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SPAATZ EXAM – LEADERSHIP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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SPAATZ EXAM – LEADERSHIP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSIt was estimated that Berlin required________ tons of supply just to survive. - Answer- 4500
After flying 33 and 1/2 hours alone in bad weather, with no radio, and only a simple compass to guide him, ____________ succeeded in crossing the Atlantic, arriving in Paris on May 22, 19__. - Answer- Lindberg, 27
What two brothers were the first to achieve manned flight? - Answer- Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier
President Johnson's gradual escalation of the war in Vietnam was called Operation ______________. - Answer- Rolling Thunder
What was the answer to the Berlin blockade? - Answer- The Berlin Airlift
What did Phase II of the Vietnam War involve (1954-1964) - Answer- The French agreed to pull out of their colonies in Southeast Asia. President Eisenhower authorized a military training mission to help the South Vietnamese organize, train and equip themselves. Kennedy expanded our commitment to prop-up the South Vietnamese military until they were able to conduct the war by themselves. We had over 17,000 troops in Southeast Asia and over 100 killed in a war not yet authorized by Congress.
The _________ was perfectly designed for German Blitzkrieg, combined arms operations, and became a very highly publicized dive-bomber during the war. - Answer- Stuka
The Korean War began when (North Korean / communist Chinese) troops invaded South Korea. - Answer- North Korean
_______ lets you analyze knowledge, combine it with other information, judge it, and make choices and decisions. - Answer- Reasoning
You will make better decisions during a placement interview if _____________________________. - Answer- you carefully prepare for the interview
What is role playing? - Answer- Role playing is an exercise that requires cadets to project themselves into a simulated interpersonal situation and play the parts of assigned persons and situations.
Do you need guidelines for a conference and why? - Answer- Successful conferences usually take place in an informal atmosphere. Even so, you will need guidelines to ensure time is used efficiently. What is the objective of non-directive counseling? - Answer- Your objective is to cause some change or growth in the cadet.
What is the function of a briefing? - Answer- To convey information more rapidly and effectively than would be possible by any other means.
Common goal
Leadership Involvement of all members
Good Morale Open Communication Mutual respect Fair way to resolve conflicts - Answer- Seven needs of teams
A team must be organized around this - Answer- Common goal
Every team needs this - Answer- Leadership
The main idea of teamwork is to harness each individual's strengths - Answer- Involvement of all members
Team leaders are concerned with this - Answer- Good Morale
Ineffectiveness with this among team members is a big complaint - Answer- Open Communication
What team members should treat each other with - Answer- Mutual Respect
How to solve problems - Answer- Fair way to resolve conflicts
Seven needs of the team - Answer- Common goal
Leadership Involvement of all members
Good Morale Open Communication Mutual respect Fair way to resolve conflicts
What are the two sources of leadership skills? - Answer- Natural talent and education/training/experience
What is the first step in learning how to lead? - Answer- Learning how to lead yourself
What is the Warriors spirit? - Answer- Thought mindless and tireless motivation, a condition of the heart whose character enables them to sacrifice for the team. What does a warrior in terms of warriors spirit defend? - Answer- Their own personal honor.
What are three benefits of good character/warrior spirit? - Answer- Clear Conscience, Good Reputation, Environment of Trust and Respect.
What is self awareness? - Answer- Knowing how well you live by the core values and the ability to monitor and judge your own actions.
What is self-discipline? - Answer- The ability to direct thoughts/emotions/actions towards a meaningful purpose.
How do you grow self-discipline? - Answer- Drill, uniforms, challenging yourself.
How do you grow self-awareness? - Answer- Metacognition and feedback from others.
What is attitude? - Answer- State of mind behind every action.
How do you get a positive attitude? - Answer- You decide to have one.
What is an oath? - Answer- Is a public solemn promise which puts your reputation on the line.
What are all customs and courtesies rooted in? - Answer- Basic politeness and metal respect and never a mark of inferiority
What is the simplest form a military courtesy? - Answer- The salute.
What is the uniform a vehicle for teaching? - Answer- Self-Discipline, Personal Responsibility, and self-respect
Define self-management. - Answer- The process of directing and controlling your actions in life so that you can reach your goals.
Define Goal. - Answer- Dream with a deadline.
Define Future picture. - Answer- A clear and compelling description of what you want your life like at some point in the future.
What are the steps to the goal setting process? - Answer- 1) Dream Big
2) Identify the goal and write it down, 3) List the steps needed to reach that goal. 4) Get help and support from others. 5) Work toward your goal one step at a time. 6) Reward yourself along the way. What are the benefits of setting goals? - Answer- They give you a sense of mission and a meaningful purpose. Without a goal, you don't have a direction.
Why should good leaders follow a decision making process? - Answer- So that he or she will not look over a problem or issue playing a roll in the decision.
What are the steps for decision making? - Answer- 1) Stop and write out the problem "Think before you act" 2) Get the facts (make sure they are credible)
3) Brainstorm and list possible actions. 4) Weigh your possible options. 5) Consider the core values in your final decision. 6) Decide and act. 7) Re-Evaluate and learn from experience.
What is an ethical trap? - Answer- When an unethical decision leads to many more to cover up that decision or other making unethical decisions as well.
What is time management? - Answer- Process of organizing and using your time wisely.
What does efficiency mean in terms of time management? - Answer- Broad term describing how a leader manages time. "Work harder not smarter"
What are ways you can improve your time management skills? - Answer- 1) Paying attention to details. 2) Come prepared to briefings and meetings. 3) Focus on goals, not all work is productive. 4) Do it right the first time, "Measure twice and cut once"
5) Sequence your work in the most efficient way. 6) Maximize uptime and minimize downtime.
What is procrastination and what are reasons people do it? - Answer- Pushing off work to a later date for no reason. 1) Fear of failure. 2) Unsure of what exactly needs to be done. 3) Not knowing where to start. 4) Task is not "fun"
5) Lazyyyy
How can you beat procrastination? (or try to) - Answer- 1) Imagine how it will feel to be done with the work. 2) Break the job into smaller pieces. 3) Jump right in and don't debate how/when to get started
4) Publicly commit to the work
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