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1.
When the dictionary definitions and the philosophical descriptions of the term “profession” are combined, what are the criteria for an occupation as a profession?
2.
What is wrong with the position that any given broadly defined occupation is either a profession or it not?
3.
List unprofessional actions that should not be exhibited by NCOs.
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Considering oneself only a technical expert
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Discrimination
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Ignoring directions from your superiors and then asking for forgiveness later
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Inflating EPRs
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Lack of self development
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Neglecting weak skill areas such as writing
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Only focusing upon one area of your job or responsibilities
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Poor attitude
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Purposely rushing to miss reveille and retreat
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Seeing discipline violations and not correcting
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Sexual harassment
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Shabby wear of the uniform (rag bag syndrome)
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Shying away from additional responsibility
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Taking advantage of no supervision
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Understanding role model responsibilities
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Using personal bias in the evaluation process
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Weak performance feedback or no performance feedback
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Whining or complaining about everything
4.
What motivates NCOs to choose to behave in a professional manner?
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Association with those with very high standards
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A sense of urgency
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Have worked under the leadership of several good professional supervisors
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Have patriotic undertones driving personality
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View military service as serving a cause higher than self
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View the POA/military as a profession
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View themselves as more than a technician
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View themselves as a professional
5.
What impact of unprofessional behaviors upon the Air Force?
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Decrease in organizational efficiency
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Lack of subordinate growth and development
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No mentorship
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Perpetuates a “just a job” attitude
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Discipline and moral suffer
6.
Why is it important that we continue to move along the professional continuum?
1.
Give examples of how today’s enlisted corps is significantly different than our predecessors in the areas of higher level responsibilities and education.
2.
How does the Profession of Arms subject area broaden our perspective of the military profession?
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Provides information about evens and issues that dictate military missions.
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It also teaches and reminds us about our history and culture.
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It provides the foundation for NCO membership
3.
What are the primary sources for our continued study and improvement?
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AFM 10-100, Airman’s Manuel
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PFE
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Various applicable AFI, AFP, AFM, AFDD
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AF website and the various news and publication links it contains
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Enlisted Heritage Research Institute web page
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Air University Library web page
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AFPC Personnel Issues web page
1.
What three core objectives steer our national strategy process?
2.
What is the primary focus of National Security Strategy?
3.
When was the Airlift first used as a mechanism for National Security?
4.
Which command solely provides Air Mobility for the United States?
5.
How is National Security Beneficial to National Strategy?
6.
Identify the three categories relative to determining a nation’s needs and interests?
7.
Who is responsible for determining the nation’s needs and interests?
8.
Identify the four levels of intensity.
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Vital
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Major
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Peripheral
1.
How does National Power support National Security?
2.
Identify and explain the responsibilities for each instrument of power.
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Economic instruments have similar constraints to the diplomatic/political instrument. The degree to which the US government can manipulate economic assistance is limited by the comparatively small and static size of its assistance budget. Foreign aid has been described as a budgetary element with no real static size of its assistance budget. Foreign aid has been described as budgetary element with no real domestic constituency and, as a result, it has not grown with inflation (meaning its real value has declined.)
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Diplomatic instruments are the ability to mediate successfully and to produce unique and mutually acceptable solutions to complex issues without application of military or economic power is the essence of the diplomatic instrument. The use of diplomatic instrument of power employs methods that a nation uses to bring its international position and diplomatic skills to bear in pursuit of national interests.
3.
Explain the relationship between each instrument of power.
4.
When do the strategists determine which instrument of power to utilize?
1.
Explain how National Strategy processes support National Security.
2.
What is the first step towards implementing a National Security Strategy? Why?
3.
What is the difference between military strategy and operational strategy?
4.
Differentiate between tactics and higher levels of strategy relative to battlefield strategy.
1.
How are national decisions defined?
2.
What elements comprise the coordination of military strategy?
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Development
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Deployment
3.
Explain the coordination process.
1.
How does Major Regional Conflict (MRC) affect National Security?
2.
