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1
Q

When was the NCO Support Channel Formally recognized?

A

20 DEC 1976

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2
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What is a Sgts Buissness?

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To Train and Lead Soldiers

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3
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What is a Sgt?

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A Leader

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4
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Explain the Chain of Command

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The succession of commanders superior to subordinate through which command is exercised

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5
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Define responsibilty

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Being accountable for what you do

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how does the Chain of Command support the NCO Support Channel?

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By legally punishing those who challenge a NCOs authority

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7
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Define Duty

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Duty is the legal or moral obligation to do what should be done without being told to do it

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What is the role of the CSM

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Senior enlisted advisor to the BN Cammander

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What is the role of the CSM

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Senior enlisted advisor to the BN Cammander

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10
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How does a commander exercise command

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Through subordinate commanders

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11
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When was the position of Sgt Major of the Army established?

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4 July 1966

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12
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is the CSM in the Chain of Command?

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No ( but he supporvises the NCO support Channel)

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13
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What is the key elements of Command?

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Authority and Responsibility

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14
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What is the NCOs Support Channel?

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the Channel of Communication that reinforces the Chain of Command

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15
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What must a Sgt have in order to accomplish Sergeants Business?

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The skill, leadership, and ability to train soldiers for combat and lead them into combat

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Who is the only member of your Chain of Command and your NCO Support Channel?

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your first line supervisor; section, line, squad leader, or team leader

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17
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What does FM 6-22 Cover?

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Army Leadership (Competent, Confidant, and Agile)

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18
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What does FM 7-0 Cover?

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Training and Force

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19
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Define Leadership

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Leadership is influencing people-by providing purpose, direction and motivation-while operating to accomplish the mission and improving the organization

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20
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What is purpose?

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Purpose gives subordinates the reason to act in order to achieve a desired outcome

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21
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what is direction?

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Providing clear direction involves communicating how to accomplish a mission: prioritizing tasks, assigning responsibility for completion and ensuring the subordinates understand the standard.

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22
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What is Motivation

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Motivation supplies the will to do what is necessary to accomplish a mission

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23
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Describe “BE KNOW and DO”

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Army Leadership begins with what the leader must BE-the values and attributes that shape the leaders character. your skills are things you KNOW how to do-your competence in everything from the technical side of your job to the people skills a leader must require. But character and knowledge-while absolutely necessary-are not enough. you cannot be effective until you what you know, until you act and DO what you must.

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What are 3 principle ways that leaders can develop others through which they provide knowledge and feedback?

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  1. Counseling
    2.Coaching
    3.Mentoring
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25
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A leaders effectiveness is dramatically enhanced when understanding and developing what areas?

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  1. Military Bearing
  2. Physical Fitness
  3. Confidence
  4. Resilience
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26
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What is Military Bearing?

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Projecting a Commanding Presence, a professional image of Authority.

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27
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What is Physical Fittness?

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Having sound Health, Strength, and endurance. which sustain emotional health.

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28
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What is confidence?

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able to demonstrate composure and outward calm through steady control over outward emotion

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29
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What is resilience?

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Showing a tendency to recover quickly from setbacks, shock, injuries, adversity, and stress while a mission and organizational focus

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30
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What are the 3 core domains that shape the critical learning experience throughout Soldiers’ and leaders’ careers?

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  1. Institutional Training
  2. Training, education, and job experience gained during operational assignments
  3. Self-Development
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31
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What are the Leader actions?

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  1. Influencing- getting people to do what is necessary
  2. Operating- the actions taken to influence others to accomplish missions and set the stage for future missions
  3. Improving- capturing and acting on important lessons of ongoing and completed projects and missions
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32
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What are the 3 levels of Leadership?

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  1. Direct
  2. Organizational
  3. Strategic
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33
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What are the Army Values?

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Loyalty
Duty
Respect
Selfless Service
Honor
Integrity
Personal Courage

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34
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What are the attributes of an Army Leader?

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  1. A Leader of character
  2. A Leader with presence
  3. A Leader with intellectual capacity
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35
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What are core leader competencies?

