Leadership Team: Unit 2

You are leading your platoon in a parade. All of the parade participants are lining up in a field near the beginning of a parade route. When it is your platoon's time to enter the parade, you start marching them towards the start point. Your platoon looks very professional, but you see that you have to ross some uneven ground, and you think it may hurt your formation. What command or commands could you give to help them stay together A. Half step, march B. Platoon, Attention C. Double time, march D. Platoon halt and fall in near the parade start point

A. Half step, march

You are a squad leader. A fellow squad leader is feeling bad because he realized that he wasnt as strong a leader as he thought he was, and that he has something to work on. As a squad member he always completed his missions, but he is having a hard time learning some leadership behaviors and doesnt think he should be a squad leader. For one thing, he has trouble motivating his squad to complete its assigned missions. What should you tell him to help him become a better leader? A. Tell him that since leadership is learned, that he should continue as a squad leader and learn from both his mistakes and the things he does well B. Tell him that he should ask the platoon leader to take him out of the squad leader position until he learns more motivation techniques C. Tell him that he should ask the platoon leader to put him in your squad so that you can teach him how to be a better leader. D. Tell him that most leaders have shortcomings and that he should just accept them and to continue to do the things he does well.

A

In world War II, our armed forces used native americans from the Navajo tribe to send Top Secret messages over the radio in their native language. The Axis Powers intelligence forces did not have anyone who spole the language of the Navajo, so they could not determine what information was contained in the messages. What parts of the communication process were these Native Americans? A Encodes and Decodes B Encodes an dTransmit C message and feedback D Decodes and Feedback (SHOW PICTURE)

A Encodes and Decodes

________________ is instinctive knowledge or perception without conscious reasoning or reference to a rational process; a sharp insight A intuition B insight C Enlightenment D perceptual reasoning

A intuition

leaders who are faithful to the consitution, the army, and the organization and who work within the system without manipulating it for personal gain exhibit the value of A loyalty B duty C responsibility D honor

A loyalty

What are the four basic points of principle centered negotiations A people , interests, options, and criteria B Principles, initiative, options, and criteria C privacy, intent, opinions, and criteria D people, interests, options, and considerations

A people , interests, options, and criteria

Read the paragraph and find which managemnt principle is described. Sergeant FOx tried to visualize, examine, consider, realize and reflect on the factors involved to accomplish his mission. He knew he would have a lot of work to do before anyting actually got accomplished. He had to define the squad's objective; study the situation; list and examine possible courses of action; and select the course of action that would accomplish his objective A planning B Organizing C coordinating D controlling

A planning

T or F: Mistakes in drill should be corrected immeditately on the field A true B false

A true

Study the table and select the option that indicates the types of negotiation most likely occur X. I dont see why we should concede anything at all. Our cause is just, Our path is illuminated, and we will persevere Y I want you to rank the things, we and they, hagve to bargain with. I know well have to concede some points, and I want to be able to determine what is most and least important to both of our organizations Z. You know its not that important.. Even if hes wrong and were right losing a lot in the negotiation isnt really going to affect too much. A) X= Controlling Y= win/win Z= soft B) X= hard Y= giving in Z=win/win C) x= soft y= controlling z=principled D) x= principled y= soft z= controlling

A) X= Controlling Y= win/win Z= soft

There are three ways that you can personally create change to help make race relations more positive. One is dislogue, which is when you present and exchange information about race relations. another is confrontation where you use feedback and active listening to talk about differences in a non threatening way. the last is negotiation where you challenge racist remarks and actions and try to inform others of the facts A) replace negotiation with education B)replace non threatening with aggressive C) replace inform with lecture D) replace challenge with sanction

A) replace negotiation with education

Every three monts, Cadet Pearson met his goal of improving his 2 mile run time. Cadet stevens said, "why dont you just set one goal of your absoulte best possible time and try to reach it, instead of having to change your goal every quarter?" What should Cadet Pearson say to help Cadet Stevens better understand goal setting? A. "because each time I improve, I accomplish a goal and can re evaluate and then re set another goal B. Because I wouldnt ever reach that goal C. Because it would take me three years to reach that goal D. Thats a good idea. Ill do it.

