DLC II

Do you think the presentation of Battle Drill #1 is only an informative type of speech?

This speech is both informative and persuasive. It informs and persuades the audience to believe that the content is the correct and most effective way to operate.

"Train to sustain what? There isn't much to sustain with the nature of our work here, and I don't know what that standard is for units and tasks like ours."

Units must operate continuously while deployed. PRT provides a foundation for combat readiness and must be a central part of every Soldier's life. We're responsible for maintaining a high state of physical readiness at all times.

Why is it important to remember unity of effort in situations like this? None of these answers apply. Unity of effort involves putting personal and other differences aside and working together to build mutual trust and accomplish the mission. Unity of effort involves focusing on the task at hand to ensure mission success. Unity of effort is the product of successful joint action.

Unity of effort involves putting personal and other differences aside and working together to build mutual trust and accomplish the mission.

When is the phrase "et al." used for in-text citations?

Use "et al." for any citation with more than six authors

What did Von Steuben do? Von Steuben fixed all issues with inadequate supplies by defining the roles and responsibilities of the NCOs with the Blue Book. Von Steuben defined all the roles and responsibilities in the Blue Book, so Soldiers were taken care of and better trained. Von Steuben created the Blue Book, which defined the roles and responsibilities of NCOs, and he changed the marching formation and firing efficiency of the Continental Amy.

Von Steuben created the Blue Book, which defined the roles and responsibilities of NCOs, and he changed the marching formation and firing efficiency of the Continental Amy.

Will the locals really appreciate us if we put in all this effort to understand their culture and all these little details? Wouldn't they appreciate us just the same if we got done what needed to be done, and moved on?

We need to win over the locals to win out here. And when it comes to culture, it's not just here, it's everywhere.

What question can be used to help the Soldiers with their research? What does the introduction to essay look like? How do I begin searching the Internet for related information (data)? What conclusions can you draw from the data analyzed? Is research really that important to effective writing?

What conclusions can you draw from the data analyzed?

Why is writing important to practice now, especially with upcoming deployment requirements?

Writing is a key element of critical thinking. If you write well, you're better able to organize your thoughts

You mean what you were just talking about, with verb usage and sentence structure?

Writing mechanics and messaging elements are two different concepts. Demonstrate knowledge, coaching, and leadership skills by defining and explaining differences.

I asked Saba everything I could earlier, but I'm sure this one wasn't one of the gestures we covered.

Yes we did. Stay focused and professional at all times, understand that culture is learned and shared, and learn the host culture to influence the locals positively.

What information do I enter in that case? How do I take your position in the future?

You need to define both short term and long term goals. Becoming a Staff Sergeant is a good long term goal, but you should focus on your Career Map first

What's the starting point to assessing the developmental needs of others? Talk to your Soldiers. What them during training. But realize there will be times when there's nothing you can do to help. You have to get to know your Soldiers. What are their strengths and weaknesses? You need to know how they develop best; what are their strengths, and what areas need to be stronger? Observe them under different task conditions.

You need to know how they develop best; what are their strengths, and what areas need to be stronger? Observe them under different task conditions.

Should I add animation to the bullet point list or other slides?

You should limit the inclusion of animation in slides and use it sparingly.

What would be the first in-text citation you would use for this reference?

(Department of the Army [DA], 2012)

What's your process for writing and how do you come up with all those ideas to get the ball rolling?

A "mind map" is like a Venn diagram. Draft key questions to answer "how" or "why" your idea should be considered, and review ST22-2.

How would you cite this reference for your reference page?

A reference with an organization as the author has the following format: Organization name. (Date.) Title of document in italics (document identification number nonitalicized). DOI or Retrieved from (insert URL here).

What is the name of this section? Synopsis Introduction Overview Abstract

Abstract

What are the two "voices" that writers are often confused by? Passive and Submissive voices Active and Submissive voices Passive and Aggressive voices Active and Passive voices

Active and Passive voices

How would you help desk jockeys make sense of the train as you will fight principle?

