NCOA TEST 3 (SCENARIOS)

(Nuclear Enterprise) The Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) was created in 2009 to (Select all that apply) ______ Execute nuclear weapons with precision when called upon by our Nation. ______ Mandate rules for storage and handling nuclear weapons ______ Ensure oversight of the nuclear mission of the US Air Force ______ Restore our country's and our allies' faith in our ability to safeguard nuclear assets

- Execute nuclear weapons with precision when called upon by our Nation. - Ensure oversight of the nuclear mission of the US Air Force - Restore our country's and our allies' faith in our ability to safeguard nuclear assets

(Nuclear Enterprise) The Air Force Global Strike Command operates two new commands that encompass two numbered Air Forces: __________ Air Force, which is responsible for all nuclear-capable ____________; and the ____________ Air Force, which is responsible for all ____________.

8th Air Force Bombers 20th Air Force ICBMs

(Discipline) Self-Descipline

A willing and instinctive sense of responsibility that leads you to do whatever needs to be done; far above your acceptance of imposed discipline

(Nuclear Enterprise) Nuclear proliferation

Activities by non-members of the Non-proliferation Treaty to secure, transport, and employ weapons of mass destruction

(Nuclear Enterprise) Nuclear Weapons State (NWS)

Acts by members of the NPT to detect, secure, and dispose of these weapons.

(JIIM Operations) _______ is an operation in which there is an enemy that our energies are being directed towards, and _____ describes missions that aren't war, but responses to crisis such as a NEO.

Adversarial crisis response; non-adversarial crisis response

(Discipline) Unit Discipline

Airmens willingness to do good of the unit, it demands habitual but reasoned obedience that preserves initiative and functions even in the absence of the commander.

(JIIM Operations) Unity of Command

All efforts should be directed and coordinated toward a common objective under one responsible commander.

(JIIM Operations) USG Department and Agencies

Any United States governmental organizations that can be called upon when needed, such as the Department of Homeland Security, the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau, any of the combat support agencies (CSAs), and the Domestic Policy Council.

(JIIM Operations) Conduct airborne and air assault, and amphibious operations

Army

(JIIM Operations) Interdict enemy sea, space, air power, and communications through operations on or from the land

Army

(JIIM Operations) DTRA

Assist CCDRs with plans and responses to WMD events and develops and delivers cutting-edge technologies to assist with these endeavors

(JIIM Operations) Surprise

Attacking the enemy at a time, place, or in a manner for which they're not prepared.

(JIIM Operations) Simplicity

Avoiding, unnecessary complex organizing, preparing, planning, and conducting military operations.

(Nuclear Enterprise) The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has the authority to order the use of nuclear weapons. a. True b. False

B. False

(Managerial Communication) TSgt Wilder is helping TSgt Salas prepare for his briefing to the Commander. After TSgt Wilder explains two or three steps, he asks TSgt Salas to explain to him what he truly meant by what he had just said so he could ensure his message was properly conveyed. Salas thanks Wilder for the information and says, "You just saved me from having to go up the chain of command for assistance." This scenario BEST illustrates _________ communication. a. lateral b. upward c. downward

CORRECT ANSWER: A a. CORRECT. According to managerial communication, "lateral communication flows neither downward nor upward; instead, it flows across organizational channels or amongst you and your peers." In this scenario the communication is strictly between two TSgt's/peers. Salas shows his appreciation for this lateral communication when he states, "you just saved me from having to go up the chain of command for assistance. b. INCORRECT. According to managerial communication, "Upward communication is the flow of communication through the chain of command from the lowest organizational position to the highest." In this scenario the communication is strictly between two TSgt's/peers. See rationale for correct response for additional information. c. INCORRECT. According to managerial communication, "Downward communication normally begins with the organization's upper level of management and filters down through the chain of command." In this scenario the communication is strictly between two TSgt's/peers. See rationale for correct response for additional information.

(JIIM Operations) Once SrA knight arrived in Country "X:, she noticed that many of the services she had back home were already up and running. The dining facility was operational , her tent was ready, and they even had a base transportation schedule available for those that worked on the other said of the forward operating base (FOB). She thought to herself, "Wow, I though this was going to be a tough deployment, but now that I know I have some of the same things I had back home, performing my job won't be so bad." This scenario BEST illustrates the Air Force Key Capability of _______ and its impact on mission effectiveness. a. Agile Combat Support b. Rapid Global Mobility c. Global Presence

CORRECT ANSWER: A a. CORRECT. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, Agile Combat a Support includes all elements of a forward base-support structure: maintenance, supply, transportation, communications, services, engineering, security , health services, finance, legal services, and chaplaincy. It also includes services mentioned in the scenario such as transportation schedule, dining facilities and living quarters (tents.) b. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, Rapid Global Mobility refers to the timely movement, positioning, and sustainment of military forces and capabilities through air and space, across the range of military operations. This isn't evident in the scenario. c. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, Global Presence is the ability of the Air Force to attack rapidly and persistently with a wide range of munitions anywhere on the globe at any time. This isn't evident in the scenario.

(JIIM Operations) In order to gather information on the situation in Country "X", one CSA provides the communication equipment as well as operates, and assures command and control and information-sharing capabilities and a globally accessible enterprise information infrastructure. This support allows joint warfighters, national level leaders, and other mission and coalition partners across the full spectrum of military operations to make the best decision possible based on well-gathered information relating to Country "X". This scenario BEST identifies the responsibilities of the ________ CSA. a. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) b. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) c. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)

CORRECT ANSWER: A a. CORRECT. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, DISA provides, operates, and assures command and control and information-sharing capabilities and a globally accessible enterprise information infrastructure in direct support of join warfighters, national level leaders, and other mission and coalition partners across the full spectrum of military operations. b. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, DLA sources and provides nearly all of the consumable items America's military forces need to operate- from food, fuel and energy to uniforms, medical supplies and construction material. c. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, DTRA's focus is to keep weapons of mass destruction (WMD) out of the hands of terrorists and other enemies by locking down, monitoring, and destroying weapons and weapons related materials.

