SSD 4 Module 2
what does Army health promotion do
Identifies community health needs, Develops health promotion programs to meet identified needs, evaluates program effectivness
what would you conduct to identify aspects of the operating environment crucial to the commander's decisionmaking
Intelligence preparation of the battlefield
when your ___ are different than your stated values, you struggle with inner conflict
actions
which method of supply discipline enforcement provides relief from property accountability
administrative measures
which inspection principle involves the sharing of inspection results
focused on feedback
Due to the nature of conflict in Korea, noncommissioned officer recognition as battle leaders ___ compared to that of world war II.
grew
which are possible results of repeated violations of tobacco policies
immediate removal from activities, exclusion from activities or installation
as a result of their missions in the west, NCOs developed a good deal of self reliance, resilience and capacity for
improvisation
the great mobilization of world war ii increased the numbers of noncommissioned officers but also led to
inflation in grade structure
what are the ASPP's principle phases to mitigate the risk and impact to suicidal behaviors
intervention, prevention, postvention
when equipment is turned in or transferred the equipment record folder is
kept with the equipment
general john j pershing recommended in April 1918 that NCO training in ___ be ___
leadership skills, upgraded
the gradual elimination of ___ after the civil war would redefine the NCOs combat leadership role
linear tactics
in the late 19th century the circumstance of the soldiers avoiding promotion to NCO was the result of what
low NCO pay
in which of the following ways did steuben's blue book influence the office of NCO
made NCOs responsible for aimed volley fire, NCOs became essential figures in the linear tactics, NCOs were to the company commander responsible, continued to develop the NCO role as a caretaker
by 1974 recruiting challenges had resulted in what
man power levels 20000 below authorization, only 4 of the 13 active component divisions being combat ready
The __ enhances spiritual fitness through reflection and practice of a lifestyle based on personal qualities needed to sustain you during times of stress, hardship, and tragedy.
multi-dimensional total person concept
What is the purpose of integrated training area management?
o Achieve optimum sustainable use of training lands by implementing a uniform program
which of the following are examples of internal evaluation sources
o Command inspections o Installation status reports o Emergency deployment readiness exercises o Command post exercises/FTX
Who handled battlefield communications for the continental Army?
o Drummer o Fifer
The purpose of the CSDP includes:
o Establishing supply discipline as regulatory guidance. o Standardizing supply discipline requirements.
commanders should emphasize good order and discipline in the barracks or garrison by periodically conducting:
o Health, welfare, and morale inspections o Unannounced urinalysis tests o Recognition ceremornies
Leaders should employ all available active and passive surveillance measures to:
o Identify Soldiers who may be engaging in high-risk behavior o Identify Soldiers who may be at risk based on behavior and stress indicators
which of the following statements concerning the characterization of service are true
o It is of great significance to the Soldier o It will effect eligibility for veterans benefits and eligibility for reentry into the military service o It must accurately reflect the nature of the service performed
which of these statements concerning the personnel accounting and strength reporting system are true
o It is resourced in the table of the organization and equipment personnel authorization system o It is the functional responsibility of the personnel data base management work center and its tactical counterpart o It is deployed with the tactical force
Why should you use the active voice rather than the passive voice in Army writing?
o It makes the sentences clearer o It is direct, natural, and forceful
The chief of staff, Army Supply Excellence Award program modification table of organization and equipment unit category has which of these levels?
o Level I (A) o Level I (B)
The chief of staff, Army Supply Excellence Award program supply support activity category has which of these levels?
o Level IV (A) o Level IV (B)
What violations of the Army standard for writing are you identifying when using the quick-screen editing tool?
o Long words o Jargon o Passive Voice o Misspelling
Which of the following components are a part of health promotion programs?
o Physical examinations o Dental examinations o Self-reported health information
which of the following categories of soldiers are considered holdees
o Prisoners o Separatees o Patients
which of the following are common unit environmental programs
o Recycling programs o Installation chemical cleanup
in the unit level logistics system, the operational processes menu contains which of the following functions
o Services performed o Equipment dispatch and return o Maint faults
____ were well suited to counter Indian hit and run tactics and to operate in the heavily wooded country around the colonial settlements
small squads
the irregular Korean terrain called for
small unit actions
the most important tactical lesson to emerge from the battles of the western front was the significance of
small unit actions
as the army established posts beyond the Mississippi river, NCOs frequently found them selves on independent missions with a fair amount of discretion. they became highly proficient in which of the following
small-unit tactics, marching and camp in the wilderness, the supply of large groups, patrols
In Europe NCOs first appeared with the emergence of what
standing armies
in post WW2 era the army took steps to improve NCO training and education by implementing
the NCO academy system
which of the following are writing style rules you and your staff should follow
- use the active voice \ - use short sentences that are15 words or shorter -put the bottom line or main idea first
when at full strength a typical colonial infantry company included ___ ncos?
10
the gulf war was one of the most lopsided victories in American military history, victory was declared in
100 hours
When computing the clarity index to target long words and sentences that make writing difficult to read, what is the target number of words per sentence for the average sentence length?
15
national guard and reserve units will receive initial command inspections within the first ____ days of assumption of command
180
WW2 engaged ____% of the nations manpower
25
the target clarity index is ___
30
during the 70s approximately ___% of the army stationed in Europe confessed to drug use
40
designated smoking areas should be at least ___ feet from common areas
50
Which personnel accounting system will account for enlisted Soldiers upon initial entry to active duty?
Army Recruiting and Accession Data System (ARADS)
The _____ relies on proactive, caring, and courageous Soldiers, family members, and Army civilians who recognize imminent danger and take immediate action to save a life.
