Most Possible 1SG Board Questions Flashcards
No one is more professional than I.
I am a Noncommissioned Officer, a leader of soldiers. As a Noncommissioned Officer, I realize that I am a member of a time honored corps, which is known as “The Backbone of the Army”. I am proud of the Corps of Noncommissioned Officers and will at all times conduct myself so as to bring credit upon the Corps, the Military Service and my country regardless of the situation in which I find myself. I will not use my grade or position to attain pleasure, profit, or personal safety.
Competence is my watchword.
My two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my mind—accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my soldiers. I will strive to remain technically and tactically proficient. I am aware of my role as a Noncommissioned Officer. I will fulfill my responsibilities inherent in that role. All soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership; I will provide that leadership. I know my soldiers and I will always place their needs above my own. I will communicate consistently with my soldiers and never leave them uninformed. I will be fair and impartial when recommending both rewards and punishment.
Officers of my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not have to accomplish mine.
I will earn their respect and confidence as well as that of my soldiers. I will be loyal to those with whom I serve; seniors, peers, and subordinates alike. I will exercise initiative by taking appropriate action in the absence of orders. I will not compromise my integrity, nor my moral courage. I will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to forget that we are professionals, Noncommissioned Officers, leaders!
PROFICIENCY RATINGS
The proficiency ratings are as follows:
T is fully trained (complete task proficiency).
T- is trained (advanced task proficiency).
P is practiced (basic task proficiency).
P- is marginally practiced (limited task proficiency).
U is untrained (cannot perform the task).
PROFICIENCY RATINGS
T (Fully Trained)
A T proficiency rating means a unit is fully trained. It has attained task proficiency to the Army standard, achieved a GO in 90% or more of both performance measures and leader performance measures, and has met 100% of all critical performance measures. The task is externally evaluated and meets the remaining requirements as outlined in the training and evaluation outline (T&EO) in accordance with the objective task evaluation criteria matrix. (See appendix B for a detailed explanation of the objective task evaluation criteria matrix.)
PROFICIENCY RATINGS
T- (Trained)
A T- proficiency rating means a unit is trained. It has attained advanced task proficiency free of significant shortcomings, achieved a GO in 80% or more of both performance measures and leader performance measures, and has met 100% of all critical performance measures. The unit’s shortcomings require minimal training to meet the Army standard. The task is externally evaluated and meets the remaining requirements as outlined in the T&EO in accordance with the objective task evaluation criteria matrix.
PROFICIENCY RATINGS
P (Practiced)
A P proficiency rating means a unit is practiced. It has attained basic task proficiency with shortcomings, achieved a GO in 65% or more of all performance measures, achieved 80% or more of all leader performance measures, and has met 100% of all critical performance measures. The unit’s shortcomings require significant training to meet the Army standard. The task is not externally evaluated and meets the remaining requirements as outlined in the T&EO in accordance with the objective task evaluation criteria matrix.
PROFICIENCY RATINGS
P- (Marginally Practiced)
A P- proficiency rating means a unit is marginally practiced. It has attained limited task proficiency with major shortcomings, achieved a GO in 51% or more of all performance measures, achieved less than 80% of all leader performance measures, and has met less than 100% of all critical performance measures. The unit’s shortcomings require complete retraining of the task to achieve the Army standard. The task is not externally evaluated and does not meet the remaining requirements as outlined in the T&EO in accordance with the objective task evaluation criteria matrix.
PROFICIENCY RATINGS
U (Untrained)
A U proficiency rating means a unit is untrained. The unit cannot perform the task. It achieved a GO in less than 51% of all performance measures, less than 80% in all leader performance measures, and less than 100% in all critical performance measures. The unit requires complete training on the task to achieve the Army standard.
What is Leadership?
Leadership is the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission and improve the organization.
What is “Command”?
the authority that a commander in the armed forces lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment. Command includes the authority and responsibility for effectively using available resources and for planning the employment of, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling military forces for the accomplishment of assigned missions
What is AR 600-20?