(JIIM Operations) The CJCS and the __________ serve as advisors to the National Security Council. a. Director of National Intelligence b. Secretary of State c. Attorney General

CORRECT ANSWER: A a. CORRECT. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, the Direction of National Intelligence serves as an advisor to the NSC, along with the CJCS b. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, the Secretary of State is statutory member of the NSC, not an advisor c. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, the Attorney General can be invited to NSC meetings, but the Direction of National Intelligence serves as an advisor to the NSC.

(JIIM Operations) Which is NOT a common function of the Services? a. Construction maintenance, and repair of buildings, structures, and utilities as well as the acquisition, management, and disposal of real property and natural resources b. Maintaining in readiness mobile reserve forces, properly organized, trained, and equipped for employment in an emergency c. Providing adequate, timely, and reliable intelligence and counterintelligence for the Military Departments and other agencies as directed by competent authority.

CORRECT ANSWER: A a. CORRECT. According to the JIIM operations chapter, construction, maintenance, and repair of buildings, structures, and utilities as well as the acquisition, management, and disposal of real property and natural resources is a common function of the Military Departments, not the Services b. INCORRECT. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, maintaining in readiness mobile reserve forces, properly organized, trained, and equipped for employment in an emergency IS a function of the Services. c. INCORRECT. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, providing adequate, timely, and reliable intelligence and counterintelligence for the Military Departments and other agencies as directed by competent authority IS a function of the Services.

(Discipline) During a conversation with his subordinates, TSgt Niland states "The Area Defense Counsel is sometimes a tenant unit on military installations." His subordinates thanked him for the information because they were in dire need of assistance. TSgt Niland's ______ will MOST likely ______ his subordinate's effectiveness. a. misunderstanding of fair and impartial trial; decrease b. understanding of fair and impartial trial; increase c. misunderstanding of representation of counsel; decrease d. understanding of representation of counsel; increase

CORRECT ANSWER: A a. CORRECT: According to the Discipline chapter, whether represented by military or civilian counsel, the accused has the right to a Fair and Impartial Trial. In order to guarantee a fair and impartial trial, the Area Defense Counsel is ALWAYS a tenant unit on military installations. This allows them to have a separate chain of command. Niland stated in his comments "sometimes a tenant unit on military installations." Therefore, it is ineffective use of fair and impartial trial, which will most likely decrease his ability in assisting his subordinates. b. INCORRECT: According to the Discipline chapter, whether represented by military or civilian counsel, the accused has the right to a Fair and Impartial Trail. In order to guarantee a fair and impartial trial, the Area Defense Counsel is ALWAYS a tenant unit on military installations. This allows them to have a separate chain of command. Niland stated his comments "sometimes a tenant unit on military installations." Therefore, it is ineffective use of fair and impartial trial, which will most likely decrease his ability in assisting his subordinates. See rationale for correct response for additional information. c. INCORRECT: According to the Discipline chapter, Representation by Counsel is the fourth Basic Right of the Accused. Military Counsel is ALWAYS FREE, but the member does have the option to hire a civilian attorney at his or her own expense. If the accused elects to hire a civilian counsel, the military counsel acts as "associate counsel" unless excused by the accused. There no information pertaining to representation of counsel in the above scenario. See rationale for correct response for additional information. d. INCORRECT. According to the Discipline chapter, Representation by Counsel is the fourth Basic Right of the Accused. Military Counsel is ALWAYS FREE, but the member does have the option to hire a civilian attorney at his or her own expense. If the accused elects to hire a civilian counsel, the military counsel acts as "associate counsel" unless excused by the accused. There no information pertaining to representation of counsel in the above scenario. See rationale for correct response for additional information.

(Nuclear Enterprise) SSgt Rakim briefs his Security Forces fire team members, "At this point in time, the nuclear weapons that we safeguard are the main resource that prevents aggression from other countries." His Flight Chief, MSgt Halter adds, "That's right, just remember that not all forces can be dissuaded by the threat of nuclear weapons. In fact, other national powers will most likely be used to achieve the same effects." MSgt Halter's comments BEST identify __________. a. future deterrence theory b. modern deterrence theory c. nuclear proliferation

CORRECT ANSWER: A a. CORRECT: According to the Nuclear Enterprise chapter, future deterrence theory "could rely more heavily on the diplomatic, economic and informational forms of our national powers. For example, the threat of nuclear attack may not deter radical non-state actors. These groups may have ideologies that prevent them from being concerned with the outcome of such modes of deterrence." In this scenario, MSgt Halter supports this theory by stating, "That's right, just remember that not all forces can be dissuaded by the threat of nuclear weapons. In fact, someday, other national powers will most likely be used to achieve the same effects." b. INCORRECT: According to the Nuclear Enterprise chapter, modern deterrence theory "centers, around our nuclear capabilities." Although SSgt Rakim makes a valid point by stating the importance of the nuclear capability, MSgt Hatler's comments were directed towards future deterrence considerations. See correct rationale for more information. c. INCORRECT: Nothing in this scenario address nuclear proliferation. See correct rationale for more information