A. "because each time I improve, I accomplish a goal and can re evaluate and then re set another goal

One of your squad mates is mad at you becuase you forgot to bring part of your unifrom to drill. She tells you If you dont get yourself together, then you will be kicked out of the squad. Her uniform meets the standard. even though she is the same rank a you what type of power is she trying to use A. Coercive power B expert power C referent power D reward power

A. Coercive power

___________ is the sum total of all laws, rules, ect. that make up your organizational, civic, and moral obligations. A. Duty B. Honor C. Country D. Loyalty

A. Duty

You are facilitating a meeting that has 6 priority topics. At one point during the third topic, the discussion stopped and there was silence. What should you do? A. Intervene with question "are we ready to move on?" B. move on to the next topic and come back to the current one if necessary C. Ask a dominator what he or she thinks to get the discussion restarted D. Ask what decision was made

A. Intervene with question "are we ready to move on?"

You arrived a couple minutes late to drill practice. When you walked in, you hread your team leader give the command of exeuction "Face". The squad responded by raising their left heels and right toes and turned 90 degrees. What was the preparatory command, and which way did they turn? A. Right and to the right B Left and to the left C. About and to the rear

A. Right and to the right

In a battalion formation, your location is in one of two places. The first is one step behind the commissioned staff. The other, used during mass formations, is one step to the rear of the color guard, centerd on the Colors. Who are you? A. The battalion Command Sergeant Major B. The Battalion S-1 C. The Battalion XO D. An enlisted Staff Member

A. The battalion Command Sergeant Major

During training, some soldiers always complained about doing battle drills over and over again, even after they did them right. They also didnt think they had a very good squad leader. In combat, the same soldiers reflected on what they did during a firefight. They all realized that several times they reacted to a dangerous situation without thinking in order to accomplish their mission. What should they know realize about their training? A. They realize the purpose and objectives of drill B. They realize the necessity of personal pride C. They realize the self-confidence they now have D. They realize the importance of building strong esprit de corps.

A. They realize the purpose and objectives of drill

explain the directing style of leadership A. They tell their team what to do, how to do it and when and where to get it done. These leaders do not get ideas from others and they supervise the team closely B they seek advice from others yet still make a final decision C they delegate tasks to mature followers D they use all three leadership styles depending on their audience

A. They tell their team what to do, how to do it and where to get it done. These leaders do not get ideas from others and they supervise the team closely

Throughout history, leaders used the same approaches and styles identified in modern studies. Kings and Queens in the middle ages ruled with absolute authority, and people believed that hereditary monarchies were the best way to govern. Which modern leadership approach and style best reflects this type of governing? A. Traits approach and autocratic style B. Behavior approach and autocratic style C. Follower approach and democratic style D. Traits approach and laissez-faire style

A. Traits approach and autocratic style

T or F: Rewarding team members who support unit tasks by giving them ribbons, medals, or certificates is effective because doing so satisfies social needs and serves as a motivator A. True B False

A. True

study the table and select that best indicates the step or factor of the four step planning process X Determine conditions that may affect the circumstances of your mission. Determine how you will know you have accomplished your mission Y. "I think we should plan to first gather the equipment. Next, we should orgainze the squad, and then we should start moving" Z. "We'll execute the third option. Its easier on our people, and it accomplishes the commanders intent better than the others." A. X= Define the Objective Y+ Study the current situatuion Z= select the best course of action B. X= develop course of action Y= resources Z= Justify the decision C. X= Resources Y= select the best course of action Z=Analyze the courses of action D. x= Study the current situation Y= Define the objective Z= manage time

A. X= Define the Objective Y+ Study the current situatuion Z= select the best course of action

You are a female squad leader. You thought you just complimented another squad leader on his uniform and appearance by saying "If i wasnt dating my boyfriend I think I would ask you out" He replied "since we just went through sexual harassment training yesterday are you sure you meant to say that? You realize that he is trying to reinforce something from yesterdays training. What part of your sexual harassment training did you forget? A. You forgot that remarks could offend one person, even if they are acceptable to someone else B. You forgot that males perpetrate sexual harassment more than females in high schools C. You forgot that complimenting others on their appearance can make you a target for sexual harassment complaints D. You forgot to avoid situations that present clear dangers, like complimenting others on their appearance

A. You forgot that remarks could offend one person, even if they are acceptable to someone else

In your new squad, Cadets Chase and Stanton are emerging as informal leaders, and you think they could be team leaders. However, they both want to be in charge in your absence. Competition between them is causing tension in the squad. What group development stage is your squad going through, and what should you do A. storming; talk about each member's role in the squad B. Norming; talk about each member's role in the squad C. Storming; Step back and let the group lead the way when performing tasks. D. norming; step back and let the group lead the way when performing tasks

