SNCO PROMOTION BOARD exam with 100% correct answers (latest update)

AFI 36-2903 para. 1.1.2. What is the importance of dress and appearance? Pride in personal appearance greatly enhances esprit de corps essential to an effective military force. It is important to maintain a high standard because it instills public confidence that all Airman live by this common standard. What are the 5 elements to the Dress and Appearance standard? Neatness, cleanliness, safety, uniformity, and military image. The first four are objective, Military image is subjective, but necessary to allow the public to draw conclusions on military effectiveness based on the image Airmen present What is the supervisor's role in Dress and Appearance? Supervisors should be knowledgeable in uniform and personal grooming standards and set the example of acceptable standards. Supervisors may perform random inspections to ensure subordinate Airmen are in compliance with these standards, and must ensure that Airmen take appropriate corrective actions when the do not meet the standard. SNCO responsibilities AFI 36-2618 Chap 5: Supervisor? Jr. Enlisted Airmen and NCOs who are considered first-line supervisors. Airmen will not hold the title of supervisor unless the are at least SRA and have graduated ALS, and supervise the work of others SNCO responsibilities AFI 36-2618 Chap 5: NCOIC? Non Commissioned Officer in Charge. Used only for NCOs and SNCOs in charge of a work center or element. Typically have subordinate supervisors. SNCO responsibilities AFI 36-2618 Chap 5: Section Chief? Used for NCOs and SNCOs in charge of a section with at least two subordinate work centers or elements. Typically held by SNCOs but the rank will vary depending on the size of the section SNCO responsibilities AFI 36-2618 Chap 5: Flight Chief? Used for NCOs and SNCOs who are the enlisted leaders of a flight. Typically held by SNCOs and the rank will vary depending upon the size of the flight. SNCO responsibilities AFI 36-2618 Chap 5: Superintendent? Used for SNCOs in charge of squadron or wing level functions. Typically CMSGT and occasionally held by SMSGT or MSGT at the squadron level and below. ONLY SNCOS CAN BE A SUPERINTENDENT SNCO responsibilities AFI 36-2618 Chap 5: Manager? This title is used for special SNCO of the Air Force Career Field Manager and Major Command Functional Manager. Title is used for those who are program, project, or policy mangers at the Numbered AF, MajCom, Direct Reporting Unit, Field Ops Agency, Joint Staff, and Air Staff Levels SNCO responsibilities AFI 36-2618 Chap 5: Chief? this title is for CMSGTs who are program, project, or policy managers at the Numbered AF, Majcom, Direct Reporting Unit, Field Ops Agency, Joint Staff, and Air Staff levels AF Handbook 1 (AFH1) Chap 9, Sec. 9B, para 9.5.3-9.5.3.3 Senior NCO tier, Ranks and Roles Master Sergeants Role? MSGTs are technical experts. The are transitioning from first-line supervisors to leaders of operational competence. This comes with increased responsibilities and requires a broad perspective and greater leadership and management skills. MSGTs accomplish the mission through employment of teams by merging subordinates talents, skills, and resources with other teams' functions. MSGT continue to grow their expertise through professional development (PME) and must complete CCAF and SNCOA to be promotable to SMSGT AF Handbook 1 (AFH1) Chap 9, Sec. 9B, para 9.5.3-9.5.3.3 Senior NCO tier, Ranks and Roles Senior Master Sergeants Role? SMSGTs are KEY, experienced, operational leaders skilled at merging teams' talents, skills, and resources with other organizations. They continue to develop their leadership and management skills and earn their 9 skill level. They continue development through professional development through distance learning and PME courses. Encouraged to complete Senior Enlisted Joint PME II AF Handbook 1 (AFH1) Chap 9, Sec. 9B, para 9.5.3-9.5.3.3 Senior NCO tier, Ranks and Roles Chief Master Sergeant? CMSGTs serve in the highest enlisted rank and hold strategic leadership positions with tremendous influence at all levels of the AF. Charged with developing and mentoring JR NCO and Professional development of JR officers. They bring substantial operational and occupational experience as well as strong institutional skills to their organizations. Managing Organizational Change (AFH 1) chap 21 Sec 21C What are the 3 stages of change? Unfreezing, Changing, Refreezing Managing Organizational Change (AFH 1) chap 21 Sec 21C What is the first step to the Unfreezing process? Recognizing the need for change Managing Organizational Change (AFH 1) chap 21 Sec 21C What is the SNCO (leaders role) in the change process? Leaders, especially SNCO's fill the role of the Change Agent. They prepare people for change and create and environment where people feel the need for change. Managing Organizational Change (AFH 1) chap 21 Sec 21C What is the first reaction to change in the Unfreezing process Resistance. The change agent must plan for this and anticipate problems, develop courses of action, and deal with resistance. Resistance can take the form of Uncertainty, Self-interest, No Felt Need For Change, and over-determination. Managing Organizational Change (AFH 1) chap 21 Sec 21C What does success depend on during the unfreezing process? Success depends on managing and reducing resistance. this is where the change agent becomes vitally important. Managing Organizational Change (AFH 1) chap 21 Sec 21C What are the five proven methods leaders can employ to reduce and manage resistance to change? Education and Communication: Educate people about the need for and expected results of a change. Open communication is necessary throughout the process. Participation and Involvement: Leaders reduce resistance by actively involving those affected in the implementation of change. This helps commit them to the new process. Facilitation and Support: Introduce the change gradually. Provide additional training if needed. reinforce and encourage people. Negotiation and Agreement: Offer incentives to those who continue to resist change. These agreements can help remind everyone of changes agreed upon should resistance return. Coercion: This technique requires using force to get people to accept change. This is a last resort as it can negatively effect attitudes and has long term negative consequences. Managing Organizational Change (AFH 1) chap 21 Sec 21C What is involved in the Changing Process? This stage involves modifying technology, tasks, structure, or distribution of people. Movement from old "norms" to new "norms". In this stage, the change agent's role is to monitor the change and pay close attention to the people affected by it. Provide support and ensure the plan unfolds as intended. If things are not going as planned, go back to the unfreezing stage. Managing Organizational Change (AFH 1) chap 21 Sec 21C What is involved in the Refreezing process? Lock in the desired outcomes or new "norms". Don't let people fall back into old habits or ways of doing things. Provide positive reinforcement for desired outcomes. Evaluate the desired results and ensure that the results comply with new policies and procedures, as well as the Commanders intent. Mentorship (AFH 1) Chap 10, Sec. 10F What is the mnemonic that demonstrates concepts of effective mentoring? (hint: its an acronym for m-e-n-t-o-r-I-n-g) Model: Lead by example. Be a role model. Spend a significant amount of time with a protégé. Empathize: Show genuine compassion for a protégé. Remember what it was like when you were inexperienced. Empathy helps develop strong bonds. Nurture: This emphasizes a caring attitude. think of your protégé as a crop. You are the farmer, and without patience, time, and hard work, your "crop" will never grow. Teach: Take time to teach protege