CWT 2 Content Flashcards
Differentiate between articles 2, 7, 15, and 31 of the UCMJ. What is covered under each article?
Article 2: Outlines people subject to UCMJ
Article 7: Apprehension
Article 15: Authorization given to commander to exercise non-judicial punishment
Article 31: Making a statment
State the Department of Defense (DOD) policy on substance abuse
It is DOD policy to prevent and eliminate drug and alcohol abuse and dependence from the DOD.
State the steps a supervisor should take when a subordinate’s duty performance reveals a possible substance abuse problem
Counseling -> referral -> reprimand -> discharge -> personal actions (line of duty [LOD] determination-> security clearance -.> personnel reliability program [PRP] -> review of duty assignment)
State the 5 methods for identifying substance abusers
- Arrest, Apprehension, or Investigation
- Incident to Medical Care
- Commander Referral
- Drug Testing (inspection under military rule, probable cause search and seizure, command-directed examination, medical purposes)
- Self-Identification
Identify how the results of the 4 methods of urinalysis testing may or may not be used
- Almost perfect: screen for people not meeting standards
- Deterence program: preventative
- Random, unpredictable, and all-inclusive
- It takes all of us: Nobody is exempt, required participation
Describe the Alcohol/Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) program
Treatment team meeting (non-clinical/clinical services), program encouragement, transitional counseling, completing the program, failing the program, personal consideration for the member.
Define UPR
Any personal relationship, whether pursued on or off-duty, that detracts from the authority of superiors or result in, or reasonably create the appearance of, favoritism, misuse of office or position, or the abandonment of organizational goals for personal interests.
In short: Relationship that detracts from mission
Define fraternization
Personal relationship b/t officer and enlisted member which violates the customary bounds of acceptable behavior in the AF and prejudices good order and discipline, discredits the armed services, or operates to the personal disgrace or dishonor of the officer involved.
State the Air Force policy on professional relationships, UPRs and fraternization (# and description)
AFI 36-2909: Personal Relationships between Air Force members become matters of official concern when they adversely affect morale, discipline, respect for authority, unit cohesion, or mission accomplishment.
In short: Relationships that negatively affect the mission
List the elements of fraternization (5)
- Accused was a commissioned or warrant officer.
- Accused fraternized w/ enlisted members on terms of military equality.
- Accused knew the person to be an enlisted member.
- Accused violated the customs of the service that officers shall not fraternize with enlisted members on terms of military equality.
- The conduct was prejudicial to good order and discipline of the armed forces or of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces.
Explain the effects of UPRs on the unit
UPRs can have a negative effect on the mission by decreasing morale, discipline, respect for authority, unit cohesion.
State your responsibilities as a professional military officer for reporting a violation of the Law of Armed Conflict.
responsible for complying as well as ensuring your subordinates comply. Report all violations to your i_mmediate commander_- lowest ranking individual with command responsibilities. May be different from your supervisor. If the commander is apparently involved in the incident, then the report should be made to the next higher person with command authority. The commander will then consult the Staff Judge Advocate and the proper investigative agency to deal with the violation.
Name the 2 series of treaties that have the greatest influence on the Law of Armed Conflict
The Hague Conventions: to stay in force five years, and to forbid the use of poison gas, expanding (or dumdum) bullets, and bombardment from the air by balloons or by other means
The Geneva Conventions: Wounded and Sick in Armed Forces in the Field, Treatment of Prisoners of War, Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War
List the people who are entitled to Prisoner of War status under the Law of Armed Conflict
Members of a nation’s military force are entitled to POW status
State when aircraft can attack targets located in an area densely populated with civilians
So long as the overall military gains from the attack outweigh the risks posed to the civilian population
Military gains > civilian pop
Identify the types of economic sanctions available to enforce the laws of war
Embargoes, boycotts, blockades, and seizure of property belonging to the offending state
Explain Kelley’s Two-Dimensional Model of Follower Behavior
Identify the characteristics of the effective follower
Exemplify AF Core Values
Decision Making
Communication Skills
Commitment
Problem Solving
Organizational Understanding
Flexibility
Competence
Courage
Enthusiasm
What are the 5 types of followers according to Kelley’s 2-D model?
