AR 600-100 Flashcards

Army Regulation (AR) 600-100 Overview

• AR 600-100 establishes the Army Profession and Leadership Policy.
• Defines key terms and responsibilities related to the Army Profession and leadership practices for Soldiers and Army Civilians.

Army Mission

• The Army's mission is to fight and win the Nation's wars through prompt and sustained land combat as part of the Joint force.

Achievement of Army Mission

• Achieved by organizing, equipping, and training Army Forces for combat, integrating with other Armed Services, and executing missions assigned by leadership.

Leadership Focus

• Emphasizes leaders at all levels: officers, warrant officers, noncommissioned officers, Soldiers, and Army civilians.

Definitions of Leadership

• Leadership is the process of influencing others through purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish missions and enhance the organization.
• A leader is anyone who inspires and influences others to achieve organizational goals, regardless of formal authority.

Army Professionals

• Defined as Soldiers or Army Civilians who meet certification criteria in character, competence, and commitment, and continuously seek improvement.

Army Ethic

• The Army Ethic comprises laws, values, and beliefs guiding the conduct of Army personnel, fostering trust and moral principles for Soldiers and leaders.

Characteristics of the Army Profession

• Trust, Military expertise, Honorable service, Stewardship, and Espirit de corps are essential to the Army Profession.

Healthy Army Culture

• Unity, cohesion, and trust foster a healthy culture, while rewarding mental agility and effective decision-making from leaders enhances resilience.

Mission Command

• Defined as authority and direction exercised by commanders using mission orders to enable disciplined initiative and empower leaders in unified land operations.

Professional Certification

• Certifies an Army professional's character, competence, and commitment, ensuring they fulfill responsibilities with discipline and to standard.

Purpose of Certification

• Certification demonstrates the Army's qualifications and provides motivation and a sense of achievement for personnel.

Competence and Commitment

• Competence is the ability to perform duties with discipline and standards.
• Commitment reflects the resolve to provide honorable service and accomplish missions despite challenges.

Soldier Life Cycle Goals

• Aims to train Soldiers, retain them, develop readiness skills, and prepare leaders for mentoring Soldiers before their transition from active duty.

Army Professional Development

• A continuous process of education, training, and experience to prepare Soldiers and Army Civilians for current and future roles in line with the Army Ethic.

Army Attributes for Leaders

• Essential attributes include character, presence, and intellect.

Training and Education

• Institutional training through the Army's school system equips personnel with necessary skills for their duties.

Operational Assignments

• Serve to apply knowledge and skills gained during training to real-world scenarios.

Self-Development

• Involves planned learning aimed at enhancing knowledge, self-awareness, and situational awareness.

Structured Self-Development

• Closely linked to on-the-job and theoretical learning for enhanced professional growth.

Facilitating Development

• Army professionals support development through counseling, coaching, and mentoring.

Counseling

• Provides feedback and plans for subordinates to meet individual and organizational goals.

Coaching

• Involves guiding others in skill development through practice and application.

Mentoring

• A developmental relationship between experienced and less experienced individuals built on trust and respect.

Test your knowledge on the Army Profession and Leadership Policy with these flashcards based on AR 600-100. This quiz will help you understand key terms, responsibilities, and the mission of the Army. Perfect for those studying Army regulations or involved in military leadership.