Identify the four phases of the department planning framework for MRC.
3.
When does regional conflict exist?
1.
Define terrorism.
2.
Identify two terrorist groups.
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Japanese Red Army
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Italy’s Red Brigades
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Puerto Rican FALN
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Al-Fatah and other Palestinian organizations
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The Shining Path of Peru
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Frances Direct Actions (20th Century)
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Ku Klux Klan (After the American Civil War)
3.
How do terrorist groups finance their violent activities?
4.
What is the responsibility of the HIDTA Program?
5.
Which drug does the intelligence community believe has been the primary narcotics threat since 1985?
6.
Which drug is the most widely abused and readily available, illicit drug in the United States?
7.
How does international organized crime negatively impact our nation?
1.
What is the fundamental purpose of the US nuclear arsenal?
2.
What three inter-related factors are viewed as the formula that produces deterrence?
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Will (intent)
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Perception
3.
“One which has manufactured and exploded a nuclear weapon or other nuclear explosive device prior to January 1967” would be the definition of what key nuclear deterrence concept?
4.
Weapons system reliability and individual reliability are two key components of reliability when referring to nuclear weapons. How are each of these components implemented in the Air Force?
1.
What does Information Warfare (IW) consists of?
2.
Describe the emphases of Offensive Information Warfare?
3.
What does Defensive Information Warfare entail?
4.
What is the American information infrastructure vulnerable to?
5.
Identify nine critical issue areas of an infrastructure?
6.
What are the three keys to protecting the nation’s information infrastructure?
1.
How does MOOTW support National Security?
2.
What does Combat Operations of MOOTW include?
3.
What is the goal of MOOTW during noncombat?
4.
When is overlapping operations of MOOTW prevalent?
1.
How do space operations support National Security?
2.
What responsibilities lie within space systems structure?
1.
What is EAF concept?
2.
What is the goal of the EAF?
3.
Explain the deployment process of AEF?
4.
How does EAF/AEF support National Security?
1.
What is the purpose of joint warfare and the desired outcome?
2.
What is considered the bedrock of US military doctrine?
3.
What do the principles of war provide?
1.
What was the name of the Berlin Airlift operation and its significance to air transport?
2.
What air power lessons learned in World War II were further developed in the Korean War?
3.
What was the most significant use of air power during the Vietnam War? Why?
4.
What was the final analysis of air power from Desert Storm?
1.
What significant contribution did the following individuals make to Air Force enlisted heritage?
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(2) Corporal Frank S. Scott – first enlisted man to lose his life in an air accident.
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(3) Corporal Eugene Bullard – the first black pilot and fighter pilot.
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Staff Sergeant Esther M. Blake – the first woman to enlist in the first minute of the first hour of the first day that regular Air Force duty was authorized for women.
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Chief Master Sergeant Grace E. Peterson – the first woman to be promoted to the highest noncommissioned officer grade.
2.
What are the duties of each of the following key enlisted positions?
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Representing the enlisted force at ceremonies and other social functions.
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Accompanying the Chief of Staff on base visits and conducting additional visits on his own.
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Serving as advisor to the Soldiers’ and Airman’s Home and the CMSAF Selection board.
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Representing the enlisted force on a variety of boards including Air Force Welfare, Uniform, Commissary, Army and Air Force Exchange service, Air Force Aid Society, and Outstanding Airman of the Year boards.
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Serving as a point of contact for other services and civilian organizations on issues that affect the enlisted force. Furthermore, legislatures and policy makers at all levels of government often solicit the CMSAF’s point of view.
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(2) First Sergeant – The first sergeants duties fall within five general areas:
o
Promoting health, morale, and welfare.
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Maintaining discipline and standards.
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Preparing and presenting squadron training and information programs.
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Supervising care an upkeep of squadron dormitories.
o
Monitoring unit administration.
1.
What does adhering to the standards of dress and appearance promote?
2.
If we maintain proper wear of the uniform at all times, including in public, how will this influence the public’s opinion of the military?
1.
What is considered the most important benefit of drill for the military member?
