ALS Dl - Set B - Volume 1

Both actions mentioned in the question, uploading a video to Facebook and sharing enemy engagement on a blog, can potentially compromise military operations and security. Sharing sensitive information about a military base or enemy engagements can jeopardize the safety of personnel and the success of missions. Therefore, neither of these actions is considered appropriate use of social media in a military context.

This scenario best illustrates downward communication which according to the Communication Skills Chapter normally begins with the organization’s upper level of management and filters down through the chain of command(SMSgt Lannen, squadron superintendent of civil engineering, forwarded the commander’s Physical Training Policy Memorandum to all flight chiefs in the shop).

The given statement is true. A bullet statement is indeed an accurate, brief, and specific "bottom line" of an idea or a single accomplishment along with its associated impact. Bullet statements are commonly used in various contexts, such as resumes, presentations, and reports, to provide concise and impactful information. They help to quickly communicate key points and make information more accessible and easily understandable.

A good introduction should grab the audience's attention with an attention step, state the purpose of the presentation, provide motivation or a hook to engage the audience, and give an overview of what will be discussed. This helps to set the tone, establish the relevance of the topic, and give the audience a preview of what to expect. Therefore, the statement that good introductions include the Attention Step, Purpose Statement, Motivation/Hook, and Overview is true.

Begin the accomplishment (action) element with an action verb (Completed, Led, Processed, Mastered, etc.) or a modifier and an action verb (Expertly finished, Boldly led, etc.)

This scenario best illustrates accuracy. According to the Supervisory Writing chapter, “For anything to be “accurate” it must be “correct.” People who have the most trouble with accuracy are those who try to stretch the truth. Mild exaggeration or embellishment of the facts is poison and is only a half-step away from outright lying and falsifying the facts.”

This is ineffective media engagement because, according to the Culture of Engagement portion of the Supervisory Communication lesson, SSgt Tubble’s statement violates two of the “do’s” which include discussing only matters of which you have direct knowledge of and avoid repeating or using “color words” that may have a negative connotation such as “massacre”, “scandal”, “deaths”, “corruption”, etc. These induce overly strong, emotional reactions and may be counterproductive to your objectives.

SrA Allen violated social media guidelines, which according to the Culture of Engagement portion of the Supervisory Communication lesson, prohibit posting photos showing improper wear of the uniform. Because military members are on duty 24/7, 365 days a year, this violation of good order and discipline could negatively impact the public’s perception of the military’s professionalism.

SSgt Bolden appropriately used diagnosing, as evidenced by “…thinks about it and realizes the change in everyone’s demeanor.” According to the Interpersonal Communication chapter, diagnosing is “knowing why you’re conducting the session.”

This scenario best illustrates the phases of effective communication, According to the Communication Skills chapter there are three broad phases which are diagnose the communication(determine the general purpose), prepare the communication, and lastly deliver the message.

This scenario best illustrate MSgt Ottmos’s misunderstanding of organizational barriers. According to the communicator skills chapter organizational barriers are: duty schedules, floor layouts, jet engine noise (…Despite engine runs and planes launching, he holds a meeting on the flight line to address the problem….. several people expressed frustration because they barely heard), operations tempo, and improper management.

According to the Interpersonal Communication chapter, pre-session activities include Diagnose (know why you are conducting this session) and Prepare (determine approach and prepare the environment). SSgt Wilson diagnosed as evidenced by the statement, “noticing an unusual change in Dent’s behavior.” He determined his approach as evidenced by the statement, “hoping to keep the session centered on Dent” and he prepared the environment as evidenced by the statement, “eliminate distractions, he reserves a small conference room for two hours with permission to use it longer”

This scenario best illustrates the single idea bullet. According to the Supervisory Writing chapter, the single idea bullet is a concise written statement of a single idea or concept that is typically used for Talking Papers, Point Papers, and Bullet Background Papers.

This scenario best illustrates SSgt Maramba’s effective use of types of narrative writing. According to the Supervisory Writing chapter, types of narrative writing include awards and recognitions. People or units who receive awards and decorations under this program must clearly demonstrate sustained and superior performance. To initiate the recommendation submission process, it is your responsibility as the supervisor to request, fill out, and submit a Recommendation for Decoration Printout (RDP- DÉCOR-6). In addition to accomplishing the Décor 6, you must then compose a decoration citation. (…. “He reviewed past performance reports for information to complete the decoration citation. Once the Décor 6 and the citation are completed, he forwarded them to CSS for review”).

The Air Force uses bullet statement style of writing because it presents a clear picture of an idea or accomplishment and its impact, allows the writer to concisely deal with specific points, takes less time to read, and allows the writer to communicate more information within a smaller space. However, bullet statements do not present all achievements in one sentence.

"Quickly developed" is an example of a modifier "quickly" and a verb "developed"

The subject element in official memorandums and personalized letters is mandatory because it serves the purpose of identifying the issues or topic being discussed. It provides a concise and clear summary of the content to follow, allowing the recipient to quickly understand the main focus of the communication.

An official memorandum is for the record, not private.

You do not "quiz your audience" during the body portion of your message.

The proper placement and format of the date element is to have it flush with the right margin and positioned 10 line spaces from the top of the page. This ensures that the date is aligned correctly with the rest of the text and is easily visible.

2 line spaces needed after MEMORANDUM