TSgt Huff, the academy's newest instructor, meets with MSgt Perry to begin training. Perry says, "Sergeant Huff, I have prepared an intensive training process that requires you to teach at least 19 lessons during your first class and all 30 lessons during the following class." After Huff instructs each lesson, Perry discusses Huff's performance and provides advice. At the graduation, Perry says to Huff, "Congratulations on achieving your goal! For all your Hard work, I plan to submit you for Instructor of the Quarter. In the meantime, prepare to teach those remaining lessons." MSgt Perry's use of _____, will MOST likely _____SSgt Huff's effectiveness.

Transactional Leadership; enhance

Transformational Leadership; enhance

Transformational Leadership; hinder

Transactional Leadership; enhance

Transactional Leadership; hinder

TSgt Shelby listens as the NCOA instructor says, "The course is rigorous so you'll want to manage your time wisely because your achievements depend entirely on the effort you put forth. Invest time in reviewing lesson objectives and samples of behavior because they help you prepare for in class sessions as well as exams. Although we use various teaching methods to appeal to all learning styles, most students find it takes effective study habits, critical thinking, and effective use of EPME's structured thinking process to make it through the course."The comments BEST explain ______ concepts and how they contribute to individual success.

Teaching methods and effective study habits

The day before graduating, TSgt Shelby is showing her Dad, a military retiree, around the campus when he asks, "What was the hardest part of the course?" Shelby replies, "The schedule was hard at first because I was juggling reading, writing, and homework assignments plus marathon study sessions with my flight. I finally settled into a routine that helped m pay attention in class, take good notes, and actively participate in classroom discussions. However, I would have to say the hardest part for me was the public speaking. Thank goodness, my flight came together to practice all the time.TSgt Shelby's comments BEST illustrate:

steps of the learning process and how they contribute to individual success

time managements impact on an individual's time management

how study and practice habits can impact an individual's time management

steps of the learning process and how they contribute to individual success

On graduation day, during a discussion with a fellow instructor concerning student performance, TSgt Bright says, "TSgt Shelby worked hard, completed all assignments, always participated in class, and did a great job with her speaking assignments. She took good notes, which she generously shared the flight and she organized several study sessions which probably helped her and her peers score well on the final exam." The other instructor says, "It sounds like you may have more than one distinguished graduate on your hands."TSgt Shelby's use of _____ will MOST LIKELY earn her _____.

successful learning; a graduation diploma

study habits and class participation; an academic achievement award

time management and study habits; a distinguished graduate

MSgt Norton calls SSgt Pyle, one of his most motivated NCOs, into his office and announces, “I am going on emergency leave and have a few tasks for you while I’m gone.” Pyle asks nervously, “Am I familiar with these tasks sir?” Norton replies, “Not at all, but they are career enhancing opportunities.” She replies, “Great! I’ll go grab my planner and be right back.” Norton replies, “We don’t have time for note-taking or to-do lists. Relax, I’ll explain everything you need to know on the way to the airport.” Because MSgt Norton _____________, his actions will MOST likely ____________ SSgt Pyle’s effectiveness.

misunderstands SSgt Pyle’s temperament; hinder

understands SSgt Pyle’s blind spot; enhance

misunderstands SSgt Pyle’s blind spot; hinder

understands SSgt Pyle’s temperament; enhance

misunderstands SSgt Pyle’s temperament; hinder

SSgt Tate is a supply management supervisor who wants to be the best she can be as an Airman and a professional. She values training and enhancement opportunities and makes an effort to acquire higher education. She also wants to ensure the growth of her Airmen, so she makes time to sit down with each one of them to provide clear guidance and expectations. She does not hesitate to correct substandard behaviors or recognize Airmen who exceed the standards. The result of Tate’s actions has played an instrumental part in her workcenter receiving top awards from Group Command. This scenario BEST illustrates:

Progressive Professionalism (P2); unit effectiveness

Service before Self; NCO effectiveness

Progressive Professionalism (P2); unit effectiveness

TSgt Smith is the NCOIC of night shift in the maintenance section. He was chosen because of his extensive knowledge and experience, as well as his ability to influence others. He continually emphasizes the importance of upholding standards and ensuring the job gets done right. He is well liked by all the Airmen, and they all look up to him. One evening, SrA Williams approached him and informed him that he couldn’t finish a job because the only torque wrench they have is overdue calibration. Smith thought about it for a little while and instructed Williams to use it anyway. He justified it by saying that it’s just one day overdue, what could possibly be off in one day. The actions of TSgt Smith ________________and will MOST LIKELY result in _______________________.

violate the AF Core Values; decreased mission effectiveness

summarize Direction, Discipline, and Recognition; decreased mission effectiveness

support Resiliency; increasing his subordinate’s effectiveness

violate the AF Core Values; decreased mission effectiveness

As TSgt Burke and his team learn of their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan, he recalls the physical strain they endured on their last deployment working with heavy gear in the desert environment. To ensure his team is trained and fit for the deployment, Burke enlisted the help of an Air Force exercise physiologist to develop an exercise plan to help his team endure the physical strain of the gear in the desert climate while disposing of explosives. The conditioning has made a huge difference in their effectiveness at the deployed location. This scenario BEST illustrates _______________________________.