(JIIM Operations) SrA Knight has been tasked with a no-notice deployment to Country "X". She doesn't understand why the US has to get involved in another country's problems. Her supervisor, TSgt Foye, tells her our Nation has decided that promoting security, especially with our allies like Country "X" is an objective that supports the National Security Strategy. TSgt Foye says, "Your job as a Security Forces member is key to not only promoting security, but also deterring future conflict. Executing your job allows us to meet our global responsibilities." TSgt Foye's comments BEST identify objectives of the ______ and its impact on mission effectiveness. a. National Security Strategy b. National Military Strategy c. National Defense Strategy

CORRECT ANSWER: B a. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, Precision Engagement is the ability to command, control, and employ forces to cause specific strategic, operational, or tactical effects. There is no indication that this is happening in the scenario. b. CORRECT. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, Rapid Global Mobility refers to the timely movement, positioning, and sustainment of military forces and capabilities through air and space, across the range of military operations. In the scenario, troops are headed to country "X" in a matter of hours with supplies. This is made possible by Rapid Global Mobility. c. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, Information Superiority is the ability to collect, control, exploit, and defend information while denying an adversary the ability to do the same. There is no indication that this is happening in the scenario.

(JIIM Operations) ________ exercise COCOM over their assigned forces and establishes personnel policies to ensure proper and uniform standards of conduct within the command. a. Service Component Commanders b. Combatant Commanders c. Joint Force Commanders

CORRECT ANSWER: B a. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, the Service Component Commander leads a command that consists of their Service (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines) contribution to a joint force. b. CORRECT. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, Combatant Commanders exercise COCOM over their assigned forces and establishes personnel policies to ensure proper and uniform standards of conduct within the command c. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, JFCs organize forces to accomplish the mission based on their intent and CONOPS.

(Managerial Communication) TSgt Lee was mentoring his subordinate when he said, "This style of arrangement carries not only the issue to the table, but it also brings a resolution along with it." TSgt Lee continued by explaining the entire process. The actions of TSgt Lee BEST identify the use of the ________ pattern. a. time/chronological b. problem/solution c. cause/effect

CORRECT ANSWER: B a. INCORRECT. According to managerial communication, "the time/chronological pattern is organized along a time continuum. an example of this style of pattern would be a talking paper detailing the implementation schedule for a change in procedures, a letter of counseling, or a letter of reprimand." See rationale for correct response for additional information. b. CORRECT. According to managerial communication, "This type (style) of pattern (arrangement) brings (carries) not only the problem (issue) to the table, but it also brings a solution (resolution) along with it." Lee is briefing his subordinate the problem solution style pattern. c. INCORRECT. According to managerial communication the, "Cause/effect pattern is used to show that because something happened or didn't something else did or did not happen as a result. An example of this style of pattern would be, a report that details the causes of a vehicle accident and the damages that resulted (effect); a briefing covering a decrease in section manning (effect) caused by budget cuts and wing reorganization (cause)." See rationale for correct response for additional information.

(Nuclear Enterprise) SSgt Field and A1C Thomas is on duty as the Monitoring Facility Operator for the Weapons Storage and Security System (WS3). Early one morning Thomas experienced several momentary alarm failures. Each outage lasted for only a few seconds and communications to the security system was regained. Field wondered if the alarm glitch was due to the recent inclement weather they had experienced. Since the system appeared to auto correct itself, Field decided to hold off reporting the incident to the Maintenance Operations Center immediately as required by the Air Base Instructions. Field's inaction will MOST LIKELY result in a compromise of nuclear weapons' ____________________ which will negatively impact mission effectiveness. a. reliability and positive measures. b. security and nuclear weapons security standards. c. security and the two-person concept.

CORRECT ANSWER: B a. INCORRECT. According to the Nuclear Enterprise chapter, reliability is maintained through exhaustive testing, inspection, and maintenance program to guarantee the weapons and delivery systems will work if ever called upon. There is no evidence in the scenario that would indicate reliability of the weapon is a concern. See correct rationale for more information. b. CORRECT. According to the Nuclear Enterprise chapter, security is the total spectrum of procedures, facilities, equipment, and personnel employed to protect nuclear weapon. In this scenario, security of the nuclear weapons is compromised due to uncertainty of the alarm system integrity. Field should have followed the Air Base Instruction and reported the incident immediately. c. INCORRECT. According to the Nuclear Enterprise chapter, "The two-person concept requires the presence at all times of at least two persons, each certified under PRP, knowledgeable in the task to be performed, familiar with applicable safety and security requirements, and each capable of promptly detecting an incorrect act or improper procedure throughout the task performed." Nothing in this scenario, would indicate the two-person concept. See correct rationale for more information.

(JIIM Operations) Since the US has an alliance with Country "X", the President and NSC determined that the violence and unrest has created a humanitarian crisis. People aren't getting the food and medical care they need. Therefore, within a matter of hours, C-130s carrying troops and supplies was headed to a safe location near Country "X". This scenario BEST illustrates an example of _______. a. Precision Engagement b. Rapid Global Mobility c. Information Superiority

CORRECT ANSWER: B a. INCORRECT: According to the JIIM Operations chapter, Precision Engagement is the ability to command, control, and employ forces to cause specific strategic, operational, or tactical effects. There is no indication that this is happening in the scenario. b. CORRECT. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, Rapid Global Mobility refers to the timely movement, positioning , and sustainment of military forces and capabilities through air and space, across the range of military operations. In the scenario, troops are headed to Country "X" in a matter of hours with supplies. This is made possible by Rapid Global Mobility. c. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, Information Superiority is the ability to collect control, exploit, and defend information while denying an adversary the ability to do the same. There is no indication that this is happening in the scenario.