2.
How do ceremonies restore morale and build spirit de corps?
3.
What are three ways to honor the flag?
1.
What are two elements of military etiquette?
2.
What is the impact of gossip on the work center?
3.
What is the purpose of military salute?
4.
Where is the first and second place of honor?
1.
Define the aspects of wellness.
2.
What is the purpose of aerobic exercise?
3.
What benefits do you gain from strength training?
4.
What is the purpose of the warm-up phase?
5.
Explain the FIT concept.
6.
How does dehydration affect your exercise workout?
7.
What are the six major categories of nutrients?
8.
What is the most efficient method to achieve permanent weight loss?
9.
What causes stressful events to become a problem?
10.
Explain how stress can be positive?
11.
What are the effects of smoking?
1.
What factors influence maintaining a healthy lifestyle?
2.
What are some of the responsibilities a military citizen has in maintaining a state of well being?
3.
How can you be a wellness role model?
4.
How does effective stress management help us as military citizens?
1.
What are some “common” meanings of ethics?
2.
List examples of the written forms of our military code of ethics.
3.
Based on AFI 36-2909’s assertions concerning professional relationships, what are some inferences we can make concerning unprofessional relationships?
4.
How do Fraud, Waste, and Abuse differ?
1.
Why is “integrity first: first?
2.
Why is “responsibility and accountability” an important tenet of integrity first?
3.
Why is “faith in the system” an important tenet of service before self?
4.
What are some examples of the Air Force “systems” we trust?
1.
What are some of the important milestones in the history of the Code of Conduct?
(2)
On 18 May 1955, Seretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson appointed a committee to draft a Code of Conduct to be used by military personnel who were captured by communist forces. Justice Department was studying alleged misconduct cases levied against ex-POWs. The study was an attempt to determine whether or not those prisoners should be tried for treason. Some of the cases were eventually brought to trial and convictions handed down.
(3)
Executive Order 10631 signed by President Eisenhower in 1955.
(4)
Following the Vietnam Conflict, the Department of Defense conducted a review of the Code of Conduct. After interviewing POWs, the Department of Defense panel determined that training was needed to help prisoners overcome the guilt resulting from “breaking” giving more than name, rank, service number, and date of birth.
(5)
In November 1977, President Carter amended Article V. It now reads “When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth.” Before the change, Article V read “…I am BOUND to give ONLY name, rank…”
(6)
In March 1988, President Reagan issued Executive Order 12633, amending the Code with language that is gender-neutral.
2.
Define the term “parole” in the context of prisoner of war? Why would the enemy employ parole?
3.
Define the three general types of hostile peacetime detention.
4.
What are the key points of Article IV?
1.
What is the purpose of the LOAC?
2.
What forbidden targets, tactics, and techniques are covered by the laws of war?
(2)
Individuals parachuting from a burning or disabled aircraft are considered helpless until they reach the ground. If they use their weapons or do not surrender upon landing, they must be considered combatants. Paratroopers are jumping from an airplane to fight. They are targets, and you may fire at them while they are still in the air.
(3)
Don’t’ fire at any medical personnel, air or ground vehicles, buildings, tents or other facilities used for the care of wounded, sick, and disabled persons. Do not mark your position or yourself with a medical service emblem unless you have been designated to perform only medical duties.
(4)
You are not permitted to attack villages, towns, or cities.
(5)
Enemy captives and detainees.
(6)
It is illegal to fire on enemy soldiers who have thrown down their weapons and offered to surrender.
(7)
Civilian and private property.
(8)
Make sure civilians are protected from acts or violence, threats, and insults.
(9)
Using poison or poisoned weapons is against the law of war.
(10)
The law of war does not allow you to alter your weapons to cause unnecessary injury or suffering to the enemy.
(11)
You may not cut off the tip of a bullet or in any way alter its original shape; nor may you use soft-tipped or dum-dum bullets which expand on impact
(12)
Other examples of restricted weapons are projectiles filled with glass or the use of any substance on a bullet, which would tend to inflame a wound.
