ROTC - Oral Exam

Mutual Trust

In Mission Command, what is it to shared confidence between commanders, subordinates, and partners that they can be relied on and are competent in performing their assigned tasks?

Conducive Environments

Instability, Perceived Threat, Cultural Values, Absence of Checks and Balances and Institutionalization

Accountability

Inventories are mandatory property accounting instruments used to assist commanders and supervisors in their duties of maintaining ____ of property and sustaining supply discipline.

A & B a) authority b) chain of command

Leaders can influence beyond their __________ and ________________.

Leads

Leads Others, Builds Trust, Extends Influence, Leads by Example, and Communicates

Maintainer

Maintenance accomplished on a component, accessory, assembly, subassembly, plug-in unit, shop replaceable unit within a line replaceable unit, or other portion either on the system or after it is removed by a trained maintainer.

Field

Maintenance performed as far forward as possible with the equipment being retained by or returned to the owning unit. Crewmembers, equipment operators, and Ordnance trained maintainers perform this type of maintenance.

Sustainment

Maintenance performed by U.S. Army Materiel Command (USAMC) elements normally comprised of civilians and contractors who return equipment to a national standard, after which the equipment is placed back into the Army's overall supply system.

Presence

Military Bearing, Professional bearing, Fitness, Confidence, and Resilience

Technical Manual

Operators and crews will use the ______ to perform the PMCS before, during, and after operation checks.

a. Destructive Leaders b. Susceptible Followers c. Conducive Environments

The Toxic Leadership Triangle is made of which of the following components?

Chaplain

The ____ provides spiritual and humanitarian counseling to Soldiers and their Families and conduct religious services and ministries to the command and the community.

American Red Cross (ARC)

The _____ offers support and comfort to members of the military and their Families during and after emergencies and personal crises.

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program (SHARP)

The __________ aims to educate and train Soldiers to prevent sexual assault and responds to ensure victims receive sensitive, confidential, and immediate comprehensive care and treatment.

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

The __________ ensures that Family members' with documented medical and educational needs receive consideration during the assignment coordination process.

Army Emergency Relief Program

The __________ program is the Army's own emergency financial assistance organization dedicated to provide eligible individuals in need of financial assistance with no- interest loans and grants. a. Financial Wellness

Army Education Center (AEC)

The __________ provides assistance to Soldiers and their adult Family Members in developing long and short term educational/professional plans for personal development and growth and provides Tuition Assistance, GI Bill questions, financial aid opportunities, local and non-local college information, degree plan options, and more.

United Services Organization (USO)

The __________ provides programs and services at more than 160 locations worldwide for Soldiers deployed, stationed overseas, service members are only a request or a visit away from receiving a range of USO services.

Inspector General (IG)

The __________ serves as the eyes, ears, and conscience of the commander. Any Department of Army military, Civilian, and in certain circumstances dependents or relatives of active duty and retired military member may file a complaint pertaining to any number of issues from discrimination to sexual harassment to Fraud, Waste, and Abuse matters.

Family Advocacy Program (FAP)

The __________works to prevent abuse by offering programs to put a stop to domestic abuse before it starts and helps military Families overcome the effects of violence and change destructive behavior patterns.

True

The actions of military personnel will reflect respect to both the national anthem and the national colors

Counseling

The bottom line on ____ is that you owe it to your PSG to let them what your expectations are and to provide direction.

- Implement ASAP prevention and education initiatives - Documents that all newly assigned Soldiers are briefed on ASAP policies and services within 30 days of arrival - Consult with the servicing legal office for all drug and alcohol related offenses

What is the commander's role in the Army Substance Abuse Program?

3 years

What is the number of years you cannot have a drug or alcohol related incident to be a Unit Prevention Leader (UPL)?

SFC or 1LT or above

What is the rank of the Voting Assistance Officer (VAO) for a company or detachment command level?

- Take Charge - Build the Team - Set Standard

What makes an effective leader?

- adaptability - flexibility

What must a platoon leader be able to do to identify and adjust to external influences on their mission and organization?

b. Alienates and abuses subordinates c. Creates a hostile climate that is ruled by fear d. Seen as self-serving and arrogant

What would you look for to identify the essentially counterproductive leader in a unit? Circle those that apply.

Updated

When conducting platoon inventories, platoon leaders must keep their platton subhand receipts ____ by posting changes to maintain accurate supply records

Lead from the front

When in charge, platoon leadership expects the platoon leader to be in charge, plan, issues orders and exercise command and control to meet objectives. You work with the platoon sergeant and form the platoon command team to form and strengthen your chain of command.

