Board Flashcards
Army Leadership
ADP 6-22
What is an Army leader?
Anyone who by virtue of assumed role or assigned responsibility inspires and influences people to accomplish organizational goals—they motivate people both inside and outside the chain of command to pursue actions, focus thinking and shape decisions for the greater good of the organization
What is Leadership?
The process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission and improve the organization
Accomplishing the current mission is not enough—what is the leader responsible for?
Developing individuals and improving the organization for the near and long-term
What does an organization have with effective leadership?
A clear purpose, common methods, and ordered processes; sustains itself; and accomplishes its missions
Leader Requirements Model (Competencies)
Leads, Develops, Acheives
Leader Requirements Model (Attributes)
Character, Presence, Intellect
Who received the first Medal of Honor?
Private Jacob Parrott
When did Private Jacob Parrott receive the first Medal of Honor?
25 March 1863
Which field manual (FM) outlines and explains Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F)?
FM 7-22, Holistic Health and Fitness
What is the goal of the holistic health and fitness (H2F) program?
To improve each Soldier’s physical lethality and mental toughness through the linking of physical readiness, nutritional readiness, mental readiness, spiritual readiness, and sleep readiness.
What is the overarching goal of the H2F System?
Soldier readiness
What are the five domains of H2F?
1) Physical readiness.
(2) Nutritional readiness.
(3) Mental readiness.
(4) Spiritual readiness.
(5) Sleep readiness.
What is the stipulation regarding male and female soldiers wearing highlights (a uniform blend of colors) with natural colors in their hair?
As long as it represents a professional and natural appearance. Colors must blend naturally together as to not display a vast difference between shades of natural colors (for example, natural black hair with blonde highlights/streaks is not authorized).
What is the authorized minimum hair length for female soldiers?
There is no minimum hair lenghth
How is the hair-part cut into the hair of Soldiers who have a texture of hair that does not part naturally?
The part will be one straight line, not slanted or curved, and will fall in the area where the soldier would normally part the hair. Soldiers will not shape or cut designs into their hair or scalp.
What are the authorized color shades of nail polish for female Soldiers?
Colors that are authorized to wear include, but are not limited to, nude/natural shades, American manicure, and light pink.
What is the total number of combat and special skill badges authorized for wear at one time on service and dress uniforms?
Six—this total does not include special skill tabs or special skill tab metal replicas
Up to how many badges may Soldiers wear above the ribbons or pocket flap, or in a similar location for uniforms without pockets?
Three
What Army regulation covers Salutes, Honors and Courtesy?
AR 600-25
When do you salute inside a building?
When reporting to your commander
-When reporting to a pay officer
-When reporting to a military board
-At an indoor ceremony
-At sentry duty indoors
What is the origin of the Salute?
The origin of the Hand Salute is uncertain
-In early American history, removing the hat show respect
-By 1820, this motion was modified to touching the hat & since then it has become the Hand Salute used today
When are salutes not required to be rendered or returned? (2-1i.)
Engaged in routine work if the salute would interfere
-Carrying articles with both hands making saluting impracticable
-Working as a member of a detail
-Engaged in sports or social functions where saluting would present a safety hazard
-In public places such as theaters, churches, & in public conveyances
-In the ranks of a formation
Can you salute as a prisoner?
No, you have lost the right to
Should women wearing civilian attire remove their headgear during ceremonies?
Never
When is it appropriate for enlisted members to exchange salutes?
-When reporting to an enlisted president of a board
-When rendering reports in formation
When walking with someone that is senior to you, what position is taken?
On the senior person’s left
When meeting an officer in the open, how far away should a Soldier be before rendering the hand salute?
Approximately six (6) paces when paths will bring you close by
-Within speaking distance when making eye contact
How much gun salute does a President, Former President or President-elect, and Sovereign or chief of state of a foreign country or member of reigning royal family receive when they arrive and leave an army installation?
21 gun salute both times
Do persons meeting the flag detail salute the flag once it has been folded (cocked hat) and cased?
No. Once flag has been folded, it is treated as a cased Color & not saluted by persons meeting the flag detail
When is the flag hoisted during the sounding of reveille?
On the first note of reveille
What happens at the last note of retreat?
A gun will be fired (if available) on military installations, followed by playing of national anthem or sound of “To The Color” concurrent with lowering of the flag
-The flag will be lowered to ensure completion at last note of the music
Who sets the time of sounding reveille and retreat?
Installation Commander
Who exits a military vehicle first?
