Ch. 1
What are the 2 channels of information within a command?
a.) command channels and unit channels
b.) control channels and staff channels
c.) staff channels and subordinate channels
d.) command channels and staff channels
d.) command channels and staff channels
____ is the characteristic of group members sticking together.
a.) Team unity
b.) Group cohesion
c.) Group glue
d.) Team building
b.) Group cohesion
What is the definition of the word "formation"?
a.) The arrangement of people or elements of a unit in a prescribed manner
b.) A formation in which people or elements are side or abreast of each other
c.) The right or left side of any formation as seen by a person (or element) within that formation
d.) The distance between Cadets in a column
a.) The arrangement of people or elements of a unit in a prescribed manner
____ officers are the principal staff assistants to the commander and each specializes in the S-1 through S-5 (or a combined) function
a.) special staff
b.) coordinating staff
c.) personal staff
d.) principal staff
c.) personal staff
Several guys have made plans to play basketball after school and then get a pizza. You should arrive home at 8:00 or 9:00pm. You do have a big project due tomorrow, and you're not even half-finished with it. Your goal was to get an A on that project. What do you need to do?
a.) Set a goal that you'll stay up all night to get the project done. You don't want to miss out on time with your friend.
b.) Remember that your priority was to finish the course well and get an A on this project. You'll have to tell the guys, "not this time."
c.) Take a risk and turn the project in late
d.) Get up early the next morning to finish the project and turn it in incomplete if you have to.
b.) Remember that your priority was to finish the course well and get an A on this project. You'll have to tell the guys, "not this time."
For in-ranks inspections, platoons increase the space between squads by giving the command to "Open ranks."
a.) First squad takes 1 step forward; Second squad stays in place; Third squad takes 2 steps backwards; Fourth squad takes 4 steps backwards.
b.) First squad takes 2 steps forward; Second squad takes 1 step forward; Third squad stays in place; Fourth squad takes 2 steps backward.
c.) First squad takes 3 steps forward; Second squad takes 2 steps forward; Third squad takes 1 step forward; Fourth squad stays in place.
d.) First squad takes 4 steps forward; Second squad takes 3 steps forward; Third squad takes 2 steps forward; Fourth squad takes 1 step forward.
c.) First squad takes 3 steps forward; Second squad takes 2 steps forward; Third squad takes 1 step forward; Fourth squad stays in place.
You are a member of the battalion staff. Your job is to direct, coordinate, and supervise the coordinating and special staffs, and to support the commander's personal staff if needed. Who are you?
a.) Battalion commander
b.) Battalion executive officer
c.) Battalion operations officer
d.) Battalion logistics officer
b.) Battalion executive officer
Choose the term that best matches the definition below:
"General field in which the company provides a product or service"
a.) Human resources
b.) College program
c.) Career pathway
d.) Industry sector
d.) Industry sector
While in formation, the platoon leader calls "Cadet Private Wilson, Front and Center." What should Cadet Wilson, who is in the center of the second rank, do?
a.) The Cadet should come to attention, reply "here, sir/ma'am, "take one 15-inch step backward, halt, face to the right (left) in marching, and exit the formation by marching to the nearest flank.
b.) The Cadet should come to attention, turn his head and eyes toward the platoon leader, and wait for further instructions.
c.) The Cadet should come to attention, reply "here, sir/ma'am," take two steps back, and move around the closest flank to a position in front, and centered on, the company commander or first sergeant.
d.) The Cadet should come to attention, reply "here, sir/ma'am," and move through first squad to a position in front of the platoon leader.
a.) The Cadet should come to attention, reply "here, sir/ma'am, "take one 15-inch step backward, halt, face to the right (left) in marching, and exit the formation by marching to the nearest flank.
Commanders and staff officers frequently hold conferences. Conferences can replace the need for ____.
a.) assisting subordinating unit members
b.) inspections
c.) staff visits
c.) staff visits
You were a good student in high school. You graduated with a GPA of 3.83. You applied to several colleges and universities, and you applied for financial aid. To your suprise, part of college will be paid for, and you won't have any debt when you graduate. You thought you would have to live at home to attend college, but you can now use the money you saved for tuition to pay living expenses. What most likely happened?
a.) Your parents took out college loans to pay for everything
b.) You received several grants and scholarships because of your academic record
c.) You found a college that doesn't charge tuition to people like you
d.) You found a college that isn't as expensive as you thought
b.) You received several grants and scholarships because of your academic record
Name the four basic movements in marching the platoon.
a.) Forward marching, columns, flanks, and rear marches
b.) Changing direction, marching to the flank, forming a file and re-forming, and forming a column of twos and re-forming
c.) Forming flanks, forming files, and forming a column of twos and reforming
d.) Changing direction in quick time, mark time, double time, and halt
a.) Forward marching, columns, flanks, and rear marches
Logistics is the branch of the military dealing with ____.
a.) logical assignment of command and staff roles and responsibilities
b.) movement of supplies, equipment, and personnel
c.) procedures that define the communication channels in a battalion
d.) ordering supplies, equipment, and personnel
b.) movement of supplies, equipment, and personnel
If you take a 15-credit hour course load in college, you'll spend about 15 hours a week in the classroom. With a course load like that, how many hours should you plan for studying and doing homework each week?
a.) You should spend about an hour a week on homework for each course you are taking.
b.) If you take a 15-credit hour class load, expect to spend about 15 hours a week studying and doing homework
c.) Plan on spending about 30 hours a week studying and doing homework
d.) There is no rule of thumb. Studying in college is not that necessary
c.) Plan on spending about 30 hours a week studying and doing homework
Leaders at all levels are expected to "Set the example" for their subordinates. Which part of leadership best demonstrates this behavior?
a.) Coach
b.) Counselor
c.) Role model
d.) Teacher
c.) Role model