Which statement lists the two main types of counseling described in The NCO Guide?

• A. Event-oriented counseling and performance/professional growth counseling.
• B. Administrative counseling.
• C. Disciplinary counseling.
• D. Crisis counseling.

Answer: (A)

The two main types of counseling described are event-oriented counseling and performance/professional growth counseling.

Event-oriented counseling is used after a specific event or situation to provide timely feedback, correct behavior, and set immediate expectations for future performance in that context. It’s focused, short-term, and tied to what happened and how to improve next time.

Performance and professional growth counseling is a ongoing, future-focused process that looks at a soldier’s overall performance and development. It involves identifying strengths and areas for growth, setting measurable goals, and outlining steps or a development plan to reach higher levels of competence and responsibility over time.

Other forms of counseling you might see in the guide, like administrative, disciplinary, or crisis counseling, serve important purposes too, but the two primary types described as the main approach are these immediate-event feedback sessions and ongoing development discussions.