Basic Professional Military Exam (Enlisted) - Block 3 - The Navy Professional (NWC-EPME-BASIC-B3-V5)

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Aristotelian virtue, stoicism, and VADM Stockdale's leadership were founded upon the ethical approach of ______________. - ANSWER character-based ethics Relativism postulates ______________. - ANSW ... ER All the answers are correct. The Western ethical heritage is descended from ancient Greece, where ethics meant "custom." Today, military ethics are derived from our Services'______________. - ANSWER core values and heritage Utilitarianism can best be represented by the following phrase: - ANSWER The greatest happiness for the greatest number. Thoughts such as: "Life has no purpose or meaning," "Truth can not be known," and "What I do doesn't matter" best typify which one of the following? - ANSWER Nihilism Relativism is a subset of the following ethical system: - ANSWER Freedom-based ethics Character-based ethics argues ______________. - ANSWER right choices come from building good character and pursuing virtue Ethical systems may be generally classified as "freedom-based," "rule-based," or ______________. - ANSWER "character-based" ______________ posits that truth and right are part of the natural order of things, and that our consciences are a reliable guide in making right choices. - ANSWER Natural Law Thoughts such as: "I do whatever I want," "No one can stop me," and "I take what I want and harm anyone who gets in my way" best typify which one of the following? - ANSWER Criminality The "Just War" tradition ______________. - ANSWER seeks to place moral restraints on warfare by establishing criteria for determining when and how to wage war justly The Principle of Utility ______________. - ANSWER All of the answers are correct. In the view of the rule-based system of ethics, there is the notion there are absolute truths and moral standards that are true at all times in all places for all people and all situations. - ANSWER True A supposition that some mix of common sense and scientific inquiry will always lead to a conclusion that is true typifies ______________. - ANSWER a reason-based approach to truth and justice The idea of absolute truth is NOT a fundamental tenet of the military concept of "duty." - ANSWER False Freedom-based ethics focus on ______________. - ANSWER decisions arrived at based on self-interests or impulses Lawlessness and looting that often follow the apparent removal of all legitimate authority from an area in the wake of war or national disaster typifies: - ANSWER Freedom-based ethics Some relativists would question whether reality can be accurately assessed or measured. - ANSWER True he three characteristics of a profession are ______________. - ANSWER expertise, corporateness, and responsibility The professional military leader maintains the trust of society by ______________. - ANSWER using his or her specialized expertise responsibly for the welfare of that society Moral development theory tells us that there are sequential levels of moral reasoning. What is the ideal toward which moral development leads? - ANSWER It is the path to becoming a person of character. Moral ______________ is the ability to recognize when a problem is not merely a narrow technical dilemma, but rather is one with some deeper moral content. - ANSWER awareness Select True or False: Extensive knowledge of right and wrong or sophisticated moral reasoning skills will lead to moral behavior. - ANSWER False Well-developed knowledge, abilities, and values in which of the following is NOT necessary for effective moral development? - ANSWER Moral relativism A key component of professional responsibility is ______________. - ANSWER accountability Which statement is NOT true regarding the professional responsibilities of military professionals? - ANSWER A military professional does not have an obligation with regards to influences on material and resource management. Moral ______________ is the comprehensive ability to bring all of one's knowledge, skills, and values together in order to accomplish the intended action. - ANSWER effectiveness Which of the following are the three recognized characteristics of all professions? - ANSWER Expertise, responsibility, and corporateness The ability, right, and ______________ of self-regulation are part of what transforms an association into a profession. - ANSWER responsibility Moral development requires certain conditions to occur; people must be morally ______________. - ANSWER All the answers are correct. Moral ______________ enables a person to work through a logical and objective process for determining and explaining reasons that distinguish right from wrong. - ANSWER reasoning ______________ is a common bond all military professionals share based on the mutual accountability that comes with self-regulation. - ANSWER Corporateness Moral ______________ is the willingness and desire of an individual that results in action that reflects (through knowledge, instinct and/or reasoning) the "right thing to do," regardless of difficulty. - ANSWER courage What differentiates a mercenary from a military professional? - ANSWER A military professional exhibits a moral dimension that earns the trust of society. The key distinction(s) between a profession, a craft, and an art, is/are ______________. - ANSWER All the answers are correct. What constitute(s) the body of