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  1. An Army Leader Leads
  2. An Army Leader Develops
  3. An Army Leader Achieves
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36
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Why must leaders introduce stress into training?

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using scenarios that closely resemble the stresses and effects of the real battlefield is essential to victory and survival in combat

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37
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What are intended and unintended consequences?

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Intended consequences are anticipated results of a leaders decisions and actions
Unintended consequences arise from unplanned events that affect the organization or accomplishment of the mission

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38
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What is communication

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a process of providing information

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39
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name the two barriers of communication

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physical
psychological

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40
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what are some physical barriers of communication

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noise of battle
distance

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41
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what is counseling

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counseling is the process used by leaders to review with a subordinate the subordinates demonstrated performance and potential

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42
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What are the three major categories of developmental counseling

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1 event counseling
2 performance counseling
3 professional growth counseling

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43
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What are the three major factors that determine a leaders character

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1 Army Values
2 Empathy
3 Warrior Ethos

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44
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What are the 7 steps to problem solving

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1 ID the problem
2 gather information
3 Develop criteria
4 Generate possible solutions
5 analyze possible solutions
6 compare possible solutions
7 make and implement the decision

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45
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What is reverse planning

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a specific technique used to ensure that a concept leads to the intended endstate

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46
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to assess subordinates leaders must-

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1 observe and record subordinates performance in the core leader competency
2 determine if the performance meets, exceeds, or falls below the expected standard
3 tell subordinates what was observed and give opportunity to comment
4 help subordinate to develop an Individual developmental plan to improve performance

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47
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What are the team building stages

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1 formation
2 Enrichment
3 sustainment

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48
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name some things that affect morale

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Mess
Military Justice
Mail
Supply
Billits

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49
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What are beliefs

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Beliefs derive from upbringing, culture, religious backgrounds, and traditions

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50
Q

What FM covers Counseling

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FM 6-22 Appendix B

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51
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what are the characteristics of effective counseling

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  1. Purpose: Clearly define the purpose of the counseling.
  2. Flexibility: Fit the counseling style to the character of each subordinate and to the relationship
    desired.
  3. Respect: View subordinates as unique, complex individuals, each with a distinct set of values,
    beliefs, and attitudes.
  4. Communication: Establish open, two-way communication with subordinates using spoken
    language, nonverbal actions, gestures, and body language. Effective counselors listen more than
    they speak.
  5. Support: Encourage subordinates through actions while guiding them through their problems.
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52
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What are the three approaches to counseling?

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  1. Directive
  2. Non-directive
  3. Combined
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53
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Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Directive counseling.

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Advantages:
 Quickest method.
 Good for people who need clear, concise direction.
 Allows counselors to actively use their experience.
Disadvantages:
 Doesn’t encourage subordinates to be part of the solution.
 Tends to treat symptoms, not problems.
 Tends to discourage subordinates from talking freely.
 Solution is the counselor’s, not the subordinate’s.

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54
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Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Non-Directive counseling.

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Advantages:
 Encourages maturity.
 Encourages open communication.
 Develops personal responsibility.
Disadvantages:
 More time-consuming
 Requires greatest counselor skill.

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55
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Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Combined counseling.

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Advantages:
 Moderately quick.
 Encourages maturity.
 Encourages open communication.
 Allows counselors to actively use their experience.
Disadvantages:
 May take too much time for some situations.

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56
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What are the three major categories of developmental counseling?

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  1. Event counseling
  2. Performance counseling
  3. Professional growth counseling
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57
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What are some examples of Event counseling?

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  1. Instances of superior or substandard performance.
  2. Reception and Integration Counseling.
  3. Crisis Counseling
  4. Referral Counseling
  5. Promotion Counseling
  6. Separation Counseling
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58
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What areas would you cover in a reception and integration counseling?

