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What is leader development?

A deliberate, continuous, and progressive process that grows Soldiers into competent, committed, professional leaders of character.

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What is the ACT?

The Army Career Tracker (ACT) is the single point-of-entry tool for career and leadership development and the location to create Individual Development Plans.

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What does ATRRS stand for?

Army Training Requirements and Resources System.

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What is an AAR?

An after-action review.

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What are the definitions of the institutional, operational, and self-development domains?

Institutional: formal Army schools and programs; Operational: unit training and experience in deployable units; Self-development: planned, goal-oriented individual learning.

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What is the difference between ALC and BLC?

BLC is a non-MOS, field-oriented basic leader course; ALC is MOS-specific, hands-on technical training.

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If a Soldier fails the AFT are they allowed a retest?

Yes

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What will happen if a Soldier fails the second AFT?

Soldiers who fail required fitness standards are subject to course disqualification or removal per proponent and Army fitness policy.

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What happens if a Soldier fails to meet body fat standards?

Soldiers who fail body composition standards are handled per Army policy, which may include body composition screening, corrective measures, and potential removal from training if standards are not met.

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Can Soldiers with permanent profiles attend NCOES?

Soldiers with permanent medical profiles must meet proponent and medical approval criteria to attend NCOES; attendance is subject to medical and course-specific approval.

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What is a branch-immaterial course that provides basic leadership training?

The Basic Leaders Course (BLC).

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What is a branch-specific course that provides Soldiers selected for promotion to SSG with an opportunity to acquire leader, technical, and tactical skills?

The Advanced Leaders Course (ALC).

Private First Class Difficulty Board Questions

Private First Class-Level Questions

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What are the three components of leader development?

Training, education, and experience.

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What are some reasons Soldiers may be removed from NCOES?

Misconduct, failure to meet course standards or prerequisites, medical or physical disqualification, or administrative actions.

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What should happen to enlisted Soldiers disenrolled from NCOES for misconduct?

Enlisted Soldiers disenrolled for misconduct should be returned to their unit for appropriate administrative or disciplinary action under Army policy.

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What does the acronym NCOAs stand for?

Noncommissioned Officer Academies.

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Give one example of institutional domain training.

The Basic Leaders Course (BLC).

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What are the five NCOES courses?

Basic Leaders Course, Advanced Leaders Course, Senior Leaders Course, Master Leaders Course, and Sergeants Major Course.

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What are some examples of institutional training contributions for Soldiers throughout their careers?

Resident PME, functional courses, advanced civil schooling, fellowships, and credentialing opportunities.

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What does DA PAM 600-25 cover?

It is the U.S. Army Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Guide

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What is the purpose of DA PAM 600-25, the NCO Professional Development Guide?

To serve as a professional development guide and mentoring tool for NCOs, leaders, proponents, and HQDA evaluation boards.

Specialist Difficulty Board Questions

Specialist-Level Questions

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Explain the ends, ways, means concept of leader development.

Ends are the desired leader outcomes; ways are how the Army achieves them; means are the resources of will, time, people, and funding.

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Can courses less than eight weeks in length have an AFT requirement to complete the course?

Courses may require physical fitness standards as set by the proponent or course when appropriate.

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What does NCOES stand for?

Noncommissioned Officer Education System.

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What are the four core roles of the NCO?

Trainer, mentor, advisor, and communicator.

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What are the three categories for NCOES deferment?

Deferments are categorized by proponent-defined reasons aligned to operational requirements, medical or administrative conditions, and validation by the proponent or command authority.

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Are Soldiers allowed to request Early Release or Early Graduation from NCOES?

Requests for early release or early graduation are governed by proponent and school policies and are considered on a case-by-case basis if allowed by the course proponent.

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Who typically manages the NCODP program?

First-line leaders and unit leadership typically manage NCODP at the unit level.

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What will a successful NCODP prepare NCOs to perform?

Effective small-unit leadership, training of Soldiers, and accomplishment of unit missions.

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What is NCODP?

The Noncommissioned Officer Development Program.

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What is the goal of NCODP?

To develop competent, committed NCOs who can lead teams and units to accomplish the mission.

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