TSgt Lenz is being pressured by the other section NCOICs to follow their way of processing different kinds of information that flows from one section to the other sections. He thinks he has a better way of doing things but does not want to upset the other NCOICs. After considerable thought, he musters the nerve to at least momentarily abandon his “adherence” to their processes and do an inquiry of all of the processes currently in place.Because TSgt Lenz _______________ characteristic of a critical thinker, his actions will MOST LIKELY ________________ mission effectiveness.

Understands the free thinking; enhance

To think freely, you must restrain your desire to believe because of social pressures to conform (TSgt Lenz is being pressured by the other section NCOICs to follow their way of processing). You must be willing to ask if conformity is motivating your belief or opinion (He thinks he has a better way of doing things but does not want to upset the other NCOICs), and if so, have the strength and courage (nerve) to at least temporarily abandon your position until you can complete a more objective and thorough evaluation (do an inquiry of all of the processes currently in place). This will most likely enhance mission effectiveness.