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AMEDD DCC 202 5 ACTUAL EXAM WITH STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS, GRADED A+
What are the responsibilities of the line commander? - CORRECT ANSWER The
commander ensures health promotion program. This encompasses the assets of educational, environmental, and AHS support services
What is the Law of Land Warfare inspired by? What does it do? - CORRECT
ANSWER The desire to diminish the evils of war
- Protects combatants and noncombatants from unnecessary suffering
- Safeguards certain fundamental human rights of persons who fall into the hands of the enemy, particularly detainees/enemy prisoners of war, the wounded and sick, and civilians
- Facilitates the restoration of peace
What are possible operation variables? (Known as PMESII-PT) - CORRECT
ANSWER Political
Military Economic Social Infrastructure Information Physical environment Time
Name the possible mission variables. (Known as METT-TC) - CORRECT ANSWER
Mission Enemy Terrain and weather Troops and support available Time available Civil considerations
What is task organization? - CORRECT ANSWER A tool used by commanders to
tailor their forces to specific mission requirements. Task-organization is a temporary grouping of forces designed to accomplish a particular mission
What are the four supporting tasks to decisive operations? - CORRECT ANSWER
Offensive tasks Defensive tasks Stability tasks Defense support of civil authorities
What is counseling? - CORRECT ANSWER The process used by leaders to
review with a subordinate their demonstrated performance and potential
What are the 3 types of counseling? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Event- for specific
event/situation, and precede or follow events like a school or duty performance
- Performance-review of duty performance over certain period
- Professional growth-planning for accomplishment of goals
What are the approaches to counseling? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Nondirective
approach- •Leaders use experiences, insight and judgment to assist subordinates in developing solutions, explain expectations
- Directive approach- •Leader does most of the talking and tells subordinate what to do and when to do it. Works best to correct simple problems
- Combined approach- •Leader uses techniques from both approaches, adjusting them to fit what's best for the subordinate. Emphasize planning and decision making What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Nondirective approach? -
CORRECT ANSWER Pros:
Encourages maturity Encourages open communication Develops personal responsibility Cons: More time-consuming Requires greatest counselor skills What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Directive approach? -
CORRECT ANSWER Pros:
Good for people who need clear, concise direction Allows counselors to use their experience Quickest method Cons:
Centralized (Chapter 4): To SFC-SGM Authority: Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) (HRC)
What are the categories of individual awards? - CORRECT ANSWER Decorations
Good Conduct Medal Service Medals / Service Ribbons Badges / Tabs Certificates / Letters Foreign Awards
What do service (campaign) medals and ribbons denote? - CORRECT ANSWER
Honorable performance of duty within specified limited dates in specified geographical areas.
What are the different types of badges? - CORRECT ANSWER Combat
Identification Special skill Marksmanship
When are wartime decorations authorized? - CORRECT ANSWER For wartime
valor, service or achievement:
What is the form used for the recommendation for an award? - CORRECT
ANSWER DA Form 638
The Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal,
Silver Star and Legion of Merit fall under what category of awards? - CORRECT
ANSWER Decorations
Who is the policy proponent for the Army decorations, awards and honors
program? - CORRECT ANSWER G- 1
What are the 2 basic categories of evaluation reports? - CORRECT ANSWER
Mandatory and optional
What are the types of mandatory reports? - CORRECT ANSWER Annual- Done
when 1 calendar year of duty is completed Change of Rater-Rater changed Relief for Cause- Removal of individual based on conduct Change of Duty- (officers only) When rated officer has changed of principal duty
Extended annual Departure on TDY/Special duty Officer Non-select for Promotion Initial tour of extended active duty HRC directed
What are the types of optional reports? - CORRECT ANSWER Complete the
Record- intended to update individual's file with performance and potential info Senior Rater (SR) option reports- When a change in SR occurs, the SR may direct that a report be made on any Soldier whom they senior rate. Special situations: Soldier assigned to WTU Rater Option Report When must the scope of a rated soldier's duty description be discussed? -
CORRECT ANSWER Within 30 days after the beginning of the rating period
At a minimum, a counseling will include: - CORRECT ANSWER Duty description
and performance objectives to attain. Relationship of duty description and objectives with the organization's mission.
What are the senior rater's rating chain responsibilities? - CORRECT ANSWER
Ensure Rater counsels the rated Soldier throughout the rating period Review and initial Counseling and Support Forms at the beginning and during rating period Use all reasonable means to become familiar with Soldier's performance. Ensure rater's portion is fair, accurate and candid. Assess and evaluate the abilities and potential of the rated Soldier relative to his/her peers.