(Nuclear Enterprise) During an interview for a missile facility manager position, SSgt Cash asks the POC, "Is the launch facility in the same building as the missile?" MSgt Creshaw answers, "No, the weapon is stored at a different area within a vertical underground tube. As you can imagine, there is a hardened blast door covering the launch facility for survivability of the weapon." MSgt Crenshaws comments BEST identify _________. a. Launch Control Center (LCC) b. Missile Silo c. Prime Nuclear Airlift Force (PNAF)

CORRECT ANSWER: B a. INCORRECT: According to the Nuclear Enterprise chapter, "The missile launch crew resides in the LCC. The two-person crew has the ability to execute the launch of missiles from this location. The facility is deep underground in a blast and pressure protected hardened capsule." Although SSgt Cash mentions the missile crew, the focus of MSgt Crenshaw's comments are on the Missile Silo. See correct rationale for more information. b. CORRECT: The Nuclear Enterprise chapter states, "A missile silo is an underground, vertical cylindrical container for the storage and launching of ICBMs. They typically have the missile some distance under the surface, protected by a large "blast door" on top. The survivability of these silos is achieved through the physical hardening of the silos and through their underground location, which protects against air blast effects." In this scenario, MSgt Crenshaw comments were directly related to the Missile Silo. c. INCORRECT: The Nuclear chapter states, "PNAF is any aircrew, aircraft, flight line, or other function that provides peacetime support of logistical airlift for nuclear weapons." In this scenario, no support function related to PNAF was mentioned. See correct rationale for more information.

(Nuclear Enterprise) While giving the unit's in-processing briefing, SSgt Offerman says, "Through the Nuclear Enterprise, our unit provides the capability that is a necessary piece of the formula to prevent aggression by our adversaries. This alone, however isn't enough to be fully effective. Our adversaries must perceive us as a credible threat by understanding that our Nation has the will and capability to use these weapons if needed." This scenario BEST illustrates key elements of nuclear _______ impact on mission effectiveness. a. weapons systems and their b. deterrence and its c. surety and its

CORRECT ANSWER: B a. INCORRECT: According to the Nuclear Enterprise chapter, "US Air Force nuclear weapons systems include ICBM and nuclear-capable bombers." Nothing in this scenario mentions ICBMs or bombers specifically. See correct rationale for additional information. b. CORRECT: According to the Nuclear Enterprise chapter, Deterrence can be viewed as a product of three inter-related factors which are a nation's capability, multiplied by its will multiplied by others' perceptions of that capability and will. In this scenario, SSgt Offerman mentions all three parts of the deterrence formula. c. INCORRECT: According to the Nuclear Enterprise chapter, nuclear surety contains three key elements (Safety, Security, and Reliability). Nothing in this scenario refers to nuclear surety. See correct rationale for additional information.

(Nuclear Enterprise) The NCOIC of a missile maintenance shop, MSgt Thorpe is sitting in his office when SSgt Pettis walks in and says, "Sir, I'm responsible for the crew that just failed the Quality Assurance Inspection. We failed because we didn't have a certified spanner wrench in the tool kit. This happened last year and we bought more for the tools kits! I'm not sure why the boxes keep coming up short." MSgt Thorpe responds, "If you notice a trend, you should investigate the situation to determine the real source of the problem. Gather the other NCOs. We need to use a structured approach to get to the bottom of the real cause before it affects our mission." MSgt Thorpe's comments BEST identify ________. a. nuclear-related lessons learned b. root cause analysis c. security

CORRECT ANSWER: B a. INCORRECT: The Nuclear Enterprise chapter states, "As a guardian of America's nuclear arsenal, it is your inherent responsibility to ensure you strive for excellence in every task, maintaining the highest standards of compliance, discipline, and professionalism." Although SSgt Pettis wasn't complain during the inspection by having an incomplete tool kit, the focus of MSgt Thorpe's comments were on using root cause analysis to solve the issue. See correct rationale for additional information. b. CORRECT: According to the Nuclear Enterprise chapter, "root cause analysis are often utilized to identify the real problem. In the case of the nuclear enterprise, our national security could very well depend on finding root causes of problems exposed in inspection, audits, and assessment findings." In this scenario, MSgt Thorpe comments on the use of root cause analysis by stating, "If you notice a trend, you should investigate the situation to determine the real source of the problem." Gather the other NCOs. We need to use a structured approach to analyze the cause of this issue before it affects our effectiveness." c. INCORRECT: According to the Nuclear Enterprise chapter, "security involves measure taken by a military unit, activity, or installation to protect against all acts designed to, or which may, impair its effectiveness." Nothing in this scenario was related to nuclear security. See correct rationale for additional information.

(JIIM Operations) The CJCS functions include which of the following? a. Delegating authority to subordinate JFCs and component commanders commensurate with their responsibilities b. Prescribing the chain of command to the commands and forces within the command c. Preparing strategic plans for the Armed Forces

CORRECT ANSWER: C a. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, the Joint Force Commander delegates authority to subordinate JFCs and component commanders commensurate with their responsibilities. b. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, prescribing the chain of command to the commands and forces within the command is a function of the Combatant Commander. c. CORRECT. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, one of the functions of the CJCS includes preparing strategic plans for the Armed Forces.

(JIIM Operations) Since Country "Xs" government has been overthrown, the President and advisors must decide on which force to send in to establish order. This will require the selected force to occupy territories in Country "X" and provide for the initial establishment of a military government until the elected government can regain control. This scenario BEST illustrates functions suited for the _____________. a. Marine Corps b. Navy c. Army

CORRECT ANSWER: C a. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, the Marine Corps functions include providing close air support, conducting land and air operations essential to the prosecution of a naval campaign, and conducting, complex expeditionary operations in the urban littorals and other challenging environment until the elected government can regain control is a function of the Army, not the Marine Corps. b. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, the Navy's functions include conducting ballistic missile defense, conducting ocean, hydro, and river survey reconstruction, and conducting offensive and defensive operations associated with the maritime domain. Occupying territories and providing for the initial establishment of a military government until the elected government can regain control is a function of the Army, not the Navy. c. CORRECT. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, occupying territories and providing for the initial establishment of a military government until the elected government can regain control is a function of the ARMY.

