FM 6-22 appendix B Flashcards
What is counseling?
Counseling is the process used by leaders to review with a subordinate the subordinate’s demonstrated performance and potential.
What does FM 6-22 Appendix B covers?
Counseling
What are the characteristics of effective counseling?
Purpose Flexibility Respect Communication Support
What are the three approaches to counseling?
Directive
Non-Directive
Combined
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of directive counseling.
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
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of non-directive counseling.
Advantages–
Encourages maturity
Encourages 2 way communication
Develops personal responsibility
Disadvantages–
More time consuming
Requires greatest counselor skill
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Combined counseling.
Advantages-- Moderately quick Encourages maturity Encourages open communication Counselor can use experience
Disadvantages–
May take too long
What are the three major categories of developmental counseling?
Performance
Professional Growth
Event-Oriented
What are some examples of event counseling?
Promotion counseling R & I counseling Separation counseling Superior/Substandard performance Crisis counseling Referral counseling
What areas would you cover in a reception and integration counseling?
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
What are the four stages of the counseling process?
- Identify the need for counseling.
- Prepare the counseling.
- Conduct the counseling.
- Conduct a follow-up.
What are the steps required to prepare for a counseling session?
- Select a suitable place.
- Schedule the time.
- Notify the subordinate well in advance.
- Organize information.
- Outline the counseling session components.
- Plan the counseling strategy.
- Establish the right atmosphere.
How many human needs are there and which are they?
4
Physical, social, security, higher
What is tact?
A keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others and to avoid offense.
What is the objective of counseling?
For a leader to help a subordinate.
What are the seven steps to problem solving?
- Identify the problem.
- Identify facts and assumptions.
- Generate alternatives.
- Compare alternatives.
- Analyze alternatives.
- Make and implement your decision.
- Assess the results.
What is communication?
Communication is the flow or exchange of information and ideas from one person to another.
Leaders should seek to develop and improve what three leader counseling skills?
Active Listening
Responding
Questioning
To ensure that they understand the message sent to them, receivers should send what to the transmitter?
Feedback
What are the qualities of an effective counselor?
Respect for subordinates Self-awareness Cultural Awareness Empathy Credibility
In communication, an exchange of information contains what 3 parts?
Message
Content
Context
Name some good conditions that make for good discipline.
- High performance standards
- Loyalty to subordinates and superiors
- Competitive Activities
- Tough Training
- Open channel of communications
What course of action should a supervisor take when a subordinate has been performing below his/her standards.
-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
What are the stresses that influence behavior?
Fear Hunger Illness Anxiety Fatigue
By neglecting the welfare of your soldiers, you will probably do what?
Lose their respect and loyal cooperation.
What form is used for counseling?
DA FORM 4856
When is the directive approach to counseling most likely to be used?
When time is short, when the leader knows what to do, and when the counseled soldier has limited problem-solving abilities.
Are leaders required to counsel their soldiers?
Yes
A counseling session consists of what 4 components?
- Opening the session
- Discussing the issues
- Developing the plan of action
- Recording and closing the session
