APT APT Reading Comprehension 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A passage reads: 'After-action reviews (AARs) are structured debriefs that identify strengths, weaknesses, and lessons learned.' What is the MAIN purpose of an AAR?
- To punish soldiers who made errors
- To identify what happened and improve future performance (Correct answer)
- To create official fitness reports
- To assign blame for mission failures
Correct answer: To identify what happened and improve future performance
AARs are structured debriefs designed to identify what went right, what went wrong, and how to improve.
Question 2: A manual states: 'Fatigue degrades cognitive performance, decision-making, and situational awareness.' Which ability is NOT listed as being harmed by fatigue?
- Cognitive performance
- Decision-making
- Situational awareness
- Physical strength (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Physical strength
The passage mentions cognitive performance, decision-making, and situational awareness — physical strength is not listed.
Question 3: A regulation states: 'Non-commissioned officers (NCOs) are the backbone of the Army and are responsible for the training and welfare of their soldiers.' What does this passage suggest about NCOs?
- NCOs only focus on administrative duties
- NCOs are responsible for both training and soldier welfare (Correct answer)
- NCOs outrank all commissioned officers
- NCOs have no role in training
Correct answer: NCOs are responsible for both training and soldier welfare
The passage explicitly states NCOs are responsible for training and welfare of soldiers.
Question 4: A document reads: 'The chain of command ensures that orders are passed from superior to subordinate in an orderly manner.' The word 'subordinate' in this context means:
- A soldier of higher rank
- A soldier of equal rank
- A soldier of lower rank (Correct answer)
- A civilian contractor
Correct answer: A soldier of lower rank
A subordinate is someone who is lower in rank or authority within a hierarchy.
Question 5: An Army policy states: 'Soldiers must complete annual training requirements to maintain readiness.' What does the word 'annual' mean?
- Monthly
- Quarterly
- Yearly (Correct answer)
- Every two years
Correct answer: Yearly
'Annual' means occurring once per year.
Question 6: A passage reads: 'Operational security (OPSEC) is a process that protects critical information from adversaries.' The word 'adversaries' most nearly means:
- Allies
- Commanders
- Enemies or opponents (Correct answer)
- Support personnel
Correct answer: Enemies or opponents
Adversaries are enemies or opponents; OPSEC protects information from those who could use it against the Army.
APT APT Reading Comprehension 2
A passage reads: 'After-action reviews (AARs) are structured debriefs that identify strengths, weaknesses, and lessons learned.' What is the MAIN purpose of an AAR?