A. storming; talk about each member's role in the squad

When you call cadence while leading your platoon in drill, you keep the beat, or rhythm, by starting each stanza on your left foot. However, today you find that you are doing it on your right foot, but your squad members are correct and starting on their left. what is the most appropriate thing to do in order to synchronize the entire formation? A.Halt the formation and start again from the position of attention B. Give the command to change step march so that the rest of your platoon is in step with you C. Just keep marching and keeping the rhythm on your right foot D. Change step on your own

A.Halt the formation and start again from the position of attention

name the four basic movements in marching the platoon A foward marching columns, flanks, and rear marching B Changing direction, marching to the flank, forming a file and reforming, and forming a column of twos and reforming C forming flanks, forming files, forming a column of twos, and reforming D changing direction in quick time, mark time, double time, and halt

B Changing direction, marching to the flank, forming a file and reforming, and forming a column of twos and reforming

What are the three leadership styles A Positioned, referent, Authoritative B Directing, Participating, delegating C passive, moderate, aggressive D Dictatorial, sharing, servant leadership

B Directing, Participating, delegating

T or F All prejudices are negative A True B False

B False

Read the paragraph then select the answer that would make the paragraph most correct. The recommended steps for instructing drill are: 1. explain and demonstrate each new drill movement 2 have your team members practice it 3 have your team members execute it 4 observe each team member to make sure they execute it correctrly 5provide individual instruction to those who need it and 6 use appropriate discipline to correct mistakes A change step 5 to read: Make on the spot corrections as necessary B Insert Make on the spot corrections as necessary after step 4 and before step 5 C exchange steps 5 and 6 D remove step 6

B Insert Make on the spot corrections as necessary after step 4 and before step 5

What are the three areas of skills a leader must know? A skills with people, technical job skills, and computer skills B conceptual skills (skills with ideas); interpersonal skills (skills with people): and Technical skills(job skills) C. Conceptual skills, interpersonal skills, and business management skills D communication skills, technical skills, skills in drill and ceremony

B conceptual skills (skills with ideas); interpersonal skills (skills with people): and Technical skills(job skills)

During a counseling session, you told your team leader that she always showed good judgement, took care of subordinates, mentored junior leaders, and met mission standards. What strong leadership dimensions are you recognizing? A. communicating, assessing, and building B. Decision making, developing, and execuitng C. motivating, planning, and learning

B. Decision making, developing, and execuitng

In leadership, ___________ gives others the knowledge to complete a task A. Authority B. Direction C. Motivation D. Purpose

B. Direction

You are a Cadet platoon leader. Your platoon is set to participate in an Army drill competition in two days. Your cadence when giving marching commands during drill training has been so consistent that your squad leaders are beginning to acticipate your commands. Recently, they started to begin moving before you gave the command of execution, and did not always start in unision. Of the choices beloeve what would be your best course of action for correcting the situation before the competition? A. Dont use the same cadence during the last couple days of practice so that your squad leaders wont know what to expect and will hesitate before moving B explain the snap of command voice and movement and then vary yoru cadence while your platoon practices the responses to drill commands C explain what cadence means when giving commands and practice the rhythm of giving and reacting to drill commands D explain to your platoon that during the competition you will be changing the inflection of your voice during the commands so that they will better know when to react and move

B explain the snap of command voice and movement and then vary your cadence while your platoon practices the responses to drill commands

T or F during drill it is preferable to wait for a private moment to correct individuals who are not preforming the drill correctly A true B false

B false

Leaders should involve their subordinate sin researching problems, gathering information and developing and analyzing different courses of action. this tecnique will pay off in increased interest, higher morale and better effciency by team members A. True: when subordinates do the work, leaders have more time to focus on team building and other morale building events B true subordinates are more likely to support a decision if they took part in developing it C false, since you can only choose one plan, some of your subordinats are going to feel left out D false, this technique only works when subordinates have authority to make the decision

B true subordinates are more likely to support a decision if they took part in developing it

there are several ways to keep focused on win/win principled centered negotiations one way is to allow yourself to be persuaded and to stop yourself from working on your counter arguments while someone else is talking A) True, by understanding your opponent, you will feel better about making concessions to help them reach their objectives B true, putting yourself in your opponents position allows you to better understand their objectives C false if you let yourself be persuaded you will lose the negotiations D false, the purpose of negotiation is to argue your side and not make concessions

B true, putting yourself in your opponents position allows you to better understand their objectives

