Army Leadership and Professional Development, Exams of Advanced Education

Download Army Leadership and Professional Development and more Exams Advanced Education in PDF only on Docsity! List the categories of Awards. ✔✔1.) Decorations. 2.) Good Conduct Medal (GCM) and Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (ARCAM): 3.) Campaign and Service Medals. 4.) Service Ribbons. 5.) Badges & Tabs. 6.) Certificates, Memorandums, and Letters. How many categories of Awards are there? ✔✔6 List the functions of the Personnel Administration Center. ✔✔1.) Process Personnel Actions. 2.) Provide notification of annual records review. 3.) Assist with survivor benefit plan. 4.) Process Finance Actions. ACTUAL 2024/2025 AMEDD BOLC Midterm 2 Exam Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+ Understand the process of barring a Soldier from Reenlistment. ✔✔Denies reenlistment of Soldiers whose immediate separation under administrative procedures is warranted. Reentry into or beyond their Expiration Term of Service (ETS) with the Active Army is not in the best interest of the military service. What form is needed to bar a Soldier from Re-enlistment. ✔✔Must execute a form DA 4126-R. Distinguish between the types of Enlisted Promotion Systems. ✔✔• Decentralized Promotions: advancement from PV1 to SPC • Semi-centralized Promotions: promotion to SGT and SSG • Centralized Promotions: promotion to SFC, MSG, and SGM Decentralized Promotions are handled by what level of leadership? ✔✔Company level (O3), they are authorized to promote from E1-E4. Semi-centralized Promotions are handled by what level of leadership? ✔✔Battalion Level (O5), they are authorized to promote from E5-E6. Although HQDA maintains the promotion standing list and issues the orders. Centralized Promotions are handled by what level of leadership? ✔✔Commander AHRC (O8), is the authorized authority to promote from E7-E9. Event Counseling ✔✔Covers a specific event or situation. May precede events like a promotion board or attending school. May follow events such as exceptional duty performance or a performance/professional problem. Performance Counseling ✔✔A review of a subordinate's duty performance over a certain period Focuses on the subordinate's strengths, areas to improve and potential Professional Growth Counseling ✔✔Planning for the accomplishment of individual and professional goals Developmental in nature (i.e. future focused), and assists subordinates in identifying and achieving organizational and individual goals Non-Directive Approach to Counseling ✔✔Leaders use their experiences, insight and judgment to assist subordinates in developing solutions Leaders partially structure this type of counseling by telling the subordinate about the process and explain expectations Directive Approach to Counseling ✔✔Leader does most of the talking and tells subordinate what to do and when to do it Works best to correct simple problems, make on-the-spot corrections, and correct aspects of duty performance Combined Approach to Counseling ✔✔Leader uses techniques from both approaches, adjusting them to fit what's best for the subordinate Emphasizes the subordinate's planning and decision-making responsibilities Understand the DA Form 4856. ✔✔This Form is designed to help Army leaders conduct and record counseling sessions Definition of Army Physical Readiness ✔✔Army physical readiness is defined as the ability to meet the physical demands of any combat or duty position, accomplish the mission and continue to fight and win. What are the PRT Phases? ✔✔PRT Phases Initial Conditioning ✔✔Toughening, and Sustaining. What are the PRT Principles? ✔✔Precision, Progression, and Integration. Define what TLPs are ✔✔Troop leading procedures extend the military decision-making process (MDMP) to the small-unit level. The MDMP and troop leading procedures (TLP) are similar but not identical (Parallel Planning). How are TLPs used? ✔✔Troop leading procedures are a dynamic process used by small-unit leaders to analyze a mission, develop a plan, and prepare for an operation. These procedures enable leaders to maximize available planning time while developing effective plans and preparing their units for an operation. Describe each step of the TLPs. ✔✔1.) Receive the Mission 2.) Issue a WARNO 3.) Make a Tentative Plan 4.) Initiate Movement 5.) Conduct Reconnaissance 6.) Complete the Plan 7.) Issue the OPORD 8.) Supervise and Refine Understand the function of the ORB. ✔✔DA Form 4037 • Snapshot or resume of assignments and qualifications Centrally