3.
Under the LOAC, what should your response be if you are given an order which would result in a crime being committed?
1.
According to the text, what are some characteristics of leadership?
2.
After completing the leadership assessment, what do you perceive to be your leadership strengths and weaknesses?
3.
What measurement tools are available to assess leadership skills?
1.
In developing an effective time management plan, what two step plan can you use?
2.
Explain the A-B-C Priority system.
3.
What is the key to prioritizing tasks?
1.
How does time management impact work center effectiveness?
2.
Name a key element to keep in mind when organizing your desk or workstation.
3.
How can you use delegation as an effective time-saving technique?
4.
What planning tools are available to help you manage your work center responsibilities?
5.
What is recognized worldwide as one of the biggest time-waters?
1.
Regarding time management, how do we fulfill our responsibilities as NCOs and demonstrate our adherence to the AF Core Values?
2.
What programs should we be actively involved in to maintain a high degree of proficiency in our specialty?
3.
In meeting the objective of PME how does time management help?
1.
What is the definition of stress?
2.
What does GAS stand for and what are its three stages?
3.
What are the four variables related to the stress intensity level? Give an example of each variable.
1.
What are the seven subcategories of organizational stressors?
2.
What are the differences between role conflict and role ambiguity?
3.
What is social density and how can it create stress in the workplace?
4.
What does organizational structure and change stressors stem from?
5.
Why do extra-organizational stressors need to be addressed?
6.
What are the three outcomes of distress?
7.
What is the most common behavioral reaction to stress seen in the workplace?
8.
How is an organization impacted from the behavior or personal distress?
1.
What are the two goals of stress management programs and methods?
2.
What is the purpose of individual stress management methods?
3.
How does an individual accomplish overload avoidance?
4.
What is organizational stress methods used for?
5.
What is the benefit of increased subordinate involvement?
1.
What is the definition of discipline as it relates to the Air Force?
2.
How does discipline affect the Air Force culture?
3.
Why is the status of discipline important to the Air Force?
1.
What is the purpose of the enlisted force structure?
2.
How does the enlisted force structure contribute to discipline in the Air Force?
3.
What is the supervisor’s role in helping subordinates adjust to the military environment?
1.
Describe the actions you should take in preventing disciplinary problems.
2.
What are some corrective measures you would utilize in order to maintain discipline?
3.
Describe the Progressive Discipline Process (PDP).
1.
Explain how substance abuse impacts productivity in the work center.
2.
Explain how time in the work center is impacted by substance abuse.
3.
How do negative impacts on time and productivity in the work center impact work center morale?
4.
Give an example of a potential safety mishap that could result due to substance abuse in your work center.
1.
Describe the steps you should take as a supervisor to prevent substance abuse in your work center.
2.
Why is documentation so important to you and the subordinate in the identification phase of a substance abuse problem?
3.
Describe the supervisor’s role during the intervention phase of a substance abuse problem?
1.
Define ORM.
2.
List the principles of ORM.
3.
What are some factors to consider when determining if the benefits outweigh the cost?
4.
What step of ORM deals with prioritizing the control measures?
5.
What is the purpose of step 1 of ORM?
6.
Why is ORM not just a safety program?
1.
Explain the behavior model.
2.
How do coping behaviors impact you as a leader?
3.
Explain the role of learning in behavior.
4.
Explain the differences in between Herzberg’s and McClelland’s motivational theory.
5.
According to Vroom’s Expectancy Theory, how does motivation occur?
1.
How do aspirations fit into the behavior process?
2.
Explain the role of personality in the behavior process.
3.
How would a poor self-concept in you subordinate make it more challenging for you as a supervisor?
4.
Explain the difference between self efficacy and locus of control.
5.
Describe the role of values as a behavior influence.
1.
Define “team” and “group dynamics.”
2.
How is team goals developed?
3.
What must a team do to be effective, and how is the effectiveness measured?
4.
As a supervisor, what techniques would you use to get your subordinates to perceive themselves as team members?
