MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE (2nd & 6th Platoons)

What is the most important responsibility of every Marine in the Marine Corps according to the JROTC LE-3 textbook?

• Following orders

• Leading Marines

• Maintaining equipment

• Physical fitness

What is the definition of a mentor as described in the LE-3 textbook?

• A drill instructor

• A commanding officer

• A trusted counselor or guide

• A military strategist

Which of the following is NOT one of the roles a mentor can assume?

• Teacher

• Guide

• Commander

• Counselor

What does the text identify as the primary objective of leadership?

• Personal advancement

• Mission accomplishment

• Team building

• Resource management

In the mentoring relationship, which attribute describes a mentee who shows consideration and respect for the mentor's willingness to help?

• Willing

• Active

• Accepting

• Respectful

What is the purpose of an inspection?

• To punish subordinates

• To observe people under command and provide feedback

• To create stress in the unit

• To fulfill administrative requirements

What is the difference between an inspection and an evaluation?

• Inspections are formal while evaluations are informal

• Inspections are conducted by officers while evaluations are done by NCOs

• Inspections examine performance at a single point in time while evaluations look at performance over a period

• Evaluations are only for officers while inspections are for enlisted personnel

What document serves as the primary means for recording a Marine's performance?

• The Individual Training Standard

• The Fitness Report

• The MBST Handbook

• The Professional Military Education record

Which leadership style involves telling subordinates what to do and how to do it without consulting others for advice?

• Participative leadership style

• Delegative leadership style

• Authoritarian leadership style

• Democratic leadership style

Which of the following is a stage in developing a mentoring connection?

• Confrontation stage

• Cultivation stage

• Competition stage

• Collaboration stage