interact with others It is evidenced when you do your job with sincerity, maintain professional etiquette, and instill ethics in the workplace. Air Force Instruction 36-2618, The Enlisted Force Structure, directs SNCOs to develop military professionalism in themselves and subordinates. However, developing professionalism is a process...a progression. Continuum of Professionalism - Answer: ✔✔all members of the POA to deliberately and consistently work toward and remain as professional as possible; Each person has varying degrees of professionalism which can be measured by their actions, decisions, and behaviors. You can move at any time based on the situation and your actions
Professional Methods - Answer: ✔✔Technical Knowledge, Communication, Leadership and Management Skills; involves the actual application of professional knowledge and theory to any given situation; Example-The training you received in basic training provided you with the foundation of what it means to be an Airman and the methods of our profession that differentiates it from others. OR technical school you were provided professional knowledge in your specific Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) in order to perform your job. If done effectively, these actions can help you (and others) continue to move further along to the right side of the continuum. Professional Character - Answer: ✔✔involves the combination of emotional, moral and intellectual qualities and behaviors exhibited at all times by all members of the profession; essence of airmanship Includes: Alignment with Attitude, Alignment with Core Values, and Alignment with AFI 36- 2618 Professional Standards - Answer: ✔✔are the yardstick a profession uses to measure the performance and behavior of its members; expressed by the core values, Airman's Creed, and Warrior Ethos Include: Quality and quantity of work, Ethical behavior, Professional Relationships, Adherence to and promotion of core values, Adherence to and promotion of AFI 36- 2618
- Which of the following BEST identifies Professional Methods? a. involve the actual application of professional knowledge and theory
(EPME), ancillary training, and college courses. Informal Learning Activities - Answer: ✔✔are additional learning activities (outside of a formal setting) that result in a learning outcome. Examples of informal learning include peer-to-peer communication, reading, internet research, talking with experts, mentoring moments, and managing and leading teams and organizations. Formal Assignments - Answer: ✔✔come through official military channels. Examples include permanent change of station (PCS), permanent change of assignment (PCA), temporary duty assignments (TDY), and additional or special duties and tasks assigned through formal military channels, e.g., additional duty first sergeant, resource advisor, superintendent, and flight chief. Informal Assignments - Answer: ✔✔originate from sources other than formal military channels. Examples include positions within other professional organizations (Top III, AFSA), volunteer positions, and additional or special duties and tasks assigned through non-formal military channels. Developing Others - Answer: ✔✔Part of Warrior Ethos; Provide purpose (the why) direction (the how) and motivation (positive reinforcement); help your people understand the organization's 'big picture' and help them understand their piece of it. Set the example for others by demonstrating exemplary conduct in your
professional and personal life. Encourage your people to adopt and internalize the core values and develop the mental, physical, and emotional attributes of a warrior. Mentor your people by encouraging them to learn about themselves (preferences, traits, temperaments, etc.) and how they deal with circumstances
- MSgt Smith is two classes shy of completing his Community College of the Air Force Degree. Uncertain about his future in the Air Force he decides to make completion a priority for the upcoming year. He also decides to seek out other opportunities that will help increase his management skills. Looking back he wishes he would have been motived to do so earlier in his career. MSgt Smith actions BEST illustrate ___________. - Answer: ✔✔b. CORRECT: According to the Profession of Arms chapter, self- development is the disciplined will to leverage learning opportunities that increase or improve your knowledge, skills and attitudes. Subordinate Effectiveness - Answer: ✔✔-Direction provides focus and establishes expectation for work activities. For example, you may have an Airman that's a little unsure of his/her job responsibilities...you could provide more direction (in the form of coaching) in order to help them become more confident
- discipline to help reinforce the expectations and standards set or when confronted with performance problems. For example, you may have an Airman that hasn't internalized the core values
- Physical Dimension: physically ready at all times, regardless of the environment; people are healthy and engaging in a year-round fitness program; reduction can have an impact and can weaken the POA
- Intellectual Dimension: focuses on the internal and external cultural aspects of the POA; expected to conduct missions in locations with vastly different cultural norms/ different cultural backgrounds Moral Dimension: Important because it reminds us that we're responsible to our civilian government; guided by the moral and ethical tenets included in documents such as the Constitution, LOAC, and the UCMJ Profession of Arms at its core: - Answer: ✔✔it defines what it means to be a valued member of our profession; serves as a foundation to guide and provide direction as you engage in the daily grind of protecting the Nation
- 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 - Answer: ✔✔c. CORRECT: According to the Profession of Arms chapter, DDR is critical to your early development and helps maintain a high degree of professionalism throughout your career.
- 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 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." Because SSgt Blount ___________, his actions will MOST likely __________ mission effectiveness. a. understands Professional Methods; enhance b. misunderstands Professional Methods; hinder c. understands Professional Standards; enhance d. misunderstands Professional Standards; hinder - Answer: ✔✔d. CORRECT: SSgt Blount'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,
Resilience - Answer: ✔✔The ability to withstand, recover and/ or grow in the face of stressors and changing demands
- Stress is defined as: "a condition or feeling experienced when a person perceives that demands exceed the personal and social resources the individual is able to mobilize." The reaction bodies experience to external demands or stressors. (Good-Promotions/marriage Positive Bad-Divorce, financial Negative) Well-being - Answer: ✔✔the state of being happy, healthy or prosperous Health - Answer: ✔✔the state of complete physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Total Force Fitness Domains (Total Airman Comprehensive Fitness Program Domains - Answer: ✔✔1. Physical Fitness - the ability to physically accomplish all aspects of the mission while remaining healthy and uninjured (Strength, endurance, flexibility)
- Environmental Fitness - the ability to perform mission-specific duties in any environment (heat/cold, noise, air quality)
- Medical & Dental Fitness - the ability to meet established standards for medical readiness (immunizations, access, screening, dental)
- Nutritional Fitness - the ability to recognize and select the requisite nutrition to sustain and optimize physical and cognitive performance and health (food choices)
- Spiritual Fitness - the ability to adhere to beliefs, principles, or values needed to persevere and prevail in accomplishing missions (Service Values)
- Psychological Fitness - the ability to effectively cope with the unique mental stressors and challenges needed to ensure mission readiness (Coping, awareness, decision making)
- Behavioral Fitness- the relationship between one's behaviors and health (Substance abuse)
- Social Fitness - the ability to engage in healthy social networks that promote overall well-being and optimal performance (Support, cohesion, family) Service Responsibilities - Answer: ✔✔Continue to promote healthy lifestyles, optimize safety and healthy working conditions, facilitate access to health care, and conduct periodic health assessments; Monitor the total fitness of personnel; identify stressors/other risks Comprehensive Airman Fitness (CAF) - Answer: ✔✔encourages a cultural shift that encourages Airmen to hold each other accountable and responsible for understanding the value of holistic fitness and maintaining a lifestyle that's representative of our fitness culture
- by allowing them to maintain the necessary balance of cognitive sill, physical endurance, emotional stamina, and spiritual well-being needed to execute our central mission
- Educating (new amn/families) on the potential challenges they may face (i.e. deployments, long hours) and available resources like chapel
