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01/14/2013

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What is learning
Definition
The process that changes the way people think, feel, and behave
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What is a formative exercise
Definition
they are exercises in learning and are not graded
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Summative Evaluation
Definition
its is graded test taking
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Affective learning
Definition
learners assign personal value to the content of the lesson- feeling or internalization component of learning
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Affective learning- receiving
Definition
learners pay attention and actively listen to presentations
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affective learning-responding
Definition
it involves an action or response to something that you learned like complying with air force directives ect
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affective learning-valuing
Definition
information learned has a perceived worth or value- terms associated with valuing are attitudes and appreciation
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cognitive learning
Definition
its the critical thinking or reasoning component of learning
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cognitive level-knowledge
Definition
keep, remember, recall, label and repeat info either heard or read
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cognitive level- comprehension
Definition
it requires you to demonstrate an understanding of facts and ideas by organizing, comparing, translating and stating the main ideas more in a thoroughly manner
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what is the goal of feedback
Definition
to identify areas that need improvement
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What is critical thinking
Definition
it involves evaluating ones thinking process to increase the probability of a desirable outcome
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What does appropriate and inappropriate equate to?
Definition
right or wrong
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What are the steps in the IDDP structured thinking process
Definition
Identify, Differentiate, Determine, Predict
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What is meant by "effectiveness"
Definition
does it maintain or improve moral/ does it prevent further occurrence- this would be an effective action
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what is operatinoal and strategic art
Definition
understanding of operations and strategic art in conventionalm peacekeeping, and homeland defences operations
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What is vision
Definition
the ability to take a long term view and build a shared vision that clearly defines and expresses a future state
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What is resource stewardship
Definition
the is a ability to to identify, acquire, administer, and CONSERVE FINANCIAL, informational, technological materials needed to accomplish the mission
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What is change mgmt
Definition
embrace, support, and lead change by understanding the change mgmt process.

to perceive opportunities and risks before they emerge
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What is ethical leadership
Definition
to hold others accountable for areas of responsibility and personal actions while maintaining checks and balances on self and others
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What is followerhip
Definition
it requires you to align priorities and actions toward chain of command guidance for mission accomplishment
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What is warrior ethos
Definition
to demonstrate a hardiness of spirit despite physical and mental hardships

displays military bearing, self-discipline and self control
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What is develops self
Definition
the ability to assess ones self by identifying personal strengths and developmental needs by seeking and incorporation feedback on ones performance
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Describe affective learning
Definition
it is how you value it or what your attitude is towards it
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What are the cognitive levels of learning
Definition
knowledge- keep remember datat
comprehension- putting things in your own words, identify the main idea, identify what could happen next.

application- being able to use different lesson concepts to solve or deal with a problem
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What are affective levels of learning
Definition
Receiving- learners pay attention nad listen to presentations

Responding- visually seeing how someone applied the knowledge

Valuing- responding to messages or actions by assigning some worth or value to them
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What are the steps in the IDDP process
Definition
Identify- Identify a lesson or principle that can be used to solve a problem

Justify- justify their answer according to lesson or course concepts

Determine- determine proper course of action based on lesson concepts/principles

Predict- predict likely outcome
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What are the four parts of the communication process
Definition
the sender
message
Receiver
Feedback
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What is diction
Definition
a combination of articulation and pronunciation
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What is autocratic management
Definition
it is when people do not listen to or hae receptive attitudes towards their subordinate input or suggestions
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What are the most common communication barriers
Definition
organizational barriers and psychological barriers
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What is an organizational barrier to communication
Definition
it is a barrier that results from work situations and or work environment
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What is a psychological barrier to communication
Definition
barriers related to the way people think, reason, or feel
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What are examples of organizational barriers to communication
Definition
environmental noise

weak communication policies

autocratic management
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What are specific examples of Psychological barriers to communication
Definition
Personality

Values

Language
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What is the primary purpose of strategic communication
Definition
influence particular audiences
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What is the goal of media engagement
Definition
to provide truthfull, timely, and accurate information about military activites and personnel which enhances public trust and support for our AF
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What is SAPP
Definition
it governs media engagement

it stands for security, accuracy, propriety and policy
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What is the purpose of OPSEC
Definition
to reduce the vulnerability of air force missions from successful adversary collection and exploitation of critical information
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what is trait theory
Definition
it is the theory that leadership traits cannot be developed. Leaders are born not made.
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What is psychodynamic theory
Definition
In a crazy and unpredicitable world, people look for leaders who can make sense of turbulent conditions
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What is the skill theory
Definition
its the skills that killz- a leaders cognitive and social skills, coupled with their own life experiences influence their leadership effectiveness
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Situational Leadership theory
Definition
It is leadership based on the followers level of commitment and competence.

