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Counseling

 

What are some techniques leaders may use during the directive approach to counseling?
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What Field Manual covers counseling?
 
Definition
  1. Corrective Training
  2. Commanding
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FM 6-22 Appendix B

 

Term

Counseling

 

What are the characteristics of effective counseling
Definition
  1. Purpose:  Clearly define the purpose of the counseling.
  2.   Fit the counseling style to the character of each subordinate and to the relationship desired.Flexibility:
  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.
Term

Counseling

 

What are the three approaches to counseling?
 
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Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Non-Directive counseling.
 
Definition
  1. Directive
  2. Non-directive
  3. Combined
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Advantages:
  • Encourages maturity.
  • Encourages open communication.
  • Develops personal responsibility.
Disadvantages:
  • More time-consuming, Requires greatest counselor skill.

 

Term

Counseling

 

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Directive counseling.
 
Definition

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.
Term

Counseling

 

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Combined counseling.
 
Definition

Advantages:

  • Moderately quick.
  • Encourages maturity.
  • Encourages open communication.
  • Allows counselors to actively use their experience.

Disadvantages:

  • May take too much time for some situations.
Term

Counseling

 

What are the three major categories of developmental counseling?
Definition
  1. Event counseling
  2. Performance counseling
  3. Professional growth counseling

 

Term

Counseling

 

What are some examples of Event counseling?
Definition
  1. Instances of superior or substandard performance.
  2. Reception and Integration Counseling.
  3. Crisis Counseling
  4. Referral Counseling
  5. Promotion Counseling
  6. Separation Counseling

 

Term

Counseling

 

What areas would you cover in a reception and integration counseling?(1/2)
Definition
  • 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.

 

 

Term

Counseling

What areas would you cover in a reception and integration counseling?(2/2)

 

Definition
  • 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.
Term

Counseling

 

What are the 4 stages of the Counseling Process?
Definition
  1. Identify the need for counseling.
  2. Prepare for counseling.
  3. Conduct counseling.
  4. Follow up.

 

Term

Counseling

 

What are the steps required to prepare for counseling?

Definition
  • Select a suitable place.
  • Schedule the time.
  • Notify the subordinate well in advance.
  • Organize information.
  • Outline the counseling session components.
  • Plan your counseling strategy.
  • Establish the right atmosphere.

 

Term

Counseling

A counseling session consists of what 4 basic components?
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What is counseling?
 
Definition
  • Opening the session.
  • Discussing the issues.
  • Developing the plan of action.
  • Recording and closing the session.
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Counseling is the process used by leaders to review with a subordinate the subordinate's demonstrated performance and potential.

 

Term

Counseling

What are some counseling techniques leaders may explore during the nondirective or combined counseling approaches?
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How many human needs are there?
 
Definition
  1. Suggesting Alternatives
  2. Recommending
  3. Persuading
  4. Advising

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

Term

Counseling

 

What is tact?
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What is the objective of counseling?
 
Definition

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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For one person to help another

Term

Counseling

 

What are the 7 steps to problem solving?
Definition
  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

 

Term

Counseling

 

What is communications?
 
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Faulty communications causes most problems. True or false?
 
 
Definition

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

 

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True

Term

Counseling

 

Leaders should seek to develop and improve what three leader counseling skills?
Definition
  1. Active Listening
  2. Responding
  3. Questioning

 

Term

Counseling

 

What are the qualities of an effective counselor?
Definition
  1. Respect for subordinates
  2. Self-awareness
  3. Cultural awareness
  4. Empathy
  5. Credibility

 

Term

Counseling

 

In communications, your exchange of information has three important parts. What are they?
Definition
  1. Message
  2. Content
  3. Context

 

Term

Counseling

 

Name some good conditions that make for good discipline
Definition
  • High performance standards
  • Loyalty to superiors and subordinates
  • Competitive activities
  • Tough training
  • Open channel of communications

 

Term

Counseling

 

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

 

Term

Counseling

 

What are the stresses that influence behavior?
Definition
  • Fear
  • Hunger
  • Illness
  • Anxiety
  • Fatigue

 

Term

Counseling

 

By neglecting the welfare of your Soldiers, you will probably do what?
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What form is used for counseling?
Definition

Lose their respect and loyal cooperation

 

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DA Form 4856 E
Term

Counseling

 

When is the directive approach in counseling most likely to be used?
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Is it a requirement that a leader counsel his/her subordinates?
 