You are going to conduct a performance counseling session with one of your junior cadets. You have set up a time and informed the cadet and you believe you are prepared. you reminded yourself to practice good active listening techniques but in th emiddle of the counseling session you realized you werent listening actively. which of the following did you most likely find yourself doing? A you let your subordinate do most of the talking B you wrote down everything the subordinate said as she said it C you were relaxed and comfortable and put your subordinate at ease D you kept your facial expressions natural and relaxed

B you wrote down everything the subordinate said as she said it

A good leader accepts honest errors from teammates without recrimination. Define "recrimination" A. Considering teammates to be criminals B. A retaliatory accusation C. The state of not being bothered by incompetence D. The act of re-teaching material until a team understands it

B. A retaliatory accusation

You delegated a difficult mission to a reliable junior Cadet. Unfortunately, you didnt have time to supervise because you were completing another mission at the same time. The Cadet failed to complete the mission successfully but appreciated the opportunity to excel. The Cadet knows that your supervisor will blame you for the failure and wants to take full responsibility. As a leader, which of the below choices would be your BEST course of action next? A. Allow the junior Cadet to take responsibility for the failed mission, and tell your supervisor that your team shouldn't have been assigned so many difficult missions at once B. Accept responsibility for the mission's failure yourself, but talk to your supervisor about assigning missions in the future that are more within you and your team's capabilities C. Allow the junior Cadet to take responsibility for the failed mission, and counsel the Cadet on the responsibilities of leaders D. Accept full responsibility for the failed mission, but dont assign the junior Cadet to be in charge of any more missions without close supervision

B. Accept responsibility for the mission's failure yourself, but talk to your supervisor about assigning missions in the future that are more within you and your team's capabilities

You are a company commander in a battalion formation. Your position is six steps in front of your company. If you are in the correct position, which of the following is not a formation you would be in? A. Batallion in column with companies in column B. Batallion in line with companies in line C. Batallion in line with companies in mass D. Batallion mass formation

B. Batallion in line with companies in line

what is the final closing point to the feedback process? A. Write up an after-action report to document your feedback B. Checking the reviewer's perceptions about your feedback C. Check back after the receiver has finished the task to see that the receiver incorporated your feedback D. There is no closing point; all feedback is ongoing

B. Checking the reviewer's perceptions about your feedback

______________is defined as the transference of understanding of a meaning? A. Listening B. Communicaiton C. Talking D. Debate

B. Communicaiton

When using the Gantt chart, watching for overuse of your resources is not necessary A. True B. False

B. False

We elect a President every four years. The responsibility for a President's success or failure lies with the President, the federal government, AND the voters because of the approach we use to choose a President. Which approach is most similar to the way we choose a President? A. Contingency Approach- the person chosen has the proper style to fit the situation B. Follower Approach- the person chosen is most likely to be able to balance the needs of the group with the situation C. Situational Approach- the person was chosen because they best fit a specific situation D. Trait Approach- the person chosen either does or does not possess the required leadership traits

B. Follower Approach- the person chosen is most likely to be able to balance the needs of the group with the situation

You are marching in the lead platoon in a company column with platoons in column formation. The commander orders "Close on leading platoon" What should you expect to hear next? A. Forward, march B. Half step, march C. Mark time, march D. Stand fast

B. Half step, march

Second squad has a difficult time moving from the forming stage to the storming stage in group development. All other squads have moved from the storming stage to the norming stage, but second squad isnt even close. What can the squad leader help to develop so that they can make an easier transition between stages A. Initiative B. Interpersonal skills C. respect D. self reliance

B. Interpersonal skills

Mike was tasked to plan a meeting to discuss the company's priority topics. He prioritized the high energy topics and scheduled them during the first half of the meeting, then prioritized the remaining topics and summary for the second half. Did he do as good a job as possible? why or why not? A. No, He should have started off with the low energy topics and build up to the high energy ones B. No. He should have alternated high energy topis with others C. Yes, he put the high energy topics first, and prioritized them by importance. D. Yes. He made sure to cover all the priority topics during the meeting

B. No. He should have alternated high energy topics with others

In formations where the company is formed by the company commander, which of the following commands is not used? A. Attention B. Post C. Receive the report D. Report

B. Post

You are a squad leader, and your platoon is going to participate in a drill and ceremonies competition at the end of the month. You approach your platoon leader about making drill training more complex because your squad is more proficient than the other squads. For leadership development reasons, he asks you to apply the 11 principles of leadership and to make the decision for him. Which of the following best describes what your answer should be? A. Since you are seeking responsibility, he should let you train your squad train separately B. Since the competition requires all of the squads to move in unison, he needs to keep training them as a team, even if it means performing less difficult tasks C. Since you and your squad are technically and tactically proficient than he should allow your squad to rain separately on more difficult tasks. D. since he already explained the task and you said that you understood it, then you will continue to do what you were told