Situational Leadership is task specific
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contingency theory
Definition
This theory matches specific leaders to particular situations in order to achieve the most success

Leaders are swapped according to situation
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leadership-member exchange theory
Definition
it emphasized that leaders must develop specialized, individual relationships with their followers
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laissez-faire
Definition
leaders who are usually absent from their duties, considered lazy and have poor relationships with their subordinates
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Management by exception-passive
Definition
behavior where leaders hold followers accountable when standards are not met
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Management by exception-active
Definition
It is active supervision followers appreciate this behavior as it reduces uncertainties regarding their purpose
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What are the three levels of the contemporary motivation model
Definition
Membership- doing the bare min

Performance- They demonstrate problem solving and initiative as long as needs are being met. Rewards based intrest

Involvement Level- Individuals are satisfied with their work and feel their personal needs and desires are being met

They truly enjoy the job with out rewards
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What is intrinsic motivation
Definition
motivation comes from positive feeling associated with doing well on a task or job. They respond to the fun or challenge associated with the task
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What is extrinsic motivation
Definition
These people are fueled by their desire to achieve (or avoid) some result for his or her behavior
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What is McClellans Needs Theory
Definition
Its is a motivation theory that states that three primary needs must be met to be motivated
Need for Achievement
Need for Affiliation
Need for power
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What is Skinners Operant Conditioning theory
Definition
Skinner coined the term "operant" that refers to any active behavior that operates upon the environment to generate consequences

The operant conditioning model is based on reinforcement and punishment
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What is contingent reward
Definition
if you do this, you get this.

Transaction between the leader and the follower- like a contract
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Transformational Leadership
Definition
ability to influence and transform others

Individualized consideration- every one is different

Intellectual stimulation- advocate rational thinking

Inspirational motivation- you can do it!

Idealized influence- business goals before self interest
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Autocratic Management
Definition
Mgmt doesn't have a receptive attitude towards new ideas and or subordinates input or suggestions
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What are the three flows of communication
Definition
upward- lowest position to the highest

downward- from the highest to the lowest

lateral- flows across organizational channels
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What is the acronym for bullet statements
Definition
A - accurate
B - Brief
S- Specific
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What are the three kinds of interpersonal communication and describe each one
Definition
face-to-face
one way
multi-directional
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Perception
Definition
established by years of diverse experiences, and work as filters to assign unique meaning to words you hear and or the actions that you see
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What are pre-session activities for interpersonal communication
Definition
Diagnose- why we need to talk

Prepare- determine approach, setting, mentally clearing your mind
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What are the two types of determining your approach with interpersonal communication
Definition
Directive- supervisor is responsible for determining the nature of the problem, best solution, and how to implement the solution,

Normally used for correcting or disciplining

Nondirective- Subordinate centered two-way communication

Nondirective- subordinate determining the problem

Combined- both directive and non directive approach in which the supervisor and the subordinate are on the same page
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What are the different parts to session activities in interpersonal communication
Definition
Opening- clearly state the purpose

Attending- being an active participant

Responding-
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What are the different parts of responding
Definition
Questioning , Reflecting, summarizing, silence
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What are the steps to resolving a problem
Definition
Identify the problem
Make sure subordinate accepts responsibility

Define goals

Determin steps needed to reach goals

establish timelines and milestone

follow through
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What is the closing part of interpersonal communication
Definition
resummarize the conversation and refrain from introducing any new material
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What are post-session activities
Definition
document the session and follow up with subordinate
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What is the difference between feedback and counselling
Definition
Feedback- professional or corrective actions

Counselling-corrective or personal, it focuses on improvement
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Counselling
Definition
corrective or personal, it focuses on improvement
Term
Feedback
Definition
professional or corrective actions
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What are types of counseling sessions
Definition
Personal situation- event orientated, reactive in nature

Professional growth- planning for individual and professional short and long term goals
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What is personal situation- counselling session
Definition
it is event orientated and is reactive in nature
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What is professional growth- counselling session
Definition
planning individual and professional short- and long-term goals
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Progressive professionalism- P2
Definition
Continually striving to be better airman.