(JIIM Operations) Who is ultimately responsible for the planning and execution of national security policy? a. The national security council b. The Secretary of Defense c. The President

CORRECT ANSWER: C a. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, the National Security Council is the primary forum for discussions regarding national security and foreign policy issues; however, the President is ultimately responsible for planning and execution of national security policy. b. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, the Secretary of Defense is a member of the National Security Council, but it's the President that is ultimately responsible for planning and executing national security policy. c. CORRECT. According to the JIIM Operations chapter, the President is ultimately responsible for the planning and execution of national security policy.

(Managerial Communication) MSgt Copley has tasked TSgt Wendt with briefing the flight about the new tattoo policy. Copley tells Wendt "you'll have 5 minutes during tomorrow's roll call to brief the section on what has changed in AFI 36-2903 in regards to the tattoo policy. This brief needs to be delivered in a professional manner so that everyone understands the message." MSgt Copley's directions BEST illustrates a. narrowing the topic b. analyzing the audience c. defining the parameters

CORRECT ANSWER: C a. INCORRECT. According to managerial communication, narrowing your topic would occur if your topic is not assigned to you. In this scenario Copley has specifically assigned the topic of tattoos to Wendt to brief. See rationale for correct response for additional information. b. INCORRECT. According to managerial communication, when you're analyzing your audience you're looking into the age, sex, experience, educational skills level, purpose, occupational skills, goals, etc. of your receiving audience. Copley makes no comments about needing to look into who the audience will be. See rationale response for additional information. c. CORRECT. According to managerial communication, "some of the major parameters that affect managerial communication: the amount of product to complete (quantity), the amount of time to prepare the communication (timeless), the specific form of communication needs to be defined (type), the desired level of formality, the tone of the communication, and the amount of time allowed for delivering the message." Copley is giving all of the above information to Wendt before he even begins to prepare his communication.

(Nuclear Enterprise) SrA Trip is a weapons loader on a crew that has been loading the B-2 Bomber. While loading the Rotary Launcher Assembly (RLA) that contains nuclear weapons, he notices on the racks that attach the bomb to the RLA was missing a bolt. From training, he remembered it as one of several bolts that holds the locking mechanism and could affect the rack's ability to hold the bomb in place. He wonders if this is something he should report to the Team Chief. However, he continues his task and decides not to mention it figuring it has already been verified by both the breakout and tow crews, and was accepted by the crew chief. It was later discovered by QA and the RLA removed from service In this scenario SrA Trip's decision BEST illustrate a violation of the ________ element of the nuclear surety concept and an impact to ______. a. reliability; nuclear deterrence b. security; non-proliferation of nuclear weapons c. safety; nuclear employment

CORRECT ANSWER: C a. INCORRECT. According to the Nuclear Enterprise lesson, reliability ensures nuclear weapons system reliability through exhaustive testing, inspection, and maintenance program to guarantee the weapons and delivery systems will work; and that only those persons whose behavior demonstrates integrity and reliability shall be allowed to perform duties associated with nuclear weapons. Additionally, nuclear deterrence is the prevention from action by fear of consequences. In the scenario, the integrity of Trip might be in question but it does not depict weapon system reliability or nuclear deterrence concerns. It is more of violation of safety element because the technician failed to follow the explicit directions of technical procedures. b. INCORRECT. According to the Nuclear Enterprise lesson, security is one of three key elements of nuclear surety. It is protection of nuclear assets against unauthorized access, and the protection against unauthorized actions, vandalism, sabotage, and malevolent damage. Additionally, non-proliferation is the goal of world leaders to prevent the production, distribution, and use of nuclear weapons. In the scenario, there is no evidence of security concerns of the nuclear weapons or concerns with non-proliferation objective but there is a safety concern. Trip had dismissed the problem that could result in a nuclear mishap and negatively affect Nuclear Enterprise. c. CORRECT. According to the Nuclear Enterprise chapter, safety is one of three key elements of nuclear surety. It consists of program guidance, system evaluation, safety assurance, and for conduct of safe nuclear weapon system operations. Trip violated that by disregarding what he knew to be safety issue and justified it by telling himself that others have verified the system and it was cleared. This could result in a nuclear mishap and degradation of nuclear employment.

(Discipline) During a first sergeants symposium the briefer MSgt Hackett says, "...is used when a manager is conscious of a problem a member in their organization is facing that requires more assistance from an outside agency." MSgt Hackett's comments BEST identify ______. a. informal counseling b. formal counseling c. referral counseling

CORRECT ANSWER: C a. INCORRECT. The scenario does not best explain informal counseling which, according to the Discipline chapter, is used with minor misconduct and first-time offenses can be an effective first step for you. It's a good idea 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 (PIF). See rationale for correct response for additional information. b. INCORRECT. The scenario does not best explain formal counseling, which, according to the Discipline chapter, is required when misconduct warrants stronger action that informal counseling or when the behavior has continued despite previous informal counseling. Formal counseling is especially important for any behavior that's contrary to Air Force standards. Supervisors can use AF Form 174, Record of Individual Counseling (RIC), prepared IAW AFI 36-2907, Unfavorable Information File or a letter of counseling (LOC) to record the counseling session. These provide records of positive or negative counseling that'll be useful during performance feedbacks and create a paper trail. See rationale for correct response for additional information. c. CORRECT. According to the Discipline chapter, referral counseling, is when supervisors who are ware of a problem a subordinate is experiencing that goes beyond the scope of the subordinate's and the supervisor's abilities.

