Defense Military Leadership Principles 2

Question 1

A platoon leader notices two soldiers have an ongoing personal conflict that is affecting unit cohesion. What is the BEST first step?

Accepted Answer

Address the conflict directly by meeting with both soldiers together

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Separate the soldiers into different squads immediately

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Ignore it and let them resolve it on their own

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Report it to higher command and wait for guidance

Question 2

Which leadership trait describes a leader's dedication to duty, country, and subordinates even in the absence of supervision?

Accepted Answer

Loyalty

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Bearing

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Courage

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Integrity

Question 3

A Marine Corps leader uses the 'troop-leading procedures' (TLP). What is the FIRST step in TLP?

Accepted Answer

Receive the mission

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Issue a warning order

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Initiate movement

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Conduct reconnaissance

Question 4

According to Army doctrine, what does 'mission command' emphasize over directive control?

Accepted Answer

Subordinate initiative guided by commander's intent

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Centralized planning with decentralized execution

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Strict adherence to orders without deviation

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Senior leader presence at every echelon

Question 5

A squad leader must deliver critical information to soldiers who are exhausted after a 20-mile ruck march. Which communication approach is MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Use clear, concise language and check for understanding

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Deliver a lengthy detailed briefing covering all topics

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Post written instructions and let soldiers read them later

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Delegate the briefing to the most senior NCO

Question 6

Which principle of war involves focusing combat power at the decisive point and time?

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Mass

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Economy of force

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Maneuver

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Objective

Question 7

A unit commander discovers that a subordinate leader falsified a readiness report. Beyond corrective action, what must the commander do to preserve unit trust?

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Be transparent with the unit about standards and consequences

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Handle it quietly to avoid embarrassing the unit

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Publicly shame the subordinate as a deterrent

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Transfer the subordinate to another unit immediately