Counseling

Question 1

What Publications covers the counseling Process?

Answer 1

ATP 6-22.1

Question 2

What form is used to counsel a Soldier?

Answer 2

DA Form 4856

Question 3

What is counseling?

Answer 3

Counseling is the process used by leaders to review with a subordinate the subordinate’s demonstrated performance and potential.

Question 4

Why do Leaders counsel their Soldier’s?

Answer 4

To engage subordinates to improve substandard performance as well as recognize superior performance in an area.

Question 5

What are the three approaches to counseling?

Answer 5

Directive, non-directive, combined

Question 6

What are the 3 principal ways a Leader can use to develop their Soldiers and provide feedback?

Answer 6

• Counseling
• Coaching
• Mentoring

Question 7

What are the 3 major categories of Developmental Counseling?

Answer 7

• Performance
• Professional Growth
• Event-Oriented

Question 8

What are the Four Stages of the Counseling Process?

Answer 8

• Identify the need for counseling
• Prepare for counseling
• Conduct the counseling session
• Follow-up

Question 9

Why is it important for Leaders/NCO’s to mentor their Soldier’s?

Answer 9

Mentoring occurs when the mentor provides a less experienced leader with advice and counsel over time to aid professional and personal growth.