Chapter 7 Flashcards

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What is the overall purpose of the AF inspection system

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Enable and strengthen commanders effectiveness and efficiency
Motivate and promote military discipline
Improve unit performance and management excellence
Identify issues interfering with effectiveness, efficiency c, compliance, discipline, readiness performance, surety and management excellence

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What reports on AF org readiness, economy, efficiency and stat of discipline to the SECAF and CSAF

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The inspector General

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Inspection is an inherent function of command excercicgsed at every level. What does it evaluate.

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Readiness
Economy
Efficiency
State of discipline

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The intent of the IG is to continuously improve other AF Inspection System by shrinking the different between ____ readiness and ____ readiness

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Mission, Inspection

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Each _____ commander and wing commander points and IG to set up and inspection program, consented with MAJCOM mission requirements, thats assesses unit effectiveness surly and the relents

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MAJCOM

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List the three inspection types

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Commanders inspection Program
Unit Effectiveness Inspection
Nuclear Surety Inspection

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Wich inspection program facilitates request for assistance forms eh MAJCOM CC and staff and gives the Wing commander, subordinates commanders and wing aerie informant to asses risk, identify areas of improvement determine root cause and focus resources

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The commanders inspection program

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What two key component shoes the commanders inspection program produces

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The self assessment program

The wings inspection program

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What critical data do the self assessment program and wings inception program provide to leadership

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The adequacy of policy
Training. 
Manpower 
Funds 
Equipment 
Facilities
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What are the four major graded areas examined in UIE

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Managing resources
Leading People
Improving the Unit
Executing the mission

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The UEI is a months long, continual inspection of a a units effectiveness T/F

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False

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NSI evaluate a units management of nuclear resources against which approved standard

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Safety
Security
Reliability standards

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NSI us war reserve weapons when possible. What is sued when WR assets are not available

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Training weapons or weapon system simulations

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In NSI, units are rated Sat, Sat (Support UnSAT) or Unsat. What happens if a unit receives and over all UNSAT rating

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the unit is reinspected within 90 days and must achieve a Sat or the MACOM commander must approve its continued nuclear weapons related mission

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What are the five inspection elements

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Self assessment program 
Management internal control toolset 
Self assessment communicator 
Its evaltuiooant managent système 
Unit effectiveness  inspection rating
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The self assessment program provides commanders with a means for ____ assessment of a wings overall healths

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Internal

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The self assessment program includes on internal assessment or evaluation of the commanders choosing T.F

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False

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At a minimum, what two inception elements must commanders use as part of the self assessment program

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The management internal control toolset

Applicable self assessment communicators

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What is the management internal control toolset

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An AF program of record that facilities self assessments an communications compliance, risk and program health

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What does the MICT provide tot he supervisor and command chain

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Tiered visibility into user selected compliance reports and program status

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What is a self assessment communicator

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A two way communication tool designed to improve compliance with published guidance and communicate risk and program health up and down the chain of command in near real time

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Self assessment communicators ask AMN at the shop level to self report compliance or non compliance

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Who frequently verifies self assessment communicators for accuracy and currency

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Wing Its and MAJCOM IGs

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The IG evaluation management system is the official program of record for the IG complaints program T/F

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_____ uses a five tier range system for the inspections it conducts
AF Inspectiën System (Outstanding, Highly Effective, Effective, Marginally Effective Or ineffective)
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List four inputs the IG team chief users to detainee a rating on the five tier scale
Observations Interviews Audits Taks evaluations
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What role do gatekeepers at all levels play int eh inspection system
Ensure the inspection system is able to inspect units on behalf of the command chain See that a commanders priorities take precedence over non mission essential activities Have the Authority to approve or disapprove schedule, deconflict and eliminate duplications on behalf of the commander
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Name four inspections or inspection type actives that gatekeepers lack the authrity to approve
The TJAG article 6 inspects The Adjutant General (TAG) directed audits TAG directed AF inspection agency/SECAFT/IG inspections Inspection type actives conducted by DoD or other US government agencies
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Who publishes the TIG reef AF recurring publication (AFRP)
AF inspection Agency (AFIA)
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What is contained in the inspection general brief and AF recurring publication 90-1
Authoritative guidance and information for commanders, Its inspectors and AF supervisors and leaders at all levels fo command
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Who may subtweet articles for publication in the TIG brief
Anyone
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Why is developing a FRL potential thought the workforce a principle AF initiative
Todays AF depends on highly effective AMN who can flexibly and capably operate thought a spectrum of leadership styles. FRLD combines the best parts of past leadership theories to meet this need
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What are the three independent core elements of the FRLD system
The leader The follower The situation
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After considering the needs of the follower and the situation leaders must be will to 1. develop relationships with leadership, peers and subordinates 2. take advantage of available opportunities 3. use available resources efficiently. Identify three more requirements
Properly evaluate situations and follower performance Reward appropriately and discipline accordingly Identify improvement areas in ones self, followers and workplace
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The FRLD model includes five leadership behaviors. Name them
``` Laissez Faire Management by exception Passive Management by exception Active Transactional leadership and contingent regards Transformational leadership ```
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Wich leadership behavior describes leaders who view eat development and needs of their subordinates and someone eases concern, often deploying indifference and hesitation to make decisions
Laissez Faire
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Wich leadership behavior operates by the If it aint book, don't fix it theory, intervening only when policies or rules are broken
Management by exception Passive
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Why is the Management by exception passive leadership behavior more effective the Laissesz Faire
Subordinates know that leadership will hold them accountable if they fail to see performance standards or copy with policies and procedures
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Wich Leadership behavior ensures control by monitoring and governing subordinates through forced compliance with rules , regulations adnrxpections for meeting performance standards
Management by exception Active
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Management by Exception active is a ___- leaderships system that uses detailed instructions careful observant and active supervision
Structured
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In the transactional leadership and continent rewards leadership style, what is the role mbeween a leader and his or her followers
the leader establishes a contract (transition) to set goals, identify ways for the subordinate to reach the goals and supports the follower along the way. The follower then successfully performs the assigned tasks, meets the leaders expectations and receives a reward
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Which leadership behavior inspires followers to exceed their goals and promotes positive, meaningful changes
Transformational leadership
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Identify the four components or 4 Is of transformations leadership
Individualized consideration Intellectual Stimulation Inspirational motivation Idealized influence
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Which 4 Is transformation leadership component involves empathy and nurturing, where the leader acts as mentor or coach
Individualized consideration
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The transformational leader uses which 4 Is component to stimulate and encourage creativity and independent thinking among followers
Intellectual Stimulation, the thinking component
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Describe the behavior of a transformational leader using the Inspirational Motivation component
This Charming leader develops and articulates his or her visions of an appealing and inspiring future, with encourages followers to put forth extra effort to achieve the leaders vision
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How do transformational leaders display the idealized influence component
They act as positive, charismatic role models who walk the walk, exhibiting high levels of moral behavior figures, character strength and strong work ethic
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to develop the five leadership behaviors yo must understand each one and know when to apply them what else is critical
The flexibility and capability to implant each style, depending not eh follower and the situation