B. Since the competition requires all of the squads to move in unison, he needs to keep training them as a team, even if it means performing less difficult tasks

what is a leadership style A. The way in which you control or relinquish power B. The pattern of behaviors one uses to influence others C. The two way approach to influencing others D a method for teaching followership skills

B. The pattern of behaviors one uses to influence others

You are a squad leader. When your squad is formed as part of a larger formation, where should your position be? A. Three steps in front and centered on the squad B. The right flank, or number one (base) position, of the squad C. Three steps to the left and centered on the squad D. The left flank, or number one (base) position, of the squad

B. The right flank, or number one (base) position, of the squad

Name four management resources A. Superiors, subordinates, affiliates, acquaintances B. Time, money, material, people C. Time, money, material, underlings D. Time, money, management skills, people

B. Time, money, material, people

You are a platoon leader and acting company commander because the company commander and XO are absent. Your battalion S-3 calls you up and asks you which platoon you selected for th opportunity to participate in a prestigious drill competition. This is the first you've heard of it, but the other platoon leader tells you that the commander said that her platoon would be participating in it. Unfortunately, this platoon leader once admitted that she has a habit of taking care of her platoon at the expense of the others by choosing to perform easier tasks. You have to give the S-3 an answer now. What is your best course of action? A. You maintain loyalty to your platoon and give them the opportunity. B. You respect the other platoon leader's integrity and send her platoon, but you also ask her how she would feel if you sent your platoon. C. You tell the S-3 that your company doesn't have a platoon to participate D. You send your platoon in order to each the other platoon leader about integrity

B. You respect the other platoon leader's integrity and send her platoon, but you also ask her how she would feel if you sent your platoon.

Even after five practice sessions, some freshmen Cadets in your squad still cant do an about face. After making a correction, they still had to practice fo another 15 minutes before they stopped making mistakes. What should you do about these mistakes in the future? A. at future practices, remind them of their mistakes to keep them focused. B. drop it and move on to the next facing or marching movement C. make a note of the mistakes for future reference, if a reminder is needed. D. Pay extra attention when they face about and remind them of this incident if they make more mistakes

B. drop it and move on to the next facing or marching movement

While always considering the capabilites of your squad, you use the same strategy to develop squad goals. What is the correct order of that strategy? A. Establish conditions, identify the tasks, prioritize, and write them down B. identify the tasks, priortize, establish conditions, and write them down C. prioritize, establish conditions, identify the tasks, and write them down

B. identify the tasks, priortize, establish conditions, and write them down

you were a squad leader in your jrotc class at your old school. you transferred and there are not squad leader positions in your new school, but you were assigned to a quad. During drill in leadershiop lab you notice tha tyou are alot better at giving drill comands than your squad leade. Whats the most appropriate thing to do A. Tell your platoon leader that you should be squad leader because you can lead drill better than your current squad leader B when you get a chance show your platoon leader and squad members that your are better at leading drill so that they want you to be the squad leader C Help your squad leader out when you can, and demonstrate your proficiency when given the oppotunity D ask your platoon leader to make you squad leader so that you can teach your current squad leader how to lead drill

C Help your squad leader out when you can, and demonstrate your proficiency when given the oppotunity

You were marching your platoon to the parade field to participate in a ceremony. When you got there, a display was set up at the entrance and it was only wide enough for the two of your four squads to march through. What command should you give to most effciently get your platoon through the display A Platoon, HALT, File from the right, MARCH B Mark time MARCH. Counter column March C Platoon HALT. COlumn of twos from the right, MARCH D Mark time, MARCH. Column of twos from the right MARCH

C Platoon HALT. COlumn of twos from the right, MARCH

Leaders at all levels are expected to Set the Example for their subordinates. Which part of leadership best demonstrates this behavior? A coach B Counselor C Role model D teacher

C Role model

Study the diagram and select the option that best completes the procedure for executing the platoon movement A X=Reverse, March, Y= 1 step Z= 3 steps B X= To the Rear, March, Y= 2 steps, Z= 2 step C X= Counter column, March, Y= 1 step, Z= 1 step D X= counter, Column; Y= 2 steps; Z= 2 steps

C X= Counter column, March, Y= 1 step, Z= 1 step

________ power is power that relies on force or threats or creating fear as a form of control A cooperative Bpositional C coercive D Authoritative

