Part 1 (Winning the War Within) Chapter 4: Check the Ego Flashcards

1
Q

One of the biggest challenges towards taking responsibility -an essential component of extreme ownership - is our ______

A

ego

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2
Q

Since ego is often referred to as an individual’s sense of _______, it is undeniable that all of us have our respective egos

A

self-esteem

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3
Q

________ are responsible for disrupting how we take advice or constructive criticism.

A

Ego Clouds

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4
Q

Checking our egos allows us to ______ our mistakes, take ownership of them, and come up with a plan to overcome them

A

admit

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5
Q

When we regularly check our ego, it can be our best _____

A

assessor

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6
Q

Approaching the problem by putting the blame on others only results in the ______ of egos

A

clash

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7
Q

When we approach the problem with controlled egos and acceptance of the blame, the teammate will begin to see the problem past the ego clouds which results in _________ communication of the SOPS and other instructions

A

effective

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8
Q

When we learn to control our egos, we begin to see the bigger ___

A

picture

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9
Q

It’s not about who the boss is or who has the most experience, its about the ____ and the best way to conquer it

A

goal

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10
Q

Chapter 4’s title is _______ by Jocko Willink

A

Check the Ego

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11
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Chapter 4’s Application to Business story is told by

A

Leif Babin

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12
Q

There are also _______ Abrams tanks with 120mm main guns called

A

B/1-37

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13
Q

In chapter 4, the camp that was under attack was called

A

Camp Corregidor

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14
Q

The bright glow is caused by

A

tracer fire

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15
Q

M79’s are

A

40mm Grenade Launchers

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16
Q

Mk48’s and Mk46 are both

A

belt-fed machine guns

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17
Q

Jocko directed an M79 gunner to put up some 40mm ________ rounds so they could better identify their targets

A

illumination

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18
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In chapter 4, the SEAL machine gunner was excited because it was his 3rd time deployed and his

A

first time shooting his machine gun in combat

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19
Q

Throughout 2005 and 2006 , the vast and volatile ______ province was the most dangerous place in Iraq, accounting for the majority of U.S. casualties in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

A

Al Anbar

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20
Q

Of all the places in Al Anbar, the city of Ramadi was the most deadly. It was located on the ______ River, it was the capital of Al Anbar Province and the epicenter of the Sunni insurgency

A

Euphrates River

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21
Q

Sunni insurgents were loyal to _______ and controlled 2/3 of the geographic area of the city. ______ in Iraq claimed the city as the capital of their caliphate

A

Al Qaeda

22
Q

Several times a week, groups of ___ or ___ well armed enemy fighters launched hellacious attacks on U.S. Forces.

A

20 or 30

23
Q

What accounted for roughly 70-80% of U.S. casualties in Iraq in 2006

A

IED

24
Q

Many enemy attack followed a similar pattern that included

A
  • sudden barrage of machine gun fire
  • Then RPG-7 rockets fired in succession
  • Next mortars were launched
  • those were the distractions for the VBIED
25
Q

The U.S. military called suicide car bombs vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED). Jocko describes it as deadly as the most powerful _____ ___ from a Navy warship or _____ guided bomb dropped from US aircraft

A

Tomahawk, JDAM

26
Q

JDAM, and acronym for a guided bomb dropped from US aircrafts is short for

A

Joint Direct Attack Munition

27
Q

The VBIED may explode but it could not get close enough to US forces that were protected behind ______ and ______ barriers

A

sandbags and concrete

28
Q

Task Unit Bruiser deployed to Ar Ramadi in the spring of _____

A

2006

29
Q

Immediately upon TUB arrival, TUB served along side ________ until the 2-28 was relieved by the 1st armored division read first brigade combat team a month later

A

U.S. Soldiers and Marines of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 28th (2-28) Infantry Division

30
Q

The soldiers that were the real deal and epitomized the term warrior were the ______ units. The _____ units are now called General Purpose Forces

A

conventional units

31
Q

SEALS are know for sloppy appearance but in conventional units, appearance was a measure of _______. Jocko insisted that TBU uniforms were squared away and haircuts military regulation.

A

Professionalism

32
Q

Their goal was simple which was to ___ and ___ Ramadi

A

secure and stabilize

33
Q

The violent ___ used torture, rape, and murder as weapons to terrorize, intimidate, and rule over the civilian populace in lived in abject fear

A

Jihadis

34
Q

TBUS considered there group of SEALS relatively small. with about ____ SEALS

A

36

35
Q

Camp Corregidor was owned and operated by

A

U.S. Army 101st Airborne Divisions First Battalion, 506 Parachute Infantry Regiment- the legendary “Five-O-Sixth”

36
Q

The “Five-O-Sixth” was made famous by Steven Ambrose’s book _________, which became an HBO mini series. The book followed a single company’s heroic efforts in the European campaign against Nazi Germany in WW2

A

Band of Brothers

37
Q

The 1st/506 Battalion was commanded by a U.S. Army

A

Lieutenant Colonel

38
Q

A fine, powder-like sand which the US troops called

A

Moon Dust

39
Q

Camp Corregidor bordered one of the most dangerous areas of Ramadi, called the ____

A

Ma’laab District

40
Q

Discipline in such a situation started with the little things like ____ and a ____ every day and _____ maintained which resulted in more important things falling into place like body armor and helmets worn outdoors at all ties and weapons cleaned and ready for use

A

High and tight hair cuts
clean shave
uniforms

41
Q

Discipline created ____ and _____ readiness, which translated to high performance and success on the battlefield

A

vigilance and operational

42
Q

The seal team sent to live and work and camp Corregidor and train and combat advise Iraqi soldiers and support the 1/506 was

A

Delta Platoon

43
Q

ACU stands for

A

Army Combat Uniform

44
Q

Enemies are outside the ______, coalition forces are inside the ____ on US bases

A

wire

45
Q

A ____ digit grid from the military grid reference system meant that the units troops could be located anywhere within a thousand meter grid square

A

4

46
Q

In chapter 4, the Colonel directed the disrespectful company to leave Camp Corregidor in less than

A

2 weeks

47
Q

Delta Platoon SEALS and the 1/506 soldiers tool the fight to the enemy is the _________

A

Ma’laab

48
Q

_____, clouds and distrupt everything: the planning process, the ability to take good advice, and the ability to accept constructive criticism. It can even stifle someones sense of self-preservation. Often, the most difficult ___ to deal with is your own

A

Ego

49
Q

Everyone has an ego. Ego drives the most successful people in life. They want to win and be the best. But when ego clouds our judgment and prevents us from seeing the world as it is, then ego can be ___. When personal agendas become more important than the teams success, performance suffers and failure ensues

A

Destructive

50
Q

Implementing Extreme Ownership requires _____ your ____ and operating with a high degree of humility. Admitting mistakes, taking ownership, and developing a plan are integral to any successful team

A

checking your ego

51
Q

In Chapter 4 - Check the Ego - application to business section, the mid-level manager that Jocko and Leif had developed a 12 month leadership program for was named ____.

A

Gary

52
Q

Garys ego got bruised by the drilling ______ that didn’t clear a decision with Gary. Ultimately it was Gary’s fault that the superintendent didn’t clear orders with him because Gary didn’t make the planning procedures clear

A

superintendent