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 Chain of command familiarization.
 Organizational standards.
 Security and safety issues.
 Noncommissioned officer (NCO) support channel (who is in it and how it is used).
 On- and off-duty conduct.
 Personnel/personal affairs/initial and special clothing issue.
 Organizational history, structure, and mission.
 Soldier programs within the organization, such as Soldier of the Month/Quarter/Year, and
educational and training opportunities.
 Off limits and danger areas.
 Functions and locations of support activities.
 On- and off-post recreational, educational, cultural, and historical opportunities.
 Foreign nation or host nation orientation.
 Other areas the individual should be aware of as determined by the leader

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59
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What are the 4 stages of the Counseling Process?

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  1. Identify the need for counseling.
  2. Prepare for counseling.
  3. Conduct counseling.
  4. Follow up
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60
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What are the steps required to prepare for counseling?

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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.

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61
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A counseling session consists of what 4 basic components?

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 Opening the session.
 Discussing the issues.
 Developing the plan of action.
 Recording and closing the session

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62
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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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63
Q

How many human needs are there?

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4 (Physical, Social, Security and Higher (Religious))

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64
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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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65
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What is the objective of counseling?

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For one person to help another

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66
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What is communications?

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

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67
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Faulty communications causes most problems. True or false?

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True

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68
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Leaders should seek to develop and improve what three leader counseling skills?

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  1. Active Listening
  2. Responding
  3. Questioning
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69
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To ensure that they understand the message sent to them, the receiver should send what back
to the transmitter?

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feedback

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70
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What are the qualities of an effective counselor?

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  1. Respect for subordinates
  2. Self-awareness
  3. Cultural awareness
  4. Empathy
  5. Credibility
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71
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In communications, your exchange of information has three important parts. What are they?

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  1. Message
  2. Content
  3. Context
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72
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Name some good conditions that make for good discipline

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High performance standards
 Loyalty to superiors and subordinates
 Competitive activities
 Tough training
 Open channel of communications

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73
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What course of action should a supervisor take when a subordinate has been performing
below his/her usual standards?

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  1. Counsel about substandard performance.
  2. Attempt to define the problem with the Soldier.
  3. Afford opportunity and time to solve the problem.
  4. Make a written statement of counseling.
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74
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What are the stresses that influence behavior?

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 Fear
 Hunger
 Illness
 Anxiety
 Fatigue

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75
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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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76
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What form is used for counseling?

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DA Form 4856

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77
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When is the directive approach in counseling most likely to be used?

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When time is short; when the LEADER knows what to do; when the counseled Soldier has limited
problem-solving abilities

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78
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Is it a requirement that a leader counsel his/her subordinates?

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Yes. A leader who neglects to counsel his subordinates is negligent in his performance of duty

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79
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Is performance counseling limited to bad performance?

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No. Counseling may also be for good performance

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80
Q

What are some counseling techniques leaders may explore during the nondirective or
combined counseling approaches?

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  1. Suggesting Alternatives
  2. Recommending
  3. Persuading
  4. Advising
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81
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What are some techniques leaders may use during the directive approach to counseling?

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  1. Corrective Training
  2. Commanding
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82
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What are the 3 marching steps used in drill?

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15 in step
30in step
double time

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83
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what FM covers drill and ceromony

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FM 3-21.5

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84
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what is a review

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1 a military ceremony used to-
honor a visiting high ranking commander, official, or dignitary, and or allow them to observe the state of training of a command
2 Present decorations or awards
3 Honor or recognize unit or individual achievements
4 Commemorate events

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85
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what are two prescribed formations in a platoon

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line
column

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86
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what is the primary purpose of drill

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the purpose of drill is to enable a commander or Noncommissioned Officer to move his unit from one place to another in a orderly fashion

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87
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what are the 4 rest positions that can be given at halt

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Parade Rest
Stand at ease
at ease
rest

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88
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what are the primary values at ceremonies

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to render honors, preserve tradition and stimulate Esprit de Corps

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89
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what is a rank

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a line which is one element in depth

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90
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what foot is your leading foot

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left

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91
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what is the only command given from “Inspecting Arms”

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Ready, Port, Arms

92
Q

what is an element

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an individual, squad, section, platoon, company or larger unit forming the next part of a higher unit

93
Q

when marching who is the only person that is never out of step

A

the platoon guide

94
Q

what is a file

A

a column that has a front of one element

95
Q

when marching a squad when would you give the command squad halt

A

when either foot hits the ground

96
Q

what is a formation

A

the alignment of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner

97
Q

after weapons have been issued and all soldiers have fallen in with weapons what is the next order that should be given

A

inspect arms

98
Q

When passing the colors or when the colors are passing you, when is a hand salute rendered?

