Army Board Questions When was the position of sergeant major of the army established? Ans- 4 july 1966
who is the only member of both your chain of command the your nco support channel? Ans- your first line supervisor, section, squad or team leader.
how does the chain of command support the nco support channel? Ans- by legally punishing those who challenge a sergeants authority.
define duty? Ans- duty is legal or moral obligation to do what should be done without being told to do it.
what is the role of the CSM? Ans- senior enlisted advis or to the battalion commander
what is the nco support channel? Ans- its the channel of communication that reinforces the chain of command.
what must a sergeant have in order to accomplish sergeants business? Ans- the skill, ability and leadership to train soldiers for combat and lead them into combat.
is the csm in the chain of command? Ans- no he supervises the nco support channel.
what publication cover the chain of command? Ans- ar 600-20, FM 7-21.3
when was the nco support channel formally recognized? Ans- December 20, 1976
define responsibility? Ans- being accountable for what you do.
explain chain of command? Ans- the succession of commander superior to subordinates through which command is excersided.
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what ar covers awards and decorations? Ans- AR 600-8-22
what is the highest peacetime award for valor? Ans- the soldiers medal
during peacetime who is the approving authority for the soldiers medal? Ans- HQ Perscom
what is a DA Form 7013? Ans- certificate of appreciation.
what is the highest award given by the army in the time of war? Ans- the medal of honor.
who is the approving authority for the medal of honor? Ans- the u.s. congress.
who is the approving authority for the good conduct medal? Ans- the company commander
how often can you get the good conduct medal? Ans- every 3 years
what was the first medal awarded in the u.s. army? Ans- the purple heart
how many "V" devices may be worn on a ribbon? Ans- not more than 1
for what is the good conduct medal given? Ans- for exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity
what three words are inscribed on the front of the good conduct medal? Ans- honor, efficiency, and fidelity
leaders should seek to develop and improve what three leader counseling skills? Ans- active listening, responding, questioning
what form is used for counseling? Ans- DA Form 4856E 2 / 3
what are the three major categories of developmental counseling? Ans- event counseling, performance counseling, professional growth counseling.
what is counseling? Ans- counseling is the process used by leaders to review with a subordinate the subordinates demonstrated performance and potential.
what are the characteristics of effective counseling? Ans- purpose, flexibility, respect communication, support.
what is the objective of counseling? Ans- for one person to help another.
name 4 stages of the counseling process? Ans- identify the need for counseling, prepare the counseling, conduct counseling, follow-up
what are four human needs? Ans- physical needs, security needs, social needs and higher( spiritual needs)
what are the 7 steps of problem solving? Ans- 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.
what fm covers counseling? Ans- fm 6-22 appendix B
what are some techniques leaders may use during the directive approach to counseling? Ans- corrective training, commanding
what are the three approaches to counseling? Ans- directive, non- directive, combined
what is purpose? Ans- purpose gives subordinates the reason to act in order to achieve a desired outcome.
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