 

Definition

When time is short, when the LEADER knows what to do, when the counseled soldier has limited problem-solving abilities.

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

Term

Counseling

 

Is performance counseling limited to bad performance?
 
Definition
No. Counseling may also be for good performance
Term
What Army regulation covers Salutes, honors and visits of courtesy?
Definition
AR 600-25
Term
Salutes are not required to be rendered or returned when the senior or subordinate, or both are what?
Definition
* In civilian attire.
* Engaged in routine work if the salute would interfere.
* Carrying articles with both hands so occupied as to make saluting impracticable.
* Working as a member of a detail, or engaged in sports or social functions where saluting would present a safety hazard.
* In public places such as theaters, churches, and in public conveyances.
* In the ranks of a formation.
Term
When do you salute inside a building?
Definition
* When reporting to your commander
* When reporting to a pay officer
* When reporting to a military board
* At an indoor ceremony
* At sentry duty indoors
Term
What is the origin of the Salute?
Definition
The origin of the Hand Salute is uncertain. Some historians believe it began in late Roman times when assassinations were common. A citizen who wanted to see a public official had to approach with his right hand raised to show that he did not hold a weapon. Knights in armor raised visors with the right hand when meeting a comrade. This practice gradually became a way of showing respect and,in early American history, sometimes involved removing the hat. By 1820, the motion was modified to touching the hat, and since then it has become the Hand Salute used today.
Term
Can you salute as a prisoner?
Definition
No, you have lost the right to salute
Term
What is the proper process for reporting to an Officer indoors?
Definition
Whenreporting to an officer in his office, the soldier removes his headgear,knocks, and enters when told to do so. He approaches within two steps of the officer’s desk, halts, salutes, and reports, “Sir (Ma’am), Private Jones reports.” The salute is held until the report is completed and the salute has been returned by the officer. When the business is completed, the soldier salutes, holds the salute until it has been returned, executes the appropriate facing movement, and departs. When reporting indoors under arms, the procedure is the same except that the headgear is not removed and the soldier renders the salute prescribed for the weapon with which he is armed.
Term
What is the proper process for reporting to an Officer outdoors?
Definition
When reporting outdoors, the soldier moves rapidly toward the officer, halts approximately three steps from the officer, salutes, and reports (as when indoors). When the soldier is dismissed by the officer, salutes are again exchanged. If underarms, the soldier carries the weapon in the manner prescribed for saluting.
Term
Enlisted members generally do not exchange salutes, what are some examples of when they would exchange salutes?
Definition
* When rendering reports in formation
* When reporting to an enlisted president of a board
Term
On what command would you salute while in formation?
Definition
Individuals in formation do not salute or return salutes except at the command Present,ARMS.
Term
Is the recipient of the Medal of Honor (Enlisted or Commissioned) entitled to a salute ?
Definition
Yes
Term
Where do you walk when walking with someone that is senior to you?
Definition
On the senior person's left
Term
When meeting an officer in the open, how far away should you be before rendering the hand salute?
Definition
Approximately 6 paces when our paths will bring you close by, or within speaking distance when making eye contact.
Term
Who salutes in a group of soldiers not in formation?
Definition
The first person to see the officer should call the group to attention and everyone should salute
Term
When a President or Former President of the U.S. arrives and leaves an army installation, how many gun salute do they get?
Definition
21 gun salute, both times
Term
When lowering the flag (retreat) the flag is folded (cocked hat) and treated as a cased color. Do persons meeting the flag detail salute the flag?
Definition
No. Once the flag has been folded (cocked hat), it is treated as a cased Color and not saluted by persons meeting the flag detail. The flag will be treated with the utmost dignity and respect but not be rendered any sort of honors.
Term
Who will set the time of sounding reveille and retreat?
Definition
Installation Commanders
Term
During the sounding of reveille, when is the flag hoisted?
Definition
On the first note of reveille
Term
At the last note of retreat, what will happen?
Definition
a gun will be fired (if available) on military installations, followed by the playing of the national anthem or sound of “To The Color” (using a drum and bugle corps, a bugler, or recorded music) concurrent with the lowering of the flag.The flag will be lowered to ensure completion at the last note of the music.The same respect will be observed by all military personnel whether the national anthem is played or "To the Color" is sounded.