Army Command Policy, Army Regulation specifically charges commanders to perform functions such as establishing a positive climate,caring for the well-being of Soldiers, properly training their Soldiers and developing subordinates’ competence?
What are the three Levels of Leadership?
Direct
Organizational
Strategic
What is the Direct Level Leadership?
the ability to apply competencies at a proficient level
What is the Organizational Level Leadership?
applying competencies to increasingly complex situations
What is the Strategic Level Leadership?
Shape the military through change over extended time
What are the four Special Conditions of Leadership?
Formal; Informal; Collective; Situational
What are the three Leader Attributes?
Character
Presence
Intellect
What are the three Leader Competencies?
Leads
Develops
Achieves
What is Character?
the essence of who a person is, what a person believes, how a person acts
What does a Leader taking care of people involve?
creating and sustaining a positive climate through open communications, trust, cohesion, and teamwork
What is collective leadership?
Collective leadership refers to the combined effects and interactions when leaders at different levels synchronize their leadership actions to achieve a common purpose.
What are the three Leadership attributes?
Character
Presence
Intellect
What are the three Leadership competencies?
Leads, Develops and Achieves
What is empathy?
Empathy is identifying and understanding what others think, feel and believe.
What does Character refer to?
the internal identity of the leader
What does Presence refer to?
how others see the leader, the leader’s outward appearance, demeanor, actions and words
What does Intellect refer to?
the abilities and knowledge the leader possesses to think and interact with others; the mental and social faculties the leader applies in the act of leading
What is Building Trust?
an important competency to establish conditions of effective influence and for creating a positive environment
Why must Leaders Communicate Effectively?
Leaders communicate to convey clear understanding of what needs to be done and why
How do Leaders Create a positive environment?
A Leader inspires an organization’s climate and culture
Why does a Leader Steward the Profession?
to maintain professional standards and effective capabilities for the future
How do Leaders Develop?
when the individual desires to improve and invests effort, when his or her superior supports development, and when the organizational climate values learning
Why is “Military Leadership” unique?
because the armed forces grow their own leaders from the lowest to highest levels
What are the four requirements and expectations of character?
Army Values
Empathy
Warrior Ethos
Discipline
What are the four requirements and expectations of presence?
Military and professional bearing
Fitness
Confidence
Resilience
What are the five requirements and expectations of intellect?
Mental agility Sound judgment Innovation Interpersonal tact Expertise
What are the five requirements and expectations of the lead competency?
Leads others
Extends influence beyond the chain of command
Builds trust
Leads by example; Communicates
What are the four requirements and expectations of the develop competency?
Creates a positive environment/fosters espirit de corps
Prepares self
Develops others
Stewards the profession
What ADP Covers Training Units and Developing Leaders?
ADP 7-0
What is the Army’s life-blood?
Unit Training and Leader Development
What are the three training domains the Army uses?
- Institutional
- Operational
- Self-Development
Why does the Army Train?
The Army Trains to provide Ready Forces to Combatant Commanders Worldwide
Why do Units Train?
Units Train in Garrison and while Deployed to prepare for their Mission and Adapt their Capabilities to any changes in an Operational Environment
What is the Institutional Training Domain?
The Army’s Institutional Training and Education System which includes Training Base Centers and Schools that provide Initial Training and subsequent Professional Military Education for Soldiers, Military Leaders and Army Civilians.
What is the Operational Training Domain?
Training that Organizations conduct at Home Stations, Maneuver Combat Training Centers, during Joint Exercises, at Mobilization Centers and while Operationally Deployed
What is the Self-Development Training domain?
Goal Oriented Learning that reinforces and expands the Knowledge Base, Self-Awareness, and Situational Awareness and it Compliments Institutional and Operational Learning and Enhances Professional Competence and Professionalism
What does Training in Units Focuses on?
Improving Unit, Soldier, and Leader Proficiencies
What does the Acronym TADSS stand for?
Training Aids, Devices, Simulators, and Simulations
What does the Acronym ITE Stand for?
Integrated Training Environment
What must Collective Training be?
