Counseling And NCOERs

Question 1

ATP 6-22.1

Answer 1

The Counseling Process

Question 2

ADP 7-0

Answer 2

Training Units and Developing Leaders

Question 3

ADRP 1

Answer 3

The Army Profession

Question 4

ADRP 6-22

Answer 4

Army Leadership

Question 5

AR 350-1

Answer 5

Army Training and Leader Development

Question 6

FM 6-22

Answer 6

Army Leadership

Question 7

AR 623-3

Answer 7

Evaluation Reporting System

Question 8

DA PAM 623-3

Answer 8

Evaluation Reporting System

Question 9

TC 7-22.7

Answer 9

Non-commissioned Officer Guide

Question 10

What 2 Army Administrative Documents Regulation covers the Army Evaluation System?

Answer 10

AR 623-3 and DA PAM 623-3, both titled “Evaluation Reporting System”

Question 11

What DA Form is used for counseling?

Answer 11

DA Form 4856, Developmental Counseling Form

Question 12

How does counseling affect Soldiers?

Answer 12

Counseling tells Soldiers what they are doing right, wrong, and how to improve on their weaknesses

Question 13

What is counseling?

Answer 13

The process used by leaders to review a subordinate’s demonstrated performance and potential

Question 14

What is the 4 stage counseling process?

Answer 14

1. Identify the need for counseling
2. Prepare for counseling
3. Conduct the counseling session
4. Follow up

Question 15

What are the 3 types of developmental counseling?

Answer 15

Event-oriented, performance, and professional growth

Question 16

What are some examples of event counseling?

Answer 16

Instances of superior or substandard performance, reception and integration, crisis, referral, promotion, separation

Question 17

When should Performance counseling be conducted?

Answer 17

When leaders conduct a review of a subordinate’s duty performance over a certain period

Question 18

What areas might a performance counseling cover?

Answer 18

Discussion of established performance objectives and standards for the next period. Periodic performance counseling as part of the NCOER support form requirements. Beginning of and during the evaluation period and provides opportunity for leaders to establish and clarify expected values, attributes, and competencies

Question 19

What areas are covered during professional growth counseling?

Answer 19

Planning for the accomplishment of individual and professional goals. Identify and discuss subordinate’s strengths and weaknesses. Create an individual development plan that builds on those strengths and weaknesses. Opportunities for civilian and military schooling, future assignments, special programs, and reenlistment options

Question 20

What are the qualities of a good counselor?

Answer 20

Respect for subordinates, self and cultural awareness, empathy, and credibility

Question 21

What form is used for performance evaluations for Sergeants E5?

Answer 21

DA Form 2166-9-1[NCO Evaluation Report (SGT)]

Question 22

What form is used for performance evaluations for Staff Sergeants to First Sergeants/Master Sergeants?

Answer 22

DA Form 2166-9-2[NCO Evaluation Report (SSG-1SG/MSG)]

Question 23

What form is used to counsel NCOs throughout their rating period?

Answer 23

DA Form 2166-9-1A (NCO Evaluation Report Support Form)

Question 24

What are the 2 primary requirements for Raters?

Answer 24

Immediate supervisor of the rated Soldier and senior to the Soldier in grade or date of rank

Question 25

Under normal conditions, how long must an NCO serve in a position before being authorized to be rated in that position?

Answer 25

Normally to be eligible for an NCOER, an NCO will complete 90 calendar days in the same position under the same rater

Question 26

What is the minimum time limit for counseling NCOs?

Answer 26

NCOs will receive an initial counseling within 30 days after the beginning of the rating period and quarterly thereafter. Additional counselings are the rater’s prerogative

Question 27

What is the main purpose of DA Form 2166-9-1A, NCO Evaluation Report Support Form?

Answer 27

It improves the NCO’s performance and professional development and assures verified communication process throughout the rating period

Question 28

What areas are covered in an NCO’s initial counseling with his/her rater?

Answer 28

The unit’s mission, rating chain, the NCO’s duty description, and specified goals and objectives. The rated NCO provides his/her expectations of the unit, duty, and rater

Question 29

What is the purpose of the NCO signing his/her NCOER?

Answer 29

To acknowledge that he/she has seen the completed NCOER and the administrative data, ht/wt data, rating chain, and counseling dates are accurate. The NCO’s signature does not constitute agreement or disagreement with the evaluations rendered by the rating officials

Question 30

What is the most important aspect of the NCO’s duty description?

Answer 30

It should outline the NCO’s normal requirements of the specific position and should show type of work required rather than frequently changing tasks

Question 31

What are the 5 performance areas evaluated under section IV of the DA Form 2166-9-1 and DA Form 2166-9-2?

Answer 31

Presence, Intellect, Leads, Develops, and Achieves