A

six paces before and six paces after

99
Q

How many steps per minute is quick time?

A

120 steps per minute

100
Q

how many steps per minute is double time?

A

180 steps per minute

101
Q

what command is given to reverse the direction of a march?

A

Rear March

102
Q

From what position are all stationary movements given?

A

Position of Attention

103
Q

On what foot would you give the position “ Mark Time March”?

A

Either foot

104
Q

What is cover? (Drill and Ceremony)

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Aligning yourself directly behind the man to your immediate front, while maintaining the correct distance

105
Q

How do you measure a step?

A

Heel to Heel

106
Q

What is Depth?

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the space from front to rear of a formation including front and rear elements

107
Q

What is the interval between the preparatory command and the command of execution?

108
Q

What are the 2 parts of most drill command?

A

Preparatory and command of Execution

109
Q

how many steps does each rank take on the command of “Open Ranks”?

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On the command “March” the first rank takes 2 steps forward, the second rank takes 1 step forward, the 3rd rank stands fast, and the 4th rank takes 2 15in steps to the rear.

110
Q

What are the 4 types of commands in a drill

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1 Two Part
2 Combined
3 Supplementing
4 Directive

111
Q

What are the 5 types of commands in a drill?

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1 Two Part Command
2 Combined
3 Supplementing
4 Directive

112
Q

What position is the unit guidon when the preparatory command given?

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The raised vertical postition

113
Q

What are some examples of a combined command?

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1 At East
2 Fall in
3 Rest

114
Q

Define Cadence

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The uniform rhythm in which a movement is executed, or the number of steps or counts per minute in which a movement is executed.

115
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What is “Close interval”?

A

The lateral space between Soldiers, measured from right to left by the Soldier on the right placing the heel of his left hand on his hip, even with the top of his belt line, fingers and thumb joined and extended downward, with the elbow in line with the body and touching the arm of the Soldier next to him.

116
Q

What is “double interval”?

A

The lateral space between Soldiers, from right to left by raising both arms shoulder high with fingers and thumbs extended and joined (Palms down) so that the finger tips are touching the finger tips of the Soldiers to the left and right.

117
Q

What is “Normal Interval”?

A

The lateral space between Soldiers, measured from right to left by the Soldier on the Right holding his left arm shoulder high, fingers and thumb extended and joined, with the tip of his middle finger touching the shoulder of the Soldier to his left.

118
Q

What command is given to revoke a preparatory command?

A

As you were

119
Q

Who is responsible for training and appearance of the color guard?

120
Q

What is a guidon?

A

a guidon is a swallow tailed flag carried by companies, batteries, troops, and certain detachments.

121
Q

When executing Rear March on which foot do you pivot?

A

Both feet, turning 180 degrees to the right

122
Q

What are three methods used to teach Drill?

A

1 Step by Step
2 By the numbers
3 Talk-through method

123
Q

What 4 movements in marching require a 15in step?

A

1 Half Step
2 Left Step
3 Right Step
4 Backward March

124
Q

How many steps should separate platoons when a company is formed?

125
Q

What is the Army Blue Book?

A

A drill manual used by Baron Von Steuben to train the Colonial Army.

126
Q

Can a command be changed after the command of execution has been given?

127
Q

How far in front of the Honor Company or Color Company do the colors stop?

128
Q

What is the FM concerning the M4 Rifle?

129
Q

What is the first thing you should do when you handle a weapon?

130
Q

Name the 5 phases of basic Rifleman Marksmanship.