All Army training follows the Army's training principles. Training must be both realistic and performance-oriented to ensure physical readiness to meet any and all mission requirements

What principles of mission command must be remembered in a situation like this? Accept prudent risk. All of these answers apply. Create a shared understanding Build cohesive teams through mutual trust.

All of these answers apply.

At which level of leadership are you working as a SFC in BDE HQ and supervisor for a staff section of four subordinate NCOs? Strategic Level Organizational Level Direct Level Both Direct Level and Organizational Level

Both Direct Level and Organizational Level

How would you correct this sentence: "If I can fly, I could get that cat out of the tree with no problem." Change 'could' to 'can' Make no changes Change 'can' to 'could' Change 'problem' to 'problems'

Change 'can' to 'could'

How would you best describe cultural capability to your team?

Cultural capability has two major components: cross-cultural competency and regional competence. Cultural proficiency levels are improved on by studying the humanities, traveling, personally interacting with locals, and a lifelong study of a region and tailored training during preparation for a deployment.

Will the locals really be that offended if we slip up once or twice out of habit? Why is it so important that we understand these gestures? Won't they give us a pass since we're helping them win a war?

Demonstrating cultural capability when interacting with the locals will allow you to be a positive influence and build trust.

Which area of "Prepares Self" is demonstrated in taking time aside to study and to organize new information as it is encountered? Maintains relevant cultural awareness Maintains relevant geopolitical awareness All of these answers are correct Expands knowledge

Expands knowledge

What approach should you take to resolve this situation? Reassure Mrs. Perry that you will contact the other Soldier's chain of command to put a stop to this; counsel PFC Perry and document the session. Reassure Mrs. Perry that this is probably nothing serious; give PFC Perry a "life-lesson talk" and tell him to knock it off. Gather facts from all sources, suggest they both seek marriage counseling, contact the family support center, and set up an appointment for them. Gather facts from all sources, counsel PFC Perry and document the session, notify the chain of command, and recommend family counseling.

Gather facts from all sources, counsel PFC Perry and document the session, notify the chain of command, and recommend family counseling.

How would you conduct a cultural assessment of any situation to determine the correct course of action to take in a challenging, culturally diverse situation?

Human groups interact in basic, predictable patterns, influenced by physical environment, economy of culture, social structure, beliefs and religion. By identifying these patterns, Soldiers will be in better positions to assess cultural situations and the influences of their operations upon the local population

Can you recommend anything else that would help improve my endurance through this whole process?

I can work with you to develop an individual fitness plan that supplements the team's PRT schedule but with more focus on aerobic and anaerobic endurance

What did you focus on during your quick assessment of the situation? What's your strategy with Campbell moving forward?

I quickly intervened, apologized to Luka, and explained the misunderstanding. I told Private Campbell to spend more time researching and learning from Saba and the locals.

You know what to do if he isn't completely up to speed on ACT, right?

I'll walk him through the Career Map, Career Path Builder, Individual Development Plan, Lead and Manage, and Sponsorship sections, and have him fill out his information in ACT before our next meeting

In reviewing the AAR from your successful training session, you noticed sins of leadership, specifically in areas that demonstrated sound judgement and innovation. What attribute do these gall under in the Army Leadership Requirements Model? Intellect Presence Character Demeanor

Intellect

Will that get the results that we need before we redeploy?

It's a good starting point. However, supervision and periodic assessments will also help manage the transition from reset back to trained/ready upon return to home station.

What exactly does the Army consider good leadership? Leadership is the process of taking initiative to demonstrate the correct course of action. Leadership is the process for instructing people on how to properly perform tasks and duties. Leadership is the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation.

Leadership is the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation.

What can I do better to make sure that we don't have any communication issues with other locals out there? Ask Saba. That's why he's here. Make sure they know we are in this together, and reach out to Saba. Worry about your team, not about that.

Make sure they know we are in this together, and reach out to Saba.

