FM 6-22 appendix B Flashcards

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What is counseling?

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Counseling is the process used by leaders to review with a subordinate the subordinate’s demonstrated performance and potential.

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What does FM 6-22 Appendix B covers?

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Counseling

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What are the characteristics of effective counseling?

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Purpose
Flexibility
Respect
Communication
Support
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What are the three approaches to counseling?

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Directive
Non-Directive
Combined

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Explain the advantages and disadvantages of directive counseling.

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Advantages–
Quickest method
Good for people who need direction
Leader uses experience

Disadvantages--
Soldier isn't part of solution
Treats symptoms, not problems
Soldier cannot talk freely
Solution is leader's, not Soldiers
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Explain the advantages and disadvantages of non-directive counseling.

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Advantages–
Encourages maturity
Encourages 2 way communication
Develops personal responsibility

Disadvantages–
More time consuming
Requires greatest counselor skill

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Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Combined counseling.

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Advantages--
Moderately quick
Encourages maturity
Encourages open communication
Counselor can use experience

Disadvantages–
May take too long

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What are the three major categories of developmental counseling?

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Performance
Professional Growth
Event-Oriented

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What are some examples of event counseling?

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Promotion counseling
R & I counseling
Separation counseling
Superior/Substandard performance
Crisis counseling
Referral counseling
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What areas would you cover in a reception and integration counseling?

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Chain of command
Unit / leader standards
Safety
NCO Support Channel
On/Off Duty conduct
Unit history
Boards / Promotion
Leaves / Passes
Off Limits Areas
Recreational / Educational info
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What are the four stages of the counseling process?

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  1. Identify the need for counseling.
  2. Prepare the counseling.
  3. Conduct the counseling.
  4. Conduct a follow-up.
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What are the steps required to prepare for a counseling session?

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  1. Select a suitable place.
  2. Schedule the time.
  3. Notify the subordinate well in advance.
  4. Organize information.
  5. Outline the counseling session components.
  6. Plan the counseling strategy.
  7. Establish the right atmosphere.
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How many human needs are there and which are they?

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4

Physical, social, security, higher

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What is tact?

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A keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others and to avoid offense.

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What is the objective of counseling?

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For a leader to help a subordinate.

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What are the seven steps to problem solving?

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  1. Identify the problem.
  2. Identify facts and assumptions.
  3. Generate alternatives.
  4. Compare alternatives.
  5. Analyze alternatives.
  6. Make and implement your decision.
  7. Assess the results.
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What is communication?

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Communication is the flow or exchange of information and ideas from one person to another.

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Leaders should seek to develop and improve what three leader counseling skills?

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Active Listening
Responding
Questioning

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To ensure that they understand the message sent to them, receivers should send what to the transmitter?

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Feedback

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What are the qualities of an effective counselor?

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Respect for subordinates
Self-awareness
Cultural Awareness
Empathy 
Credibility
21
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In communication, an exchange of information contains what 3 parts?

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Message
Content
Context

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Name some good conditions that make for good discipline.

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  • High performance standards
  • Loyalty to subordinates and superiors
  • Competitive Activities
  • Tough Training
  • Open channel of communications
23
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What course of action should a supervisor take when a subordinate has been performing below his/her standards.

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-Counsel about the substandard 
 performance
-Attempt to define the problem with the 
 soldier
-Afford opportunity and time to solve 
 the problem
-Make a written statement about the 
 counseling
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What are the stresses that influence behavior?

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Fear
Hunger
Illness
Anxiety 
Fatigue
25
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By neglecting the welfare of your soldiers, you will probably do what?

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Lose their respect and loyal cooperation.

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What form is used for counseling?

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DA FORM 4856

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When is the directive approach to counseling most likely to be used?

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When time is short, when the leader knows what to do, and when the counseled soldier has limited problem-solving abilities.

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Are leaders required to counsel their soldiers?

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Yes

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A counseling session consists of what 4 components?

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  1. Opening the session
  2. Discussing the issues
  3. Developing the plan of action
  4. Recording and closing the session