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What are the four categories in Kelly’s two-dimensional model of follower behavior and what are their levels of critical thinking vs. participation?

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Sheep (low, passive); “yes people” (low, active); alienated followers (high, passive); effective followers (high, active)

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What are the three types of performance feedback, what ranks are they given to and when?

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INITIAL (All enlisted & up to Col.) within 60 days of assignment; MIDTERM (up to SMSgt & up to LTC) at midpoint of EPR/OPR period; FOLLOWUP (all enlisted & up to Col.)

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When is ratee-requested feedback done?

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Within 30 days of request & no fewer than 60 days after the last feedback

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When is followup feedback done?

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After closing out a performance report

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What are the 4 steps of the corrective process model?

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  1. Make a decision to intervene.
  2. Use supportive and assertive interaction skills
  3. Involve person with problem in developing solution.
  4. Put issue in perspective.
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What are the 4 steps to involve the counselee in developing solutions to problems?

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  1. Describe the situation
  2. facilitate participation
  3. interact on problem identification
  4. interact on possible solutions
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Differentiate between aggressive, assertive, and passive communications

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AGGRESIVE (moving against, win-lose);

ASSERTIVE (assertion without showing disrespect for others, moves toward solution within situation, to find a mutual solution (win-win),

PASSIVE (Non-assertion—takes no action to support self or others, moves away from situation, to appease or avoid contest

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What are the 3 types of officer performance reports? When is each filed, and under what conditions?

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OFFICER PERFORMANCE REPORT (OPR) - Completed Annually, Change of Reporting Official (CRO)
Minimum 120 days of supervision,

TRAINING REPORT - (8 w)Filed upon completion, interruption, or elimination from training

LETTER OF EVALUATION - Used when ratee is away from reporting official
CRO with less than 120 days of supervision,

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What are at least 2 inappropriate comments that should not be on officer performance reports? (There are 8 total)

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a. Charges/investigations not completed or acquittals
b. Recommendations for decorations
c. Race, gender, age, religion, etc. of ratee
d. Drug/Alcohol abuse rehabilitation programs
e. **Previous ratings or reports
f. Developmental education (completion or enrollment)
g. Advanced academic education
h. **Promotion recommendations

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What are the 4 promotion methods for enlisted personnel and to which ranks does each apply?

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1) FULLY QUALIFIED: E1 to E4;
2) WEIGHTED AIRMAN PERFORMANCE SYSTEM (WAPS) E-5 to E-7;
3) STRIPES FOR EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE (STEP) E-5 to E-7;
4) SENIOR NCO PROMOTION PROGRAM/Whole person Concept E-8 to E-9

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What are the 4 steps of delegation?

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  1. Define the task - Is task suitable for delegation?
  2. Assign the task - Choose the right person.
  3. Grant authority - Decide the amount of power to give.
  4. Follow-up - Give positive feedback.
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What 4 guidelines must be met for an order to be enforceable?

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a. Within realm of authority
b. Related to duty/morale/discipline
c. Clear/unequivocal
d. Received/understood

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What are 5 examples of improperly applied military authority?

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  1. Cannot order to perform an act that is unlawful
  2. deprive subordinates of life or property without due process
  3. deprive sub. of liberty as punitive measure without due process
  4. not deny sub. the right to pursue a private life,
  5. not exercise moral authority indiscriminately, (must be careful when invoking moral authority)
  6. Cannot order American citizen.
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What are an officer’s 8 responsibilities IN ORDER?

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Mission, higher headquarters, collateral units, unit welfare, individuals, yourself, acting decisively, community

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What are the 3 reserve categories?

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READY RESERVE - Consists of Selected Reserve, IRR, and Inactive National Guard

STANDBY RESERVE -Personnel who have completed all obligated or required service

RETIRED RESERVE - Personnel who receive retired pay but have not reached the age of 60. All may be recalled to active duty

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What 3 categories make up the ready reserve?

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SELECTED RESERVE - They are deployable within 72 hours of notice. Have priority over other reserve elements.

INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE - manpower pool of pretrained individuals, have some part of their Obligation remaining. Liable for involuntary active duty
INACTIVE NATIONAL GUARD - small but important. Do not train, not attached to active units.

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What is the impact of the Militia Clause on the Air National Guard?

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Calling forth of the militia to execute laws of the nation. Militias are expressly provided for in the constitution. Standing army is only “authorized.” The Air National guard has a DUAL MISSION (to state and to federal): Under state control - protect life, property, peace, order, civil defense (can enforce laws); Under federal - support of USAF mission, train for wartime.