5.
What are task elements?
6.
List the categories of no-task elements.
7.
What effort is necessary in team building?
1.
Name the most important responsibility of a leader and how it is accomplished.
2.
Team members must do what in order to accomplish desired results?
3.
One important attribute is necessary for long-term goals. What is this attribute?
4.
What conditions must be met for team building to be successful.
1.
List the stages of team development.
2.
Which stage is known as the exploration period, and what behaviors are associated with this stage?
3.
In which stage is flexibility the key and hierarchy is of little importance?
1.
What is the definition of conflict?
2.
Describe the difference between positive and negative conflict.
3.
Explain how managerial behaviors can cause negative conflict in the organization.
1.
Describe the factors to consider before deciding on a conflict management technique.
2.
Explain how collaboration impact organizational performance.
3.
How does the 5-Step approach help to positively manage conflict?
1.
Why is assertiveness effective in overcoming barriers to conflict?
2.
How does cross-training contribute to reducing the potential for conflict in an organization?
1.
Describe how conflict management impacts organizational performance.
2.
What are the consequences to the organization of not properly managing conflict?
1.
Define organizational effectiveness
2.
Describe each of the following situational factors:
a.
Interpersonal
b.
Structure of the job or organization
c.
Time
d.
Outside influences
e.
Awareness of self
b.
Some organizations such as fire departments require much more directive styles of leadership. More highly technical or research jobs may require more delegating or empowering.
c.
The time an individual has to act on can have a major impact on situational leadership. In an emergency situation, the supervisor would likely revert to more directive styles in order to save lives and resources. A supervisor with an urgent mission in a abase exercise might be more demanding than someone planning next year’s company picnic.
d.
Outside influences include social issues and movements that will affect attitudes of subordinates and supervisors alike, environmental conditions, social unrest and current world.
e.
Awareness of self involves your leadership inclinations and tendencies. How you prefer to lead subordinates.
1.
Describe directive behavior.
2.
Distinguish between the Situational Leadership concepts of competence and commitment.
3.
Explain each of the four Situational Leadership development levels.
a.
D1
b.
D2
c.
D3d.
b.
D2 – some competence/low commitment: At this point , the subordinate has some knowledge or training, but confidence may still be low for a number of reasons. The subordinate may not be able to perform as much as he thought he could, or he could be overwhelmed by the scope of the task, thus limiting his own potential. For example, a subordinate diagnosed as a D2 is the follower who is beginning to “learn the ropes.” The newly assigned subordinate described above is introduced to computer software he’s not familiar with, but has an understanding of using a computer system. After some time on the task, he gains more competence at manipulating the software, but will come across problems in trying to maximize the software’s power. This can definitely influence his willingness to progress further. He may have to consult the user’s manuals or seek assistance often.
c.
D3 – high competence/variable commitment: The D3 is a skilled individual but whose commitment may vary due to low self-confidence, personal problems, lack of valued recognition (or support). In some cases the person may simply not care (apathy). For example, a D3 has become quite proficient in using the software program by following the guidelines of the tutorial or user guide. She’s quite skilled at using the program, but as yet isn’t excited by it s capabilities. She’s not sure the software is useful for the duties assigned.
d.
D4 – high competence/high commitment: The D4 has all the technical and team skills to do the task and is motivated, self-directed, and self-supporting. For example, our software specialist has now become the peak performer in using the program. She’s competent in using the software and has much confidence in her ability to master it. She’s identified and developed several uses for the program and is looked to by co-workers and superiors as the expert in using that particular program.
4.
Explain each of the four Situational Leadership styles of leadership.
a.
Directing
b.
Coaching
c.
Supporting
d.
Delegating
b.
“Coaching” implies that the manager still decides what the game plan will be and directs task accomplishment, but may consult with subordinates or ask for their ideas. The manager/leader/supervisor will be the one who identifies problems, sets goals and evaluates the work accomplished.
c.
