BOLC

Question 1

The 8 SOF Attributes

Answer 1

• Integrity
• Courage
• Perserverence
• Personal Responsibility
• Professionalism
• Adaptability
• Team Player
• Capability

Question 2

The 5 Core Competencies of a WO (DA PAM 600-3)

Answer 2

• Unconventional Warfare / ASO
• Operations and Intelligence Fusion
• Training Management
• Mission Planning
• JIIM Operations

Question 3

7 Core Operations of SOF (ADRP 3-05)

Answer 3

• Unconventional Warfare
• Foreign Internal Defense
• Counterinsurgency
• Counterterrorism
• Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction
• Stability Operations
• Suport to Major Combat Operations and Commands

Question 4

9 Core Activities of SOF (ADRP 3-05)

Answer 4

• SOF Sustainment
• Interdiction of MWD
• Hostage Rescue and Recovery
• Security Force Assistance
• Preparation of the Environment
• Direct Action
• Special Reconnaisance
• Military Information Support Operations
• Civil Affairs Operations

Question 5

Unique attributes of a 180A

Answer 5

• Be physically fit
• Unquestionable personal intergrity and moral courage
• Self reliant team player who function as leaders of small groups
• Cognitive resilience and mental dexterity to act autonomously under stress
• Adaptive thinker able to thrive in complex, ambiguous situations
• Mentally flexible and willing to innovate in unstructured environments
• Solve complex military-political problems and develop conventional/unconventional solutions
• Be able to learn new skills, accept new ideas and teach others
• Good interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills and cultural sensitivity

Question 6

OER Support Form

Answer 6

DA 67-10-1A

Question 7

3 levels of army leadership

Answer 7

• Direct
• Organizational
• Strategic

Question 8

6 Leader Attributes/Competencies

Answer 8

• Character
• Presence
• Intellect
• Leads
• Develops
• Achieves

Question 9

Elements of Character

Answer 9

• Army Values
• Empathy
• Warrior Ethos
• Discipline

Question 10

Elements of Presence

Answer 10

• Military Bearing
• Professional Bearing
• Fitness
• Confidence
• Resilience

Question 11

Elements of Intellect

Answer 11

• Mental Agility
• Sound Judgement
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Tact
• Expertise

Question 12

Elements of “Leads”

Answer 12

• Leads others
• Builds trust
• Extends influence beyond unit
• Leads by example
• Communicates

Question 13

Elements of “Develops”

Answer 13

• Creates positive environment
• Fosters espirit de corps
• Prepares self
• Develops others
• Stewards the profession

Question 14

Elements of Achieves

Answer 14

Gets results

Question 15

What AR covers the Army Safety Program

Answer 15

AR 385-10

Question 16

4 principles of Risk Management

Answer 16

• Integrate RM into all phases of missions and operations
• Make risk decisions at the appropriate level
• Accept no unnecessary risk
• Apply RM cyclically and continuously

Question 17

5 steps of Risk Management

Answer 17

1. Identify the hazards
2. Assess the hazards
3. Develop controls and make risk decisions
4. Implement controls
5. Supervise and evaluate

Question 18

6 Principles of Mission Command

Answer 18

• Build cohesive teams through mutual trust
• Create Shared Understanding
• Provide Clear Commanders Intent
• Exercise Disciplined Initiative
• Use Mission Orders
• Accept Prudent Risk