The senior person, then in ascending order
What personnel makes up a Full Military Funeral Honors?
Nine (9) member team (six pallbearers and/or firing party, a chaplain, and officer and/or NCO in charge, and a bugler [if available])
When is the only time that a Soldier does not remove his/her headgear when reporting to an officer indoors?
When under arms
When is a Soldier considered to be under arms?
When carrying a weapon in hand, by sling, or by holster
Can the flag of the United States ever be dipped by way of salute or compliment while on land?
No
At retreat, when will lowering of the flag be completed?
Completion at the last note of the retreat music
How do Commanders apply the operations process to training?
Plan, prepare, execute, and assess
What does the Acronym TADSS stand for?
training aids, devices, simulators, and simulations
Who is responsible for training units and developing leaders?
Commanders
What does Train as you will fight mean?
means training under an expected operational environment for the mission
What is the definition of a METL?
METL (Mission Essential Task List) is the doctrinal framework of fundamental tasks for which the unit was designed
What are the TLPs (Troop Leading Procedures)?
- Receive the mission 2. Issue the warning order 3. Make a tentative plan 4. Initiate movement 5. Conduct reconnaissance 6. Complete the plan 7. Issue the operations order 8. Supervise and refine
What are the codes used to rate task proficiency?
T – Trained, P – Needs Practice, U- Untrained
What Army publication is known as “training the force”?
ADP 7-0
What does the Army’s program SHARP stand for and why does it exist?
Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) program—it exists so that the Army can prevent incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault before they occur
What is the SHARP’s mission?
To promote an Army culture and command climate that ensures adherence to the Army Values and ensures that every Army team member will be treated with dignity and respect at all times and in all circumstances
What is the Army’s campaign to combat sexual assaults by engaging all Soldiers in preventing sexual assaults before they occur?
Intervene, Act, and Motivate (I. A.M.) STRONG
What is Sexual Harassment?
Verbal, Nonverbal, Physical contact
What is Sexual Assault?
The intentional sexual contact characterized by the use of force, threats, intimidation, or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent
What is a Reprisal?
Taking or threatening to take an unfavorable personnel action, withholding or threatening to withhold a favorable personnel action, or any other act of retaliation, against a military member for making or preparing a protected communication
What is Quid Pro Quo?
Conditions placed on an individual’s career or terms of employment in return for favors
What are five (5) options that Soldiers can use when dealing/confronted with Sexual harassment at the company-level?
Direct Approach
Indirect Approach
Third Party
Chain of Command
Anonymous Formal/Informal Complaint
Informal Complaint:
An informal complaint is any complaint that an individual does not wish to file in writing—typically how may informal complaints be resolved?
Formal Complaint:
A formal complaint is one that a complainant files in writing and swears to the accuracy of the information—what are the characteristics of a Formal sexual harassment complaint?
What occurs when a victim of a sexual assault files an Unrestricted Report?
The SARC, VA, HCP, chain of command, and law enforcement, will be notified that the crime occurred
An official investigation will be triggered and the alleged offender may be prosecuted
Once the victim files an unrestricted report, he or she cannot change to a restricted report
What is a Restricted Report?
reporting option that allows military sexual assault victims to confidentially disclose the assault to a SARC, VA, or HCP and receive medical treatment, including emergency care, counseling, and assignment of a SARC and VA, without triggering an official investigation
Who can receive a restricted report?
SARC, VA, Healthcare Personnel, Chaplain
Force Multiplier
Increase confidence of soldiers that if wounded in battle they will receive timely and effective medical care to speed recovery and reduce long term disabilities
Casualty Evacuation
Movement of casualties onto non medical vehicles or aircraft
Which field manual (FM) outlines and explains Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F)?
FM 7-22
What is the goal of the holistic health and fitness (H2F) program?
To improve each Soldier’s physical lethality and mental toughness through the linking of physical readiness, nutritional readiness, mental readiness, spiritual readiness, and sleep readiness.
What is the overarching goal of the H2F System?
Soldier Readiness
What are the five domains of H2F?
1) Physical readiness.
(2) Nutritional readiness.
(3) Mental readiness.
(4) Spiritual readiness.
(5) Sleep readiness.
H2F System is divided into five critical elements that are critical in creating a system for Soldier readiness. What are they?
Governance
Program
Equipment and facilities
Personnel
Leadership Education
What are the critical components of physical readiness and the tasks they support?
Muscular Strength
Muscular Endurance
Aerobic Endurance
Anaerobic Endurance
Power
