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Here is a collection of all of the army board questions from the board questions podcast. We recommend studying individual topics found on your MOI, but we've provided a complete list here for those that prefer to study that way.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What are the three echelons of sexual assault victim advocates (VAs) in a Garrison Environment?

1. The installation sexual assault response coordinator (SARC) 2. Installation victim advocates (IVA) 3. Unit victim advocates (UVAs).

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is Alpha through Echo on Line 3 of the 9 Line, Number of patients by precedence?

Alpha – Urgent within 2 hours, Bravo - Urgent Surgical within 2 hours, Charlie Priority within 4 hours, Delta Routine within 24 hours, Echo convenience.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What is retaliation?

Acts like ostracism or reprisal against someone for reporting sexual assault or harassment, assisting an investigation, or intervening. This can include with holding privileges such as events, schools, positions, awards, or incentives as well as issuing punishments.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

Why is mental readiness important?

It ensures the soldier has the wherewithal and cognition to fight when the fight turns chaotic.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What are the 6 protected categories?

Race, Color, Sex (including gender identity), National Origin, Religion, and Sexual Orientation.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is Care Under Fire?

Care rendered while under effective hostile fire, with limited aid.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

How can you determine a soldier has successfully rehabilitated?

When they complete the treatment plan, maintain abstinence, and demonstrate satisfactory duty performance.

Army Retention

Army Retention

Promotion Board Question

What are the goals of the Army Retention Program?

To sustain readiness by reenlisting quality Soldiers, transferring Soldiers to the Reserve Components, aligning force structure, and supporting special programs.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is Stewardship of the profession?

Stewardship is the responsibility of Soldiers and Army civilians to strengthen the Army as a profession.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What is the land domain?

The land domain includes humanity in its entirety of cultures, religions, social and economic groups, and politics.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How do you check if the casualty is breathing?

Place your ear near the casualty's mouth, looking at the chest, and look for the chest to rise and fall, hear the sound of breathing, and feel the air move on your ear.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What are some ways you increase your informal leadership?

Personal initiative, special knowledge, unique experiences, or technical expertise exercised with competence, showing others that you are someone that can get stuff done and is worth following.

M240

M240

Promotion Board Question

What is enfilade fire?

Fire directed along the longest axis of a target .

M240

M240

Promotion Board Question

Describe the Green safety status for the M240B.

The bolt is locked forward and the fire/safe selector switch is on fire (F); the feed tray and cover assembly are closed.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

How is sexual harassment defined in AR 600-52?

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that affects work or creates a hostile environment.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What does "victim-centered" mean in SHARP?

It focuses on supporting victim recovery with trauma-informed care, minimizing secondary victimization, and ensuring safety.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

What are the definitions of the institutional, operational, and self-development domains?

Institutional: formal Army schools and programs; Operational: unit training and experience in deployable units; Self-development: planned, goal-oriented individual learning.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship

Promotion Board Question

How soon after DA Form 5434 is received should a sponsor be assigned?

Within 120 days of the Soldier’s report date or within 5 duty days if there is less than 120 days’ notice.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is "natural point of aim"?

The point where the barrel naturally orients when the shooter’s muscles are relaxed and support is achieved.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How do you do mouth to mouth rescue breathing?

Maintain the chin-lift while pinching the nostrils closed, take a regular breath and make an airtight seal around the casualty's mouth with your mouth, give a slow breath into the casualty's mouth, watching for the chest to rise. If it does, break the seal and allow the air to escape, and repeat.

M2 .50 Cal

M2 .50 Cal

Promotion Board Question

What is the amber weapon safety status for the M2?

Ammunition in the feedway, t-slot empty, chamber empty, bolt forward, safety on.

Operations

Operations

Promotion Board Question

What is a major operation?

A military action, consisting of two or more related tactical actions, designed to achieve a strategic objective, in whole or in part.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

Why do leaders check Soldiers' uniforms during inspections?

To make sure Soldiers have what they need, wear only approved items, and buy from approved sources.

MATVs

MATVs

Promotion Board Question

Why should the MATV engine idle for 3 mins before shutting down?

Idling allows to carry heat away from the engine components and turbo to slow down.

Army Retention

Army Retention

Promotion Board Question

What are some reasons a Soldier may be ineligible for reenlistment?

Failing standards in performance, conduct, medical, fitness, or administrative requirements.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How do you treat dry chemical burns?

Brush the chemical off with a clean, dry cloth. Do not apply water, but if you are near a large body of water, submerge the burned area. Dress the wound lightly with gauze, applying just enough pressure to avoid slipping.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What is Mental Readiness?

The development and application of cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal capabilities to handle the stress and complexity of military operations.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What are the three things soldiers should be evaluated on?

Individual merit, fitness, and capability, regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, or religion.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is a graphic bar scale, and what is it used for?

A graphic scale is a ruler printed on the map that is used to convert distances on the map to actual ground distances.

Army Community Service

Army Community Service

Promotion Board Question

Who is eligible to use ACS services?

Active duty, Reserve, National Guard, retirees, Family members, and DA Civilians.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

When is a hairstyle not allowed?

If it stops a Soldier from wearing helmets or safety gear the right way.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is tactical knowledge?

The fundamentals of their duty position related to warfighting, tactics, techniques, and procedures.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What is a formation?

The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner.

Pistols

Pistols

Promotion Board Question

What in an AN/PEQ-14?

The AN/PEQ-14 is a compact. lightweight gunsight.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

What are Class C uniforms?

Combat, PT, hospital, kitchen, field, or other work uniforms.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What is Unrestricted reporting?

Unrestricted reporting still gives the victim the help they need, but is also designed to launch a formal investigation and pursue legal action. It requires actions be taken within specific timelines.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is a cook off?

When the barrel is hot enough to cause a round to ignite on it's own.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

What is the ACT?

The Army Career Tracker (ACT) is the single point-of-entry tool for career and leadership development and the location to create Individual Development Plans.

Mk 19

Mk 19

Promotion Board Question

What is the beaten zone?

The beaten zone is the area on the target where projectiles impact as a result of dispersion and projectile trajectories.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is technical knowledge?

Knowledge related to equipment, weapons, systems, and functional areas

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What specific actions are required of commanders within 24 hours of receiving notification of an unrestricted sexual assault report?

Within 24 hours of notification, commanders must take several actions, including notifying the SARC and USACID office, advising the victim of the need to preserve evidence, assisting with or providing transportation if needed, asking if the victim needs a support person, facilitating a SAFE if requested, ensuring medical care is provided, coordinating initial interviews, ensuring the victim is advised of available resources, ensuring a safety assessment is completed, advising the victim of reporting options and the CATCH program.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What are the two authorized improvised litters?

The poncho improvised litter, and the jacket improvised litter.

Mk 19

Mk 19

Promotion Board Question

What does the applied safety do?

The safety prevents the sear from releasing the firing pin and blocks the weapon from firing when placed on safe.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What are high-risk indicators that leaders should watch for?

High-risk indicators include changes in behavior, poor duty performance, legal issues, frequent absences, mood swings, financial trouble, and signs of intoxication.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What impact does substance abuse have on a Soldier's security clearance?

Substance abuse may result in the suspension, denial, or revocation of a Soldier’s security clearance.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What does the Army contribute to the United States?

A land force unequaled in skill, adaptability, professionalism, and power.

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