Sheep, Yes People, Survivors, Alienating Followers, Effective followers
State the purpose of the ACA (Airman Comprehensive Assessment)
Formal comm b/t a rater and ratee to communicate:
- Responsibility, Accountability, Air Force culture, An Airman’s critical role in support of the mission
Individual readiness
Performance feedback on expectations
Create and sustains a culture of belonging.
Also intended to provide Airmen an opportunity to discuss their goals with schedule and documented meeting (vs. day-to-day informal feedback)
Identify which Airmen are required to receive an ACA and State when ACA sessions are held for each rank (4)
- Initial: Within 60 days of being assigned a rater (enlisted)
- Midterm: Midway b/t time supervision began and proj performance report (Airmen Basic - SMSgt and 2d Lt - Lt Col)
- End-of-reporting: close out of performance report (AB - TSgt and 2d Lt - Capt)
- Ratee Requested/Rater Directed
Describe the sources of rater errors
- Pitfalls include personal bias, stereotyping, loss of emotional control, inflexible methods, reluctance to provide feedback, and inadequate planning.
- Ex. rating someone outstanding when they aren’t or drawing conclusions based on limited observations. Mid range is where several should be.
- Usually the strongest impression
- Well-liked people get favorable ratings
- Disliked people get unfavorable ratings
- General impression of ratee as a person (not his/her performance)
- Stereotypes
- Overlook improvement on past performance
- Judged on most recent experiences rather than performance during the entire period
- Usually the strongest impression
Identify the ways to avoid rater errors (5)
Right attitude; remember goal is to develop individual
Learn and practice good observation skills
Gather and report supporting info
Discriminate b/t relevant and irrelevant info
Do selective work sampling when direct observation is infrequent
State the purpose of Enlisted Performance Reports (EPR)
Provides a reliable, long-term, cumulative record of performance and potential based on that performance
who is required to receive an EPR?
All enlisted members SrA - CMSgt
A1C and below if they have 20 months or more of Total Active Federal Military Service (TAFMS)
When is an EPR required?
Annually (close out date varies depends on rank)
Describe the promotion methods for enlisted personnel
E2-4: Fully qualified (time & grade)
E5-6: STEP “Stripes for Exceptional Performers”/ WAPS “Weighted Airmen Promotion System”
E7-9: Whole person concept
State an officer’s responsibilities to subordinates in the career progression system
Career Development Counseling
Seek out additional duties
Provide time for self-development
Correct deficiencies
Recognize outstanding contributions and achievements
Describe the three steps of the evaluation process (officers)
Airman Comprehensive Assessment (ACA)
Officer Performance Report (OPR)
Promotion Recommendation Form (PRF)
Describe the different types of performance reports and uses for each
Education/Training Report: When the education/training lasts 8 weeks or more (there are exceptions in AFI 36-2406), an AF Form 475, Education/Training Report, is used to document the time you attended the course, and how well you performed in that course.
Officer Performance Report: The purpose of the OPR is to record an officer’s performance over a specific period. The OPR provides a brief description of the unit mission, your job description, and a short narrative to document your most significant achievements and the impact of these accomplishments on the unit mission. In addition, several performance factors will be rated on a two-block scale: “Meets Standards” or “Does Not Meet Standards.”
Letter of Recommendation: The LOE (AF Form 77, Letter of Evaluation) cover periods of your performance too short to require an OPR (Change in Reporting Official (CRO) with less than 120 days supervision), or periods of time when you’re under the supervision of someone other than your designated rater.
Identify inappropriate comments for officer performance reports
- Promotion board uses these reports to determine an individual’s potential based on his/her past performance.
- Performance reports assist assignment personnel at the AFPC in choosing the right person for the right job. Performance reports provide information on your breadth of experience, training, level of responsibilities, and prior assignments.
