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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.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What documentation is required for enrollment in SUDCC?

The primary documentation required is a completed DA Form 8003 (Referral Form) and a clinical intake assessment completed by the SUDCC provider.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is the elevation guide?

A miniature representation of terrain elevation using shaded relief.

Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention

Promotion Board Question

What are the 5 overarching strategies of suicide prevention?

1: Developing positive life coping skills, 2: Encouraging help-seeking behavior, 3: Raising awareness of, and vigilance towards, suicide prevention, 4: Synchronizing, integrating, and managing the Army Suicide Prevention Program, and 5: Conducting suicide surveillance, analysis, and reporting.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What does it mean to have adaptive and innovative leaders?

They are comfortable with complexity and capable of operating from the tactical to the strategic level.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What is Sleep Readiness?

The capacity to obtain adequate, quality sleep to restore brain function, enhance decision-making, and support overall health and performance.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What is Nutritional Readiness?

The capacity to sustain health and optimize performance by consuming the right foods and fluids in the right amounts at the right times.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What is the overall mission of the Army Substance Abuse Program?

To strengthen the overall fitness and effectiveness of the Army’s workforce and to enhance combat readiness.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What are the four requirements and expectations of “develops”?

Fosters esprit de corps (a jealous regard for one’s own unit), prepares self, develops others, and stewards the profession.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What are the standards of the Army Body Composition Program?

Soldiers are required to meet the prescribed body fat standards listed in appendix B of AR 600-9.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

What will happen if a Soldier fails the second AFT?

Soldiers who fail required fitness standards are subject to course disqualification or removal per proponent and Army fitness policy.

M240

M240

Promotion Board Question

How is the M240B cooled?

Through radiation, conduction, and convection.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What is combined arms maneuver?

The application of combat power in time and space to defeat enemy ground forces.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

Are Soldiers allowed to request Early Release or Early Graduation from NCOES?

Requests for early release or early graduation are governed by proponent and school policies and are considered on a case-by-case basis if allowed by the course proponent.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What is force tailoring?

The Army provides tailored force packages to provide required capabilities.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What should leaders focus on during performance counseling?

The counseling focuses on the subordinate's strengths, areas to improve, and potential.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What are the required actions for commanders after determining a Soldier exceeds body fat standards?

The commander has 3 working days to Flag the Soldier using DA Form 268 and 2 working days from initiation of DA Form 268 to counsel and enroll the Soldier in the ABCP.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What are the two important purposes of Reception and integration counseling?

1. It identifies and helps alleviate any issues or concerns that new members may have, including any issues resulting from the new duty assignment. 2. It familiarizes new team members with organizational standards, roles, and assignments.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

Why did military expeditions throughout history usually fail?

Because they lacked the capability to seize and hold land, secure populations, and consolidate gains.

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.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

What does DA PAM 600-25 cover?

It is the U.S. Army Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Guide

M2 50. Cal

M2 50. Cal

Promotion Board Question

How is the M2 cooled?

Through radiation, conduction, and convection.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What is gender discrimination?

Action taken by an individual to deprive a person of a right because of their gender.

Army Emergency Relief

Army Emergency Relief

Promotion Board Question

According to AR 930-4, what steps do you need to take in order to get an AER loan? What do you need to do?

1) Confirm you have a valid emergency financial need. 2) Choose your access route. 3) Gather required identification. 4) Complete the application. 5) Submit through your chosen route. 6) Complete the AER interview and documentation,

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

Who can a Soldier report a Sexual Assault to if they want to keep it restricted?

SARCs, Victim Advocates, Healthcare Providers, Champlain, and friends and family as long as friends and family don't tell chain of command or law enforcement.

NCO Common Core Competencies

NCO Common Core Competencies

Promotion Board Question

What is Program Management?

Assisting officer counterparts in managing Army programs that help Soldiers and Families.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What are the levels of command and the rank that generally commands them?

Squad - Staff Sergeant; Platoon - Lieutenant; Company - Captain; Battalion - Lieutenant Colonel; Brigade - Colonel; Division - Major General; Corps - Lieutenant General; Army - General.

Operations

Operations

Promotion Board Question

What is the supporting effort?

Units with missions that assist and enable the main effort.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What is the Safe to Report policy?

Protects victims from punishment for minor misconduct (like underage drinking) revealed during an assault report.

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.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What is a Formal Complaint?

A complainant files in writing and swears to the accuracy of the information and Formal complaints require specific actions, are subject to timelines, and require documentation of the actions taken.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What is meant by the Army’s role to shape?

Shaping operational environments allows combatant commanders to reassure partners and deter aggression while establishing conditions that support the potential employment of joint forces.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What are three key components of a healthful and safe weight loss program?

A healthful and safe weight loss program includes nutrition, physical activity, and behavior modification.

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.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What is cover?

Cover is the distance between individuals in column formation.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

Can a restricted report be changed to unrestricted?

Yes, at the request of the victim. Once converted, it cannot revert back.

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.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What is a review?

A review is a military ceremony used to honor a visiting official and to present decorations and awards.

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

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What are the four stages of the counseling process?

1. Identify the need for counseling 2. Prepare the counseling session 3. Conduct the counseling 4. Follow-up

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