C coercive

you and your fellow squad leaders cant find a time during the week when you can help each other prepare for drill, so you use the first five minutes of leadership lab to observe aech other executing drill movements so you better know what to look for during drill practice. is this a good or bad idea? why? select the best answer A. bad idea, drill periods are short so you should spend all of that time teaching B bad idea it makes you look like you arent prepared for leadership lab C good idea the short practice session will help you spot incorrect movements by your squad memebers and it may save you time later because you wont have to correct mistakes that you missed D good idea it gives you additional time to figure out appropriate discipline for incorrect movements by your squad members

C good idea the short practice session will help you spot incorrect movements by your squad memebers and it may save you time later because you wont have to correct mistakes that you missed

which of the following statements is a responsibility of a platoon leader? A. keep the company executive officer appraised of the status of the platoon at all times B organize and maintain an effective chain of command and use it to accomplish tasks; work mainly through the platoon sergeant and team leaders C know all Cadet regulations and ensure that members of the platoon also know and follow them D all of the above

C know all Cadet regulations and ensure that members of the platoon also know and follow them

The five management principles are divided into two stages: _________ and _______________ A preparation and implementation B Organization and execution C preparation and Execution D organization and implementation

C preparation and Execution

Leaders use several techniques to counsel subordinates to improve their performance. Suggesting alternatives allows the subordinate to choose one of the several courses of action. Advising lets the leader suggest a course of action but the subordinate makes the final decisions. recommending tells the subordinate the best course of action, and is the strongest form of influence not involving a command. A. replace recommending with commanding B replace suggesting alternatives to persuading C switch advising and recommending D switch suggesting alternatives with advising

C switch advising and recommending

Which two examples of inclusionary language help combat prejudice and discrimination A they and them B those, others C use we and us rather than they he or she D other people

C use we and us rather than they he or she

your self image and self concept lets you know how you feel about yourself, and it helps you understand how you are perceived by others. As a leader, a strong self-image/concept will help you relate to others. Self-concept is the picture you have of yourself through your own thoughts, development perceptions, and feelings. study the table and select the option that correctly identifies the factors of self image and self concept self concept and self image: X. The interpretation and the amount of emotional charge attributed to past events and present situations Y. The positive or negative, good or bad, indifference or intensity, of emotions or interpretation of oneself Z The way you feel about yourself, which has a direct relationshiop to your upbringing it includes valuse and attributes A.) X= Development Y= perception Z= thoughts B) x=Feelings Y= thoughts Z= development C) X=Perception, Y= feelings Z=Development D) X=thoughts Y=Development Z=Perception

C) X=Perception, Y= feelings Z=Development

You are a squad leader. You are drilling your squad in movements that begin with the right foot from the halt position. Which one do you NOT want to call? A. About, face B. Close interval, march C. Column right, march D. Right step, march

C. Column right, march

Captain Reese spent most of the day observing training, conducting on the spot inspections, and asking subordinates about the specifics of their jobs. The he called on the Batalion Commander and asked what she thought of the company's performance. What element of supervision is Captain Reese performing A. Achieving desired results B. Correcting C. Evaluating D. instilling discipline

C. Evaluating

While conducting a self assessment, you listed what you thought were the best leadership characteristics. You thought that you had good self-confidence, self control and that you worked well in pressure situations. Which two attributes do you think are your strongest. A. Interpersonal and Conceptual B. Emotional and Physical C. Mental and Emotional D. physical and mental

C. Mental and Emotional

You misunderstood your platoon sergeant's instructions to form in a column formation. You are now in a line formation. If direction was unimportant, which of the following commands would be the easiest, quickest way to change a line formation to a column formation? A. Fall out. In a column formation, fall in B. Column right, march C. Right, face D. Right turn, march

C. Right, face

As a leader, you use your oganization skills to execute your plans. Identify the organizing factors used in the directions below. Select the correct set of organizing factors for the situation below. Kelly, Kent, and Tony have done this kind of work before, you will work on the King Project. Zachary and Kim you will finish the Turner Project A. Develop a working structure B. Determine each task C. Select personnel D. Set priorities

C. Select personnel

A cadet in your squad, Private Adams, got a medal for completing the task. You had a harder task, but you didnt get one. You asked your squad leader. Why not andhe told you; "Even though his performance is usually not good, i give private adams a medal because he did a great job oin this task, I know it was an easier task that you did, but you already have a bunch of medals, and he didnt have any. I did tell you Great Job when you were finished, and I meant that. However, PRivate Adams needed something special to make him feel like he is an important part of this squad and to give him some hope for the future". Did your squad leader do the right thing? Why or why not? Select the best answer. A. no, Private Adams prior performance was not good, so he should not have given him a medal B. No he should also have given a medal to both of them C. Yes he was trying to improve Private Adams performance, and by rewarding him wit ha medal for doing a great job, he also is showing Private Adams the benefits of good performance D. Yes everyone deserves medal for doing a good job