(Discipline) During a conversation with his fellow Flight Chiefs, TSgt Gomez says, "This can either be paper or electronic and is maintained outside of the organization. It can only be implemented at the commander's level and houses an Airman's past written counseling forms, legal, and non-judicial occurrences. This is outside of the supervisor's control." TSgt Gomez's comments BEST identify ______. a. UIFs b. Article 15s c. Control Rosters

CORRECT ANSWER: C a. INCORRECT. The scenario does not best identify Unfavorable Information File's (UIF), which, according to the Discipline chapter, an UIF is a paper or electronic file maintained by the Military Personnel Section (MPS). Once an UIF is established, it shows up on personal reports for as long as it exists. UIFs can exist only one year or as long as several years depending on the types of documents it contains and when documents were placed in the folder. See rationale for correct response for additional information. b. INCORRECT. The scenario does not best identify Article 15's, which, according to the Discipline chapter, is non-judicial punishment (NJP) such as: reduction in pay grade and forfeiture of pay. See rationale for correct response for additional information. c. CORRECT. According to the Discipline chapter, the Control Roster is the most serious of all administrative actions. It establishes a 6-month observation period for individuals whose duty performance is substandard or who fail to meet or maintain Air Force standards. Commanders may direct supervisors to write an EPR when placing members on and removing them from the control roster. Members may only remain on the control roster for six consecutive months. In the scenario, TSgt Gomez is clearly identifying the control roster.

(Discipline) TSgt Smith is preparing to conduct a performance counseling session with A1C Green for being late to roll call. Previously, Smith had verbally counseled him twice for similar behavior. When Green arrived, he sat him down, told him how valuable he was to the squadron, and appreciate his work. However, he told him that being late to roll call is unacceptable, gave him a stern warning, and dismissed him. A week later, Green arrived late for roll call gain and missed the mission briefing. Smith's actions concerning A1C Green BEST illustrate ineffective use of ___________ and its negative impact on his effective. a. punishment b. imposed discipline c. progressive discipline

CORRECT ANSWER: C a. INCORRECT. The scenario does not best illustrate punishment which, according to the Discipline chapter, can only be administered by officers on G-Series orders to the enlisted members. The scenario depicts ineffective use of the PDP which, if followed, Smith should have given Green some sort of documentation for his substandard behavior. b. INCORRECT. The scenario does not best illustrate imposed discipline, which, according to the Discipline chapter, is enforced obedience to the legal orders and the regulation. Imposed Discipline is evident in that Green must be at roll call, but the real issues is smith failing to use the PDP to correct the substandard behavior. c. CORRECT. According to the Discipline chapter, supervisors should take the least amount of action necessary to correct behavior and then progress up from there. Smith is not using the PDP effectively; rather than use progressive discipline (i.e. LOC then LOA then LOR), he continues with verbal counseling for the same infraction which has not been effective.

(Discipline) TSgt Jumbo receives a phone call from an Airman who has been accused of being AWOL and is now being charged 10 days of "bad time." Jumbo investigates the situation, finds out A1C Zon failed to process the leave form. Jumbo discovers several other members in the organization with the same problem. TSgt Jumbo has already given A1C Zon verbal counseling for neglecting paperwork. While discussing with his commander, Jumbo says, "I recommend an administrative demotion, Zon can't follow simple orders." TSgt Jumbo's ___________ will MOST likely _________ his effectiveness. a. inappropriate use of punishment; decrease b. appropriate use of punishment; increase c. inappropriate use of correction; decrease d. appropriate use of correction; increase

CORRECT ANSWER: C a. INCORRECT. The scenario does not best illustrate punishment, which, according to the Discipline chapter, can only be administered by officers on G-series orders to be enlisted members. TSgt Jumbo is an enlisted service member who cannot administer punishment. As an NCO he can help his commander when making a decision for punishment. b. INCORRECT. See rationale for correct response and answer "c" for additional information. c. This answer is CORRECT. According to the Discipline chapter, supervisors, should use the correction arena of the DM. Correction is designed to address ineffective 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. Supervisors should take the least amount of action necessary to correct behavior and then progress up from there. Therefore, Jumbo has verbally counseled A1C Zon in the past, but should now move up the PDP by using either a LOC, LOA, or LOR. However, Jumbo went directly to his Commander to discuss disciplinary actions. Since Jumbo uses the correction arena of the PDP inappropriately this will decrease his effectiveness. d. INCORRECT. According to the Discipline chapter, supervisors can use the correction arena of the DM. Correction is designed to address ineffective 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 or PDP, which is critical to the Correction Arena. Supervisors should take the least amount of action necessary to correct behavior and then progress up from there. Therefore, Jumbo went directly to his Commander to discuss disciplinary actions, which cannot increase his effectiveness. See rationale for correct response for additional information.

(Discipline) TSgt Marble, the base dining facility NCOIC, believes that the dining facility personnel are here to support and provide a good quality of life for Airmen. She expects the dining facility to operate in a flexible, efficient, and customer oriented way. TSgt Marble met with her dining facility Airmen and like a good supervisor, established rapport with them. She did not discuss much of her expectations because she thought doing the right thing and maintaining standards are common knowledge in the Air Force. They are drilled into Airmen Basic Military Training and Technical school. TSgt Marble's use of __________ will MOST likely result in ______. a. task discipline, inappropriate performance by her Airmen. b. task discipline; appropriate performance by her Airmen c. prevention; inappropriate performance by her Airmen d. prevention; appropriate performance by her Airmen