Any differences in serial numbers

When inventorying serial numbered items the platoon leaders will check the serial numbers against the serial numbers recorded on the subhand receipt. What must you list for what inventory?

Damaged Property

When visually inspect the serviceability and condition of equipment at each vehicle, you will list the _______.

- Army programs - Requirements by policy or regulation

Where do additional duties come from?

Platoon Sergeant renting cars to lower enlisted

Which answer is an indicator of a prohibited relationship?

relationship management

Which core element of emotional intelligence provides the ability to get along well with others, manage conflict, inspire and influence people and to communicate clearly?

leads

Which leader competency requires that leaders influence others to conduct tasks, make decisions, and perform their duty in ways consistent with Army standards?

Emotional intelligence leads to better relationships and opportunities

Which statement expresses the value of emotional intelligence within a leader's sphere of influence

Contracting Officer

Who trains the Field Ordering Officer (FOO)?

Operator

Whose primary responsibility is it to perform PMCS on the unit's assigned equipment and correct faults?

All of the above - replace faulty items - avoid projected component faults - analysis and engineering doc

Why are schedule services with maintenance personnel planned by the platoon leader?

Contracting Officer

You have the additional duty of Field Ordering Officer (FOO). Who appointed you on the orders?

Unit Commander

You have the additional duty of Unit Prevention Leader (UPL). Who appointed you on the orders?

Understand the Role of other leaders

You must understand how other leaders in your operational environment, both formal and informal affect you and your platoon. You must cultivate good relationships with these leaders because they can support your platoon on a regular basis as some missions require more support than others. You must be familiar with AR 600-20 and FM 6-22 to ensure you are thorough in this understanding.

Lead through your NCOs

Your squad leaders are school trained and mentored leaders that can carry out complex tasks and a broad range of missions. If you are striving to meet their expectations, communicate with clear and concise orders, they will give you 110% effort to support you and achieve the mission. You will have to find your leadership style with them to determine what works

Develops

Creates a Positive Environment, Prepares Self, and Develops Others

influence

Creating and communicating a common vision is the key to extending what?

Inherent

A platoon Leader's responsibility for the care care, use, and safekeeping of Government property issued to their subordinates is ________ in supervisory positions.

1. Lead from the front 2. Put troops first 3. Lead through your NCOs 4. Training is your #1 priority 5. Inspect what you expect 6. Know what you do not know 7. Guard your integrity 8. Understand the roles of other leaders 9. Learn to make due with scarce resource and personnel 10. Remember to have fun and never lose your sense of humor

10 rules for success for a successful LT

Both A and C * DA Form 2404 * DA Form 5988-E

After performing the before, during, and after PMCS, which forms are the primary means the platoon and squads obtain maintenance support or repair parts?

All of the above (AR, DA PAMS, Policy Letters)

All property acquired by the Army, regardless of source, paid for or not, or condition is accounted for as prescribed by what applicable guidance?

All of the above a) compromise or appear compromise b) cause actual or perceived unfairness c) involve or appear involve improper use of others

All relationships between Soldiers of different grades are prohibited if they:

Character

Army Values, Empathy, Warrior Ethos, Service Ethos, and Discipline

trust

Army leaders ensure that they create the conditions for a positive environment, build _______ and cohesion on their team, encourage initiative, demonstrate care for their people, and enhance esprit de corps by connecting current operations to the unit's traditions and history.

All of the above a. holding subordinate leaders accountable for maintenance execution and equipment readiness. b. achieving and sustain the Army maintenance standard for assigned and attached equipment. c. ensuring expeditious return of non-mission-capable equipment back to operational status

Army maintenance processes and procedures rely on commanders to achieve the maintenance mission and a high state of material readiness by?

is

Attributes are what a leader ____________.

resistance

Building consensus though sharing ideas and seeking common ground helps overcome ____________ to an idea or plan.

Destructive Leaders

Charisma, Personalized Need for Power, Narcissism, Negative Life Themes, Ideology of Hate

does

Competencies are what a leader ____________.

All of the above a. leader behavior that decreases followers' well-being, engagement, and undermines the organization's readiness b. leader behavior that destroys unit morale, trust, and undermines the followers' commitment to the mission c. the demonstration of leader behaviors that violate one or more of the Army's core leader competencies or Army Values, preventing a climate conducive to mission accomplishment

Counterproductive Leadership is described/defined as:

Accomplish their own goals

Counterproductive leaders use self-serving behaviors where they act in ways that seek primarily to _________________________.

a) Ensure all Soldiers present a neat, military appearance b) Take action consistent with Army regulations in any case where a Soldier's conduct violates good order and military discipline

Ensuring the proper conduct of Soldiers is a function of command. Commanders and leaders in the Army, whether on or off duty or in a leave status, will ______ and _______.