- Investigations. When investigators review your record, they usually look at your performance reports. Investigators may use performance reports fordetermining an individual’s security level and for criminal investigations.
- Helping commanders make decisions when determining disciplinary action. For example, if a person commits a minor offense and has an outstanding personnel record, as substantiated by his/her performance reports,the deciding official may take outstanding past performance into consideration when determining a method of corrective action.
Identify the five rules of supervision
- Get involved (know ur ppl/sense of mission)
- Open channels of communication
- Give Your People a Chance to Develop
- Establish Standards and Stick to Them
- Provide Feedback
Identify tasks that shouldn’t be delegated
Conceptual planning, Morale probs, Staff probs, Reviewing performance reports, Reviewing performance reports, Reviewing performance reports, Pet projects
Identify common mistakes made by supervisors while delegating (4)
Unclear delegation
Supervise too closely
Rushed delegation
Improper selection of subordinates
Explain the four steps in delegation
- Define task
- Assign task
- Grant Authority
- Follow-up
Explain the steps of the Intervention Process Model (4)
Make decision to intervene.
Use supportive and assertive interaction skills.
Involve person w/ prob in developing solution-focus on performance NOT personality.
Put issue in perspective-create a collaborative environment and separate discipline from punishment
Identify ways to involve the counselee in developing solutions to problems
Describe the situation.
Describe rather than prescribe.
Seek solution–not justification.
- Facilitate participation.
- Use open questioning techniques.
- Allow time for resistance.
- Interact on problem identification.
- Eliminate irrelevant issues.
- Interact on possible solutions.
- Encourage follower identification of alternatives.
- Agree on solution and follow-up action.
- Include leader as well as follower action if relevant.
- Put follow-up dates on calendar.
Differentiate b/t aggressive, assertive, and passive communication
Assertive: Focus on behavior that needs change
Aggressive: Question of focus, ego-threatening tactics
Passive: Lack of criticism
What are the 3 components of an effective corrective statement?
Action
Importance
Resolution
Describe the traits of a good counselor
Sincerity, Integrity, and Good listener
Identify the three counseling approaches (describe)
- •Directive
- Counselor-centered, Dx/tx w/ counselor, Trad approach, Not effective w/ emotions/strong attitudes
- Nondirective
- Free counselee from hindrances to norm growth, feelings about situation paramount, counselor’s participation is minimal
- Eclectic
- Combination of directive & nondirective, Cooperation/responsibility w/ both parties, Flexible
Explain the aspects of the three counseling skills: watching and listening, responding, and guiding
Watch and listen: Eye contact, Posture, Head nods, Facial expressions
Responding: ?ing, Summarizing, Interpreting, Informing, Confronting
Guiding: Adds structure & organization, Helps subordinate to reach own solution
Identify the “ultimate” and “direct” sources of an officer’s authority
Direct: President of US
Ultimate: Constitution (Article 2: Pres is Comm in Chief)
Identify the types of officer authority (2)
Legal and Moral
Explain the guidelines that must be met for an order to be enforceable (4)
- w/in the authority of the issuing officer
- related to military duty, morale, or discipline
- clear/unequivocal
- received/understood
Identify an officer’s responsiblity (most to least) (8)
- Mission
- Higher HQ
- Collateral Units
- Unit Welfare
- Individuals
- Youself
- Act Decisively
- Community
Define Risk Management
Decision-making process to systematically evaluate possible courses of action, identify risks and benefits, and determine the best course of action (COA) for any given situation
State the goals of Risk Management
Enhance mission effectiveness - preserving assets and safeguarding health and welfare.
Create an AF cultural mindset of trained and motivated to manage risk
Integrate RM into mission and activity planning processes
ID opportunities to increase AF warfighting effectiveness in all environments, and ensure success at minimal cost of resources.