Which of the following should SGT Smith include as part of his description of NCOs in the militia? Militia NCOs had standardized roles and responsibilities. Militia NCOs followed Democratic traditions and were elected to their positions. Militia NCOs were appointed by an Officer. Militia NCOs were appointed by a commander

Militia NCOs followed Democratic traditions and were elected to their positions

What were minutemen? Minutemen were formed from the reorganized militias to fight the British. However, they were more similar to a militia than a professional Army. Minutemen were formed from the reorganized militias to fight in the French and Indian War. However, they were more similar to a militia than a professional Army. Minutemen were formed from the reorganized militias to fight the British. However, they were more similar to a professional Army than a militia.

Minutemen were formed from the reorganized militias to fight the British. However, they were more similar to a militia than a professional Army.

What were NCOs in the militia responsible for? NCOs in the militia were responsible for calling out what militiamen should do when they were in battle and training militiamen so they could maintain the linear fighting lines NCOs in the militia didn't have defined roles in the readiness and care of the militiamen. They carried out officer's instructions and were primarily in charge of maintaining drills and formations in battle NCOs in the militia had defined roles and were primarily responsible for the discipline and care of other militiamen. Although they didn't do a good job because there weren't any standards to follow.

NCOs in the militia didn't have defined roles in the readiness and care of the militiamen. They carried out officer's instructions and were primarily in charge of maintaining drills and formations in battle

As the unit's master fitness trainer, how should we develop the PRT schedule?

NCOs need to incorporate all of the principles of PRT into training programs in order to get results. We need to focus on PRT principals and components in order to set Soldiers up for success. Just running won't do the trick

Are level I headings used for the introduction section?

No, the introduction does not have any heading.

Isn't that all we need to know based on what we're doing for this mission? Doesn't that make us "culturally aware" enough to get the job done?

Np; you need to directly interact with the locals to gain an insight into their culture.

What are some recommended methods for gathering information about a Solder's developmental needs? Observe a Soldier's performance and rate it against the standards and the goals set in the individual development plan. If they are below standard, tell them what they need to do. Observe on-the-job performance against Army standards. Assist in the design of individual development plans, and frequently check progress. Observe your Solder's performance. If anyone isn't meeting your expectations, tell them what they need to do to get there.

Observe on-the-job performance against Army standards. Assist in the design of individual development plans, and frequently check progress.

What advice should SGT Alexander give to PVT Edwards regarding how he can most effectively build a career path to help him achieve the important milestones for his MOS?

Plan his career path using the Career Builder tool in Army Career Tracker (ACT) in conjunction with the Professional Development Model Career Map for his MOS

SSG Johnson reviews SPC Sheik's draft and quickly notices many mistakes in grammar and sentence structure. SPC Sheik was still having trouble with writing a clear and concise message.

Point the SPC in the right direction and capitalize on it by telling him to apply the elements for clear messaging based on his errors. Offer advice on how to correct this mistakes and avoid making them moving forward.

What is the process, or your process, that you're referring to here?

Process is how writers perform writing tasks. Although there is no single process that all writers use in all situations, there are some sequenced steps that can help you through the process.

What role does the purpose statement or stating the purpose play in research-based writing? Purpose provides direction, while helping you and your audience understand what you want to accomplish. It identifies why you need to answer each research question. Purpose means merely collecting facts, opinions, and ideas on a given topic that only has value to the individual. Purpose is defined as few, if any, departures from the published standard for grammar, punctuation, and usage. Purpose involves fie steps: research and prewriting, planning and organizing, drafting revising and editing, and proofing and final product.

Purpose provides direction, while helping you and your audience understand what you want to accomplish. It identifies why you need to answer each research question.

Is there a method to researching that is more powerful or more effective than just searching the internet, or reading doctrine and manuals?

