Platoon Leadership Quiz

Which platoon member synchronizes the efforts of squads?

• Platoon Sergeant

• Radio-Telephone Operator

• Weapons Squad Leader

• Platoon Leader

True or False: The platoon leader works to develop and maintain situational understanding.

• True

• False

Which platoon member places himself where he is needed to accomplish the mission?

• Team Leader

• Platoon Leader

• Squad Leader

• Rifleman

Which platoon member ensures the platoon is prepared to accomplish its mission, which includes supervising pre-combat checks and inspections?

• Bravo Team Leader

• Squad Leader

• Platoon Sergeant

• Grenadier

True or False. Direct leadership is face-to-wall or second-line leadership.

• True

• False

What are the six phases of the transition process?

• Establish Urgency; Taking charge of the organization; Conducting the initial assessment; Alignment and team building; Establishing routines; and Sustaining/Sustainment

• Preparation; Taking charge of the organization; Conducting the initial assessment; Alignment and team building; Establishing routines; and Staff Ride

• Preparation; Taking charge of the organization; Conducting the initial assessment; Alignment and team building; Establishing routines; and Counseling

• Preparation; Taking charge of the organization; Conducting the initial assessment; Alignment and team building; Establishing routines; and Sustaining/Sustainment

Which is the best answer for describing the ‘Coercive’ base of power?

• This power is conveyed through rewarding individuals for compliance with one’s wishes. This may be done through giving bonuses, raises, a promotion, extra time off from work, etc.

• This power is best to use when you have all or most of the facts, experience, or knowledge related to the problem at hand and there is an emergency situation or speed is important.

• This power comes from having a position in an organization, such as being a higher key leader or a key member of a leadership team. This power comes when employees in the organization recognize the authority of the individual.

• This power utilizes the fear of losing one’s job, being demoted, receiving a poor performance review, having prime projects taken away, or receiving punishment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

If you use a base of power that comes from one person liking and respecting another and strongly identifying with that person in some way, which base of power are you using?

• Expert

• Referent

• Informational

• Reward

You determine you need a two-way or mutual approach where you can share opinions or facts with your project team. This approach is best used because the individuals involved do not have all the experience and knowledge about the situation. Collectively, they will use group collaboration, different opinions, and new ideas to reach the objective. Which types of influence will you use?

• Controlling Approach

• Relinquishing Approach

• Developmental Approach

• Defensive Approach

Which platoon member controls fire and establishes fire control measures?

• Squad Leader

• Weapons Squad Leader

• Platoon Sergeant

• Platoon Leader