Term
When foreign soldiers are invited by U.S. forces to participate in parades, where will they be positioned?
Definition
they will be assigned a position of honor ahead of U.S. soldiers. As a special compliment, a small escort of honor composed of U.S. soldiers will precede the foreign soldiers.
Term
What is the official song of the U.S. Army?
Definition
“The Army Goes Rolling Along”
Term
When was "The Army Goes Rolling Along" dedicated by the Secretary of the Army?
Definition
Veterans Day, 11 November 1956, and officially announced on 12 December 1957
Term
During the playing of the Army Song, how will individuals stand?
Definition
They will stand at attention and sing the lyrics of the Army Song when played.
Term
The Army Song is always played at the conclusion of what events
Definition
* Reviews
* Parades
* Honor Guard Ceremonies.
Term
What is it customary for all Officers of a unit, organization or installation to do on New Year's Day?
Definition
Call upon the commanding officer on New Year’s Day. The commander may designate a convenient hour and place for receiving such visits or omit the visit if desired. Commanders may exercise the option to have such visits take place on a day other than New Year’s Day if deemed more practical.
Term
What personnel are included in Full Military Funeral Honors?
Definition
9–memberteam (6 pallbearers and/or firing party, a chaplain, and officer and/or NCO in charge, and a bugler (if available)). The team serves as pallbearers and thefiring party, folds and presents the American flag to the next of kin, and plays “Taps.” A member of the decedent’s parent military Service will present the flag.
Term
Who exits a military vehicle first?
Definition
The senior person, then in ascending order
Term
What is the only time that you do not remove your headgear when reporting to an officer indoors?
Definition
When under arms
Term
When are you considered to be under arms?
Definition
When you are carrying a weapon in your hand, by sling or by holster
Term
How long is the call "to the color"
Definition
40 seconds
Term
What are the courtesies rendered by individuals during Reveille if they are in uniform and in formation either with or without headgear?
Definition
Execute"Present Arms" at the command of officer or NCO in charge. Execute"Order Arms" at the command of officer or NCO in charge.
Term
What are the courtesies rendered by individuals during Reveille if they are in uniform and not in formation either with or without headgear?
Definition
At the first note of music, face flag and render hand salute (if flag is not in view, face direction of music).
End salute on last note of music.
(AR 600-25 Sept 2004 / C-3 / PDF 26)
Term
What are the courtesies rendered by individuals during Retreat and To the Color if they are in uniform and in formation either with or without headgear?
Definition
1. At the first note of Retreat, execute "Parade Rest" at the command of the officer or NCO in charge. Remain at Parade Rest until given "Attention" by officer or NCO in charge.
2. At the first note of To the Color, execute "Present Arms" at the command of officer or NCO in charge. Execute "Order Arms" at the command of officer or NCO in charge.
Term
What are the courtesies rendered by individuals during Retreat and To the Color if they are in uniform and not in formation either with or without headgear?
Definition
1. At the first note of Retreat, face flag and stand at attention (if flag is not in view, face direction of music). Remain at attention until last note of "TO THE COLOR" has been played.
2. At the first note of To the Color: If outdoors, render hand salute; if indoors, stand at attention. Hold this position until the last note of music has been played.
Term
What regulation prescribes the policy and procedures governing enlisted promotions and reductions?
Definition
AR 600-8-19, Enlisted Promotions and Reductions
Term
What should you look for when recommending an individual for promotion?
Definition
Overall performance, attitude, leadership ability, and development potential.
Term
What is meant by "inefficiency"?
Definition
A demonstration of characteristics that shows that a person cannot perform duties and responsibilities of the grade and MOS.
Term
What must be done for soldiers (SGT and below) who meet advancement or promotion eligibility, without waiver, but are not recommended for promotion?
Definition
The soldier should be counseled. This counseling should be directed towards those areas in which the soldier needs to improve in order to qualify for the next higher grade.
Term
What is the purpose of the secondary zone?
Definition
The secondary zone (SZ) provides incentives to those who strive for excellence and whose accomplishments demonstrated capacity for leadership, and marked potential warrant promotion ahead of their peers.