A

1 Preliminary Rifle Instruction
2 Downrange Feedback
3 Field Fire
4 Advanced Rifle Marksmanship
5 Advanced Optics, Laser and Iron Sights

131
Q

What is the purpose of a weaponeer?

A

The weaponeer is capable simulating all the BRM Live Fire scenarios without firing rounds. the immediate feedback is available for critiquing the soldier’s application of the integrated act of firing while using the weaponeer device to include misfire procedures.

132
Q

What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?

A

1 Steady Position
2 Proper Aim (Sight Picture)
3 Breathing
4 Trigger Squeeze

133
Q

During Preliminary Marksmanship Training (PMI), what are the only two positions taught?

A

1 Individual Foxhole supported
2 Basic Prone unsupported

134
Q

What are the two basic elements of Sight Picture?

A

1 Sight Alignment
2 Placing of the aiming point

135
Q

What does SPORTS stand for?

A

Slap
Pull
Observe
Release
Tap
Shoot

136
Q

What is remedial Action?

A

Remedial Action is the continuing effort to determine the cause of the stoppage or malfunction and try to clear the stoppage once it has been identified.

137
Q

Describe the procedures for applying remedial action with an M4.

A

1 try to place weapon on safe
2 remove Magazine
3 Lock the bolt to the rear
4 place weapon on safe if not already done

138
Q

Describe the procedures for applying immediate action with an M4.

A

1 Slap the Magazine
2 Pull the charging handle back
3 observe for the ejection of a live round or spent cartridge ( if weapon fails to eject perform remedial action)
4 Release the charging handle
5 Tap the forward assist assembly to ensure bolt closure
6 squeeze the trigger

139
Q

is SPORTS immediate or remedial action

140
Q

What is Immediate Action

A

quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing troubleshooting procedures to determine the actual cause. (SPORTS)

141
Q

How many times should immediate action be applied?

A

Once (If weapon fails to shoot apply remedial action)

142
Q

What is a malfunction?

A

The weapon ceasing to fire due to stoppage resulting from mechanical failure of the weapon, magazine or Ammo.

143
Q

Name the different categories of malfunctions for the M4 Rifle.

A

1 Failure to feed chamber or lock
2 Failure to fire cartridge
3 Failure to extract
4 Failure to eject

144
Q

What is stoppage?

A

Failure of a weapon to complete a cycle of operation

145
Q

How do you clear a stoppage?

A

Apply immediate or Remedial Action

146
Q

What is the definition of Maximum Effective Range?

A

The greatest distance in which a Soldier is expected to deliver a target hit.

147
Q

What does CLP stand for

A

Clean
Lubricate
Preservative

148
Q

Describe the M4 Rifle

A

A 5.56 mm magazine fed, gas operated, air cooled semiautomatic or 3 round burst shoulder fired weapon.

149
Q

What are the 7 types of Ammunition that can be used for the M4 Rifle

A

Ball
Trace
Dummy
Blank
Green Tip Ball
Red Tip Tracer
Short range training ammo

150
Q

Describe the weights of the M4 Rifle without the magazine and sling, with sling and 20 round loaded magazine and with sling and 30 round magazine.

A

1 without magazine and sling-6.49 pounds

2 With sling and 20 round magazine-7.19 pounds

3 with sling and 30 round magazine- 7.5 pounds

151
Q

Describe the Max effective rates of Fire for the M4 Rifle.

A

1 Semiautomatic- 45 rounds per minute
2 Burst- 90 rounds per minute
3 Sustained- 12-15 rounds per minute

152
Q

What is the muzzle velocity of the M4 Rifle?

A

2970 ft per second

153
Q

Describe the ranges for the M4 Rifle.

A

1 Max Range-3600 meters

2 Max Range for Point Target- 500 meters

3 Max Range for Area Target- 600 meters

154
Q

Describe the Barrel Rifling of the M4.

A

Right Hand twist 1/7

155
Q

What is the basic load for the M4 Rifle?

A

210 rounds (7 magazines with 30 rounds in each)

156
Q

The elevation knobs adjust the point of aim for the M4 by how much?