High Intensity Exercise Endurance

SSgt Stanley collapsed during squadron PT. TSgt Jones ran over to her to ensure she was okay, but she looked very pale and weak. He helped her to a spot to rest and regain her strength. Once Jones was comfortable with her condition, he asked, “Sergeant Stanley, I’ve noticed you’ve lost a lot of weight in the past several weeks. Are you getting enough to eat?” She responded, “I’ve been trying to lose weight in preparation for my upcoming PT test. I can’t afford to fail; my EPR is due in a few months, and I don’t want a referral.” Stanley’s actions will MOST LIKELY result in___________________ and negatively impact __________________ effectiveness.

Loss of strength and endurance and potential injuries due to fatigue; NCO

Passing the fitness assessment, but there will be health problems; mission

Difficulty with anaerobic activity, but will not affect aerobic activity; unit

TSgt Sharp, known for his consistency and maintenance of good order, performed an open ranks inspection. During the inspection, Sharp noticed that Airman Tidwell’s uniform was missing a button and was wrinkled. After the inspection, he counseled Tidwell and informed him that according to AFI 36-2903 each Air Force member is required to keep their uniform neat, clean, pressed, buttoned, and properly maintained at all times. The next month Tidwell won the Squadron “Look Sharp Award.” This scenario BEST illustrates TSgt Sharp’s understanding of ___________________ and its impact on ________________.

inspections and discipline; NCO effectiveness.

personal pride and confidence; unit effectiveness.

culture and esprit de corps; mission effectiveness.

MSgt Wyatt has been given the honor of conducting a retreat ceremony for Memorial Day. Since there are only a few days left before the event, Wyatt informs the team that they will practice at the end of each day to ensure they properly perform the ceremony. At the practice, Wyatt notices that they grumble and complain about having to wear the uniform and work on their day off. Wyatt decides to bring everyone in for a little talk and sternly states, “It’s hot and I know you would all rather be doing something else, but this retreat means a lot to the veterans and the families of the fallen.” MSgt Wyatt’s interpretation of ________________ will MOST LIKELY ____________________.

culture and heritage; increase mission effectiveness.

teamwork and esprit de corps; increase NCO effectiveness.

culture and heritage; increase mission effectiveness.

military culture and Airmanship; diminish mission effectiveness.

TSgt Wyatt’s team is extremely competent and works well together. He considers all of the friendly teasing and joke-telling signs of a healthy team. This morning, two team members approach him and explain how uncomfortable they are with most of the jokes. Wyatt responds, “If I take action now, it might disrupt our deployment preparations and interfere with our teamwork. Do you two want that?” Both Airmen say, “No sir!” Wyatt says, “Good. Just ignore the humor for now, and I’ll deal with it as soon as we return. TSgt Wyatt’s _______________ will MOST LIKELY _______________.

failure to apply the FAIR Way™; have a negative impact on mission effectiveness

diversity awareness; have a positive impact on his effectiveness

social sensitivity; have a negative impact on mission effectiveness

Upon entering the break room, the NCOIC MSgt Mitchell encounters two Airmen yelling at each other and says, “What's going on here?” A1C Abbas states, “When I told A1C Shula to help us clean up, he called me prayer-boy and refused to follow my orders. I told him you put me in charge, so he has to follow my orders. He called me the same name again and that’s when you walked in.” Mitchell says, “Airman Shula, I put Airman Abbas in charge of the clean-up, therefore you will do as he says. No excuses. Do you understand me?” Snapping to attention, A1C Shula says, “Yes sir!” After Mitchell leaves, Shula says, “Alright prayer-boy, what do you want me to do?” This scenario BEST illustrates _______________ and its negative impact on ___________.

a non diversity-supportive environment; mission effectiveness

a diversity-supportive environment; mission effectiveness

Affirmative Action; mission effectiveness

SSgt Walker and his team are preparing for an inspection. While organizing the storage room, A1C Bates discovers equipment that should have been turned in months ago per the AFI. He reports the findings to Walker and suggests hiding the equipment until after the inspection. Walker responds, “That will quickly take care of the problem, but understand there are possible consequences for that decision.” After considering the consequences, Bates decides to fill out the paper work to turn-in the equipment. On the inspection report, it was noted that equipment was turned in late; however, the work center identified it and corrected the discrepancy in a proper manner. This scenario BEST illustrates effective use of ___________________ and its impact on NCO, unit, and mission effectiveness.

the ethical principle of the Three R’s.

the DOD Joint Staff Guide 5260 .