Research is one of the keys to success. Purpose and scope drive good research. You find data through people and tools

After referring PFC Longfellow to S1 to make sure she updates her personnel records, what other advice should SGT Alexander give to PFC Longfellow to ensure her military service record accurately reflects the recent changes?

Review the Soldier Record Brief (SRB) and Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) periodically for currency and accuracy

What does SPC Webber need to change from his presentation concerning the "Enabling Learning Objective" slide?

Select the title group: "Task, Conditions, Standards." The text should remain consistent in font and color for a polished look.

How are Soldiers best guided through the creation of a developmental plan? Start with a face-to-face counseling about what happened. Counseling, coaching, and mentoring are three ways to develop others on your team. The Soldier needs to be put in his place. He clearly did not get the message the first two times, but he will. Let him have it until the behavior improves. You're already on the right track, and have already address the issue. But, you still need to get to know him personally to find out more about why he did what he did.

Start with a face-to-face counseling about what happened. Counseling, coaching, and mentoring are three ways to develop others on your team.

What areas are evaluated to determine a Soldier's level of combat readiness and leadership effectiveness?

Strength, endurance, mobility, body composition, healthy lifestyle, warrior ethos, and self discipline.

It is your duty as an Army leader to: Continue to support PVT Reynolds and give him every opportunity to correct his performance issues and become a satisfactory Soldier. Inform the other members of your team that they need to work PVT Reynolds into shape in order to avoid hardship for the team. Submit the DA Form 3340 requesting the company commander issue a bar to continued service against PVT Reynolds. Discuss getting PVT Reynolds a transfer with your company commander.

Submit the DA Form 3340 requesting the company commander issue a bar to continued service against PVT Reynolds.

Which of the following best describes the American NCO of the Revolutionary War period? The American NCO was not very different from traditional European NCOs of the time. The American NCO was dissimilar from traditional European NCOs due to different approaches in leadership. The American NCO was similar to other European NCOs due to multiple European influences and the influence of the frontier. The American NCO was different from other European NCOs in the blending of multiple European influences and the influence of the frontier.

The American NCO was different from other European NCOs in the blending of multiple European influences and the influence of the frontier.

Which statement best describes the "functional writing zone"? The functional writing zone describes how writers perform writing tasks. The functional writing zone highlights how reading and writing are important to learning. The functional writing zone is where writers' intentions and readers' expectations converge. The functional writing zone is where writers complete their writing assignments and tasks.

The functional writing zone is where writers' intentions and readers' expectations converge.

What do you think about the slide that he both text and a graphic?

The graphic should be increased in size and the text removed.

See anything that needs to be changed with the body formatting? The line spacing should be double-spaced, the paragraphs indented, and there should be a level I heading for each main topic. The line spacing should be double-spaced, and there should be a level I heading for each main topic. The line spacing should be double-spaced, and there should be a level I heading for each main topic. The line spacing should be double-spaced and the paragraphs indented.

The line spacing should be double-spaced and the paragraphs indented.

Do you see any issues with the title page? I put the page number in the wrong place, it should be at the bottom right corner. The running head is not formatted properly. I should've made the title in all caps.

The running head is not formatted properly. I should've made the title in all caps.

You are reviewing an Individual Development Plan with SGT Carpenter, one of your team leaders. How do you approach starting this conversation? Tell SGT Carpenter what you understand about the role of an Army leader and the leader development process. Suggest SGT Carpenter read the leadership sections of ADRP 6-22 and FM 6-22 and brief back to you what he learns about becoming an Army leader. Ask SGT Carpenter about his expectations for his Army career, and discuss effective methods for achieving those outcomes. Discuss with SGT Carpenter how you achieved your current rank and position, and compare that to what he has done in his career.

Ask SGT Carpenter about his expectations for his Army career, and discuss effective methods for achieving those outcomes.