When is a supplementary reviewer required? - CORRECT ANSWER When the
senior rater is a 2LT-1LT, WO1-CW2, or SFC-1SG/MSG; in certain situations
What are the primary and secondary functions of evaluation reports? - CORRECT
ANSWER Primary: Assist in making personnel management decisions
Secondary: Encourage leader professional development
What is leave in Conjunction with Temporary Duty (TDY)? - CORRECT ANSWER
Leave taken en route to or from a Soldier's temporary duty station.
What is Nonchargeable leave? - CORRECT ANSWER Absence that is NOT
charged against a Soldier's accrued leave balance:
What is Convalescent leave? - CORRECT ANSWER Granted to a Soldier to
expedite a member's return to full duty after an illness or injury.
What is Permissive Temporary Duty (PTDY)? - CORRECT ANSWER Taken by a
Soldier to attend a semi-official activity.
What is Excess leave? - CORRECT ANSWER Granted for emergencies or
unusual circumstances. Advanced leave is normally expended prior to using excess leave
- Becomes an indebtedness when there is a negative leave balance
- No pay and allowances
What is Regular Pass? - CORRECT ANSWER A short, nonchargeable, authorized
absence from post or place of duty during normal off duty hours
What is a Special Pass? - CORRECT ANSWER A short nonchargeable authorized
absence from post or place of duty. It may be granted as a 3-day or 4-day Special Pass. Is Emergency Leave for death of an immediate family member a chargeable or
non-chargeable leave? - CORRECT ANSWER Nonchargeable
What is a Flag and what are the 2 categories? - CORRECT ANSWER Flag:
Suspension of Favorable Personnel actions Transferable: Flag may be transferred to another unit Non-transferable: May not be transferred to another unit
What are examples of transferable flags? - CORRECT ANSWER - APFT failures
- Soldiers in Weight Control Program
- Punishment phase of adverse action
What are examples of non-transferable flags? - CORRECT ANSWER - Adverse
actions (charges, investigation, court-martial, AWOL)
- Involuntary separation or discharge
- Removal from selection list
- Referred OER or Relief for Cause NCOER
- CDR's investigation
- Failure to provide + maintain Family Care Plan
- Security violation
- Drug/alcohol offenses
What is the effective date of a flag? - CORRECT ANSWER - The date that the
circumstance(s) requiring the flag occurred, not the date the flag was initiated (Unless otherwise specified)
- The date the commander signs the intent to separate notification memorandum
- The date HQDA initiates an involuntary separation action True or False. A flag may NOT be initiated based on referral, screening or
enrollment into the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP). - CORRECT ANSWER
True
When can a flag be removed? - CORRECT ANSWER As soon as the Soldier is
released without charges, the charges are dropped, or the punishment (confinement, probation, restriction, extra duty, etc.) or adverse action is completed. A flag based on APFT failure or weight control failure must be removed as soon as the Soldier either passes the APFT or meets weight standards. What areas can a failure with the Mortuary Affairs (MA) mission or disrespectful
handling of remains negatively impact? - CORRECT ANSWER •Troop morale
within the losing unit •National public support •Coalition support •Local national support •Enemy treatment of remains and/or prisoners What does full accounting
(of remains) require? - CORRECT ANSWER - Proper identification
- Explanation as to the cause and manner of death Contingency fatality operations occur at what levels in a theater of operation? -
CORRECT ANSWER All levels
What are the 3 phases of search and recovery operations? - CORRECT ANSWER
Combat, Post Combat and area clearance.
By when do remains have to reach the deceased's family? - CORRECT ANSWER
Within 72-96 hrs What are examples of tentative and positive identifications for remains? -
CORRECT ANSWER Tentative
- DD Form 565 Positive (Done at Dover):
- DNA test
- Dental records
- Finger printing
What is the role of a Summary Courts-Martial Officer (SMCO)? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Must be appointed within 48 hrs
- Should be someone detached from Soldier
- Separate distasteful items and record that they were destroyed (Maintain a good memory of the Soldier)
- Inventory all PE with the unit or in quarters
- Accurate documentation on DD Form 1076
- Utilize MA NCO at BDE
- Also used for Soldiers evacuated from theater True or False? NEVER send PE straight to family from theater (everything goes
through PE channels to PE Depot) - CORRECT ANSWER True
What actions should be done in post mortem care? - CORRECT ANSWER - Place
body in Human Remains Pouch (cover with poncho or blanket if not available)
- Place body in supine position, close eyes
- Tie wrists together, may need to apply bandage to lower jaw
- Provider may be asked to confirm death
- Consult with mortuary affairs
- Complete documentation and pass along PE, regardless of condition
- DO NOT remove adjuncts from body
- Ensure proper identification
- Place body in shaded cool area How many tags are required on human remains and where are they placed? -
CORRECT ANSWER 3
- Great toe
- Wrist
- Zipper of pouch
What are Troop Leading Procedures (TLPs)? - CORRECT ANSWER Dynamic
process used by small-unit leaders to analyze a mission, develop a plan, and prepare for an operation
What are the 8 steps of Troop Leading Procedures? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
Receive the mission
- Issue warning order
- Make a tentative plan
- Initiate movement
- Conduct reconnaissance
- Complete the plan
- Issue the order
- Supervise and refine
How can step 1 of TLPs (Receive the Mission) occur? - CORRECT ANSWER It
may begin when the initial WARNO or OPORD arrives from higher headquarters or when a leader anticipates a new mission What actions should be done during step 1 of TLPs (Receive the Mission)? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Perform an initial assessment of the situation utilizing
PMESII-PT and METT-TC
- Ensure that all subordinate echelons have sufficient time for planning and preparation
What is PMESII-PT? - CORRECT ANSWER The operational variables
fundamental to developing a comprehensive understanding of the operational environment.
- Political
- Military
- Economic
- Social
- Information
- Infrastructure
- Physical Environment
- Time What information is given in a WARNORD and in what format is it written? -
CORRECT ANSWER Unit mission and leader's timeline in as much detail as
possible Follow 5 paragraph OPORD format
What is involved in step 7 of TLPs (Issue the Order)? - CORRECT ANSWER The
ideal location for issuing the order is a point in the AO with a view of the objective and other aspects of the terrain.
- Are clear, complete, brief, timely allow initiative, authoritative
- Use terrain model during brief
What is involved in step 8 of TLPs (Supervise and refine)? - CORRECT ANSWER
Leaders monitor mission preparations, refine the plan, coordinate with adjacent units, and supervise and assess preparations
- Supervise subordinates and inspect equipment
- Conduct rehearsals
What are the 4 types of rehearsals? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Back brief's (Select
people in the platoon).
- Combined arms rehearsal.
- Support rehearsal (Aid and Litter Team).
- Battle drill or SOP rehearsal Who exercises personnel management authority over AMEDD officers (except
general officers) in their special branches? - CORRECT ANSWER The Surgeon
General
What are the functions of OPMS? - CORRECT ANSWER •Accessions
•Assignments process and considerations •Strength Management •Professional Development
What are the 6 AMEDD Corps branches? - CORRECT ANSWER •Medical Corps
(MC)
•Dental Corps (DC) •Veterinary Corps (VC) •Nurse Corps (AN) •Medical Specialist Corps (SP) •Medical Service Corps (MS)
How are Medical Officer assignments dictated? - CORRECT ANSWER - Dictated
by Army needs
- Army Medical Department Officer Distribution Plan
- Availability
- Professional Development Needs
- Education and Training
- Other considerations
- Personal preferences and compassionate factors
Strength management is the responsibility of? - CORRECT ANSWER - AMEDD
branch
- OTSG personnel
- AMEDD Personnel Proponent Directorate (APPD) What are the 2 categories of separations within strength management and their
examples? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Voluntary separations
•Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) •Special Separation Bonus (SSB) •Voluntary Early Release Program (VERP)
- Involuntary separations •Selective Early Retirement Board (SERB) •Reduction in Force (RIF)
What is classified as professional development? - CORRECT ANSWER Officer
Education System (OES)
- BOLC, CCC, ILE, etc. Professional military education Military training
- EFMB, airborne, Ranger, TCMC, etc.
What form is used for Officer Evaluation Reports? - CORRECT ANSWER DA Form
67 - 10 - X
•DA Form 67- 10 - 1: Company Grade (2LT-CPT & WO1-CW2) •DA Form 67- 10 - 2: Field Grade (MAJ-LTC & CW3-CW5) •DA Form 67- 10 - 3: Strategic Leaders (COL) •DA Form 67- 10 - 4: Brigadier General
What form is used for Academic Evaluation Reports? - CORRECT ANSWER DA
Form 1059
What form is used for the officer record brief? - CORRECT ANSWER DA Form
Who are ORBs centrally managed by? - CORRECT ANSWER Officer records
Branch
- updated through personnel systems
What is a Role 4? - CORRECT ANSWER A major hospital
Define Health Service Support (HSS) - CORRECT ANSWER All support and
services performed, provided, and arranged by the AMEDD to promote, improve, conserve, or restore the mental and physical well being of personnel in the Army.
What 3 components encompass HSS? - CORRECT ANSWER - Casualty Care
- Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC)
- Medical Logistics (MEDLOG)
Define Force Health Protection (FHP) - CORRECT ANSWER The measures to
promote, improve, or conserve the mental and physical well-being of Soldiers
What 5 components encompass FHP? - CORRECT ANSWER - Preventive
Medicine
- Veterinary Services
- Laboratory Services
- Dental Services
- Combat and Operational Stress Control (COSC)
What are the roles of the Command Surgeon? - CORRECT ANSWER - Supervises
medical operations within the command (is not a commander)
What is the purpose of the Modular Medial System? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Standardizes all medical sub-units
- Designed to allow medical planners acquire, receive, and triage patients
What squads does an Area Support Section consist of? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Treatment Squad
- Area Support Squad
- Patient Holding Squad
What is the role of the Nurse Corps Officer within a Medical Company? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Authority to triage
- Responsible for patient holding Basic Army Element Symbols
- Ø
- •
- ••
- •••
- l
- ll
- lll
- X
- XX
- XXX - CORRECT ANSWER - Ø Team
- • Squad
- •• Section
- ••• Platoon
- l Company
- ll Battalion
- lll Regiment
- X Brigade
- XX Division
- XXX Corps
Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) - CORRECT ANSWER - Armor
- Stryker
- Infantry Who is in charge of a...?
- Corps
- Division
- Brigade
- Battalion
- Company
- Platoon
- Squad
- Team - CORRECT ANSWER - LTG
- MG
- COL
- LTC
- CPT
- LT
- SSG
- SGT How many soldiers in a...?
- Corps
- Division
- Brigade
- Battalion
- Company
- Platoon
- Squad
Distinguish between a Combatant and a Noncombatant - CORRECT ANSWER A
noncombatant is and individual in an area of combat, who is not armed and is not participating in any activity in support of any of the hostile forces
What are the 5 C's to Reacting to an IED? - CORRECT ANSWER Clear, Check,
Confirm, Cordon, & Control
How do you report a IED? - CORRECT ANSWER - Date/Time Discovered
- Reporting Unit & Location
- Freq/Call Sign
- Unit POC
- Type if IED
- Hazard Caused by IED
- Resources Threatened
- Impact on Mission
- Protective Measures
Threat - CORRECT ANSWER Anyone with the intention or has the capability to
threaten us
Hybrid Threat - CORRECT ANSWER Two or more different enemies join together
against the US What are the personal hygiene practices associated with healthy living? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Personal Cleanliness
- Nutrition
- Physical Fitness
- Mental Fitness
Preventive Measure for Food-Borne Illnesses - CORRECT ANSWER - Eat only
from approved sources
- Do not consume foods from civilian vendors
- Inspect cans and packages prior to use
- Discard all cans and packages with deficiencies
- In emergencies, choose low-risk foods such as baked good, thick-skinned fruits, and hot food items
Preventive Measure for Water-Borne Illnesses - CORRECT ANSWER - Drink only
from approved sources
- In emergencies, disinfect water by using chlorine ampules or boiling
Types of Heat Injuries - CORRECT ANSWER - Sunburn
- Heat cramps
- Heat exhaustion
Types of Cold Injuries - CORRECT ANSWER - Chilblain
- Trench foot
- Frostbite
- Snow blindness
- Dehydration
- Hypothermia
Heat/ Cold Injury Prevention - CORRECT ANSWER - Drink water frequently, 12
quarts per day
- Eat intuitively
- Monitor urine color
- Heat and cold acclimation tames 2 weeks
Secure - CORRECT ANSWER To gain possession of a position or terrain without
force
Seize - CORRECT ANSWER To clear a designated stress and obtain control of it
Clear - CORRECT ANSWER Eliminate organized resistance in an assigned zone
Delay - CORRECT ANSWER Conducted when a commander needs time to
concentrate, preserve, or withdrawal forces
Disrupt - CORRECT ANSWER To break apart or cause confusion in the enemy's
execution of an activity or event
On Order - CORRECT ANSWER A mission which the force WILL be
accomplished at a later time
Be Prepared - CORRECT ANSWER A mission which the force MAY accomplish
at a late time
Destroy - CORRECT ANSWER To render the opposing force combat ineffective
Defeat - CORRECT ANSWER To disrupt the enemy plan and will to fight so that
they are unable to pursue their mission
What are the 7 symbol components for operations symbols? - CORRECT ANSWER
- Frame
- Standard Identity
- Physical Domain
