NCO DLC # 2 STUDY QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS |2024/2025|WITH HIGHEST RATINGS
MSgt Clark manages a very profitable online home-based business. She has a close friendship with
MSgt Brown so she allows him to do some work for her to make extra money. Her business has
grown to the point that it takes up most of her free off-duty time, so she recently started using her
computer at work to attend to business matters. Last week, Brown discovered her use of government
equipment to conduct her personal business. He knows what she is doing is wrong; however
he depends on the money from Clark's business to pay for his wife's new car.
MSgt Brown's ___________ will MOST likely ________mission effectiveness.
a. understanding of the Ds; enhance
b. misunderstanding of the Three Ps; hinder
c. understanding of the Three Ps; enhance
d. misunderstanding of the Three Ds; hinder - Correct Answer b. CORRECT: According to the Ethical
Leadership chapter, NCOs must properly order the
Three Ps, principle (truth telling) first; purpose (mission accomplishment and duty) second;
and people (Airmen) third. In the scenario, MSgt Brown knew what MSgt Clark is doing
was wrong, however; instead taking action (principle) he decides to remain quiet because
he (people) needs the extra money. Allowing her to continue will only reduce the amount
of time she spends on official duties.
SrA Smart returned from leave a few weeks ago and although he thought he completed all the
required paperwork upon his return, he learns that is not the case and immediately re-submits
the paperwork. Months pass before realizes he was never charged for those leave days he used.
Wanting to keep his supervisor, TSgt Wright, in the loop, he explains what happened. After some
consideration, Wright says "Finance made the mistake, so don't worry about it. Besides, it's not
your responsibility to do their job for them."
TSgt Wright's ______________will MOST likely_________ her effectiveness.
a. understanding of the Three Os; enhance
,b. misunderstanding of the Three Ds; hinder
c. understanding of the Three Ds; enhance
d. misunderstanding of the Three Os; hinder - Correct Answer b. CORRECT: According to the Ethical
Leadership chapter, NCOs must discern the facts from
assumption, declare the truth and do what you have discerned and declared. TSgt Wright
used this principle incorrectly. After consideration, TSgt Wright decided no further action
was necessary. After consideration (discerning facts from assumption) and realizing a
mistake occurred (declaring) she should have instructed (do) SrA Smart to contact Finance
to rectify the situation.
MSgt Wilburn is a very motivated and competitive member of his unit. Each time he has been
eligible for promotion he was promoted on his first attempt and he wants that streak to continue.
He knows in order for this to happen he needs to be visible within the organization in hopes of being
stratified above his peers. When drafting bullets for his upcoming enlisted performance report, he
takes credit for actions he did not conduct. The way he sees it no one will ever notice.
This scenario BEST illustrates___________ and its impact on NCO and mission effectiveness.
a. Drive for Success
b. Worry over Image
c. Loyalty Syndrome - Correct Answer a. CORRECT: According to the Ethical Leadership chapter, Drive for
Success becomes evident
when decisions are based on a "win at all cost" attitude rather than on military rules, regulations,
and codes of conduct. MSgt Wilburn violated the Air Force Core Value of Integrity
when he took credit for actions he did not complete in order to make it appear he is more
productive than his peers.
MSgt Duvernay works in Logistics Readiness vehicle maintenance flight. The flight is responsible
for maintaining 127 different makes and models of government vehicles. The vehicles vary from
squadron to squadron, and range from bucket loaders, bulldozers and sewer trucks to weapons
trailers and ambulances. Due to a recent deployment, shop personnel has decreased and as a result
,the vehicle-in-commission rate has dropped from 90% to 83%. Not wanting to bring attention to
the section, MSgt Duvernay reports the percentage rates from the previous month at the weekly
staff meeting with the commander.
MSgt Duvernay actions BEST identify___________.
a. Ethical Relativism
b. Worry over Image
c. Loyalty Syndrome - Correct Answer b. CORRECT: According to the Ethical Leadership chapter, Worry
over Image happens when
decisions are made based on how the decision will impact one's reputation/standing
among peers, subordinates, supervisors, community, etc. rather than on military rules,
regulations, and codes of conduct. Worried that reporting a lower VIC would bring
unwanted attention to the section, MSgt Duvernay reported a higher percentage.
SSgt Walker and his team are preparing for an inspection. While organizing the storage room, A1C
Bates discovers equipment that should have been turned in months ago per the AFI. He reports the
findings to Walker and suggests hiding the equipment until after the inspection. Walker responds,
"That will quickly take care of the problem, but understand there are possible consequences for that
decision." After considering the consequences, Bates decides to fill out the paper work to turn-in
the equipment. On the inspection report, it was noted that equipment was turned in late; however,
the work center identified it and corrected the discrepancy in a proper manner.
This scenario BEST illustrates effective use of ___________________ and its impact on NCO, unit,
and mission effectiveness.
a. The Legal test
b. The ethical principle of the three Rs
c. The DOD Joint Staff Guide 5260 - Correct Answer b. CORRECT: According to the Ethical Leadership
chapter, the Three Rs of ethical principles
are rules, results, and realities. It explains that "rules" gives us the ethical guidance,
"results" are the outcomes, the bottom line, and the consequences of not following those
rules, and "realities" which recognize the importance of the situation or circumstances.
, The scenario depicts SSgt Walker thinking through those areas and coming to an ethical
decision.
SSgt Stanley, a well-respected NCO, conducted a review of the work center's training records for the
upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection. During his review, he identified several required tasks
that weren't signed off. Due to time constraints, he had his Airmen initial off on those tasks. He
planned to go over the areas at another time.
SSgt Stanley's behavior of ____________________will MOST LIKELY __________ NCO, unit, and
mission effectiveness.
a. Drive for Success; reduce
b. Worry over Image; reduce
c. Ethical Relativism; increase - Correct Answer a. CORRECT: According to the Ethical Leadership chapter,
"drive for success" is one of four
categories of ethical traps. It is making decisions based on a "win at all cost" attitude
rather than on military rules, regulations, and codes of conduct. Stanley fell into that trap
by "pencil-whipping" training records to pass the inspection, which could be detrimental
to NCO, unit, and mission effectiveness.
Due to his military experience and Public Affairs AFSC, TSgt Banks is selected to brief newcomers at
his deployed location. During the brief he says, "These characteristics of diversity are with a person
at birth, and usually doesn't alter during a person's life."
TSgt Banks' comments BEST identify the ________________.
a. secondary dimension of diversity
b. primary dimension of diversity
c. socio-behavioral tendencies - Correct Answer b. CORRECT: According to the Understanding Diversity
section, primary dimensions of diversity
are inborn and/or exert an important impact on your early socialization and have an
ongoing impact throughout your life. These dimensions cannot normally change. In the
scenario, TSgt Banks is clearly explaining the primary dimensions of diversity.