Training Must be Relevant, Rigorous, Realistic, Challenging, and Properly Resourced
What are the 11 Principles of Unit Training?
- Commanders and other Leaders are responsible for Training
- Noncommissioned Officers Train Individuals, Crews, and Small teams
- Train to Standard
- Train as you Will Fight
- Train while Operating
- Train Fundamentals First
- Train to Develop Adaptability
- Understand the Operational Environment
- Train to Sustain
- Train to Maintain
- Conduct Multi-Echelon and Concurrent Training
What does Train as You Will Fight mean?
Means Training Under an Expected Operational Environment for the Mission
Why must Units Conduct Maintenance?
to Ensure Equipment is Serviceable and Available for the Conduct of Training and for Mission Accomplishment
What are the Army’s Seven Principles of Leader Development?
- Lead by Example
- Develop Subordinate Leaders
- Create a Learning Environment for Subordinate Leaders
- Train Leaders in the Art and Science of Mission Command
- Train to Develop Adaptive Leaders
- Train Leaders to Think Critically and Creatively
- Train your Leaders to Know their Subordinates and their Families
Which Training Principle prepares Units and Individuals to be Resilient?
Train to Sustain
What is one of the Most Important functions of a Leader?
Developing Subordinate Leaders by Training Subordinates to be Successful Tactically and Technically and to be prepared to Assume Positions of Greater Responsibility
What Unit Level uses Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) to Develop Unit Training Plans?
Battalion Level and Higher
What does Company Level use to Develop Unit Training Plans?
Troop Leading Procedures (TLP’s)
What is the Purpose of Unit Training?
The Purpose of Unit Training is to Build and Maintain Ready Units to Conduct Unified Land Operations for Combatant Commanders.
What is the definition of a METL?
METL is the Doctrinal Framework of Fundamental Tasks for which the Unit was Designed
What does METL stand for?
Mission Essential Task List
What Unit Level has a Standardized Unit METL?
Brigade and Above
What Unit Levels Develop their Own Unit METL’s?
Battalions and Companies Develop their Own METL’s to Support their Higher Headquarters
When was the American Continental Army Established?
14 June 1775
How many Campaign and Battle Streamers does the Army Flag have?
Over 180
What is the Land Domain?
it is the most complex of all Combat Domains and also where most countries are capable of having a defense as some are unable to afford Navies, Air Forces and other forms of defense.
What is Unified Land Operations?
It is the synchronization of our efforts between Joint Services, other government agencies, other partner Nations and other Military Forces from other partner nations
What is the main goal of Unified Land Operations?
To combine Offensive tasks, Defensive tasks, Stability tasks, and Defense Support of Civil authorities (DSCA) in coordination with Joint Services, other Government Agencies, other partner nations, and other Military Forces from partner nations.
The Army’s Vision captures the Three Strategic Roles of the Army what are they?
Prevent
Shape
and Win
What is meant by the Army’s role to Shape?
The Army’s role to Shape is to assist other nations to shape their own training and their military strength to be able to defend themselves
What is meant by the Army’s role to Win?
We must be able to Attack and Defend successfully against Enemy ground forces.
What U.S. Code governs the Army?
Title 10 United States Code (USC)
What Department of Defense Directive governs the Army?
DODD 5100.01
What gives the President the Authority as the Commander and Chief?
The Constitution
Who determines the size and organization of the Army?
Congress
Where does Congress get the Authority to determine the size and organization of the Army?
The Constitution
Where does the Army get it’s Mission from?
Title 10 United States Code and Department of Defense Directive 5100.01
What is the Army’s Mission?
To Fight and win the Nation’s Wars through prompt and sustained Land Combat, as part of the Joint Force
How does the Army Accomplish it’s Mission?
Organizing, Equipping, and Training Army forces for prompt and sustained Combat incident to operations on land; Integrating our capabilities with those of the other Armed Services; Accomplishing all missions assigned by the President, Secretary of Defense, and Combatant Commanders; Remaining ready while preparing for the future
What are the 5 Essential Characteristics of our Profession?