Name the four Risk Management principles
- Accept no unnecessary risk
- Make risk decisions at the appropriate level
- Integrate RM into ops, activities and planning at all levels
- Apply process cyclically and continuously
Identify the steps of the Risk Management Process (5)
- Identify the Hazards
- Assess the Hazards
- Develop Controls & Make Decisions
- Implement Controls
- Supervise & Evaluate
State the different groups that make up the Total Force
- Regular Air Force
- Air National Guard
- Air Force Reserves
- Air Force Civilians
- Contractor Staff / Host-nation Support
- Civil Air Patrol
Define each Reserve category
Ready Reserve – Made up of 3 sub-groups
- Selected Reserve
- Units and individuals designated as essential to wartime missions and prepared for active duty with 72hr notice
- Have priority for training, equipment, and personnel
- Individual Mobilization Augmentees (IMAs)
- Air Force Reserve category only
- Not attached to an organized Reserve unit
- Assigned to active duty components
- Individual Ready Reserve
- Pool of pre-trained individuals who:
- Served in Active units or Selected Reserve
- Eligible for involuntary service
- Have military service obligation (MSO) remaining
- Pool of pre-trained individuals who:
- Inactive National Guard
- Do not train
- Are not attached to active units
Standby Reserve
- Reservist who maintain their military affiliation in one of two statuses and have key federal or state jobs that are crucial to national security (also defense industry)
- Active status: Voluntarily participate in training for retirement but receive no pay. Eligible for promotion.
- Inactive status: Not authorized to participate in for retirement points and cannot be promoted. Often hardship or health issues but maintain military status because of skills the military may need in the future.
- They are subject recall only under full mobilization.
Retired Reserve
- Personnel who receive retired pay (AD/Reserve) or are placed in retirement status but have not yet reached age 60
- All may be recalled to active duty by the appropriate service Secretary
Identify the categories that make up the Ready Reserves
Selected reserve, Individual ready reserve, Inactive national guard
State how the Air National Guard differs constitutionally from the USAF
Dual Mission (State and Federal)
State the chains of command for the Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard
Identify the four categories of Reserve accessibility
Full mobilization, Partial mobilization, Presidental selected reserve call-up, Volunteers
Describe joint operations
Described in Joint Publication 1 and 3-0 as the integrated and synchronized application of all appropriate capabilities to achieve a unified effort.
Describe the joint functions
Command and Control (C2), Intelligence, Fires, Movement and Manuever, Protection, Sustainment
State the range of military operations
Outline the operational joint chain of command from the President to the individual components
Identify the joint warfare values
Integrity, competence, physical courage, moral courage, teamwork
State the definition of terrorism according to Joint Publication 3-07.2
The unlawful use of violence or threat of violence to instill fear and coerce governments or societies. Terrorism is often motivated by religious, political, or other ideological beliefs and committed in the pursuit of goals that are usually political
Describe the three typologies of terrorists and terror groups
Political, religious, social
List the six possible terrorist objectives as described in the lesson
Attract attention, demonstrate power, govt’s lack of power, revenge, obtain logistical support, cause gov’t overreaction
The most common terrorist tactic
Bombing
State the 4 enduring policy principles that guide US counterterrorism strategy
- Make no concessions to terrorists
- Bring terrorists to justice
- Isolate & apply pressure on states that sponsor terrorism to force change of behavior
- Bolster counterterrorist capabilities of countries that work w/ US & require assistance
Outline the seven-step terrorist planning cycle
- Broad target selection
- Intelligence and surveillance
- Specific target selection
- Pre-attack surveillance and planning
- Attack rehearsal
- Action
- Escape and exploitation
Identify the terrorist activity that poses the most likely threat to the US homeland
US-based HVEs (homegrown violent extremists) will probably continue to pose the most significant Sunni terrorist threat to the US homeland in 2016
State the contributing factors towards violent extremist activities
The acute and enduring nature of demographic, economic, political, social, and technological factors contributes to the motivation of individuals and groups and their participation in violent extremist activities
Identify potential vulnerabilities to US Cyber defenses
Devices, designed and fielded with minimal security requirements and testing, and an ever-increasing complexity of networks could lead to widespread vulnerabilities in civilian infrastructures and US Government systems
Identify the most preeminent global terror group
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)