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How does the Air National Guard differ constitutionally from the USAF?

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The Air National guard is expressly provided for under the constitution, the USAF is only “authorized.”

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What are the 6 joint functions?

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1) Command and Control, 2) Intelligence, 3) Fires, 4) Movement and maneuver, 5) Protection, 6) Sustainment

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List the operational joint chain of command from the President to the individual components?

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POTUS => Sec. Defense -> COMBATANT COMMANDER -> Components (land/maritime/air/SpecOps)

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What are the 5 elements of fraternization?

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1) That the accused was a commissioned or warrant officer.
2) That the accused fraternized with enlisted members on terms of military equality. 3) That the accused knew the person to be an enlisted member.
4) That the accused violated the customs of the service that officers shall not fraternize with enlisted members on terms of military equality.
5) The conduct was prejudicial to good order and discipline of the armed forces or of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces.

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What are the 3 main methods of maintaining discipline?

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PREVENTIVE DISCIPLINE - Action taken to encourage members to follow standards and regulations to prevent infractions. The overall objective is to encourage self-discipline, rather than having discipline imposed by superiors
CORRECTIVE/NON-PUNITIVE ACTIONS-
Letter of Counseling - late, no shows, sloppy uniform, traffic ticket. Documents verbal counseling
Letter of Reprimand - official censure of inefficiency, impropriety, or misconduct
Unfavorable Information File - info concerning duty performance and conduct
Control Roster - people whose conduct, bearing, integrity, etc. require special attention
PUNITIVE ACTIONS
Article 15 - Nonjudicial punishment, minor offenses, imposed by commander, may request trial
Court-Martial

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What are the 3 types of court-martial, what is each used for, and how is each judged?

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SUMMARY Court-Martial - Tries minor offenses, For enlisted members only, One officer acts as judge
Limited punishment-up to 30 days in jail.
SPECIAL Court-Martial - Tries intermediate offenses, Military judge / 3 members (minimum), Limited Punishments-1 year in jail.
GENERAL Court-Martial - Most serious offenses, Military judge / 5 members-misdemeanor (minimum)
Maximum punishment-(felony) death

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What is Article 2 of the UCMJ?

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Defines PERSONS subject to the UCMJ (All military members are subject to military law).

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What is Article 7 of the UCMJ?

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APPREHENSION- Officers, warrant officers, petty officers, and noncommissioned officers, or any persons regardless of rank, who are executing the duty as guard or police are authorized to apprehend anyone subject to the UCMJ. They only need reasonable belief that a member has committed an offense

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What is Article 15 of the UCMJ?

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Commanding Officer’s Nonjudicial Punishment-If a service member commits a minor offense under the UCMJ, the individual’s COMMANDER can offer nonjudicial punishment.

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What is Article 31 of the UCMJ?

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SELF-INCRIMINATION - They must give you both the Miranda/Tempia rights and Article 31 rights: Article 31 requires that you be informed of the nature of the offense; the right to remain silent; and the fact that you don’t have to make a statement regarding the offense.

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What are 4 reasons why the DOD employs civilians?

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1) To acquire abilities not otherwise available. 2) To assure continuity of administration and operation. 3) To obtain a nucleus of trained workers that can be expanded in an emergency. 4) To free military personnel for military duties

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What are the 2 sources of guidance for dealing with DOD civilian employees?

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  1. The “36” series of Air Force publications (instructions, manuals, pamphlets, etc.)
  2. Each Air Force base has a Civilian Personnel Flight serving civilian employees in its area.
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What are the complaint channels available to civilian employees who feel they have been discriminated against?

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The installation’s Equal Employment Opportunity Counselor (EEO), directly with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), or with the US Federal District Court.
If the complainant is dissatisfied with investigative findings, he/she may request a decision without a hearing from the AF Civilian Appellate Review Office or a hearing from the EEOC.
If a complainant requests and EEOC hearing, the results of that hearing are forwarded to the installation Commander, Chief EEO Counselor, as well as AFCARO.

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Who is entitled to prisoner of war status under the Law of Armed Conflict?

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Everyone but mercenaries

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What 6 types of economic sanctions can be imposed on a country under the laws of war?

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Embargoes, boycotts, blockades, seizure of property, financial sanctions, fund transfer

33
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What are the 3 steps of the evaluation process?

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Observation, evaluation, documentation

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Based on rank and time of service, who is required to receive an ENLISTED PERFORMANCE REPORT (EPR) and how often?

