AMEDD BOLC MIDTERM EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS (VERSION A & B) ACTUAL EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A
AMEDD BOLC MIDTERM EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS
(VERSION A & B) 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM 250
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A
VERSION A
What are the types of developmental counseling? - ANSWER- Event,
performance, and professional development
What are the approaches to developmental counseling? - ANSWERNondirect (most preferred)
Direct
Combined
What is the four step counseling process? - ANSWER- Identify the need
to counsel
Prepare
Conduct
Follow-up
What form is used for counseling? - ANSWER- DA Form 4856
What is a magic bullet? - ANSWER- Makes sure to cover everything
What is the purpose of the NCOER? - ANSWER- Provides key
information to HDQA for use in making critical personnel management
decisions
Rater assesses _______ senior rater assesses ______ - ANSWERPerformance
Potential
What are the SENIOR RATER's REQUIREMENTS for an NCOER? -
ANSWER- â—‹ Direct line of supervision.
â—‹ Must be in command >60 days.
â—‹ Most qualified limited to 24%.
What are the rated NCO's responsibilities? - ANSWER- â— Verify all
administrative data is correct, to include the Duty MOSC, duty
description, APFT / height / weight, counseling dates, and that they saw
the completed NCOER
â— Perform each assigned or implied duty to the best of their ability,
periodically evaluating their own performance and seeking guidance
when needed
â— Draft and provide major performance objectives, goals and
expectations for consideration that aligns with the rater's support form
â— Maintain a personal working copy of the most recent DA Form 2166-
9-1A as feedback and guidance are provided during the rating period.
What is the standard for SGT NCOER? - ANSWER- 2 box scale (meet
or did not meet standard)
What is the standard for SSG-MSG NCOER? - ANSWER- 4 box scale
(far exceed standard, exceed standard, met standard, did not meet
standard)
What is the purpose on an initial counseling? - ANSWER- Provides
support for raters, mission, and valid rating chain
ID duty description
ID areas of emphasis
Goals/ exemptions
Performance objectives
Copies
(What was done, what was the impact)
What are the qualifications and responsibilities of rated officer -
ANSWER- Commander responsible
Meet w/ rater within 30 days
ID duties and objectives
DA form 67-10-1A
What are the qualifications of the rater for OER - ANSWER- Immediate
supervisor
Senior in grade or date of rank
Must serve 90 days (120 reserved)
What are the rater responsibilities? - ANSWER- Provide own and senior
support form
Counsel quarterly
Assess performance
Certify H/W and PT
What are senior rater responsibilities for OER - ANSWER- Minimum
grade of O4 (civilian G13)
Minimum 60 days service (90 reserve)
What is the mission for OPMS? - ANSWER- Deals with strength
management, accessions, and assignments
What are the functions of OPMS? - ANSWER- -accessions
-assignments process and considerations
-strength management
-professional development
What are the 6 AMEDD Corps Branches? (distribution) - ANSWER- â—
Medical Corps
â— Dental Corps
â— Veterinary Corps
â— Nurse Corps