A

300=600 meters

157
Q

What is the overall length of the M4 Rifle?

A

1 Buttstock closed-29.75 inches
2 Buttstock open- 33.00 inches

158
Q

What are the 4 positions of the buttstock for the M4 Rifle?

A

Closed
1/2 Open
3/4 Open
Fully Open

159
Q

What are the 8 steps of the functioning of the M4 Rifle?

A

1 Feeding
2 Chambering
3 Locking
4 Firing
5 Unlocking
6 Extracting
7 Ejecting
8 Cocking

160
Q

What part of the rail adapter system may be removed during PMCS?

A

Only Lower Assembly

161
Q

Describe the procedures of clearing an M4 Rifle.

A

1 Place Muzzle in safe direction and place weapon on Safe
2 Remove Magazine
3 Pull Charging handle to the rear
4 Visually inspect the receiver for ammo
5 with selector on safe allow the bolt to go forward
6 place selector on Semi and squeeze trigger
7 Place sector on Safe
8 close ejection port cover

162
Q

When taking the ACFT what is the minimum amount of points required in each event?

163
Q

What FM cover Physical Fitness Training?

164
Q

What are the 3 phases of Physical Conditioning?

A

1 Preparatory
2 Conditioning
3 Maintenance

165
Q

About how long is the Preparatory Phase?

166
Q

About how long is the Conditioning Phase

A

The conditioning phase ends when the Soldier is physically mission-capable and all personal, strength related goals and all unit mission goals are met.

167
Q

What is a MFT?

A

Master Fitness Trainer- A Soldier who has completed either a 4 week active component, 2 week Reserve Component or US Military Academy’s course work

168
Q

What does FITT stand for?

A

Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type

169
Q

What is a DA 3349 Form

A

Physical Profile

170
Q

What is the objective of Physical Fitness Training?

A

To enhance the Soldiers’ abilities to meet the physical demands of war

171
Q

What are the 3 periods of a normal daily exercise routine?

A

1 Warm-up
2 Conditioning
3 Cool-Down

172
Q

What are the commands to get a unit from a normal line formation to an extended rectangular formation?

A

1 Extend to the Left March
2 Arms Downward Move
3 Left Face
4 Extend to the Left March
5 Arms Downward move
6 Right Face
7 From Front to Rear, count off
8 Even numbers uncover

173
Q

What AR covers the Army Physical Fitness Program?

A

AR 350-1 Chapter 1 Section 24

174
Q

What are the 7 basic principles of exercise?

A

1 Regularity
2 Progression
3 Overload
4 Balance
5 Specificity
6 Variety
7 Recovery

175
Q

What are the 5 components of Physical Fitness?

A

1 Cardio Respiratory Endurance
2 Muscle Strength
3 Muscle Endurance
4 Flexibility
5 Body Composition

176
Q

how many scorers should be supplied for the ACFT?

A

a minimum of 1 per every 15 soldiers

177
Q

what is the DA form 705

A

PT score card

178
Q

Fitness tasks provided the framework for accomplishing all training requirements. The essential elements of fitness tasks can be cataloged into what four groups?

A

1 Collective Tasks
2 Individual Tasks
3 Leader Tasks
4 Resources required for training

179
Q

Name the two physical fitness formations.

A

1 Extended Rectangular
2 Circular

180
Q

What is the FM for Map Reading and Land Nav?

A

FM 3-25.26

181
Q

What are the basic colors on a map and what do they represent?

A

Black-Man Made structure such as buildings, roads, surveyed spot elevations, and labels
Blue- Water features such as lakes, swamps, rivers, and drainage
Green- represents vegetation such as woods, orchards, and vineyards
Brown- relief features and elevation such as contours on older maps
Red- cultural features such as populated areas, main roads, and boundaries.

182
Q

What are military symbols?

A

Figures used to represent types of military organizations, installations, and activities.

183
Q

Where is the legend of a map found

A

Lower left margin

184
Q

What are contour lines?