SSgt Stanley, a well-respected NCO, conducted a review of the work center’s training records for the upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection. During his review, he identified several required tasks that weren’t signed off. Due to time constraints, he had his Airmen initial off on those tasks. He planned to go over the areas at another time. SSgt Stanley’s behavior of ____________________will MOST LIKELY __________ NCO, unit, and mission effectiveness.

“drive for success”; reduce

“ethical relativism”; increase

MSgt Jenkins, NCOIC of a work center in the Technology and Interoperability Facility, is meeting with Amn Simpkins who has just in-processed to the unit. Jenkins feels that it is important to meet with each Airman to give them his expectations and ensure they understand the mission they support. He begins by telling her, “Our organization oversees Air Force network operations that provide cyberspace capabilities by managing a network of satellites. We are also responsible for operating sensors that provide direct attack warning and assessment to US Strategic Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command. The National Command Authority relies upon us to fulfill their mission.” This scenario BEST explains the importance of:

Air Force Global Strike Command.

TSgt Rojas is a loadmaster for a C-17 Globemaster stationed at McChord AFB, WA. He briefs his team on their upcoming mission. “This is classified information, he begins. We are deploying immediately to Aviano AB, Italy to pick up the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team stationed at Vicenza, Italy for a combat jump to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. This scenario BEST explains:

the relationship of supporting capabilities within a joint campaign.

the importance of secrecy and maneuver in joint campaigns.

the relationship of supporting capabilities within a joint campaign.

maneuver and surprise as principles of war.

TSgt Jonson is about to deploy for the first time. Not wanting to make the same cultural mistakes, others in his unit have made while deployed, he memorized the Air Force Cultural and Language Center’s field guide on Afghanistan’s culture. He also visits a local Afghan community in the States to practice what he has learned and establishes a great working relationship with the Afghan community. TSgt Jonson’s actions BEST illustrate effective application of the:

AF Cross-Cultural Competence Model

Learning and Knowledge Domain of Culture

Political & Social Relations Domain of Culture

Special Agent Mirza is deployed overseas and working closely with local tribes to gather intelligence on rebel forces who threaten US Operations in the area. Special Agent Mirza must meet with one of the tribal elders to build a health clinic in exchange for information on local insurgents. Special Agent Mirza remembers that he must wait for the tribal elder to hug him before beginning the meeting. He notices the tribal elder appears frustrated with him so he quickly lowers his eyes as a sign of respect and then they sit down and begin the meeting. Special Agent Mirza’s ______________ will MOST LIKELY _____________.

Communication; increase mission effectiveness

Negotiation; increase his effectiveness

Relation; slightly increase unit effectiveness

Communication; increase mission effectiveness

SrA Trip is a weapons loader on a crew that has been loading the B-2 Bomber. While loading the Rotary Launcher Assembly (RLA) that contains nuclear weapons, he notices one of the racks that attach the bomb to the RLA was missing a bolt. From training, he remembered it as one of several bolts that holds the locking mechanism and could affect the rack’s ability to hold the bomb in place. He wonders if this is something he should report to the Team Chief. However, he continues his task and decides not to mention it figuring it has already been verified by both the breakout and tow crews, and was accepted by the crew chief. It was later discovered by QA and the RLA removed from service. This scenario BEST illustrates a violation of the ________________________ element of the nuclear surety concept and an impact to __________________________.

reliability; nuclear deterrence.

security; non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.

SSgt Field and A1C Thomas is on duty as the Monitoring Facility Operator for the Weapons Storage and Security System (WS3). Early one morning Thomas experienced several momentary alarm failures. Each outage lasted for only a few seconds and communications to the security system was regained. Field wondered if the alarm glitch was due to the recent inclement weather they had experienced. Since the system appeared to auto correct itself, Field decided to hold off reporting the incident to the Maintenance Operations Center immediately as required by the Air Base Instructions. Field’s inaction will MOST LIKELY result in a compromise of nuclear weapons’ ____________________ which will negatively impact mission effectiveness.

security and nuclear weapons security standards.

reliability and positive measures.

security and nuclear weapons security standards.

security and the two-person concept.

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