C. Yes he was trying to improve Private Adams performance, and by rewarding him wit ha medal for doing a great job, he also is showing Private Adams the benefits of good performance

As you were leaving school for a dentist appointment, you witnessed a very popular Cadet, who happens to be a good friend of yours, harass another Cadet by making sexually degrading remarks. The next morning when you arrive at school, you find out from your good friend, the Cadet that made the remarks, that the victim filed a sexual harassment complaint. Your friend iss complaining about it to anyone who will listen and spreading rumors about the victim. What is the best thing to do next? A. You leave an anonymous note telling your instructor what you saw, because you dont want to lose a friend, buy want your friend to stop talking about the victim B. You talk to your friend about admitting what happened and to stop talking about the victim, or that you will have to report what you witnessed to you instructor, even if it ends your friendship C. You go immediately to your instructor and report what you witnessed because friend dor no friend, sexual harassment is wrong D. You talk to the victim about dropping the complaint because if you tell, the other Cadet will spread rumors about you too. You also tell the victim that you will talk to your friend about not harassing anyone, including the victim, any more

C. You go immediately to your instructor and report what you witnessed because friend dor no friend, sexual harassment is wrong

Name three traits common to those in leadership positions that were discovered through research from the 1800s and 1940s A. Health, longevity, tenacity B. Education level, martial status, and race C. intelliegence, dependability, and humor D. Income, height, and listening skills

C. intelliegence, dependability, and humor

which influence approach is best used if there are legal, moral, or ethical considerations that prevent open discussion of an issue A directing B participating C delegating D Defensive

D Defensive

cadet squad leader wilson had to work some extra hours, so she was late getting to drill practice. She rushed to practice as soon as her work time was over because she was worried that her squad wouldnt be practicing. When she got there, drill practice was half way over, and her team leaders were effectively leading drill practice. so she went to finish some counseling paperwork. What approach did Cadet wilson use with her power as a squad leader? A controlling approach B developmental approach C defensive approach D Relinquishing approach

D Relinquishing approach

Cadet meyer was assigned as a squad leader. He knew the squad had some discipline problems before he became squad leader, so he developed a plan before he became squad leader and immediatley put it into action. Of the four steps leaders use to ensure a smooth and successful beginning, which one is he executing as he watches how his new squad reacts A observe/ Assess B plan C implement D follow up/ evaluate

D follow up/ evaluate

What is the purpose of a preparatory command A. to help the commander with his or her tone , cadence, and snap B to allert a platoon of impending disaster C to allow a subordinate to coach a leader on th enext appropriate step D to convey the movement that the leader wnats the subordinate to prefore and to mentally prepare the subordinate for its execution

D to convey the movement that the leader wnats the subordinate to prefore and to mentally prepare the subordinate for its execution

through it may be in written or spoken form, leaders manage thier people by directing them. A leader who needs someone to do something that he cannot require them to do is actually asking them for assistance. What type of directing is this? A Demand B Request C Suggestion D volunteer

D volunteer

What is a maneuver? A.) A type of military tactic used exclusively while retreating B. A type of fertilizer C. A 30 inch drill step D. A movement in military tactics (or in drill) normally to secure an advantage

D. A movement in military tactics (or in drill) normally to secure an advantage

Name three of the eleven principles of leadership A. Know yourself and seek self-improvement. Be technically proficient. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions. B. Make sound and timely decisions. Set the example. Know your personnel and look out for their welfare. Keep followers informed. C. Develop responsibility in your followers. Ensure each task is understood, supervised, and accomplished. Build a team. Employ your team in accordance with its capabilities D. All of the above

D. All of the above

One of your friends applies the Army Values only when they benefit him. Even though your instructor regularly reinforces the application of the Army Values, your friend continues to apply them only for his own needs. You also tried to talk to him but his answer is always "Ill deal with it when I have to" You know that today he is going to have a serious ethical dilemma and will learn a hard lesson. As a loyal friend, what can you do to best help him learn meaning and purpose of values? A. Since your instructor keeps reinforcing them and you already talked to him, you have to tell him to learn about the purpose and meaning of values when he is faced with the dilemma B. Tell him about the dilemma hes about to have so that he an e ready for it even if it means he can apply the Army Values to help him avoid it C. even if he'll be mad at you for not telling him, let him learn the right(and hard) things about values D. Before his dilemma occurs, talk to him about the meaning and purpose of values so that it is fresh in his mind, even if he later realizes that you knew about it ahead of time