Army Suicide Prevention Program
organizational inspection programs are conducted at ____ level and above for active and reserve component units
Battalion
Which of the following implements treatment programs to cope with work and family stress?
Behavioral Health Services
Which method of supply discipline enforcement involves being proactive in supply operations?
Command emphasis
Which of these command supply discipline program evaluation items pertains only to property book accounts
Comparing completed supply transactions for non-expendables with the organization's property records
which form is used to report work on Department of the Army-directed items under an approved sampling plan
DA Form 5990-E, Maintenance Request
what are the two main objectives of the army health program
Enhancing the well being of soldiers, and encouraging lifestyles that improve and protect physical health
is the integration and application of environmental values into the military mission in order to sustain readiness, improve quality of life, strengthen civil relations, and preserve valuable resources
Environmental stewardship
who is responsible for training the field sanitation team, maintaining waste disposal in the field, and inspecting unit activities and facilities to identify environmental issues and discrepancies
First Sergeant
Which inspection principle are you applying if you call a Soldier to check on the progress of corrective actions?
Followed up
What is used to confidentially assess your physical and psychological health based on emotional, social, spiritual, and family demensions?
Global Assessment Tool
The _____ is awarded to units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services for at least six continuous months during a period of military operations against an armed enemy occuring on or after 1 january 1944
Meritorious unit commendation
to counter the severe NCO shortage in Vietnam the army created the
NCOCC
the ____ may award specific decorations to members of the reserve component not in active federal service
Secretary of the Army
Which inspection element are you using when you try to figure out the reason for a Soldier not complying?
Seek the root cause
A Soldier must have at least ____ years of total active federal service for promotion to SFC?
Six
The Medal of Honor is awarded by the ____
President
The extent to which you find peace is a measure of:
Spiritual Fitness
who uses the results of the command supply discipline program evaluations to determine candidates for the Army Supply Excellence Award Program
Subordinate commanders
____ is the conservation of material by every individual dealing with Army supplies.
Supply Economy
When reviewing identical sub-elements in consecutive years, ____ sub-elements must be reviewed in addition to those reviewed the previous year.
Two
____ implements treatment programs to cope with work and family related stress
behavioral health services
time in grade is computed from the ____
date of rank in the current grade
for tables of distribution and allowances organizations, the parent organization is the command level ____
designated as the appointing authority for reports of survey
the organizational inspection program at ____ level and above primarily involves staff inspections, staff assistance visits, and inspector general inspections
division
over time early European NCOs became what
enforcers of camp discipline, Administrative managers, drill masters
the army health promotion program encompasses a variety of activities designed to facilitate behavioral and ___ changes to improve health
environmental
____ is the unconditional obeying of international, foreign nation, federal, state, and local environmental rules, regulations, and guidelines that affect current operations
environmental compliance
what did the military pay bill of 1958 accomplish
established the pay grades of E-8 and E-9
all soldiers and army civilians are expected to live by the tenets of professional army ___ and individual values that support the army way of life
ethics
which of the following are true characterizations of NCO academies during the Korean war period
few ncos attended, all phases emphasized how to teach, remained outside the Army formal school system
The Army Records Information Management System does which of the following?
o Simplifies recordkeeping o Improves records processing for deployed units in contingency operations o Provides a host of support services and automated tools on the web
unintended pregnancies can be a risk factor for:
o Spouse abuse o Child abuse and neglect
Who is excluded from SPC waivers?
o Stripes for education program Soldiers o CMF 18 Soldiers o Ranger School graduates
The community Oral Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program includes:
o Support the fluoridation of community water supplies. o Conducting education programs
Which type of risk is concerned with the hazards that exist because of the presence of an enemy?
o Tactical
Which of the following statements concerning historical records are true?
o They must be controlled and kept safe from loss or damage o They may be consolidated in one or more binders o They are always filled out in ink or typewritten, unless specific instructions require pencil.
which of the following are examples of environmental health programs
o Workplace health and safety o Pesticide usage o Air and water quality
a reduction board must include which of the following
o officers and enlisted personnel of mature judgment and senior in grade or DOR to the person being considered for reduction. o At least one board member will be thoroughly familiar with the Soldier's field of specialization (inefficiency cases only). o The board has an officer or senior enlisted member (or both) of the same gender as the Soldier being considered for reduction.
what were some of the difficulties that NCOs faced during Vietnam
occasional insubordination and violence, polarization between younger and older soldiers, NCOs, and officers, bypassed as their roles as small unit leaders
the dental readiness program requires active duty soldiers to receive a dental exam _____
once per year
army health promotion focuses on the integration of ____ into the community and organizational structure
primary prevention and public health practice
As a noncommissioned officer, you should receive formal performance counseling within 30 days of the beginning of the rating period and at least ____ thereafter from raters
quarterly
the standard for Army writing is writing that you can understand in a single ___ reading and that is generally free of errors in grammar, mechanics and, usage.
rapid
what action do you take for implementing the quick-screen edit
read the writing once, highlight specific errors, and revise errors
which of the following are ergonomic risk factors
repetitive tasks, awkwardly situated computer chair, poorly lit office
you have been involved in two serious incidents of alcohol related misconduct so far this year. what punishment do you face?
separation
the emergence of ___ clearly and significantly enhanced the NCOs role in combat
the color sergeant
what resulted from the proliferation of NCOs
the creation of techs
Army leaders like Maj, Gen Anthony Wayne and secretary of War Jefferson davis did what that affected NCO quality of life
took steps to ensure NCOs were treated with consideration and not berated in front of their men
The ____ is the critical agent for injury prevention and is responsible for establishing interventions and monitoring their effect
unit commander