Promotion Board

SECTION III

STUDY GUIDES

APPENDIX I: C/SGT - C/SFC COmmand Meetings

What is a command?

Command is the authority that a commander lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or

assignment

Name and describe 2 types of meetings.

Information Briefing – This type of meeting focuses on informing people. It does not include conclusions or recommendations. It does not require decisions.

- Decision Briefing – In this type of meeting, people work to answer a question or make a decision about a course of action. At the end of the meeting, the group has a recommended decision, based on their analysis of a problem or project. Decision briefings vary in formality and detail, depending on the level of command and the decision-makers knowledge of the subject.

- Mission Briefing – The goal of this type of meeting is to obtain a coordinated or unified effort toward accomplishing the mission. Mission briefings often include the exchange of information, the announcement of decisions within a command, the issuance of directives, or the presentation of guidance.

- Staff Briefing – The goal of this kind of meeting is to coordinate unit efforts by informing the commander and staff of current activities, projects, or other issues. The person who convenes the staff briefing sets the agenda.

What steps do you take to develop projects and missions?

1. Identify the mission

2. Gather info

3. Brainstorm solutions

4. Analyze and compare solutions

5. Decide on course of action

6. Develop plan

7. Implement plan

What is prejudice?

Bias for or against a thing or a group of people.

What is discrimination?

The unfair treatment of a category of people, usually based on race, age, or gender.

What is a negotiation?

A discussion where the goal is for all parties to reach an agreement they will honor.

What is a compromise?

To settle differences by bargaining gains and losses.

What are some commonly abused substances among high school students?

Alcohol, marijuana, prescription medicines, street drugs, over the counter drugs, tobacco.

What is drug misuse?

Taking a legal drug for medical reasons, but not as recommended or prescribed.

What is drug abuse?

Using a legal or illegal drug for a non-medical reason in a way that can injure your health or ability to function.

Which 3 primary areas of the brain does drug abuse affect?

Brain stem, limbic system, cerebral cortex.

What is the legal drinking age in the US?

21

SECTION IV

STUDY GUIDES

APPENDIX I: C/MSG - C/SGM

Situational Leadership Styles

What are the three leadership styles?

Directing, Participating, and Delegating

When should each style be used?

Low Motivation, Low Competence ← Directing

Low Motivation, High Competence ← Participating

High Motivation, Low Competence ← Participating

High Motivation, High Competence ← Delegating

SECTION V

STUDY GUIDES

APPENDIX I: C/2LT - C/CPT

Capstone Questions

What 3 phases are a part of the Continuous Improvement Project?

Plan, Do/Act and Evaluate.

What attributes are needed to have a successful Continuous Improvement Project?

All team members know exactly what to do and how their task supports the larger project, use the same

decision making process, and make suggestions on how to improve.

What is a capstone project?

A capstone project is a project that demonstrates skills developed at the end of a course or program.

What is a lesson plan?

A lesson plan is an outline teachers use to organize their thoughts and the information they plan to present to a class.

What does a lesson plan tell teachers?

The skills and concepts they are teaching, supporting ideas for the skill or concept, sequence they should teach the content, and performance standards of the lesson.

What 4 phases are in a lesson plan?

Inquire, gather, process, and apply.

What is the purpose of the inquiry phase?

It is the lesson’s starting point that answers the “what” questions.

What does the gather phase do?

It helps learners gather information about the subject.

What is the purpose of the process phase?

It answers the “now what” questions and allows people to practice in new skills.

What does the apply phase do in lessons?

It allows learners to make real life applications of the new information they learned.

What are the characteristics of effective feedback?

Objectivity, acceptability, constructiveness, flexibility, and comprehensiveness.

What are the JROTC core abilities?

• Build your capacity for lifelong learning

- Communicate using verbal, non verbal, visual and written techniques

- Take responsibility for your actions and choices

- Do your share as a good citizen in your school, community, country, and the world

- Treat self and others with respect

• Apply critical thinking techniques

How can you manage stress and prevent burnout?

Maintain a balance between family, work and play, seek help from people, find new activities that take your mind off your work.

What is an example of a tangible motivator?

A ribbon, medal, or award.

What are the 5 skills to managing your emotions?

Self awareness, self regulation, self motivation, empathy and effective relationships.

What qualities make feedback more useful?

If the feedback is constructive, concise and specific.

What four stages are in project management?

Definition, planning, implementation, and follow up stages.

What charts can be used for project management?

gantt chart and pert chart

What are the 5 fundamental principles?

Consent of the governed, representative government, limited government, individual freedom and rule of law