All of the above (durable, expendable, non expendable)

Except real property, what is all Army property classified for property accounting purposes?

Memorandum for Record (MFR)

How are you notified of your additional duty assignment?

Learning about people outside the chain of command

How can leaders identify influencing techniques likely to work beyond their chain of command

100%

How does a commander plan to execute inventories that sustain unit rediness?

- it predicts performance in the workplace - it is the strongest driver of personal excellence

How is emotional intelligence linked to unit performance?

Technical Manual

Platoon leaders move to each vehicle and make a visual check of end items for completeness by using the appropriate ________.

Army Community Service (ACS)

The mission of the __________ is to facilitate commander's ability to provide comprehensive, coordinated, and responsive services that support readiness of Soldiers, Civilian employees, and their Families.

Make Training the No.1 Priority

The platoon will expect a new platoon leader to arrive trained and ready to work, however knowledge of how tasks are really accomplished is often different than instruction already received. Look at past training schedules and the current proficiency level of the platoon to determine what needs work and place it upfront. Look how your Platoon conducts business and ask your platoon how to do it better.

Guard your integrity

The platoon's expectation for you to have and maintain a high level of honesty and hold them to that same level. This is a part of the Army Values which must be lived at all times as an Army Officer. If they think you have misrepresented the truth, your NCOs will suspect this is not the first time and a lack of trust will ensue as well as lack of discipline. This can reflect in your OER and subsequently shorten your career.

Army Maintenance

The purpose of ____ is to preserve the required performance capabilities of Army material or to return these assets to their baseline performance capabilities

Commanders

The purpose of the Army maintenance system is to ensure unit readiness. Who is responsible for maintenance operations?

Identify, Cohesion, and Climate

Three qualities that measure good teamwork

Susceptible Followers

Unmet Basic Needs, Negative Core Self-Evaluations, Low maturity, Ambition, Congruent Values and Beliefs, Unsocialized Values

- Character - Presence - Intellect

What are attributes?

- Leads - Develops - Achieves

What are competencies?

- Deliver prevention education and training - Assist in the battalion testing program

What are some of the FOO duties?

- Maintain a ledger - Ensure funds are available

What are some of the FOO duties?

- Shared Understanding - Commander's Intent - Risk Acceptance

What are the three Principles of Mission Command that are missing

Mission Orders

What do commanders use to enable subordinates to understand the situation, their commander's mission and intent, and their own tasks?

Discipline Initiative

What is it when subordinates have the discipline to follow their orders and adhere to the plan until they realize their orders and the plan are no longer suitable for the situation in which they find themselves?

To inspire and influence their platoon to accomplish the mission

What is the Platoon Leader's primary job?

Extending influence

What is the art of persuasion an important method of?

Put Troops First

Your troops will expect you to take care of them, especially when you expect them to carry out missions. A platoon command team must be genuine in their concern for the troops, Soldiers will sense when you are in genuine and false. Moral will drop and that effects platoon operations. Complete counseling's on time so they know they are a priority to you. This applies to training as well, plan and execute quality training so they know you take preparing them for deployments seriously.

Military Discipline

____ is founded upon self-discipline, respect for properly constituted authority, and the embracing

Army Team Building

_____ is a continuous process of enabling a group of people to reach their goals and improve their effectiveness through leadership and various exercises, activities, and techniques.

Unit Cohesion

_____ is hampered anytime relationships between the unit's members compromise the chain of command.

Mission Command

_____ is the exercise of authority and direction by the commander using mission orders to enable disciplined initiative within the commander's intent to empower agile and adaptive leaders in the conduct of unified land operations.

Accuracy

______ is determined in a platoon inventory by the number of inventoried lines having no overages or shortages compared to the total number of lines inventoried.

Counterproductive

______ leadership generally leaves organizations in a worse condition than when the leader arrived and has a long-term effect on morale and readiness.

Fault

______ repair is the process used by operators and maintenance personnel to restore equipment to full functionality as originally designed to engineered.

Leadership incomptence

________ includes ineffective leadership behaviors that result from a lack of experience or willful neglect.

Effective leadership

___________ is essential for realizing the full potential of an organization's combat power and can compensate for deficiencies in other warfighting functions.

Narcissism

_______________ is closely linked to charisma and the personalized use of power, and involves dominance, grandiosity, arrogance, entitlement, and the selfish pursuit of pleasure.