Term
Name five reasons that a soldier may be administratively reduced.
Definition
1. Erroneous enlistment grade
2. Misconduct
3. Inefficiency
4. Approve for discharge from service Under Other Than Honorable conditions
5. Failure to complete training (I.e., OCS, Flight School)
Term
What are the three different ways that a soldier may be reduced for misconduct?
Definition
1. By Article 15
2. By Court Martial
3. Conviction by a civil court
Term
What are the normal TIS and TIG requirements for promotion to PFC?
Definition
* TIS: 12 months
* TIG: 4 months
Term
What are the normal TIS and TIG requirements for promotion to SPC?
Definition
* TIS: 24 months
* TIG: 4 months
Term
What are the objectives of the Army promotion system?
Definition
* Fill requirements with the best-qualified soldiers
* Provide an equitable and just system that will objectively consider all qualified soldiers
* Recognize the best qualified soldier and thereby attract and retain the highest caliber solder for a career in the Army
Term
What is the maximum number of waivers that may be requested when recommending a soldier for promotion?
Definition
Two
Term
Who has the authority to administratively reduce soldiers in the grades E-2 through E-9?
Definition
* E4 and below: Company Commander or higher
* E5 - E6: Battalion Commander (O-5 or higher)
* E7 - E9: Brigade Commander (O-6 or higher)
Term
What are the three levels of promotion?
Definition
1. Unit level
2. Semi-centralized
3. DA centralized
Term
Promotion to SGT/SSG represents what level of promotion?
Definition
Semi-centralized
Term
An administrative reevaluation may be requested at any time for soldiers who believe they have increased their latest promotion score by __ or more points.
Definition
20
Term
How many "zones" are there for promotion to SGT and SSG?
Two:
Definition
1. Primary zone (PZ)
2. Secondary zone (SZ)
Term
In the event that you have 20 or more points to add, when are you eligible for promotion using the new points?
Definition
On the first day of the third month following the date your request for reevaluation was received at the PSC
Term
What are the TIS and TIG requirements for promotion to SGT?
Definition
* Time in service: 36 months (PZ); 18 months (SZ)
* Time in grade: 8 months (PZ); 4 months (SZ)
Term
What are the TIS and TIG requirements for promotion to SSG?
Definition
* Time in service: 84 months (PZ); 48 months (SZ)
* Time in grade: 10 months (PZ); 5 months (SZ)
Term
Who has the authority to promote soldiers in the grades E2 through E9?
Definition
* E4 and below: Unit Commander
* E5 - E6: Battalion Commander (O-5 or higher)
* E7 - E9: The commanders of an Army Command (ARCOM)/General Officer Command (GOCOM)/Reserve Support Command (RSC), and a Commanding General of a command outside the OCONUS.
Term
What is a "total" reevaluation?
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Definition
A total reevaluation includes the entire process - from the commander's recommendation to the promotion board and administrative points
Term
What is the time requirement for board appearance for both the SGT and SSG board as of the first day of the board month?
(AR 600-8-19, Table 3-3)
Definition
* SGT Board "Primary Zone" - 34 months TIS and 6 months TIMIG.
* SGT Board "Secondary Zone" - 16 months TIS and 4 months TIMIG.
* SSG Board "Primary Zone" - 82 months TIS and 8 months TIMIG.
* SSG Board "Secondary Zone" - 46 months TIS and 5 months TIMIG.
Term
When may a soldier request a total reevaluation?
Definition
6 months after the latest board appearance, reevaluation or re-computation
Term
When is a soldier promoted to PV2?
Definition
When they complete 6 months of active Federal Service, unless the commander stops it
Term
What are the two types of promotion point reevaluations?
Definition
Administrative and total
Term
What is the composition of a promotion board?
Definition
There must be at least three voting members and a recorder without a vote.
Term
What is the NCOES requirement for promotion to SGM? SFC? SSG? SGT?
Definition
* SGM: Must be a graduate of ANCOC
* SFC: Must be a graduate of BNCOC
* SSG: Must be a graduate of PLDC
* SGT: Must be a graduate of None
Term
Who sits on a promotion board?
Definition
The board may be comprised of all officers, all non-commissioned officers or mixed. In all cases, members must be senior in grade to those being considered for promotion
Term
What is DA Form 3355?
Definition
DA Form 3355 is the promotion point worksheet, which must be completed when appearing before promotion boards, re-computation or reevaluating promotion points.
Term
Soldiers are required to have their promotion points recomputed at least how often?
Definition
Once a year
Term
Who is the president of the promotion board?
Definition
The senior member of the board.
Term
When should soldiers be recommended for promotion?
Definition
Only after they develop the skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the next higher grade.
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