P2= progressive professionalism
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What is DDR
Definition
It is to improve the moral of a person

DDR is the foundation of P2
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What is the direction part of DDR
Definition
helps us learn our jobs, and mature as service men and women
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What is discipline part of DDR
Definition
curbs negative and inappropriate behaviors

encourages us to focus on our development as service members
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What is the recognition part of DDR
Definition
includes awards, increased responsibilities, and promotions
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What is warrior ethos
Definition
it is a mindset, a warrior spirit that, in some respect, requires airmen to change how they think about the Air Force
Term
What is courage
Definition
mental or moral strength to venture, persevere and withstand danger, fear or difficulty

the two types of courage are moral and physical
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what is moral courage
Definition
determination to follow what ones believes to be right, regardless of cost to ones self.
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What is physical courage
Definition
observable actions one takes when faced with fear, pain, uncertainty, or danger
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What is ethics
Definition
Personal views of what is right and wrong
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What is Morals
Definition
it is what culture views as right from wrong
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What does D stand for in DROP
Definition
discern the truth,

declare the truth

the process of moral decision
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What does R stand for in DROP
Definition
Rules that give a persona ethical guidance,
realities influence if the rules are followed

results of decisions and actions beforehand
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What does O stand for in DROP
Definition
Owe

Display proper ORDERING

what you should or OUGHT to do
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What does P stand for in DROP
Definition
Principle first

purpose - mission accomplisment and duty second

people ( airman) third
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What is Prudence
Definition
it is intellectual reasoning on what is right/good versus what is wrong/evil
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What are ethical traps
Definition
Ethical relativism

Loyality syndrome

worry over image

drive for success
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What is ethical relativism
Definition
making decisions based on personal values rather than on military rules regulations and codes of conduct

ethical trap
Term
what is loyalty syndrome
Definition
making decisions based on respect and or loyalty to an individual unit or organization

ethical trap
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What is worry over image
Definition
making decisions based on how they impact ones reputation standing among peers, subordinates, supervisors ect

ethical trap
Term
What is drive for success
Definition
making decisions based on a win at all cost attitude

ethical trap
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What is the acronym for setting standards
Definition
SOMA

Specific

observable

measurable

achievable
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What is discipline
Definition
it is training and correction
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What is PDP
Definition
it is the progressive discipline process
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What is the purpose of the enlisted evaluation system
Definition
To provide meaningful feedback,

Reliable long term cumulative record of performance

to provide senior NCO evaluation boards- admin
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How do you create a measurable statement using SOMA
Definition
it must be quality, quantity, time
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What are the three types of monitoring
Definition
direct, indirect, and end result
Term
How is ratability a common pitfall
Definition
the evaluator attempts to evaluate factors that are essentially unrateable, like interest in the job, loyalty and attitude
Term
How is relevancy a common pitfall
Definition
when you give undue weight to an isolated incident or when you include factors that don't contribute to performance
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How is variability a common pit fall
Definition
evaluations of individuals don't show appropriate differences in performance
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how is halo effect a common pit fall
Definition
it is when one factor, or possibly a characteristic of the subordinate, influences the evaluation of the factors
Term
how is personal bias a common pit fall
Definition
when evaluators allow their personal likes and dislikes of an individual to influencne the evaluation
Term
How is recency a common pitfall
Definition
evaluations are disproportionately affected by the recent performance of a subordinate
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How is primacy a common pitfall
Definition
influenced by the first impression made by the subordinate
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How is reputation a common pitfall
Definition
evaluators allow past performance to influence current periods
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When does a supervisor provide feedback to subordinate
Definition
Initial - within 60 days

Midterm - midway between date of supervision and EPR close out date

Follow up - when subordinate signs the EPR
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What is preventative feedback
Definition
before a subordinate violates a standard or falls below supervisory line of acceptability; lack of awareness is often the cause
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What is rehabilitative feedback
Definition
done after a subordinate violates a standard or falls below a supervisory line of acceptibility
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Three ways to improve the job
Definition
job rotation - moving subordinates from one job to another