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Senior Airman and above (and below SrA if >20 months active military service). Annually or after a change in the reporting cycle when there has been 120 days or more of supervision.

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What are the 3 different counseling approaches?

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DIRECTIVE - Counselor-centered, Diagnosis/treatment with counselor, Traditional approach

NONDIRECTIVE - Free counselee from hindrances to normal growth, Feelings about situation
paramount, Counselor’s participation is minimal.

ECLECTIC- Combination of directive & nondirective, Cooperation/responsibility w/ both parties.
Flexible. Assumes counselee will eventually be responsible for problem-solving. May need help.

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What are the 3 counseling skills?

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WATCHING/LISTENING - Eye contact, Posture, Head nods, Facial expressions. RESPONDING - Questioning, Summarizing, Interpreting, Informing, Confronting. GUIDING - Adds structure & organization, Helps subordinate to reach own solution

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What are 5 tasks that shouldn’t be delegated?

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Conceptual planning, morale problems, staff problems, performance reports, pet projects

38
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What is the “ultimate” vs. direct” source of an officer’s authority.

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Ultimate: constitution, Direct: POTUS

39
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Define joint operations

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Two or more military departments applying synchronized Air, land, sea, space, and/or special forces in a unified effort, such that the output far surpasses the total sum of inputs. (Synergy)

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What are the 5 joint warfare values?

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Integrity, competence, physical courage, moral courage, teamwork

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Definition of terrorism

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Unlawful use of violence or threat of violence to instill fear and coerce government or societies.

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6 possible terrorist objectives

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  • Attract attention for cause
  • Demonstrate group’s power
  • Show government’s lack of power
  • Exact revenge
  • Obtain logistical support
  • Cause a government to overreact
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4 enduring principles of US terrorism strategy

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  • Make no concessions to terrorists
  • Bring terrorists to justice for their crimes
  • Isolate and apply pressure on states that sponsor terrorism to force them to change their
  • behavior
  • Bolster the counterterrorist capabilities of those countries that work with the United States and require assistance
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7 steps in the terrorist planning cycle

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  1. Broad target selection
  2. Intelligence and surveillance
  3. Specific target selection
  4. Pre-attack surveillance and planning.
  5. Attack rehearsal
  6. Action
  7. Escape and exploitation
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3 reasons why the military needs a separate legal system

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Some crimes are unique to the military, discipline, world-wide operations

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What are 4 major rights you have within the military justice system?

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Involuntary Self-Incrimination, Right to Counsel, Procedures for Apprehension, Search & Seizure

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What is the purpose of an Article 15 and how should it be used?

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To provide commanders with a tool for maintaining morale, discipline, and efficiency within their units. It gives them the flexibility to punish military members for offenses not serious enough to warrant the stigma attached to court-marshal conviction. Should be used to correct or rehabilitate offenders.

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What is the difference between the general schedule and federal wage system of civilian employment?

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General Schedule-consist of the so-called “white collar” jobs. Federal Wage System-employees fill “blue collar” positions.

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What two treaties have the greatest influence on the Law of Armed Conflict?

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The HAUGE CONVENTIONS - procedures for optional arbitration of controversial issues between nations. It also qualified combatants and noncombatants. GENEVA CONVENTION - created after WWII, stronger conventions than previous. Agreements for wounded/sick, shipwrecked, treatment of prisoners, and protection for civilians.

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What 2 types of personnel are considered protected persons under the Law of Armed Conflict?

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Medical and religious personnel are considered “protected persons.” Protected but cannot engage in hostile operations. Medical can carry small arms to protect themselves and their patients. Religious personnel cannot bear arms

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When can aircraft attack targets located in an area densely populated with civilians?

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As long as the overall military gains from the attack outweigh the risks posed to the civilian population. Important note - the defending country is responsible for ensuring that its populace is removed from key military targets and not use people as shields.

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Describe the sources of rater errors:

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o Inflated ratings (hurt feelings, lenience, etc)
o Halo/Horns effect: biased feedback
o Limited observation and poor recall

53
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“Best” qualified and “Fully” qualified:

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o Fully: O1 – O3 = 2d Lt → → Capt = automatically promoted thru to captain
o Best: O4 – O6 = Major → Lt Col → Col

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State the chains of command for the AF reserve command and the ANG

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o ANG:
State level (non-fed): State ANG units → State adjuncts General → Governor
Federal level: Continues to Chiefs of staff → SECAF → DoD → POTUS

o AF Res go down federalized chain of command

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