What would be the best way to explain the importance of identifying culture to the Soldier? Culture forms the basis of how people understand and respond to events and people around them. Who a society considers to be legitimate is often determined by vulture to be a more effective and successful leader. Culture means collecting facts, opinions, and ideas on a given topic that has value to the individual. Therefore, it is important to be able to identify and understand the concept of culture to be a better performer in diverse environments. Culture is defined as few, if any, departures from the local language, morals, and beliefs. Therefore, it is important to be able to identify and understand the concept of culture to be a more effective and successful leader. Culture involves five steps: research, planning, executing, revising, and finalizing. Thus, it is important to be able to identify and understand the concept of culture to be a better performer in diverse environments.

Culture forms the basis of how people understand and respond to events and people around them. Who a society considers to be legitimate is often determined by vulture to be a more effective and successful leader.

How does one establish an effective developmental climate? Evaluate your subordinates' performance, then apply corrective measures or exert your authority as needed to get positive results. Demonstrate concern for your Soldiers' welfare. Involve them in goal-setting and keep goals clear and realistic. Maintain open communication. Show your Soldiers you care about them, and make sure they understand what you want from them. Your communication has to be clear.

Demonstrate concern for your Soldiers' welfare. Involve them in goal-setting and keep goals clear and realistic. Maintain open communication.

What's your plan for the Soldier's that fail to meet the APFT standards after this PRT schedule is implemented?

If they fail, they will have to be placed on a Special Conditioning PRT program to help them meet applicable standards. That is the best course of action for everyone

What should Drill SGT Henderson say to PVT Miller? It only established the training program for Soldiers during that time period. It did not have much of an impact of that time period. It established the war tactics the Soldiers during this period would use against the British. It established how troops would receive the supplies they needed during that time period and provided short term guidance on duties and responsibilities of NCO ranks of that time period. It established the duties and responsibilities for NCO ranks of that time period and served as the primary regulation for the Army for the next 30 years.

It established the duties and responsibilities for NCO ranks of that time period and served as the primary regulation for the Army for the next 30 years.

How is balance attained between leading Soldiers and self priorities? Balancing your time and effort is something you have to figure out. It's not going to happen overnight. Leaders have the responsibility to create a positive climate, prepare themselves, and take the time to help others. Good leadership is both an art and a science, and you need experience to develop both.

Leaders have the responsibility to create a positive climate, prepare themselves, and take the time to help others.

How do you correct a Soldier that is not being deliberately insubordinate, but has moments of heedless? Let's go talk to him when he's done eating and give him some no BS feedback. You are providing good leadership. Keep after it. When we have time, let's both take a look at his Individual Development Plan.

Let's go talk to him when he's done eating and give him some no BS feedback.

Do you have any tips or advice on how to build my strength back up?

Let's incorporate exercises that improve your functional strength, posture, and body mechanics. I'll add conditioning drills, climbing drills and a strength training circuit to your PRT program

What other tools do leaders have to instill some thoughtfulness into our Soldiers? Let's review our options for counseling, coaching and mentoring Campbell before we elevate it any further. If you want to look into Bars and Flags, go ahead. We can tell Campbell what Bars and Flags will mean for his career if we have to go that route.

Let's review our options for counseling, coaching and mentoring Campbell before we elevate it any further.

What type of speech format has 1SG Jackson been asked to present? Impromptu Prepared Manuscript Informative

Manuscript

What might be better to use here than this current transition sentence at the end of the paragraph?

Most people know what the words duty and respect mean, but they don't know what they mean to a U.S. Army soldier. It is also your duty to respect the team and resist the temptation to make decisions that may undermine outcomes o results

In the scenario above, what skills are demonstrated as key communication skills in resolving conflict? Presence and perseverance Command and control Negotiation and persuasion Character and intellect

Negotiation and persuasion

Were the roles of the NCO in the militia and the Continental Army the same since it came from European traditions? There were some differences between the militia NCO and the Continental Army NCO. No, the role of the militia NCO was radically different from the Continental Army NCO. The role of the militia NCO was not radically different from the Continental Army NCO.

No, the role of the militia NCO was radically different from the Continental Army NCO.

Sergeant, here you say, "stay in a functional writing zone." I thought it was called "writing mechanics" or something. Is that what you mean here?

No. Functional writing is where writers' intentions and readers' expectations converge.

What concept of operational environment applies to this situation? War as a human endeavor, specifically a leader's ability o outthink an opponent to gain and maintain the initiative. Operational and mission variables, specifically terrain and weather hazards and threats. Consolidate gains, or the activities to make permanent any temporary operational success. Unified action, specifically the synchronization, coordination, and/or integration of the activities of governmental and nongovernmental entities.

Operational and mission variables, specifically terrain and weather hazards and threats.

What actions should you take to maintain that sense of trust among your team? Proceed with the inspection, but no need to be very thorough; your team will have more opportunities in coming weeks to prepare their equipment for follow on inspections. Proceed with the inspection in accordance with the SOP; be thorough with the inspection to minimize any possibility of discrepancies. Give your Soldiers a break from the inspection; you trust that they will take care of cleaning their equipment during the next layout in a week. Have one of your Soldiers volunteer to be fully inspected; the others get a pass until the next company-level inspection.

Proceed with the inspection in accordance with the SOP; be thorough with the inspection to minimize any possibility of discrepancies.

What should SSG Elderson do next? Conduct the presentation that has been rehearsed multiple times, his presentation will be more effective now that all the kinks are worked out. Revise the content that was not working so he can effectively conduct his presentation. Rehearse again to work on presenting the information more effectively. Revise his content and rehearse again before he conducts his presentation.

Revise his content and rehearse again before he conducts his presentation.

Which of the choices demonstrates SGT Alden is using engaging communication techniques? SGT Alden follows-up on his briefing with a well-crafted email that reinforces the message. SGT Alden looks directly at the squad members, and is delievering the briefing with an enthusiastic tone and attitude. One team member is having trouble with one of the main points of the briefing, so SGT Alden explains the point multiple times to ensure it's understood by all. SGT Alden provides objective facts and data to support his talking points.

SGT Alden looks directly at the squad members, and is delivering the briefing with an enthusiastic tone and attitude.

What do you think was wrong, or not wrong, with SGT Matthews conduct or belief and why? Insulting the waitress after she rejected him was distasteful behavior, but SGT Matthews did not break any rules or laws. Also, he has the right of freedom of speech, so there was nothing wrong with what he said. SGT Matthews' conduct was inexcusable because he failed to uphold the Army Value of leadership. He has a point, however, that the Army should not be concerned with what he foes off duty, as long as he does nothing illegal/ SGT Matthews' conduct and belief did not represent a commitment to uphold the Army Ethic in all aspects of life. His conduct was contradictory to what is meant by honorable service. Nothing was wrong with SGT Matthews' conduct or belief. It is a free country, and as long as he does nothing illegal, the Army should not be concerned with what SGT Matthews does while off duty.

SGT Matthews' conduct and belief did not represent a commitment to uphold the Army Ethic in all aspects of life. His conduct was contradictory to what is meant by honorable service.

Who is more likely to have a more effective presentation and why? SPC Ryder because he has taught a class like this before so he does not need to prepare or use a presentation aid to remember what he needs to talk about. The class will be more effective as a result of his knowledge on the topic. SPC Ryder because he has taught a class like this before so he does not need to prepare or use a presentation aid to remember what he needs to talk about. As a result of not using a presentation aid, the class will not be distracted during his presentation. SPC Thompson because he prepared a presentation aid with text bullets so he knows what he wants to say. The presentation aid includes graphics, which will help illustrate concepts to the audience so they will have better retention of the content. SPC Thompson because he prepared a presentation aid which will help him as he conducts his class. The presentation aid will make his audience pay more attention so they will have better retention of the content.

SPC Thompson because he prepared a presentation aid with text bullets so he knows what he wants to say. The presentation aid includes graphics, which will help illustrate concepts to the audience so they will have better retention of the content.