job enlargement - give an individual a wider range of tasks

job enrichment - offer someone more high-level motivators (responsibility, freedom, or autonomy)
Term
What is diversity
Definition
a composite of individual characteristics, experiences and abilities consistent with the Air Force Core Values and the Air Force Mission (differences in people)
Term
Primary dimensions of diversity
Definition
Factors that cannot be changed
ex: gender, age, race, sexual affiliation, ethnicity
Term
Secondary dimensions of diversity
Definition
Can be changed
ex: work ethic, income, marital status, personality, etc.
Term
What is Equal Opportunity
Definition
legal and regulatory mandates prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, and reprisal
Term
What is collusion
Definition
when people cooperate with others, knowingly or unknowingly, to reinforce the behaviors that prevent others from fully entering into the workplace culture ex: bad jokes
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What is the FAIR way strategy
Definition
Feedback - giving and receiving information about expectations
Assistance - making sure the workers have all they need to do their job
Inclusion - making sure everyone has equal opportunity to participate
Respect - recognizing each person's unique value, contributions, and potential
Term
What is the heart of FAIR way?
Definition
Two way communication
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what is followership
Definition
defined as the capacity to follow a leader
Term
define feedback
Definition
to offer or suggest information or ideas as a reaction from an inquiry
Term
Define advice
Definition
an opinion or recommendation offered as a guide to action or conduct
Term
What is DAC
Definition
it is diagnose, adapt and communicate- it is to ensure mission accomplishment and to develop and inspire others within the unit
Term
when diagnosing the situation, what are you looking at
Definition
Situation, people, environment
Term
What are forms of personal power
Definition
referent, expert, and information power
Term
What are forms of position power
Definition
legitimate power, connection power, Reward, coercive power
Term
What is the TIPO model and what is it used for
Definition
It stands for Trust, inforamtion, power, options

It is a conflict management style
Term
What is CNS
Definition
it is the cooperative negotiation strategy that uses BATNA as a back up plan
Term
What is the goal of CNS
Definition
that it is a win, win for both sides

The idea is that both sides work collaboratively rather than competitvely
Term
What is the difference between position and interest
Definition
position is what you want vs. intrest why you want it
Term
what is BATNA
Definition
best alternative to a negotiated agreement
Term
Ethnocentrism
Definition
thinking your culture is better than others
Term
Stereotype
Definition
fixed or distorted generalization about ALL members of a particular group
Term
What is the OODA Loop
Definition
it is observe, orient, decide, act

this is how we observe other cultures and ultimately decide how to appropriately act
Term
What are the four stages of culture shock
Definition
Honeymoon

Culture shock

Initial adjustment,

withdrawal and acceptance
Term
describe the honeymoon stage
Definition
surroundings are very appealing and is short lived
Term
Describe culture shock stage
Definition
attempts to adjust to their new surroundings

Airman may being to feel overwhelmed, frustrated, stressed, and homesick
Term
Describe Initial adjustment stage
Definition
airman get comfortable with routines and surroundings
Term
Describe withdrawal and acceptance stage
Definition
Withdrawal is feeling of isolation is experienced along with sleep and eating disturbances

Acceptance stage is when they become less angry and frustrated, understanding and accepting the host culture and reaching a point where they can finally accomplish their objectives
Term
What happens during the observe step in OODA
Definition
Gather information about the landscape, people, and the activities and reviewing any consequences you experiences
Term
What happens during the orient step in the OODA loop
Definition
Attempt to make sense of what we see by organizing it in a practical way we find useful
Term
What happens during the decide step in the OODA loop
Definition
consider courses of action, options, and interpretations; selecting one to use
Term
what happens during the act step in the OODA loop
Definition
review the decisions made, actions taken and results achieved
Term
what is discrimination and the two types
Definition
treatment or consideration of, making a distinction in favor of or agains a person or thinkg based on the group, class or category
Term
What is the SecDef responsible for
Definition
for creating, supporting, and employing military capabilities
Term
Where is USCENTCOM located
Definition
MacDill AFB Flordia
Term
Where is AETC located
Definition
Randolph AFB, Texas
Term
What is the coast guard responsible for
Definition
they protect the maritime economy and environment, defends US maritime borders, and conducts search and rescue missions
Term
What is the purpose of the Marines
Definition
they serve as a versatile, all purpose, fast response task force capable of quick action in areas requiring emergency intervention using both ground and air combat elements
Term
What is the purpose of the Navy
Definition
navy provides sea combat elements. employs the global reach, persistante presence through forward stationed and rotational based forces and operational flexibility to secure the nation from direct attack
Term
What is the purpose of the Army
Definition
it is the nations principal land force and promotes national values and interests by conducting military engagement and security cooperation
Term
Traditional warfare
Definition
characterized as a confrontations between nation states or coalitions/alliances of nation states
Term
Irregular warfare
Definition
defined as a violent struggle among state and non-state actors for legitimacy and influence over the relevant populations
Term
What is non-proliferation
Definition
it is the act of preventing certain countries from developing into a nuclear weapons state NWS
Term
this is a underground, vertical cylindrical container; physically hardened and protect by a large blast door on the top
Definition
missile silo
Term
these are heavily secured areas, inside the perimeter of a base, commonly referred to as igloos
Definition
weapons storage area
Term
This is a deep underground structure of reinforced concrete and steel in a blast and pressure protected hardened capsule
Definition
Launch Control Center
Term
How do you figure out the interests of an individual during negotiations
Definition
ask the who, what, when, where, how much, and especially why questions
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