Leadership Knowledge

Question 1

What is the definition of leadership?

Answer 1

The ability to influence others to accomplish a mission in the manner desired, by providing direction, purpose, and motivation

Question 2

What is the definition of a subordinate?

Answer 2

A person of lower rank/grade

Question 3

What positions make up the battalion staff?

Answer 3

Battalion XO - manage and supervise staff; S-1 - records and administration; S-2 - information and security; S-3 - operations, S-4 logistics, S-5 - public information and community relations; SSO - special projects and community relations; SGM - cadet promotions

Question 4

Who is the private’s first-line supervisor?

Answer 4

Squad leader

Question 5

What are the 7 army values?

Answer 5

loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, personal courage

Question 6

Which army value means the most to you?

Answer 6

(Choose a value and explain)

Question 7

3 Leadership styles with examples

Answer 7

Directing: one-way conversation from the leader; Participating: leader solicits ideas; Delegating: leader delegates authority

Question 8

What does the position of honor dictate

Answer 8

Persons of lower rank walk to the left of those with higher rank

Question 9

How should you address an officer to show proper military courtesy?

Answer 9

Sir or Ma’am

Question 10

What does SAI stand for and who is your SAI?

Answer 10

Senior Army Instructor - Major Robertson

Question 11

3 parts of the pyramid of authority

Answer 11

Chain of command - guarantees all members are on the same team; span of control - the immediate subordinate one leader can effectively control; unity of command - only one commander