CORRECT ANSWER: C a. INCORRECT. There is nothing in the scenario to indicate there is an issue with task discipline, which, according to the Discipline chapter, is how well we meet the challenges of our job and having a strong sense of the responsibility in performing our jobs to the best of our abilities. Even though the Airmen had training in complying with the standards, the supervisor has to reinforce that clearly through regular feedback. Marble assumes the Airmen understands and does not comply the prevention concept. b. INCORRECT. There is nothing in the scenario to indicate there is an issue with task discipline, which, according to the Discipline chapter, is how well we meet the challenges of our job and having a strong sense of the responsibility in performing our jobs to the best of our abilities. Even though the Airmen had training in complying with the standards, the supervisors has to reinforce that clearly through regular feedback. Marble assumes the Airmen understands and does not comply with the prevention concept. c. CORRECT. According to the Discipline chapter, prevention is the first and most important step to prevent behaviors that are detrimental to personnel or productivity of a work center. Additionally, the supervisor must communicate standards and expectation clearly. Marble assumes the Airmen understand and does not communicate it to them, which more than likely result in substandard performance. d. INCORRECT. Marble is using prevention but using it ineffectively which will likely not result in stellar performance from her Airmen. According to the lesson, the supervisor must communicate standards and expectation clearly. Personnel are less likely to .... perform in a substandard manner if they have a clear understanding of where their supervisor stands on standards, desired performance, and supervisor expectations.

(Nuclear Enterprise) TSgt Balfour briefs his missile maintenance shop, "Our Nation's nuclear options are designed to provide the Commander in Chief with alternatives that diminish risk across a range of enemies and situations. We provide the air and land component, while our Navy provides the sea-based element. These options are vital in the event that we must employ our military powers." TSgt Balfour's comments BEST identify _______. a. deterrence b. employment authority c. the nuclear triad

CORRECT ANSWER: C a. INCORRECT: According to the Nuclear Enterprise chapter, deterrence is "a state of mind brought about by the existence of a credible threat of unacceptable counteraction." Although this scenario mentions "alternatives that diminish risk", the focus of the comments were explaining the nuclear triad. See correct rationale for additional information b. INCORRECT. According to the Nuclear Enterprise chapter, "the authority to employ nuclear weapons at any level requires explicit orders from the President of the United States exclusively." Nothing in this scenario explains the use of employment authority. See correct rationale for additional information. c. CORRECT. According to the Nuclear Enterprise chapter, the nuclear triad, "is structured to provide the President options that mitigate risk across a range of adversaries and scenarios." Additionally, the chapter states, "The Air Force believes the best blend of deterrence attributes can be achieved using a triad that includes: Air Force intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), Air Force nuclear capable bombers, Navy submarine launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs). In this scenario, TSgt Balfour explained the nuclear triad by restating the definition found in the 2013 Flight Plan for the Air Force Nuclear Enterprise as well as describing the three legs of the triad reflected in the chapter.

(Nuclear Enterprise) Deterrence

Capability, will, and perception

(JIIM Operations) Conduct Search and rescue operations

Coast Guard

(JIIM Operations) Mass

Concentrating the effects of combat power at a specific time and place that is most advantageous to achieve decisive results.

(JIIM Operations) AFRC

Conducts fixed-winged aerial spray missions. Fly hurricane hunter missions and administratively responsible for the AF individual mobilization augmentee program.

(Nuclear Enterprise) What significant events occurred in the history of nuclear weapons? (Select all that apply) _____Cuban missile crisis _____The bombing of Hiroshima _____The Berlin Airlift

Cuban Missile Crisis, The bombing of Hiroshima, The Berlin Airlift

(Nuclear Enterprise) What forms of aggression must be considered in future deterrence theory?

Cyber-attacks and terrorism

(JIIM Operations) AFMC

Delivers war-winning technology, acquisition support, sustainment and expeditionary capabilities to the warfighter.

(Nuclear Enterprise) Complete the formula used to define deterrence with the missing inter-related factors. Deterrence = _______________ x Will x ______________

Deterrence = Capability x Will x Perception

(Nuclear Enterprise) Define deterrence

Deterrence is a state of mind brought about by the existence of a credible threat of unacceptable counteraction.

(JIIM Operations) AFGSC

Develops and provides combat-ready forces for nuclear deterrence and global strike operations.

(JIIM Operations) Objective

Directing military operations toward a defined and attainable goal that contributes to strategic, operational, and tactical aims.

(JIIM Operations) DHA

Enables the armed forces medical services to provide a medically ready force to Combatant Commands in both Peacetime and wartime.

(JIIM Operations) USAFE

Executes the U.S. European Command mission with forward-based air power.

(JIIM Operations) Multinational Forces

Forces composed of military elements of nations who have formed an alliance or coalition for some specific purpose. Provides geospatial intelligence in support of US national security and defense, as well as disaster relief.

(Discipline) Adverse Administration and Punitive Actions Discipline

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.

(Nuclear Enterprise) Nuclear non-proliferation

Has manufactured and exploded a nuclear weapon or other nuclear explosive device prior to 1 January 1967.

(Nuclear Enterprise) List at least two current regional nuclear security issues that are of concern to the United States.

Iran's nuclear weapons program, increased tension between India and Pakistan; both countries have conducted nuclear tests and developed sophisticated delivery systems, North Korea's development and tests of nuclear weapons and the treat of using these weapons against the United States or its allies.

(JIIM Operations) Conduct amphibious operations, including engagement, crisis response, and power projection operations to assure access

Marine Corps

(JIIM Operations) Provide close air support for ground forces

Marine Corps

(JIIM Operations) The _________ is the primary forum for discussion regarding national security and foreign policy issues.

National Security Council

(JIIM Operations) Conduct ocean, hydro, and river survey and reconstruction

Navy

(JIIM Operations) Provide power projection through sea-based global strike, to include nuclear and conventional capabilities

Navy

(JIIM Operations) Intergovernmental Organizations

Organizations created by a formal agreement between two or more governments on a global, regional, or functional basis to protect and promote national interests shared by member states.