How would you best explain who the Army's PRT program applies to and why?

The Army's PRT program applies to all Soldiers, functional branches, units, and operating agencies. Physical readiness means the ability to meet the physical demands of any combat or duty position, accomplish the mission, and continue to fight and win.

Why is the first situation different than the second? The loud truck prevented PVT Richardson from hearing the question, wherein the second situation PVT Richardson was too busy thinking about the task he was doing instead of listening to the question. The loud truck prevented PVT Richardson from listening to the question, wherein the second situation PVT Richardson was too busy thinking about the task he was doing instead of hearing the question. The loud truck prevented PVT Richardson from hearing the question, wherein the second situation PVT Richardson's poor multitasking skills prevented him from hearing the question. The two situations are not different.

The loud truck prevented PVT Richardson from hearing the question, wherein the second situation PVT Richardson was too busy thinking about the task he was doing instead of listening to the question.

SGT Carpenter asks you for advice on how to motivate his team members. How will you respond? There are several effective techniques you can use, but the correct technique is based on the situation and the individuals involved. Tell them how important it is that they learn to work together as a team so they all move up the ranks. Before you start a task with the team, lay out your expectations for the finished product and don't accept anything short of that. Keep in mind that time and pressure make diamonds.

There are several effective techniques you can use, but the correct technique is based on the situation and the individuals involved.

How do you think I can change Soldiers attitudes about the TA-50 inspection? They are misunderstanding the purpose of the inspection - we should provide that explanation. They need to be held accountable for their negative attitude towards inspections that are used to ensure their safety.

They are misunderstanding the purpose of the inspection - we should provide that explanation.

I overheard a few Soldiers talking about how they don't completely understand why Soldiers with jobs like theirs have the same weight and limits and PT requirements. How do you think we can fix their mindset in that case?

They must know PRT applies to all Soldiers. They need to meet the demands of any combat or duty position, accomplish the mission, and continue to fight and win.

Explain the Rules of Ranging. This is one of the Rules of Ranging. These rules were the first attempt in our military history where a group of professional soldiers, created standards or guidelines to reach readiness. This is one of the Rules of Ranging. These rules were the first attempt in our military history where the militia, and eventually the Minutemen, created standards or guidelines to reach readiness.

This is one of the Rules of Ranging. These rules were the first attempt in our military history where a group of professional soldiers, created standards or guidelines to reach readiness.

Which statement below best explains the importance of connecting the fundamentals of culture during planning? To be successful, commanders and staffs consider four fundamental aspects of culture when planning and executing military operations: Culture influences how people view their world. Culture is holistic. Culture is learned and shared. Culture is created by people and can and does change. To be successful, leaders consider three fundamental aspects of culture when planning for military operations abroad: Culture is learned and shared. Culture will inevitably change over time. Culture is reactive. To be successful, commanders and staffs consider three fundamental aspects of culture when planning for military operations abroad: Culture can be multi-active. Culture can be reactive. Culture can be linear-active. To be successful, leaders consider four fundamental capabilities of culture when planning for military operations abroad: Process capability, positioni capability, path capability, and intelligence capability.

To be successful, commanders and staffs consider four fundamental aspects of culture when planning and executing military operations: Culture influences how people view their world. Culture is holistic. Culture is learned and shared. Culture is created by people and can and does change.

Which of the following would be the strongest thesis statement for this paper? In this paper I will discuss how trust, honorable service, and stewardship of the profession are essential characteristics of the Army profession. Trusted Army Professionals are honorable servants of the Nation that uphold the Army Ethic and Army Values while caring for other Soldiers and the American people which forms a legal and moral foundation for Soldiers. There are many essential characteristics of the Army profession a Soldier must exemplify, such as trust, honorable service, and stewardship of the profession. Essential characteristics of the Army profession, trust, honorable service, military expertise, espirit de corps, and stewardship of the profession provide a legal and moral foundation for Soldiers.

