Part A Knowledge check
prejudices
Adverse or unreasonable opinion about a person or group without all the facts and usually based on deeply held beliefs.
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Advise the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff with regards to their respective services and provide information to the president and/or the SecDef if requested
Blind spots
Aspects about ourselves that we are unaware of, but those around us are
Orient (OODA Loop)
Attempt to make sense of what we see by organizing it in a practical way we find useful
Joint Force Commander
Authorized by the SecDef to exercise Combatant Command authority or operational control over a Joint Task Force.
Ethnocentrism
tendency to view one's own culture and group as superior to all other cultures and groups
Chairman, joint chiefs of staff
the principle military adviser to the President, the National Security Council, and the SecDef
adaptability
strategic thinking
Humility
A personal quality where one can modify his or her behaviors to effectively interact with all temperaments
skinners theory
based on the belief that one is motivated by favorable and unfavorable results
tactical actions
battles, engagements, and/or strikes conducted by combat forces
irregular warfare
A violent struggle among state and non-state actors for legitimacy and influence over the relevant populations
Cross-cultural competence
Ability to effectively comprehend and act in a culturally complex environment to achieve desired results.
nuclear non-proliferation
Acts by members of the NPT to detect, secure, and dispose of these weapons
The two distinct chains of command for the armed forces
Administrative and operational
Secretary of defense
- Principle assistanct to the President in all matters relating to the DoD.
intellectual humility
1. adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions 2. being prepared to examine new evidence and arguments even if such examination leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished beliefs. 3. stop thinking that complex issues can be reduced to right and wrong or black and white and look at degrees of certainty or shades of gray 4. recognizing that "i dont know" can sometimes be the wisest position to take on an issue
Pride
A personal characteristic where one imposes their preferred temperament on others.
Cultural Perspective Taking
A cognitive process by which an individual is able to identify the thoughts and/or feelings of another culture.
Cultural schema
A complex mental framework used to codify the perceptions we associate to a particular culture
Micro-culture
A group of people living within a society who share cultural values, beliefs, and behaviors.
Decide (OODA Loop)
Consider courses of action, options and interpretations; selecting one to use
coast guard
Department of Homeland Security that simultaneously provides direct support to the Department of Defense.
The ability of the us to achieve its national strategic objectives is
Dependent on the effectiveness of the us government employing the instruments of national power
Low-context communication style
Depends on the sender and their words to properly convey the message.
Keep your observations private
Do not label others as a gold or blue, even though you may have correctly identified their preferred temperament
Culture-general education
Enhances a service member ability to recognize when culture factors exist and determine the appropriate behaviors to implement to achieve desired results
Observe (OODA Loop)
Gather information about the landscape, the people and the activities and review any consequences you experienced from previous actions taken
Gold temperament
Goal oriented, ready to complete any task requiring little prompting or encouragement
Service component commander
Has authority of forces such as individuals, units, and detachments for a specific service in order to fulfill that service's support function.
high motivation to become a critical thinker
Having a natural curiosity to further your understanding; Putting in the work to evaluate the multiple sides of an issue; reaching a sufficient level of understanding.
free thinker
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform.
coast guard core values
Honor, Respect, Devotion to Duty
linguistic competence
Is a speaker's implicit, internalized knowledge of the rules of their native language.
JIIM Environment
Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental and Multinational environment.
army core values
Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage
PACAF
MAJCOM organizes, trains, equips, and maintains resources to conduct a broad spectrum of air operations—from humanitarian relief to decisive combat employment—in DoD's largest area of responsibility
Af space command
MAJCOM oversees Air Force network operations to provide capabilities in, through and from cyberspace; manages a global network of satellites, and is responsible for space system development and acquisition
joint operations
Military actions conducted by joint forces or by service forces employed under command relationships.
Macro-culture
Most powerful culture of a particular society (often associated to countries) because large numbers of people belong to it.
OODA Loop
Observe, Orient, Decide, Act
non-adversarial crisis response
Operational airmen accomplish missions that are not war but a response to a crisis or contingency
Motivation
Perhaps the most essential element of cross-cultural competence. Having a positive attitude toward cultural differences
High-context communication style
Places the burden of understanding the message on the receiver.
Stereotypes
Predetermined generalization about all members of a particular group.