maintained by Officer Records Branch • Updated through personnel systems Updating is the Soldier's responsibility • Annually or after significant training or changes Understand Officer Promotion boards. ✔✔• Official Photo - correct and current • Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) - Only for administrative errors - Adjudicated by Evaluation Appeals Branch, HQDA Substantive - Differences of opinion - Prejudice - Inaccurate / unjust ratings - Adjudicated by Army Special Review Board (ASRB) How many types of appeals are there? ✔✔2 Define the roles and responsibilities of the Rater in the NCOER system ✔✔• Provide a copy of your support form, along with the senior rater's support form to the rated Soldier at the beginning of the rating period. • Discuss the scope of the rated Soldier's duty description within 30 days after the beginning of the rating period. At a minimum the duty description and performance objectives will be discussed. • Provide quarterly NCO counseling and professional development throughout the rating period. Use of DA Form 2166-9-1A is required. • Verify the rated Soldier's ACFT results and if taken, height and weight data. Comments are required for noncompliance with AR 600-9. • Provide an objective and comprehensive evaluation of the rated Soldier's performance. Define the roles and responsibilities of the Senior Rater in the NCOER system ✔✔• Must be in the direct line of supervision • Minimum of 60 days observing rated NCO • Must prepare a fair and accurate portrayal of the NCO's potential • Ensures required counseling programs and support forms are maintained in their units • Forwards NCOER to Supplementary Reviewer when required • Once completed, forwards to HQDA in a timely and accurate manner (NLT 60 days past THRU date) Define the roles and responsibilities of the Supplemental Reviewer in the NCOER system ✔✔The supplementary reviewer has the overarching role of ensuring compliance with the NCOER reporting process, policy and procedural guidance, accuracy of the report and effective written communication focused on the Soldier's career and professional development. The supplementary reviewer will: • Ensure the evaluations rendered by the rater and senior rater are accurate, clear, consistent, and fair in accordance with known facts. Special care must be taken to ensure bullets support the appropriate ratings (i.e. exceeded standard or did not meet standard). • The supplementary reviewer may prepare an enclosure to the NCOER pertaining to the accuracy or clarity of the completed NCOER. Comments will not include evaluative statements about the rated NCO. Define the roles and responsibilities of the rated NCO in the NCOER system ✔✔• Verify all administrative data is correct, to include the Duty MOSC, duty description, ACFT / height / weight, counseling dates, and that they saw the completed NCOER • Perform each assigned or implied duty to the best of their ability, periodically evaluating their own performance and seeking guidance when needed • Draft and provide major performance objectives, goals and expectations for consideration that aligns with the rater's support form • Maintain a personal working copy of the most recent DA Form 2166-9-1A as feedback and guidance are provided during the rating period. What form is the NCOER? ✔✔DA 2166-9 (series) Understand the risk management process ✔✔1.) Identify Hazards 2.) Assess Hazards 3.) Develop Controls & Make Decisions 4.) Implement Controls 5.) Supervise & Evaluate Understand how to utilize the risk assessment matrix. ✔✔DD 2977 Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheet Distinguish between the types of Responsibility. ✔✔Command - Responsibility for all property within their command. List the essential items necessary to complete Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services. ✔✔The Equipment Technical Manuals DA Form 5988-E or DA Form 2404 Distinguish between the types of fluid leakage. ✔✔Class I. Leakage indicated by wetness or discoloration, but not great enough to form drops. Class II. Leakage great enough to form drops, but not enough to cause drops to drip from item being checked/inspected. Class III. Leakage great enough to form drops that fall from the item being checked/inspected. Identify the sections of the NMC Report correctly and interpret the data. ✔✔Non-mission capable report, The top portion identifies the unit and date of report. Administrative Data is listed above the first entry for each piece of equipment List how the Pre-Deployment Health Assessment (DD 2795) is used and why it's used. ✔✔• Determines "Deployable" or "Not Deployable" • Referrals require additional forms such as SF 513, Consultation Sheet • If referral conditions are resolved, provider will reassess and deem "deployable" • Copy of DD 2795 kept in DD 2766 during deployment • Original placed in permanent medical record List how the Post-Deployment Health Assessment (DD 2796) is used and why it's used. ✔✔• General Health Questions: • Occupational/Environmental Exposure Questions: • Behavioral Health Questions: It is used to document any changes in health caused by duty during the deployment and serve as a record for future needs. Define what it means to be a leader of character ✔✔To live the Army values and demonstrate empathy towards the Soldiers that you lead when necessary. Define what it means to be a leader of presence ✔✔To possess a high standard of Military Bearing, Physical Fitness, Confidence, and Resiliency. Define what it means to be a leader of Intellect ✔✔To exhibit Mental Agility, Sound Judgment, Innovation, Interpersonal Tact, and Expertise. How long do you have to execute a 4856 for initial counseling of a subordinate? ✔✔30 days. What are the four stages of the counseling process? ✔✔Stage 1: Identify the need for counseling Stage 2: Prepare for counseling (seven areas) Stage 3: Conduct the counseling (open, discuss, develop plan of action, record and close) Stage 4: Follow up Distinguish between the PRT Phases and PRT Principles. ✔✔PRT Phases Establishes a safe starting point for people considering the Army, Develops foundational fitness and fundamental movement skills, and Continues with the physical development and maintains a high level of physical readiness appropriate to duty position and the requirements of the unit's Mission Essential Task List (METL) as it applies to Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN). PRT Principles provide the strict adherence to optimal execution standards for PRT activities, a systematic increase in the intensity, duration, volume and difficulty of PRT activities, and multiple training activities to achieve balance and appropriate recovery between activities in the PRT program. Identify the PRT program types ✔✔IMT, Active Component, Individual Training, Unit Reconditioning, PPPT, ACFT & Unit Standard Failures, New Soldiers, Overweight Soldiers, Reserve Component, and ARFORGEN. What is Parallel Planning? ✔✔Parallel planning occurs when two or more echelons plan for the same operation at about the same time. Parallel planning is easiest when higher headquarters continuously shares information on future operations with subordinate units (FM 5-0 and Figure 2-3). Rather than waiting until higher finishes planning, effective leaders start developing their units' missions as they receive information. • Civilian Education • Awards & Decorations • Assignment History • Remarks • DA Photo Describe a common OER rating chain ✔✔• Corresponds to the chain of command • Usually consists of: - Rated officer - Rater - Intermediate rater* - Senior rater - Supplementary reviewer* • Commander is responsible Rated Officer's Responsibilities in the OER System ✔✔• Meet with rater within 30 days • Initiate discussion of duties and objectives • Assess and update objectives • Complete DA Form 67-10-1A (Officer Evaluation Support Form) List the qualifications and responsibilities of the Rater in the OER System ✔✔Qualifications DA Form 67-10-1A is known as? ✔✔The Officer's Support Form What grade of commissioned officer is mandated to complete a 67-10-1A? ✔✔COL (06) and Below What group of officers would complete a DA 67-10-1? ✔✔Company Grade 2LT-CPT & WO1-CW2 ✔✔ What group of officers would complete a DA 67-10-2? ✔✔Field Grade MAJ-LTC & CW3-CW5 ✔✔ What group of officers would complete a DA 67-10-3? ✔✔Strategic Leaders COL ✔✔ What group of officers would complete a DA 67-10-4? ✔✔General Grade Brigadier General & above ✔✔ What is a referred report? ✔✔Reports that contain negative comments or unfavorable ratings regarding an officer's performance/potential, traits, skills, or attributes What range of NCOs would utilize a 2166-9-1? ✔✔Direct SGT-SGT(p) ✔✔ What range of NCOs would utilize a 2166-9-2? ✔✔Organizational SSG-1SG/MSG ✔✔ What range of NCOs would utilize a 2166-9-3? ✔✔Strategic SGM/CSM ✔✔ What form is known as a hand receipt? ✔✔DA Form 2062 What are the 6 basic steps to conducting an inventory? ✔✔1. Determine what is to be inventoried 2. Set the dates 3. Use correct publications 4. Notify the hand or sub hand receipt holder