Cultural Awareness
Team Building
Tactics
LOAC
Random Questions
100
How many components does Culture have?
Four
100
How does MAJ Reisman develop his team?
Hopefully its a good answer!
-Present, Honest
-Develops the plan with them, not for them
100
What position in the squad is a fighting leader?
Alpha Team Leader - In the Squad
100
What war was occurring when the Lieber Code was written?
Civil War
Lincoln issued this order to ensure POWs and Casualties were treated properly
100
What does BLUF stand for and what is the definition?
Bottom Line Up Front
Put the recommendation, conclusion, or reason for writing right up front
200
How many factors influence and shape a culture?
Seven
200
How does a team differ from a group?
Group: Performance, Success, Accountability are held at the individual level
Team: Performance, Success, Accountability are shared by the Team
200
What is the generally accepted distance between squad members in a squad column fire team wedge?
10 m
200
What conventions were held to help get the laws of war written down to make countries more accountable to abide by them?
Geneva and Hague Conventions
200
What are the four types of Army Briefings?
Information, Decision, Mission, Staff
300
What are the four components of Culture?
Values
Beliefs
Behaviors
Norms
300
How many stages of Team Development are there?
Three
300
What is a LACE report?
Liquid
Ammo
Casualties
Equipment
300
Name two of the five laws of armed conflict
1. We will not inflict unnecessary destruction or suffering
2.We will treat prisoners of war, captured or detained personnel, and civilians humanely
3.We will not obey orders whose execution are in violation of the laws of war
4. We are responsible for our unlawful acts
5. We are entitled to humane treatment if captured
300
What are the three major written communication types?
Memorandums, OPORDs, Endorsements
400
Define two of the four components of Culture
Values: Relative and subjective view of what is valuable and important
Beliefs: A conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon
Behaviors: Observable patterns of action
Norms: A range of permissible behaviors established by a group
400
Define two of the three stages of team development
-Formation: Reception, Orientation
-Enrichment:
Leaders and team members get to know each other
Trust is developed (team members, peers, and leaders)
Training molds individuals into teams
-Sustainment
Identify with “their team”
Cohesion
Standards
400
What are the two types of LDAs?
Natural and Man Made
400
What does following the LOAC do / provide?
Protecting combatants, noncombatants, and civilians from unnecessary suffering
Providing certain fundamental protections for persons who fall into the hands of the enemy, particularly prisoners of war, military wounded and sick, and civilians
Facilitating the restoration of peace
Assisting the commander in ensuring the disciplined, ethical, and effective use of military force
Preserving the professionalism and humanity of combatants
Preventing the degeneration of warfare into savagery or brutality
400
What are the four steps to plan an effective brief?
Plan, Prepare, Execute, Assess
500
Name three of the factors that shape a Culture
Climate, Land, Water, Economics, Religion, Geography, Social & Political
500
What are two key attributes of effective teams?
Define one!
Trust and Commitment
Trust: Degree of confidence and reliability you have in your Soldiers and they have in You, Trust and Values must align
Commitment: Level of motivation and intensity team members bring to achieve team goals or mission, Ownership connects your Soldiers to the project and spurs them to achieve mission objectives
500
Which team leader is the most senior in the squad?
Bravo Team Leader
500
How can you help prevent violations of the LOAC as a new PL?
Hope its a good answer!
500
Complete the Acronym
S
A
L
U
T
E
600
How would you (New 2LT) work to protect cultural property during a time of conflict?
-Proper Planning in Place to ensure cultural property does not get stolen or damaged
-Have technical advisors assist throughout the operation
-ID cultural heritage resources and the people responsible for them
600
Describe how roles and communication play into team cohesion
Roles
-Must be clear on the roles of each member of your team
-Team member roles are essential to meeting your objective and mission
Communication
-Teams improve their communication styles as they move through the developmental stages
-Guidance must be concise, clear, professional, and well - written
600
Explain Crossing an LDA
CPT Nelden will adjudicate!
600
Name the two parts of the Just War Theory
Right and Theoretical
600
What does the first five lines of the 9 Line MEDEVAC do?
Gets the bird in the air!