A

Imaginary lines on the ground connecting equal elevation, they represent high and low ground elevation.

185
Q

What are 3 types of contour lines?

A

1 Index
2 Intermediate
3 Supplenmentary

186
Q

How many Mils are in One Degree?

187
Q

How many Norths are there on a Military Map?

A

3 True North, Magnetic North, and Grid North

188
Q

What shape are the contour lines that indicate a hill?

A

Concentric Circles, the smallest circle represents the hilltop.

189
Q

What shape are the contour lines that indicate a Saddle?

190
Q

What shape are the contour lines that indicate a valley?

A

V or U shape

191
Q

What shape are contour lines that indicate a ridge?

A

U or V shaped

192
Q

What must be done to a map before it can be used?

A

The map must be oriented.

193
Q

What are the 5 major terrain features on a map?

A

Hill
Valley
Ridge
Saddle
Depression

194
Q

What are the 3 minor terrain features found on a military map?

A

Cliff
Spur
Draw

195
Q

What are the 2 supplementary terrain features found on a military map?

196
Q

What is a map?

A

A graphic representation of a section of the Earths surface, drawn to scale, as seen from above

197
Q

What is an Azimuth?

A

A horizontal angle, measured in a clockwise manner from a north base line, expressing direction

198
Q

What is vertical distance?

A

The distance between the highest and lowest points measured

199
Q

What is a contour vertical?

A

the vertical distance between adjacent contour lines on a map

200
Q

What is the distance between grid lines on a combat map?

A

1 Kilometer

201
Q

How many mils are in a Circle?

A

6400 mils in 360 degrees

202
Q

Which north is used when using a military map?

A

Grid North

203
Q

How would you hold a lensatic compass?

A

away from metal, level and firm

204
Q

Name two ways to hold a compass

A

1 Compass to cheek method
2 Center hold Method

205
Q

Are topographic symbols drawn to scale?

206
Q

What do topographic symbols represent?

A

man made and natural features

207
Q

In military symbols what colors are used on a map overlay and what do they represent?

A

Blue- friendly forces
Red- Enemy forces
Black- Boundaries
Yellow- Contaminated areas
Green- Engineer obsticals

208
Q

In military symbols, what colors are used for a map overlay and what do they represent?

A

 Blue- Friendly forces
 Red-Enemy forces
 Black- boundaries
 Yellow-contaminated area both friendly and enemy
 Green- engineer obstacles, both friendly and enemy

209
Q

What is a back azimuth?

A

The opposite direction of an azimuth

210
Q

How do you figure out a back azimuth?

A

find your azimuth add 180 degrees if azimuth is equal or less than 180 degrees; subtract 180 degrees if azimuth is greater than 180 degrees

211
Q

What is a declination diagram?

A

shows the angular connection between magnetic north, grid north and true north

212
Q

What is the general rule for reading grid coordinants?

A

Right and up

213
Q

What is a benchmark?

A

A man made marker showing points of elevation

214
Q

What are parallels of latitude?

A

Measured distances going north or south of the equator

215
Q

What is an areal photograph?

A

and photograph taken from an areal vehicle

216
Q

What does UTM stand for?

A

Universal Transverse Mercator

217
Q

The lensatic compass has a bezel ring how many degrees does a ring click equal?

218
Q

How many times would the bezel ring click if fully rotated?

219
Q

Large cities on a map are indicated by what color?

220
Q

Name two ways to orient a map

A

1 Use a compass
2 Train association

221
Q

What is the FM for operational terms and graphics?

222
Q

The arrow on a compass always points what direction?

A

Magnetic North

223
Q

What does FLOT stand for

A

Forward Line Of Troops

224
Q

What are the alternate colors of a map and what do they mean?

A

Gray- alternate color for brown
Yellow-Built up areas
Pink- Political boundaries

225
Q

What is longitude?

A

Imaginary lines running north to south originating from Greenwich, England and measured in degrees

226
Q

What is a topographic map?

A

Portrays terrain and land forms in a measurable way, as well as horizontal features of the positions represented

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