Army Leadership and staff
The primary responsibility of any staff include:
- Assist subordinate commanders, staff, and units
- Support the commander
What is the purpose of issuing a Warning Order?
To inform subordinates to prepare for an upcoming mission.
When indoors and in uniform, is it necessary to salute an officer?
No, unless reporting or under arms
What is the first step when starting to navigate with a map and compass?
Orient the map
What type of inspection is conducted without prior notice to assess immediate readiness?
Spot Inspection
Who is typically responsible for the welfare and discipline of a platoon?
PLT SGT
Who usually performs a spot check of soldiers’ equipment?
Any leader, from squad leader up to commander
When walking with an officer, who walks on the officer’s left side?
The junior person walks on the left side.
What does the red color on a military map indicate?
Major roads and important manmade features.
Who typically serves as the liaison between the company commander and the platoon?
The Platoon Leader
What is the primary role of a First Sergeant?
Enforcing standards and discipline and acting as the senior enlisted advisor to the company commander
Which step involves gathering information to confirm or adjust your plan?
Conduct Reconnaissance
If a senior ranking officer approaches and starts talking to you, what should you do?
Remain at attention, until the officer dismisses you or relaxes the formation.
What is the purpose of a declination diagram on a map?
To show the difference between true north, magnetic north, and grid north
Which staff officer is the chief of the movement and maneuver warfighting function and the principal staff officer responsible for all matters concerning training, operations and plans, and force development and modernization
Operations officer
Which leader is responsible for coordinating logistics and administrative support in a company?
Company Executive Officer
During which TLP step do you develop your initial plan based on available information?
Make a Tentative Plan
What is the proper procedure when the National Flag passes by outdoors and you're in uniform?
Face the flag, stand at attention, and salute if in uniform
What does a closely spaced set of contour lines indicate?
A steep slope
What term's definition is the Army's approach to command and control that empowers subordinate decision making and decentralized execution appropriate to the situation?
Mission command
In which ways can a commander can provide staffs and subordinates an expression of his or her visualization
- Commander's intent
- Planning guidance
What are the eight Troop Leading Procedures?
Receive the Mission, Issue a Warning Order, Make a Tentative Plan, Initiate Movement, Conduct Reconnaissance, Complete the Plan, Issue the Order, Supervise and Refine
Who is responsible for teaching customs and courtesies to new soldiers or cadets?
All leaders, but primarily squad leaders and drill sergeants/instructors
Which feature on a map shows elevation?
Contour lines
What is a “pre-combat inspection” and when is it conducted?
A thorough check of weapons, gear, and equipment conducted just before a combat mission to ensure readiness.