Quiz 1 Flashcards
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list some (written) communication skills fro leaders
- recommendation/conclusion BLUF - in the 1st or second paragraph
- active voice
- short sentences (average 15 +/- words)
- use short words (3 syllables or less)
- avoid more than 10 sentences per paragraph
- spelling, grammar and punctuation
- use I, you and We rather than this office, this hq etc
what are the fundamentals of writing?
SOCS: (writing socs)
- Substance
- Style
- Organization
- Correctness
what are the steps in the writing process?
Pre-writing Drafting Revising Editing Publishing
how do the fundamentals of writing relate to the steps of the writing process?
substance and style
- pre-writing
- drafting
- revising
organization and correctness
- editing
- publishing
what is the army standard for the elements/fundamentals of writing? (SOCS)
Substance and style: transmits a clear message in a single rapid read
organization and correctness: generally free of errors in grammar, spelling and other mechanical devices used
what are the types of briefings?
DIMS
- Decision
- Information
- Mission
- Staff
what is the purpose of each type of briefing?
Decision - give info to assist a leader in a decision (coa 1 vs coa 2)
information - overview of something (S2 brief)
Mission: informal brief that elaborate on mission, operations, training (ramp brief)
staff - inform the CDR and staff of the current situation in order to coordinate and synchronize effort (command and staff)
what are the steps of briefing?
plan
prepare
execute
assess
with a focus on continually assessing
briefing steps: Plan
analyze the situation and prepare a briefing outline
briefing steps: prepare
collect information and construct the briefing
briefing steps: execute
deliver the briefing
briefing steps: assess
follow up as required
how do you generate effective feedback?
Ask for it
open mind - feedback is not a “gotcha” method of communication
follow up - on feedback you give and that you get
constructive feedback - provide ways to implement suggestions
how do the steps of briefing relate to the steps of the writing process?
Plan and Prepare:
- pre-writing
- drafting
- revising
- editing
execute and asses
- publishing
what are the elements of the army leadership requirements model?
Attributes and competencies
army leadership requirements model:
- what are the attributes?
character
Presence
Intellect
army leadership requirements model:
- what are the competencies?
leads
develops
achieves
army leadership requirements model:
explain character
character: of of the attributes
- live the army values
- empathy
- warrior ethos
- service
- discipline
army leadership requirements model:
explain presence
presence: of of the attributes
- military and professional bearing
- fitness
- confidence
- resilience
army leadership requirements model:
explain intellect
intellect: of of the attributes
- agility
- sound judgment
- innovation
- interpersonal tact
- expertise
army leadership requirements model:
explain Leads
Leads: one of the competencies
- lead others
- build trust
- influence beyond COC
- communicates
army leadership requirements model:
explain develops
develops: one of the competencies
- create positive environment
- foster esprit de corps
- prepare self
- develop others
- steward the profession
army leadership requirements model:
explain achieves
achieves: one of the competencies
- gets results
define leader development:
deliberate, continuous, sequential and progressive process, grounded in Army values that grows Soldiers and Civilians into competent and confident leaders capable of decisive action
key elements
- continuous process with steps
- core is army values
- purpose is to develop other leaders
- end state is leaders who are capable of decisive action