(JIIM Operations) PACAF

Organize, trains, equips, and maintains resources prepared to conduct a broad spectrum of air operations in the DOD's largest area of responsibility.

(JIIM Operations) ACC

Organizes, trains, equips, and deploys ready forces to support combatant commands around the globe.

(Nuclear Enterprise) Individual reliability encompasses two processes: ___________ and ensures that those persons whose behaviors demonstrates integrity, reliability, and are trustworthy to the United States shall be allowed to perform duties associated with nuclear weapons; _________ requires the presence at all times two PRP individuals perform tasks and duties associated with the nuclear weapon.

Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) ; two-person concept

(JIIM Operations) DIA

Plans, manages, and executes intelligence operations during peacetime, crisis, and war.

(JIIM Operations) National Security Strategy

Policy of the US that seeks and supports democratic movements and institutions in every nation and culture with the ultimate goal of ending tyranny in the world.

(JIIM Operations) Nongovernmental Agencies

Private, self-governing, not-for-profit organizations dedicated to alleviating human suffering; and/or promoting eduction, health care, economic development, environmental protection, human rights, and conflict resolution; and/or encouraging the establishment of democratic institutions and civil society.

(Discipline) Preventive Discipline

Processes/actions designed to keep someone from doing something undesirable.

(JIIM Operations) DISA

Proves operations, and assures command and control and information sharing capabilities in direct support of joint warfighter.

(JIIM Operations) National Defense Strategy

Provides a framework for other DoD strategic guidance, addresses how the US Armed Forces will fight and win America's wars and how they seek to work with an through partner nations to shape opportunities in the international environment to enhance security and prevent.

(JIIM Operations) AMC

Provides airlift and aerial refueling for all the American's armed forces

(JIIM Operations) NGA

Provides geospatial intelligence in support of US national security and defense, as well as disaster relief.

(JIIM Operations) NSA/CSS

Provides intelligence support to military operations through their signals intelligence activities and ensures military communications and data remain secure.

(JIIM Operations) DLA

Provides the armed forces and other federal agencies and partner nation armed forces with a full spectrum of logistics, acquisition, and technical services

(JIIM Operations) AETC

Recruit Airmen and provide all types and levels of education and training to Airmen. Provide professional military and degree-granting professional education.

(Discipline) Imposed Discipline

Requires a strong sense of responsibility 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.

(JIIM Operations) AFSPC

Responsible for overseeing Air Force network operations to provide capabilities in, through and from cyberspace; manage a global network of satellites

(JIIM Operations) AFSOC

Responsible for the readiness of the Air Force Special Operations.

(Nuclear Enterprise) The components of the nuclear triad include which of the following? (Select all that apply) _____ SLBMs _____ICBMs _____Naval Destroyers _____Bombers

SLBMs ICBMs Bombers

(Nuclear Enterprise) Factors of the deterrence equation

State of mind brought about by the existence of a credible threat of unacceptable counteraction.

(JIIM Operations) Private Sector

Term applied to agencies/organizations that can assist the USG by sharing information, identifying risks, performing vulnerability assessments, and assisting in deliberate planning.

(JIIM Operations) National Military Strategy

The CJCS strategic direction for the US Armed Forces and provide focus for military activities by defining a set of interrelated military objectives for joint operating concepts that the Service Chiefs and combatant commanders use to identify capabilities and risk.

(JIIM Operations) Briefly summarize three common Military Services functions.

The Military Departments are primarily responsible for organizing, training, and equipping forces for assignment to the Unified Combatant Commands.

(Nuclear Enterprise) What tools can be used to help solve problems that reoccur in an organization?

The OODA Loop and the Eight-Step Problem Solving method

(JIIM Operations) Maneuver

The ability to quickly integrate a force and strike an adversary's strategic or operational centers of gravity

(JIIM Operations) Economy of Force

The careful employment and distribution of forces

(JIIM Operations) Restraint

The disciplined application of military forces appropriate to the situation.

(JIIM Operations) Perseverance

The patient, resolute, and persistent pursuit of national goals and objectives, for as long as necessary to achieve them.

(Nuclear Enterprise) What two incidents led to the US Air Force reemphasizing the nuclear enterprise?

The unauthorized movement of nuclear weapons and the mishipment of sensitive missile components.

(Discipline) Task Discipline

These are quality force management tools available to supervisors, superiors, and commanders.

(JIIM Operations) Security

To never permit the enemy to acquire an unexpected advantage.

(JIIM Operations) Legitimacy

To reduce the threat to US forces and to enable them to work toward their objective, the US should be viewed as a legitimate actor in the mission

(JIIM Operations) Offensive

To seize, retain, and exploit the initiative and to do it as soon as possible.

(JIIM Operations) DCMA

Works directly with Defense suppliers to help ensure that DOD, Federal, and allied government supplies are delivered on time.

(Discipline) Group Discipline

You must "pull your own weight," and at times you may have to deny some personal preferences for the good of your group, section, and unit.

(JIIM Operations) Briefly summarize (in your own words) the following concepts that contribute to the full spectrum of military Operations: a. Military Theory: b. Doctrine:

a. Military theory is the scientific, artistic, and philosophical idea or view relating to principles, methods, rules, and operations or war. It describes the best way for waging war, but remains invalid until put to the test in way. b. Doctrine is the fundamental principles by which the military forces or elements guide their actions in support of national objectives. It's authoritative, but requires judgement to be applied.

(JIIM Operations) Although the military Service Chiefs on the JCS are dual-hatted, their duties as ________ take precedence over all other duties.

members of the JCS