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