Trusted Army Professionals are honorable servants of the Nation that uphold the Army Ethic and Army Values while caring for other Soldiers and the American people which forms a legal and moral foundation for Soldiers.

Do you have any advice on how to improve my writing and enjoy the process more?

Write to think, not vice versa. Take up journal writing, practice freewriting, and try assessing how others write.

Why is writing so important to leadership? Writing helps you organize your thoughts and think critically. Writing is a great substitute to speaking directly to others when communicating. Writing helps you create original messages that will inspire others. Writing helps ensure quicker promotions and a successful career.

Writing helps you organize your thoughts and think critically.

What is the best way to form an action plan and track the progress of a Soldier's development? Just make sure that you communicate an action plan to PVT Campbell; it's on him to follow through. You do your job by directing him, and he should be good to go. Here's an action plan for you: make him report to duty in a different uniform every hour. You need to look at both the short and the long term goals. Base your plan of action on what the mistake was, and what the requirements are to improve.

You need to look at both the short and the long term goals. Base your plan of action on what the mistake was, and what the requirements are to improve.

What do i need to focus on besides these gestures and signs to increase my knowledge and proficiency in the short time we have?

You need to understand their shared set of beliefs, and ask Saba as many questions as you can. We need to have this cultural proficiency to keep the locals on our side.

What, if any, mistakes did i make on the reference page? You were supposed to indent the second line of each reference entry. You were supposed to number each reference entry. You were supposed to order the reference entries in chronological order.

You were supposed to indent the second line of each reference entry.

How much time do I have to fill out and get my ACT account squared away?

Your ACT record should be updated within 30 days of arrival at your new assignment. Since you've been here for 2 weeks, I expect this to be done within the next 2 weeks, and I'll help you along the way

What was wrong, or not wrong, with your platoon sergeant's actions and why? Nothing was wrong. Your platoon sergeant must take your past military expertise into account when considering your promotion; he was demonstrating loyalty and trust in you. Your platoon sergeant's actions were wrong because he failed to demonstrate his loyalty to the Army and other Soldiers over you. Your platoon sergeant's actions were wrong because he demonstrated a lack of competence in the Army's promotion system. Changing the score to a perfect 300 was too high because it did not reflect a true balance of your overall performance.

Your platoon sergeant's actions were wrong because he demonstrated a lack of competence in the Army's promotion system. Changing the score to a perfect 300 was too high because it did not reflect a true balance of your overall performance.

SGT Rencher notices the crowd, and quickly realizes what is going on.

[Explain the celebrations. Encourage your Soldiers to shoe understanding and solidarity.

SGT Rencher notices what is going on, and rushes to the scene as Saba is still trying to reason with a very angry Luka.

[Intervene immediately. Apologize to Luka and lecture PVT Campbell on the scene to save face in front of the locals.]

Tensions are escalating on both sides. SGT Rencher must take the appropriate actions to deescalate the situation, or run the risk of information falling into the enemy's hands.

[Intervene immediately. Signal a peaceful gesture from the SMARTbook in the direction of the Atropians.]

What is the proper way to site this quote in the text using APA format? [Add the date after ADP 6-22, and include the page number with it.] [Add the date after ADP 6-22, and move the page number to the end of the quote.] [Move the page number to the end of the quote, and add the author and date.]

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SGT Rencher notices Saba's reacation to PVT Campbell's "okay" hand gesture. Saba, again, chooses to remain silent despite looking irritated.

[Talk to PVT Campbell about situational awareness in front of the entire team for maximum team benefit.]

Do you understand the proper elements of a paragraph?

Paragraphs have a single focus described by a topic sentence and the remaining sentences adequately develop that topic. The paragraph should end with a transition to a new paragraph or focus

I am still having problems keeping my weight down through this whole process. Can you recommend anything else that would help?

I'll work with you to develop an individual fitness plan which will focus on weight loss and supplements the team's PRT schedule. We can also work together to identify other habits that affect your performance and hinder weight loss.