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1
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What is the purpose of counseling?

A

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

2
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What are the three categories of counseling?

A

Event
Performance
Professional

3
Q

What does an event counseling cover?

A

follows an event (promotion, separation, transfer, referral), can address performance on an singular event

4
Q

What does a performance counseling cover?

A

soldier performance over a specified period (quarterly), and establish future objectives

5
Q

What does a professional growth counseling cover?

A

plans for individual and professional goals (schools, duty/special assignments, promotions, reenlistment options)

6
Q

What is the importance of a reception/integration counseling?

A
  • Familiarizes new members to unit standards, roles, and assignments
  • Identifies and alleviates concerns new members may have
7
Q

What must you have to effectively perform an adverse event counseling?

A

Paper trail of performance/event counseling’s showing an attempt to solve the issue

8
Q

Who establishes professional goals for a growth counseling?

A

Leader and subordinate

9
Q

What are the characteristics of an effective counseling session?

A

Purpose - clearly defined purpose (and result)
Flexible - session adapted to individual
Respect - your subordinates, and earn respect
Communication - two way, verbal and non-verbal
Support - the actions laid out in the counseling

10
Q

What is the developmental counseling form?

A

DA 4856

11
Q

What skills should you use in every counseling situation?

A

Appropriate questioning
Active listening
Responding

12
Q

How can you deal with resistance to a counseling session?

A
Reconfirm purpose
Keep discussion professional
Discuss the issue openly
Slow the tempo of the session
Focus on one specific behavior
13
Q

What are the four steps of the counseling process?

A

Identify the need for counseling
Prepare
Conduct
Follow-up

14
Q

If the counseling issue is substandard performance, you must provide what?

A

The standard