“Supporting” implies an increase in Supportive Behavior and a decrease in Directive Behavior. The leader/manager/supervisor using this style act toward subordinates with more two-way communication involving subordinates in problem solving, process improvement and decision-making. In addition, using this style, involves discussing with the subordinate what needs to be done and allowing the individual to decide how, when, where, etc. to accomplish the job.
d.
“Designating” implies that the leader/manager/supervisor assigns responsibility to the subordinate and then backs off. Many refer to this as “Empowerment.” It’s not the case that low direction and support means no direction and support.
5.
Describe situations in which the directing style is appropriate.
6.
Describe situations in which the coaching style is appropriate.
7.
Describe situations in which the supporting style is appropriate.
8.
Describe situations in which the delegating style is appropriate.
1.
How does the subordinate benefit when Situational Leadership is practiced?
2.
How does the organization benefit when the Situational Leadership model is followed?
1.
What are the two objectives of performance management?
2.
Give an example of each objective of performance management.
1.
How does knowing yourself contribute to performance management?
2.
In regards to knowing your people, why is it important to match personal interests with jobs?
3.
Explain how supervisors can get to know their subordinates.
1.
Explain the limitations of a job description.
2.
What elements should be addressed in order to write an effective performance standard?
3.
Why should you monitor over a period of time long enough to determine your subordinates typical performance?
4.
How do common evaluation pitfalls impact your evaluations?
1.
How does preventive feedback help your subordinate?
2.
Explain how properly conducting the feedback session strengthens organizational effectiveness.
3.
When should you refer your subordinate to other people or other agencies for follow-up feedback?
1.
What is the difference between performance feedback and counseling?
2.
Explain why the nondirective counseling approach is often the preferred method of counseling.
3.
How does effective counseling strengthen organizational effectiveness?
1.
Explain how you can improve your subordinate when developing an improvement plan.
2.
How does job rotation contribute to the development of the improvement plan?
3.
What are some things to consider as a supervisor to improve the situation while developing an improvement plan?
1.
Briefly describe each of the change levels.
2.
Explain why organizational change is a challenge for manage/supervisor.
1.
Briefly describe each of the change of cycles.
2.
Provide an example of when you would implement each of the change cycles.
3.
What are some advantages/disadvantages of each of the cycles?
1.
Identify each of the roles in a change process and describe the responsibility of each.
2.
Where are the organizational norms? What comprises each?
3.
What role might the core values play in effecting change?
4.
What are the stages of the change process? Briefly describe each.
5.
Explain the responsibility an NCO has to each subordinate during the change process.
1.
In step 1 of the six-step problem solving process, how does recognizing the problem contribute to work center effectiveness?
2.
Why is it important to gather data at the right point during the six-step process?
3.
In step 3 of the six-step solving process, which two techniques are used to generate a list of possible solutions?
4.
How do you know if a possible solution is feasible?
5.
What should you do if you have more than one feasible and acceptable solution to choose from after performing step 4?
6.
Describe the impact that not following-up on the implementation of a solution to a problem (Step 6) would have on a work center.
7.
Explain how your use of the six-step approach to problem solving can impact you as a supervisor.
1.
According to Hersey, Blanchard and Johnson what three skills are requisite to leading?
2.
What two key aspects should you focus on when you are diagnosing an organization?
3.
What four categories are used by the U.S. Marine Corps to gain a complete picture of the status of its people?
4.
As a leader, what two areas must you look at when assessing the organizational environment?
5.
What type of leader exhibits a high task, low relationship style?
6.
What type of leader exhibits a high task, high relationship style?
7.
What type of leader exhibits a low task, low relationship style?
8.
What type of leader exhibits a low task, high relationship style?
1.
What are the two categories of leadership power?
2.
Name and describe the four types of position power.
3.
What AFI states that NCOs are delegated authority necessary to exercise leadership commensurate with their rank and responsibility?
4.
Name and describe the three types of personal power.
1.
What are three key attributes of a role model?
2.
What term is used to describe a supportive relationship, where a senior member of an organization counsels, coaches, teaches, and provides feedback to a junior member? What is the term used to describe the subordinate in this relationship?
1.
Technical proficiency, as a leadership tenet, is most closely related to which AF Core Value?
2.
When should you understand the capabilities and limitations of your organization?
1.
In what two categories is planning usually divided?
2.
Which planning category will most commonly be used by NCOs on a daily basis?
3.
What are the five steps in the planning process?
4.
As an Air Force supervisor, you will manage budgets at different organizational levels and with varying degrees of control. Identify and describe the two area mentioned in the text.
5.
Describe the purpose of the Unit Personnel Management Roster (UPMR).
6.
What does the Unit Manning Document (UMD) tell you?
7.
What are the primary professional development programs for enlisted people?
1.
Define organizing as it pertains to the functions of management.
2.
What three approaches to job design are discussed in your text?
3.
Briefly describe job rotation.
4.
Briefly describe job enrichment
5.
Briefly describe job enlargement.
1.
What is the main purpose of the controlling function?
2.
What are the four steps in the controlling process?
1.
How does your text describe the leading function?
2.
What is effective planning?
3.
How would you describe effective organizing?
4.
What does effective controlling require?
1.
Define personal discrimination.
2.
Define systematic discrimination.
3.
Explain the ways sexual harassment occurs and give an example of each.
4.
Explain how alcohol is a significant contributor to human relations incidents.
1.
Describe how morale is impacted by human relations incidents.
2.
Give an example of how human relations issues impact productivity.
3.
Explain how human relations issues negatively impact quality of life.
1.
What is the supervisor’s role in preventing human relations issues?
2.
Explain the supervisor’s role in using corrective measures when dealing with human relation issues.
1.
Why is it important for you as a leader to effectively manage diversity in the military?
2.
Define diversity.
1.
What are the four steps in managing diversity?
2)
Promote assertiveness in your subordinates regarding their feelings
3)
Learn how others want you to treat them
4)
Act as a force for acceptance of diversity
2.
What are the primary and secondary dimensions of diversity?
3.
What barriers hinder acceptance of diversity?
4.
How can diversity be managed?
5.
What can we do to embrace diversity?
1.
What are some negative effects of poor diversity management?
2.
What positive effects occur when diversity is managed effectively?
3.
How does embracing diversity impact the work center?
1.
Explain how family care plans can impact mission accomplishment.
2.
Describe the benefits of using a power of attorney as part of your family care plan.
3.
As supervisor, how does knowing the functions of the on and off base support agencies contribute to the family care plan?
1.
What is the Air Force policy regarding financial responsibility?
2.
As an Air Force member, how does your proper use of a budget impact mission accomplishment?
3.
In regards to financial responsibility, describe how fulfilling your supervisory role impacts mission accomplishment.
1.
What are the major risk factors associated with suicide?
2.
List the significant warning signs of suicide.
3.
Explain the process used assist someone who is considering suicide.
1.
Explain how voting contributes to effective leadership.
2.
As a military member, describe the impact that your communication with public officials has on mission accomplishment.
1.
Explain the role of Public Affairs.
2.
Describe the benefits of a positive encounter with the media.
1.
What is the objective of the Air Force environmental program?
2.
How does successful implementation of the Air Force environmental program impact mission accomplishment?
1.
How are the concepts of communication preparation universal?
2.
What is effective communication?
3.
For what three reasons do we generally try to communicate with each other?
4.
Explain the two audience concept as it applies to communication?
1.
Name four resources for researching your subject
2.
List five categories of reference tools.
(1)
Name the five types of support and give a brief description of each.
(2)
Examples provide an illustration of what we are trying to communicate
(3)
Comparisons provide a reference to a similar and usually better known item
(4)
Testimony expresses the item through the words and thoughts of others
(5)
Statistics show relationships and/or summarize collections of facts or data
1.
In what manner did Socrates describe speech? How does this correlate to a speech’s structure?
2.
Name five different patterns used when organizing a presentation.
3.
Describe mind-mapping.
4.
What outlining formats are mentioned in this lesson?
5.
What do the terms “faulty analogy”, “asserted conclusion”, “loaded question”, and “non sequitur” have in common.
6.
How are the transitional devices valuable tools when arranging the elements your message?
1.
What are the accepted standards for the format of the printed presentation?
(1)
Double space text
(2)
Ensure all main points are adequately supported; paper lengths will vary depending on topic and/or requirements
(3)
If computer-generated, use a 12-point, Times New Roman font; maintain one-inch margins all around; align text to left margin; do not center or justify text.
(4)
If handwritten, print or write legibly; use standard 8.5” by 11” college-ruled notebook paper, remove any frayed, spiral, or perforated edges; ensure capital letters are distinguishable from lower case letters.
2.
What are the three areas to focus on when writing a paper?
1.
Why is the “extemporaneous” approach to speaking appealing?
2.
What are the three areas to focus on when preparing a speech?
1.
What three components are evaluated in the introduction of a written or spoken presentation?
2.
What section is used to evaluate punctuation, grammar, and spelling?
3.
In which part of a speech or written presentation would you evaluate the use and integration of transitions?
1.
What are three responsibilities of commanders and supervisors – their staffs and subordinates – when it comes to organizational communication?
2.
In what way can organizational personnel verify whether they are engaging critically and constructively in the exchange of ideas?
1.
Name and define four barriers that can hinder effective communications?
2.
What are the steps in overcoming communication barriers?
3.
How do communications flow within an organization?
4.
Often, what is the result of communications having through many organizational levels?
5.
The misuse of abstractions and a lack of common core experience are main contributors to which communication barrier?
6.
What is the difference between a concrete and an abstract noun?
7.
What is a clique? Describe one advantage and one disadvantage of a clique within an organization.
1.
What are the four steps in the process of writing?
(2)
Drafting
(3)
Editing
(4)
Revising
2.
What five steps are involved in the prewriting phase?
(2)
Analyzing your audience
(3)
Researching your subject
(4)
Searching a pattern
(5)
Outlining
3.
When writing your draft, what areas should you focus on?
(2)
Body
(3)
Conclusion
(4)
Transitions
(5)
Support
4.
During the editing phase, what specifically are you looking for?
5.
Describe the revising phase.
1.
What is sentence unity?
2.
Briefly define the four types of sentences you should use throughout your written communication.
(2)
Compound sentence – a union of two or more simple sentences.
(3)
Complex sentence – a simple sentence with a dependent clause attached to it.
(4)
Compound-complex sentence – a combination of a compound and complex sentence.
3.
Name the standard sentence mechanics you should be aware of when writing.
4.
Briefly describe each of the common obstacles to sentence coherence.
(2)
Faulty parallelism- similar ideas or parts are not expressed in a parallel way.
(3)
Faulty relationship of ideas – reader cannot tell the relationship of sentence parts due to dangling modifiers or omissions.
1.
What are three basic components of a paragraph?
2.
What is the basic concept of paragraph coherence?
3.
What are some examples of transitional devices you can use to show a contrasting relationship?
4.
Considering the point of view for your communication, describe how writing in the second person is done?
5.
Describe the three common forms of tense you will use in your communication.
(2)
Present – expresses action or makes a statement about something happening in the present time.
(3)
Future – expresses action or makes a statement about something happening in the future.
6.
What does the voice of your writing indicate?
7.
How do you use numbers to maintain paragraph coherence?
1.
What is the basic idea behind writing a draft?
2.
Each time your work is edited, what should the editor be reading for?
1.
What is the definition of a bullet statement?
2.
What form of communication does the construction of a bullet statement resemble? Why the comparison of the two forms?
3.
Name the types of bullet statements.
4.
Explain the following formula: SAB=SAC+2
5.
What are the attributes of an effective bullet statement?
6.
What are the three most common uses for bullet statements in the Air Force?
1.
How many types of accomplishment bullet statements are there? Name them.
2.
What is an SIB?
3.
Where would you most likely use an SIB?
4.
Where would you most likely use an SAB?