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ALS Set B Version 1: 5th Edition
When you establish standards, you will need to keep four attributes in mind: - answer-
Achievable/Attainable, Specific (clearly defined), Observable (behavior can be seen),
Measurable (using quality, quantity, and timeliness)
Standards - answer-Are morals, ethics, or habits established by an authority, custom, or an
individual as accepted behavior.
NCO Authority - answer-Is defined as "the right to act and command", and is complimented by
three legal sources found within the UCMJ: Article 91, Article 92, and Article 7.
Discipline - answer-Means to teach and instruct. The purpose is to develop people who are able
to control themselves and do what is right all the time, every time. When effective, involves
correcting, training, nurturing, and advising.
Preventive Discipline - answer-Stops a problem from happening BEFORE it starts. Examples
are: Initial Feedbacks, safety briefings before three-day weekends, rewards, and
training/education.
Progressive Discipline Process (PDP) - answer-is a progressive approach to discipline, it is a
foundational tool to use with wisdom and discretion. When an airman's performance falls below
the standard/line of acceptability (LOA), you must apply this, to ensure compliance and maintain
discipline.
Whether verbal or written, it is the first step in the PDP because it encourages two-way
communication. - answer-Counseling
If you use verbal discipline, ensure you document it using a: - answer-Memorandum for Record
(MFR)
Which AFI provides information to process EPRs? - answer-AFI 36-2406
List the purposes of the Enlisted Evaluation System (EES). - answer-Establish performance
standards and expectations for rates, to provide a cumulative record of performance and
promotion potential, provide SNCO/WAPS and other personnel managers with sound
information and to document in the permanent record any substantiated allegation of a sex-
related offense against an Airman.
What is the difference between a supervisor and a rater/reporting official? - answer-A supervisor
is that directs the activities of an individual or team. A reporting official/rater is the official in
your chain of command that provides performance feedback and initiates performance reports.
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What are the Four Attributes of Effective Standards? - answer-Achievable/Attainable, Specific,
Observable, and Measurable.
What are the Methods of Monitoring? - answer-Direct Observation, Indirect Observation, and
Observing a Final Product.
Direct Observation - answer-Is probably the most popular way of monitoring performance.
Indirect Observation - answer-You may have to use this method of monitoring, if you have
several Airmen, your Airmen are on different shifts or they work in different locations. Seek this
from trusted peers or leaders so you receive unbiased and honest observations.
Checking Completed Work, Products or Services - answer-A third way to observe Airman
performance by talking to customers who received the product or service.
Common errors raters make when evaluating their Airmen. - answer-Leniency, Harshness,
Recency, Past Performance Error, Central Tendency, Contrast Error, Halo Effect, First
Impression Error, The Similar-to-Me Effect, and One-way Communication and Close-
mindedness.
Central Tendency - answer-The tendency to evaluate all people as average regardless of
differences in performances.
Halo Effect - answer-The tendency to evaluate based o one outstanding (positive) trait or
characteristic of a person. The one trait or characteristic influences all other areas of
performance, resulting in an unduly high overall performance rating.
Rehabilitative Feedback - answer-Is the type of feedback done AFTER a subordinate violates a
standard or falls below your supervisory line of acceptability.
What are the three types of improvement plans? - answer-Improve the job, subordinate, or
situation.
A Group - answer-Is an assemblage of persons (or objects) located or gathered together.
A Team - answer-Is a group organized to work together.
All Teams are groups, but not ALL groups are teams. What does the distinguishing factor seem
to revolve around? - answer-The collective effort toward a shared goal that all teams
demonstrate.
Teams outperform groups because of the: - answer-Synergistic effect.
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