moral principles or values governing military professionals? - ANSWER All the answers are correct. A Sailor has an obligation to exercise responsibility and to be concerned with anything that might impact all of the following, EXCEPT ______________. - ANSWER personal recognition and remuneration "An expert with specialized knowledge and skill in a significant field of human endeavor" best defines ______________. - ANSWER a professional Select True or False: A military professional must utilize any means necessary to contribute to the common good. - ANSWER False Moral development is a lifelong process, with the objective of achieving moral ______________. - ANSWER effectiveness The term "honor" is esoteric and intangible. It is best defined by considering all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWER Courage When one criminal protects another, is the criminal demonstrating integrity? - ANSWER Is; because integrity means taking action consistent with one's values. Which of the following best describes the relationship between responsibility and accountability? - ANSWER We often have many responsibilities but are only held accountable by some outside source for some subset of all our assigned or assumed obligations. "Ship, shipmate, self" is a long-standing phrase that refers to a commonly accepted hierarchy of _______________. - ANSWER loyalties Moral courage is most closely synonymous with _____________. - ANSWER strength Courage is to moral effectiveness as valor is to ___________. - ANSWER bravery It is the duty of every Navy man and woman to work as ___________. - ANSWER a team Genuine concern for others results in a ______________. - ANSWER greater unit strength and capacity We become virtuous by doing virtuous things, could have been said by ______________. - ANSWER Aristotle Honesty versus loyalty is an example of ________________ virtues. - ANSWER conflicting A Chief ponders over whether or not to discuss her LCPO's recent events of alcohol abuse with the CMC. The Chief and the LCPO are old friends and have served together before. This is an example of _____________. - ANSWER loyalties Most of the international legal protection for Prisoners of War (POWs) is provided by the ___________ of 1949. - ANSWER Geneva Convention Prior to _____________, there was no special prisoner of war training given to members of the U.S. Armed Forces. - ANSWER the Korean War American Prisoners of War (POWs) must adhere to the provisions of the Geneva Convention to the best of their abilities for the following reasons EXCEPT: - ANSWER Failure to adhere to the Geneva Convention would classify them as spies The Geneva Convention is an agreement between ________. Therefore, an individual cannot renounce his or her __________ or __________. - ANSWER nations; rights, duties As a result of the special tactics of the North Koreans, and the response of the Prisoners of War (POWs), President Eisenhower published the ____________ in Executive Order 10631 of 17 August 1955. - ANSWER Military Code of Conduct Other laws and rules applicable to Prisoners of War (POWs) include all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWER The Hague Convention Which of the following is FALSE regarding professional oaths? - ANSWER A professional oath allows for value judgments to be based on relative truths. The Oath of Enlistment is clear regarding the hierarchy of loyalties. Which of the following best demonstrates this priority (highest to lowest)? - ANSWER Ship, shipmate, self In addition to granting prisoners of war (POWs) certain rights, the Geneva Convention obligates POWs to act in certain ways. Which of the following is FALSE regarding these obligations? - ANSWER The Geneva Convention forbids POWs from attempting escape. When a Sailor is presented with a potential or real conflict between honesty and loyalty, which of the two is more important? - ANSWER This is an ethical dilemma which can not be resolved without amplifying information and/or context. Which one(s) of the following allow(s) for judicial penalties after repatriation for misdeeds committed while a prisoner of war? - ANSWER The Uniform Code of Military Justice ______________ is a state of obligation that requires a person to see a task through to its completion. - ANSWER Commitment Regarding interrogation under the terms of the Geneva Convention, which of the following is TRUE? - ANSWER The detaining power has the right to interrogate a prisoner of war. Which of the following is NOT a right of prisoners of war under the Geneva Convention? - ANSWER The right of enlisted personnel to refuse to perform paid labor Select True or False: The Code of Conduct only applies if the detaining country adheres to the Geneva Convention. - ANSWER False __________ must be balanced by a healthy sense of commitment so that team members can see their contribution to the overall mission, while not allowing themselves to think they are indispensable to mission accomplishment? - ANSWER Responsibility Which of the following, if not resolved prior to being presented with an ethical challenge, could increase the risk of choosing an improper course of action in accordance with the Oath of Enlistment? - ANSWER Loyalty Select True or False: A demonstration of moral courage indicates the ability to demonstrate physical courage, and vice-versa. - ANSWER False [Show More]

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