- Trust
- Honorable Service
- Military Expertise
- Stewardship of the Profession
- Esprit De Corps
What 5 things does the Army’s ability to fulfill its strategic role and discharge its responsibilities to the Nation depends on?
- Trust between Soldiers.
- Trust between Soldiers and Leaders.
- Trust between Soldiers and Army Civilians.
- Trust among Soldiers, their Families, and the Army.
- Trust between the Army and the American people.
What is the Army Ethic?
The heart of the Army and the inspiration for our shared professional identity.
What is the Motto of the Army’s Seal?
“This We’ll Defend”
What does Ethics provide to the Army Profession?
It provides the moral basis for why our Army exists
Where does our Army get its Ethics heritage?
in the philosophical heritage, theological and cultural traditions, and the historical legacy that frame our Nation
What are the 4 Legal foundations of the Army Profession?
- The U.S. Constitution
- Titles 5, 10, 32, USC • Treaties
- Status-of-forces agreements
- Law of war
What are the 5 Legal foundations of the Individual as Professional?
- Oaths for: Enlistment, Commission, and for Office
- USC—Standards of Exemplary Conduct
- UCMJ
- Rules of engagement and
- Soldier’s Rules
Who and when was the Army created?
The Continental Congress on 14 June 1776
What was the mission the Continental Congress gave the Army?
To defend what would become the United States of America
Who lead the first American Army?
General George Washington
After the loss of Philadelphia in 1777, where did the Army winter quarter?
At Valley Forge
How do Units and organizations preserve their storied histories?
By proudly displaying distinctive emblems like (regimental colors, crests, insignia, patches, and mottos).
Where Must Trust Always be Maintained?
between Soldiers; between Soldiers and their Leaders; among Soldiers, their Families, and the Army; and between the Army and the Nation
Why is “Trust between Soldiers” so Important?
In Battle, Soldiers primarily fight for one another, not just for their Country or some ideal. They Entrust their lives to the Soldiers on their left and right, and focus on doing their Duty in a way that maintains the Trust of their Comrades. Without this level of trust, there is No Cohesion, no ability to stand fast in the most horrific environments. The level of resilience and cohesion within an Army Unit correlates directly to trust between Soldiers in that Unit
What is the Catalyst to developing Trust between Soldiers?
The Army Values
Does “Trust between Soldiers” accomplish missions or generate High levels of Unit effectiveness?
No, “Trust between Soldiers and their Leaders” allows this
What does Trust at all levels of Leadership depend on?
Candor
What are the 7 Army Values?
: 1. Loyalty
- Duty
- Respect
- Selfless Service
- Honor
- Integrity
- Personal Courage
What are the Fields of Professional Knowledge?
Military-Technical Field; Moral-Ethical Field; Political-Cultural Field; Leader Development Field
What does Professional Character do?
Ensures Army Professionals use their Expertise on behalf of the American People and Only in Accordance with the Law
What are the five compelling reasons Small-Unit Leaders must maintain Ethical and Moral Boundaries?
- Humane treatment of Detainees Encourages Enemy Surrender and thereby reduces friendly losses; nothing Emboldens Enemy Resistance like the belief that U.S. forces will Kill or Torture Prisoners
- Humane treatment of Noncombatants reduces their Antagonism toward U.S. Forces and may lead to Valuable Intelligence
- Leaders make Decisions in Action fraught with Consequences. If leaders lack an Ethical foundation, those Consequences can adversely affect Mission Accomplishment
- Leaders who accept Misconduct, or far worse, Encourage it, Erode Discipline within the unit which destroys unit cohesion and esprit de corps
- Soldiers must live with the Consequences of their Conduct
What was General Creighton Abrams’
“While we are Guarding the Country, we must accept being the Guardian of the Finest Ethics; the country needs it and we must do it.”
What does ADP 1 Chapter 2-20 mean by mean by Esprit de Corps?
respect for our History and Tradition and Committed to the Highest Standards of Individual and Collective Excellence