D. Before his dilemma occurs, talk to him about the meaning and purpose of values so that it is fresh in his mind, even if he later realizes that you knew about it ahead of time

You are practicing drill with your squad one afternoon. YOu put your squad at "rest" and are discussing suggestions for improving one of the movements in squad drill. Just then, a Major from your local National Guard unit walks by your squad. WHat should you do? A. Call the squad to attention and order them to "present, AMRS" B. Salute the Major as you continue your discussion C. continue to do what you were doing D. Call you squad to attention, but only you salute the Major

D. Call you squad to attention, but only you salute the Major

Kerry told his mentor that he wasn't going to go to work anymore, and he wasnt going to tell his boss that he quit. The mentor paused for a second and thought of several possible responses. Which one would most likely be helpful in getting the mentor's point across without hurting communication between the two? A. Youre going to regret quitting that job B. You should go tell your boss so he can get a replacement for you C. Thats kind of an immature way of doing it, and people are depending on you D. Did you think about who is going to pick up the slack while they find a replacemnt for you

D. Did you think about who is going to pick up the slack while they find a replacemnt for you

Where was the "shot heard around the world" fired? A. Fort Sumter, South Carolina B. west Point, New York C. Annapolis, Maryland D. Lexington, Massachusetts

D. Lexington, Massachusetts

what are the three criteria for fair negotiations A produce a clear win for one side, be efficient, and improve or at least not damage the relationship B produce a wise agreement, be effective and fair, and improve or at least not damage the relationship C. produce a wise agreement, be efficient, and preserve order among fighting parties D. Produce a wise agreement, be efficient and improve or at least not damage the relationship

D. Produce a wise agreement, be efficient and improve or at least not damage the relationship

Providing effective feedback, both positive and constructive, is a key part of the communication process. Which of the following is not an effective method of providing effective feedback? A. Ask permission: "may I talk to you about something I ovserved in your performance?" B.) Focus on specific behaviors: "You seemed to be anxious at the start of the exam" C. Get feedback from more than one source to validate the feedback. D. Provide feedback immediately after a message has been sent; an action has been completed; or when feedback is primarily negative

D. Provide feedback immediately after a message has been sent; an action has been completed; or when feedback is primarily negative

In leadership, ________________ gives others a reason for why they should do something A. Inspiration B. Direction C. Values D. Purpose

D. Purpose

Trust, respect and effective communication are needed for mentors to be successful. Rebecca promised her mentee, Sarah, that she would not tell anyone that Sarah was seriously considering suicide. What should Rebecca do? A. Attempt to handle the situation herself first. If unsuccessful, then refer Sarah to professional help B. Maintain confidentiality and trust by honoring the promise to not tell anyone else C Recommend that Sarah talk to a professional counselor who is trained in suicide prevention D. Recommend, and if necessary insist, that Sarah go with her to talk with the mentoring program advisor and to seek professional help

D. Recommend, and if necessary insist, that Sarah go with her to talk with the mentoring program advisor and to seek professional help

You reviewed a Gantt chart created by one of your platoon leaders. The chart showed the four stages of project management, the activities in sequence, and that the time estimated for steps didnt overlap. It also included a plan for monitoring resources. What should you have the platoon leader review to make sure? why? A. The plan for resources; this isnt necssary when a Gantt chart is used B. The stages of project management; there are five stages C. The sequence of activities; sequence is not necessary if all activities are listed D. The time estimated for steps; the estimates could possibly over lap

D. The time estimated for steps; the estimates could possibly over lap

While marching in your squad, you see that the squad learder will have to change the direction of the squad column to the right by 90 degrees. Which of the following describes how the squad leader should give the command A. On the right foot, Right flank march B. On the right foot, Column half right, march C. on the left foot, Column right, march D. on the right foot, Column right, march

D. on the right foot, Column right, march

Give examples of intangible rewards that can be given to subordinates for jobs well done A. Money, food, or release time from drill B. Ribbons, certificates of achievement, public notice of their performance. C. rewards should not be given because they show preferential treatment D. praise, a compliment, a pat on the back, positive feedback, ect

D. praise, a compliment, a pat on the back, positive feedback, ect

when negotiating, it is important to separate the people from the A group B problem C anger D power

problem