Combatant commanders
Receive orders from the CJCS under the authority and direction of the SecDef
army
Responsible for preparation of land forces necessary for the effective prosecution of war and military operations short of war
Act (OODA Loop)
Review the decisions made actions taken and the results achieved
range of military operations
Scale of violence and involvement that they slide along; can range from theatre-wide operations to deterrence operations.
marine corps
Serves as the versatile, all-purpose, fast response task force capable of quick action in areas requiring emergency intervention using both ground and air combat elements.
Culture
Shared set of traditions, belief systems and behaviors and is shaped by many factors, including history, religion, politics, resources and economic enviroment
Dont stereotype others
Simply because greens are known to prefer their independence does not mean all who prefer this temperament wish t be alone
Validate each colors strengths
Successful orginizations and leaders acknowledge the unique capabilities of each temperament
Maturity
The ability to see. Others, situations, and environment through the other lenses
Holism
The idea that all aspects of a culture are related to each other.
Open
These are characteristics about ourselves that everyone is aware of
Communicate, Negotiate, Relate
These are the cultural skills and Airman must have to "operationalize" and influence their environment
Unknown
This windowpane refers to information about ourselves that no one is aware of, not even ourselves.
Hidden
This windowpane refers to those aspects about ourselves that we wish to keep private
Give good gifts
Treat others the way they want to be treated, not the way you prefer to treat them
National Security Council
Under the chairmanship of the president, coordinates foreign policy and defense policy, and reconciles diplomatic and military commitments and requirements
Culture general knowledge
Understanding basic concepts like culture, relativism, ethnocentrism, and holism.
Communication competence
Understanding how to properly communicate in another language or culture
Operational branch of the chain of command
Used to employ forces and runs from the president, through the SecDef, to the combatant commanders (CCDRs)
green temperament
Values competence in themselves and others can quickly develop contempt for individuals they consider incompetent
Relativism
Viewing a situation through the local cultural schema.
navy and marine corps
When uncovered and in civilian clothes, which of the following services do not usually salute
adversarial crisis response
When we are directing our energy towards an enemy and military force may be required.
traditional warfare
a confrontation between nation states or coalitions/alliances of nation states.
trait leadership ability
a persons ability to lead depends on his or her emotional intelligence, awareness, and control
communicating
active listening
Air Force capabilities across air, space and cyber space are...
air force shaping the battle space (air, space or cyberspace) so battles are fought at a time and place of our choosing
characteristics of a joint operation and the relationship of air core functions
all forces working together as a synergistic team to achieve goals and objectives
principles of war
are "those aspects of warfare that are universally true and relevant."
reflective thinking is...
begins with a state of doubt, hesitation, or perplexity and moves through the act of searching for information that will resolve, clarify, or address the situation/problem
4 temperaments
blue, orange, green, gold
contemporary theory
categorizes ones commitment level into three categories
managing organizations and resources
change management
extrinsic motivation
comes from recognition, pay raises, and other tangible rewards
intrinsic motivation
comes from within
air force doctrine
describes and guides the proper use of military operations
National security
describes the executive procedures and institutions necessary to manage the US security policy
leading people
diversity
navy
employs the global reach, persistent presence through forward stationed and rationally-based forces and operational flexibility to secure the nation from direct attack
Embodies Airman Culture
ethical leadership
negotiating
fostering collaborative relationships
enterprise perspective
global, regional and cultural awareness
reactive thinking
involves deciding first, reacting, and then trying to make sense of it all
situational leadership theory
ones ability to complete a specific task and the use of four leadership styles to aid in his or her developement
Combat support agencies
operates in supporting roles to provide combatant commanders specialized support and is controlled by Secretary of Defense
employing military capabilities
operational and strategic art
contingency leadership theory
pairing a leader to a specific situational is the most effective method because leaders. cannot adjust thier behaviors.
mcclellands theory
people are motivated by how well they perform, what social group(s) they are associated with, and the position and authority they hold
system 1 thinking
reactive thinking and automatic (reactive) decisions
system 2 thinking
reflective thinking
automatic (reactive) decisions
those that are made based on instinct, institution based upon expertise, training, and practice.
Discrimination
treatment or consideration of, or making a distinction in favor of or against, a person or thing based on the group, class, or category
orange temperament
values competitiveness, hands on work, and people who prefer this temperament work as hard as they play
blue temperament
values interpersonal interaction and close relationships
open-mindedness
willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation