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AMEDD BOLC Midterm and Quiz 1
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Counseling and Feedback TLOs (Just a guide for what to takeaway from this section) - answer 1. Review the four stages of counseling in the correct sequence.
- Analyze at least ten forms of resistance.
- Explain how counseling relates to leader development in at least three ways First Stage of Counseling - answer Identify the Need for Counseling (require evaluation or command-directed counseling, counsel whenever focused, two-way communication aimed at the subordinate's development is needed) Second Stage of Counseling - answer Prepare for the Counseling (Select a suitable place. Schedule the time. Notify the subordinate well in advance. Outline the counseling session components. Organize information and draft a plan of action. Plan the counseling strategy. Establish the right atmosphere.) Third Stage of Counseling - answer Conduct the Counseling (Open the session. Discuss the issues. Develop a plan of action. Record and close the session.) Fourth Stage of Counseling - answer Follow-up
(Support subordinate in implementing the plan. Provide additional time, referrals, and resources. Teach, coach, and mentor. Modify the initial plan of action, if needed, to meet the specified goals. Assess the plan of action.) Forms of Resistance to Counselings (Leader) - answer Has had no effective role modeling Does not understand how to counsel effectively May think there is no time to do counseling Has had a bad experience with counseling (may have been belittled or did not receive help) Lacks skills (confidence, empathy, and patience) May associate counseling with only negative issues (e.g., punishment) May not want to confront the subordinate Has a lack of respect for the subordinate Believes the subordinate lacks potential or motivation Has encountered constant issues with the subordinate Resistance to Counseling (Subordinate) - answer May be embarrassed May misunderstand the intention (purpose or message of the counseling) May disagree with the leader's assessment of the situation May not want to change May blame the leader for the issue May dislike being held accountable May defy being disciplined May not respect or trust the leader Regular counseling provides leaders with opportunities to: - answer Demonstrate genuine interest in subordinates. Help subordinates understand their role in accomplishing the unit's mission.
Accountability of Army approved 'packages' of production and other equipment stored at a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) installation will be... - answer established and maintained in a separate Army property account Army property (Contractors)
- Five components - answer (1) government property under the provisions of the contract (2) contractor accountability and responsibility (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)) (3) the contracting office that awarded the contract will maintain direct responsibility and control over the property (4) internal and external army reporting documents (DFAS - IN Regulation 37-1 and AR 710-3) will satisfy the use of the data to be maintained and reported by the FAR and /or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (5) Government-furnished equipment or Government - furnished property (GFP) Government Furnished Property (GFP) - answer property in the possession of or directly acquired by the government and subsequently furnished to the contractor, including sub-contractors and alternate locations, for performance of contract GFP: although DOD may not have phsycial custody, in order to maintain effective property accountability and for financial reporting purposes, DOD components must... - answer establish and maintain records and accountability of any value furnished to contractors as GFP GFP: property book officers (PBOs) when directed through proper channels by the official having command responsibility over the property required by contract... - answer will release the government property to a contractor as GFP GFP: the document transferring accountability will be approved by the same contracting office that approved the... - answer contract prior to the GFP being provided to the contractor
GFP: PBOs will use the transfer document to establish GFP asset listing which will be used to... - answer track visibility of GFP contractor equipment GFP: a joint physical inventory of GFP will be conducted by the losing unit or agency and the contractor prior to... - answer the beginning of the contract period GFP: on completion of the inventory and written acknowledgement of receipt via DD from 250, DD form 1149, or DD form 1348-1A, the PBO will... - answer post the transfer document as a loss to the Army's property listing and gain to a contract GFP fiduciary record GFP: the PBO will continue to maintain the basic property book asset record for... - answer visibility of GFP transferred to the contractor GFP: upon termination or completion of contract, a joint physical inventory by the contractor and the property administrator will be accomplished. The contracting officer will reconcile the transfer document for shortages and will approve the transfer prior to... - answer the PBO acknowledging receipt and accepting accountability for returned GFP Inventories of Personal Property (IPP): Supplies and equipment on hand at Army Materiel Command (AMC) accountable supply distribution activities and depots will be inventoried... - answer once a year (IAW DLM 4000.25-2 and more often when described by other regulatory guidance) IPP: physical inventory of all supplies and equipment in SSA storage... - answer annually according to AR 710 - 2 (as applicable) IPP: user level - all on hand property on property book records and/or hand receipts will be inventoried...
- answer annually or upon change of the primary hand receipt holder IPP: change of PBO - all property not issued on a hand receipt will be jointly inventoried by... - answer the outgoing and incoming PBOs (AR 710-2) IPP: real property heritage assets will be inventoried at least once every... - answer 3 years or upon change of accountable officer (whichever comes first per AT 405-45)
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Property Accountability Virtual Playbook: Pre-change of command - answer (1) Incoming and Outgoing commander meet with PBO, BN and BDE commander for instructions (2) Make sure all major end items and components are accounted for and any discrepancies resolved (3) Make sure all hand receipt (property listing) or sub-hand receipts(storage location, SLOC) and annexes (component listing) bill of materials, BOM) with change documents are updated (4) Review DA Pam 25-30 to ensure that the most current Supply Catalogs, component lists, Technical Manuals and other related publications are used during the inventory Property Accountability Virtual Playbook: Change of command - answer (1) In brief from PBO (2) Incoming and Outgoing commander will conduct a joint inventory of all property listed on the property listing (3) Thirty days will be allotted to conduct the joint inventory. If the inventory cannot be completed in the allotted time, request an extension in writing to the commander, two-15 days extensions are allowed IAW AR 710- 2 (4) Review the property listing to identify the type of items to be inventoried (5) Notify the sub-hand holders of when and how the inventory is to be conducted
- Ensure that the most current Supply Catalogs, component lists, Technical Manuals and other related publications are used during the inventory (7) Ensure all items are serviceable
(8) If items are in maintenance, make sure the maintenance request is valid. (9) Report damaged equipment to unit maintenance personnel for repair (10) Report all differences regarding property discrepancies to the accountable officer or PBO (11) Sign property listing acknowledging responsibility of property Property Accountability Virtual Playbook: Post-change of command - answer (1) Incoming commander signs COC memorandum (2) Incoming commander prepares DA Form 1687 (Delegation of Authority Signature Card) and distributes to the following agencies Installation, Central Issue Facility, SSA, Troop Issue, Ammunition Supply Point, Logistics Readiness Center, and other support agencies as needed (3) Incoming and Outgoing commander final brief to Battalion and Brigade commander The Army Sustainment Virtual Playbook - answer Interactive, mobile, eLearning solution to living doctrine Delivers doctrinal and best practice tactics, techniques and procedures Executes synchronized sustainment in a decisive action environment Provides tools to think through complex sustainment processes Enables freedom of action, extend operational reach and prolong endurance GCSS-ARMY - answer Global Combat Support System -- The principal tool for maneuver sustainment for the Army
Review past evaluations conducted by higher headquarters to determine if any discrepancies have not been corrected. Identity, Climate and Culture TLOs (Just a guide for what to takeaway) - answer Define identity, climate, and culture without error Define all three levels of Army leadership without error Explain the Army's Framework for Character Development (AFCD) in a clear and concise manner Annotate at least 10 indicators of a positive climate Define Identity - answer Trusted army professionals embrace a shared identity. They defend the Consistution. The are competent professionals. They are committed and accountable to each other, the profession, and the American people. Define the Characteristics of Climate - answer Short-term experience Reflects how people think and feel Depends on individual personality Changes over time Culture consists of: - answer shared attributes values goals practices that characterize the institution The Army's culture is deeply rooted in... - answer tradition The environment of the Army as a profession is... - answer Culture The environment of the unit is... - answer Climate
Share attributes, values, foals, and practices of the larger profession is... - answer culture Shared perceptions and attitudes of the unit, often driven by observed policies and practices reflecting the leaders character is... - answer climate The three levels of leadership - answer Strategic, Organizational, Direct What is direct leadership? - answer first line leaders develops subordinates by coaching, counseling, mentoring, and setting the example focused on short-range problems and immediate tasks What is organizational leadership? - answer exercises leadership through subordinate leaders establishes a climate that supports and empowers subordinate leaders focused on long-term organizational objectives What is strategic leadership? - answer guides and integrates multiple organizational level units influences several thousand to hundreds of thousands of people Explain the Army's Framework for Character Development (AFCD) in a clear and concise manner - answer the Army published a framework to place greater emphasis on the intentional development of character in ourselves and others. Army leaders are expected to demonstrate character, competence, and commitment in their performance of duty and all aspects of life. As an Army, we effectively develop competence and consistently emphasize commitment. However, character development is often an afterthought. Character development is a continuous process integrated within sequential and progressive education, training, and experience that strengthens the resolve of Soldiers and Army Civilians to live by and uphold the Army Values. The framework establishes three spheres of influence in character development: identity, climate, and culture. Annotate at least 10 indicators of a positive climate - answer Leaders set clear priorities and achievable goals. There is a fair system of recognition, reward, and punishment.
ensure all subordinate echelons have sufficient time for their own planning and preparation needs Generally, leaders at all levels use no more than... - answer 1/3 of the available time for planning and issuing the OPORD (1/3-2/3 Rule) What are the 8 operational variables fundamental to developing a comprehensive understanding of the operational environment? - answer Political (Who is the tribal leader in the village?) Military (Does the enemy have antitank missiles?) Economic (Does the village have a high unemployment rate?) Social (Who are the influential people in the village—for example, religious leaders, tribal leaders, warlords, criminal bosses, or prominent families? Information (How much access does the local population have to news media or the Internet?) Infrastructure (Is the electrical generator in the village working?) Physical environment (What types of terrain or weather conditions in this area of operations favor enemy operations?) Time (What times are people likely to congest roads or conduct activities that provide a cover for hostile operations?) Step #2: Issue a Warning Order - answer as soon as leaders finish their initial assessment of the situation and available time, they issue a WARNO -- do not wait for more information! WARNO contains as much detail as possible and it informs subordinates of the unit mission and gives them the leader's timeline WARNOs follow the 5-paragraph OPORD format Step #3: Make a Tentative Plan - answer after issuing initial WARNO, leaders develop a tentative plan this step combines the MDMP steps 2-6: mission analysis, COA development, COA analysis, COA comparison, and COA approval
To frame the tentative plan, leaders perform a mission analysis that follows what format? - answer METT-TC What is METT-TC? - answer Mission Enemy Terrain & weather Troops Time available Civilian considerations Commanders analyze terrain using the 5 military aspects of terrain expressed in OAKOC... - answer Observation and fields of fire Avenues of approach Key and decisive terrain Obstacles Cover and concealment Step #4: Initiate Movement - answer leaders conduct any movement directed by higher headquarters or deemed necessary to continue mission preparation or position the unit for execution movements may be to an assembly area, a battle position, a new AO, or an attack position Step #5: Conduct Reconnaissance - answer when time or circumstances allow, leaders personally observe the AO for the mission prior to execution What is the minimum action necessary for recon? - answer a thorough map recon supplemented by imagery and intelligence products Recon ops seek to... - answer confirm or deny information that supports the tentative plan (also confirms terrain usability and/or any issues that could cause the need to create an alternate COA)
What is the strategic environment? - answer the global environment in which the US president employs all elements of national power (diplomatic, informational, military, and economic) What is the operational environment? - answer a composite of the conditions, circumstances, and influences that affect the employment of capabilities and bear on the decision of the commander. (all of the conditions and influences that affect where soldiers will live, work, train, and fights) What are the operational variables? - answer PMESII-PT political military economic social information infrastructure physical environment time The 8 operational variables don't exist in isolation from one another but rather they... - answer interact with each other. Multi Domain warfare includes but is not limited to the physical areas of - answer air land maritime space cyberspace Understanding socio-cultural factors of an OE are essential to.... - answer inform, discern, or influence human behavior
Socio-Cultural Understanding (SCU) reveals... - answer What and Why (something matters to a population) What are the four categories that describes a culture? - answer VBBN values beliefs behaviors norms What is the probable impact of culture on military operations? - answer Gives insights into power structures that disclose key actors/brokers; Illuminates economic networks and challenges that contribute to instability; Explains social/societal grievances and tensions between groups Actors in an OE - answer Military forces will face a wide variety of actors in the OE, each with their own agenda, alliances and range of capabilities. These actors will range from traditional nation-states to non- combatants, transnational corporations and individuals. State actors vs. non-state actors - answer individuals affiliate and not affiliated with a state State Actors - answer Nation States (commonly referred to as countries) those who act in furtherance of their positions as employees of governmental agencies What are the most common state actor threats to the US? - answer 2+3 Threat What is the 2+3 Threat? - answer The two: Russia and China The three: North Korea, Iran, & Radical Ideologues and Transnational Criminal Organizations (like ISIS, al- Qa'ida, Latin American drug cartels and other groups) What are non-state rogue actors? - answer Terrorists Insurgents Drug-traffickers
What are hybrid threats? - answer diverse and dynamic combinations of two or more regular and/or irregular forces (either conventional or unconventional), or criminal elements that are distinctly different in nature, but unified in purpose or effect (TL;DR two or more distinctly different potential enemies join together to fight the US) True or False: Hybrid threats are new - answer False - they've been around dating back to 1754 (according to the slide) The bottom line about Perform Effectively in an Operational Environment - answer The U.S. Army must be prepared to:
- Go into any operational environment.
- Perform its missions across a wide range of military operations in complex environments.
- Do so in the face of various possible threats and actors.
- Deal with a non-combatant population in dense urban terrain. Review Administrative Actions TLOs (Just a guide for what your major takeaways should be from this section) - answer 1. Review all Enlisted Promotion Policies and Procedures
- Review all Military Awards Policies and Procedures
- Review all Evaluation Reporting System (ERS) Policies and Procedures
- Review all Leave and Pass Policies and Procedures
- Review Suspension of Favorable Personnel Actions What are the three types of enlisted promotion types? - answer Decentralized, Semi-Centralized, and Centralized What ranks can a decentralized promotion promote to? - answer SPC and CPL Who is the promotion authority for decentralized? - answer The unit commander (CPT) What ranks can a semi-centralized promotion promote to? - answer SGT and SSG
Who is the promotion authority for semi-centralized? - answer BN CO (LTC) What ranks can a centralized promotion promote to? - answer SFC thru SGM Who is the promotion authority for centralized? - answer HQ, Department of the Army (HQDA) (HRC) Role of BN CO for Semi-Centralized Promotions: - answer 1. promotion authority
- conduct promotion boards
- integrate recommended soldiers on HQDA list
- execute promotions - orders and ceremonies Role of HRC for semi-centralized promotions: - answer 1. receive and monitor promotion points from the field
- determine promotion cut-off scores by MOS/grade
- announce monthly by-name promotion list Role of BN S-1 for semi-centralized promotions: - answer 1. produce the enlisted promotions report NLT 3rd day each month and provide to company commander
- schedules appt for recommended soldiers to assist with pre-board preparation Role of Company Commander for semi-centralized promotions: - answer circles YES/NO for each soldier and returns to S-1 NLT 5th day of the month. Soldiers not recommended and fully qualified must be counseled on DA 4856 Who validates the company commander's recommendation to the promotion authority with a YES/NO vote? - answer the BN CSM How often are semi-centralized promotion boards normally conducted? - answer Every month at the BN- level
