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Counseling

Counseling

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What is counseling?

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

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When is counseling mandatory?

When the soldier isn't meeting the standard.

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What ensures Soldiers understand and consistently meet expectations?

Corrective Training.

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What is the goal of crisis counseling?

Getting a Soldier through a period of shock after receiving negative news, such as the notification of the death of a loved one or divorce.

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What should happen if the Subordinate's performance is unsatisfactory because of a lack of knowledge or ability?

The Leader and Subordinate can Develop a Plan for Improvement

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What should a Leader do when an individual has engaged in serious acts of misconduct?

Leaders should refer the matter to the commander and the servicing staff judge advocate.

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What is performance counseling?

Performance counseling is the review of a subordinate's duty performance during a specified period.

Private Second Class Difficulty Board Questions

Private Second Class-Level Questions

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What does documenting short and long term goals create?

An Individual Development Plan, or IDP.

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Why is an Individual Development Plan (IDP) important?

An IDP helps Soldiers and Army Civilians take control of their professional growth by setting goals, identifying areas for improvement, and planning steps to develop their skills for future leadership.

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What are the four parts of a counseling session?

1. Open the session 2. Discuss the issues 3. Develop a plan of action 4. Record and close the session.

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What is the Army’s best method for developing future leaders?

Regular developmental counseling.

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What are the two important purposes of Reception and integration counseling?

1. It identifies and helps alleviate any issues or concerns that new members may have, including any issues resulting from the new duty assignment. 2. It familiarizes new team members with organizational standards, roles, and assignments.

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What does performance counseling allow leaders to explain?

The expected Values, Attributes, and Competencies.

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What should leaders focus on during performance counseling?

The counseling focuses on the subordinate's strengths, areas to improve, and potential.

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What is included in professional growth counseling?

Planning for the accomplishment of individual and professional goals.

Private First Class Difficulty Board Questions

Private First Class-Level Questions

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What are the three main types of developmental counseling?

Performance, Event-oriented, Professional growth.

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What are the five characteristics of an effective counselor?

Purpose, Flexibility, Respect, Communication, Support.

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What are the five qualities of an effective counselor?

Respect for subordinates, Self-Awareness, Cultural Awareness, Empathy, Credibility.

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What are the three essential counseling skills?

Active listening, responding, appropriate questioning.

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What are the four stages of the counseling process?

1. Identify the need for counseling 2. Prepare the counseling session 3. Conduct the counseling 4. Follow-up

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What does The Army's future and the legacy of today's Army leaders rest on?

The shoulders of those they help prepare for greater responsibility.

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Who must Leaders counsel for Promotion IAW with Army Regulations?

For all specialists, corporals, and sergeants who are eligible for advancement without waivers In accordance with AR 600-8-19.

Specialist Difficulty Board Questions

Specialist-Level Questions

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What are the three main approaches to counseling?

Directive, non-directive, and combination.

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What is the directive approach to counseling?

When the leader takes a clear, active role in guiding the counseling session.

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What is the non-directive approach to counseling?

The non-directive approach to counseling places more responsibility on the subordinate to identify problems and develop solutions.

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What must Army leaders understand about effective counseling?

Army leaders must understand that effective counseling helps achieve desired goals and effects, manages expectations, and improves the organization.

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What form is used for developmental counseling sessions?

DA Form 4856

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Which Army Regulation explains counseling requirements for NCOERs?

AR 623-3

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Which Army publication covers counseling?

ATP 6-22.1

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Why should leaders make counseling a regular part of leadership?

To reinforce positive behavior and superior performance.

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Name some examples of event counseling (there are 7).

1. Specific Instances of superior or substandard performance. 2. Reception and Integration counseling. 3. Crisis counseling. 4. Referral counseling. 5. Promotion counseling. 6. Transition counseling. 7. Adverse Separation Counseling

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What Army Regulation should be cited on a Adverse separation counseling?

AR 635-200 Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations.

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