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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.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

What will a successful NCODP prepare NCOs to perform?

Effective small-unit leadership, training of Soldiers, and accomplishment of unit missions.

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.

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.

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.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

When should you use the High Ready carry position?

When contact with threats is likely and you must avoid flagging friendlies, or the threat is overhead.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What are the eight steps for evaluating a casualty?

Responsiveness, Breathing, Pulse, Bleeding, Shock, Fractures, Burns, and Head injury.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What are the structural capabilities?

Load tolerance, flexibility, static balance, body composition, and bone density.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What is counseling?

Counseling is the process used by leaders to review with a subordinate the subordinate’s demonstrated performance and potential.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

When should you apply a tourniquet?

In care under fire, or if the wound is spurting blood (arterial wound).

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

What are some reasons Soldiers may be removed from NCOES?

Misconduct, failure to meet course standards or prerequisites, medical or physical disqualification, or administrative actions.

Humvees

Humvees

Promotion Board Question

What is the difference between climbing and traversing a side slope?

Climbing involves going uphill head-on so that the front of the vehicle is a different elevation than the back. Traversing a side slope involves moving sideways along a slope so that driver's side of the vehicle is a different elevation than the passenger's.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is Combat Casualty Evacuation Care?

Care while procuring casualty evacuation and connecting with the casevac or medevac.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

How can you increase your rapport with your soldiers?

Having genuine interest in their well-being, offering praise for a job well done, and taking time to understand their position on an issue.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What are the five H2F domains?

Physical readiness, mental readiness, nutritional readiness, sleep readiness, and spiritual readiness.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What are the individual Rights of Soldiers, Family Members and DA Civilians when processing EO Complaints?

Present a complaint to the command without fear of intimidation, reprisal, or harassment, Communicate with the commander concerning their complaints, Receive assistance when submitting a complaint, Receive training on the Army’s EO complaint and appeals process.

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.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

Can Soldiers with permanent profiles attend NCOES?

Soldiers with permanent medical profiles must meet proponent and medical approval criteria to attend NCOES; attendance is subject to medical and course-specific approval.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is maximum ordinate?

The maximum height the projectile will travel above the line of sight on its path to the point of impact.

M2 .50 Cal

M2 .50 Cal

Promotion Board Question

What is a cone of fire?

The group of trajectories of rounds fired in a burst.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What is force tailoring?

The Army provides tailored force packages to provide required capabilities.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

According to AR 600-20 Chapter 6, what is Color?

The pigmentation, complexion, or skin shade/tone of a person, regardless of race.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

When can Soldiers wear store-bought helmets with uniform?

Only while riding bikes or motorcycles. They must switch to Army headgear when done.

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.

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 target prioritization?

Determining which threats are the most dangerous and who you should shoot first.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What are the 5 Characteristics of the Army Profession?

Trust. Honorable service. Military expertise. Stewardship. and Esprit de corps.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

Can courses less than eight weeks in length have an AFT requirement to complete the course?

Courses may require physical fitness standards as set by the proponent or course when appropriate.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

According to AR 600-20 Chapter 6, what is Sex?

A person's biological classification as male or female, including how individuals identify and express their gender.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

Why does the M4 use 25 meters to zero when it's actually set at 300 meters?

Because the line of sight is a straight line, and the arc that the bullet travels intersects that line twice.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How do you apply a pressure dressing to control bleeding?

Expose the wound, open the package that contains the dressing, apply it white-side down over the wound, wrap the elastic around the extremity and run it through the pressure bar, reverse the elastic while applying pressure over the wound, secure the plastic closure bar to the last turn of the wrap, and check that it is applied firmly enough to prevent slipping without cutting off circulation.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What are the five qualities of an effective counselor?

Respect for subordinates, Self-Awareness, Cultural Awareness, Empathy, Credibility.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

In what situation would you not render first aid to a casualty?

If the casualty shows clear signs of death, or giving them aid would put your life in danger.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What is considered satisfactory progress in the ABCP?

Satisfactory progress is defined as a monthly weight loss of either 3 to 8 pounds or 1 percent body fat.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What are the 4 Nato Alphabet Codes for Wartime Line 6 of the 9 Line, Security at pick-up site.

November, No enemy troops in area. Papa, Possible enemy troops in area (approach with caution). Echo, Enemy troops in area (approach with caution). X-ray, Enemy troops in area (armed escort required).

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is the treatment for shock?

1. Position the casualty on their back 2. Elevate the legs 3. Loosen clothing at neck or waist 4. Climatize 5. Reassure 6. Notify medical personnel

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is the Grid-Magnetic Angle?

The G-M angle value is the angular size that exists between grid north and magnetic north.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How do you determine a casualty’s level of consciousness?

Alpha – Alert, Victor – Responds to voice, Papa – Responds to pain, Uniform – Unconscious

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is an occlusive dressing?

A chest seal, used to prevent air from entering a chest wound during inhalation.

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