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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.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is a double feed?

When a round is chambered and not fired and a subsequent round is being fed.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What is Physical Readiness?

The ability to meet the physical demands of duty or combat through strength, endurance, mobility, and resilience.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is cultural/geopolitical knowledge?

Knowledge about the areas in which they expect to accomplish the mission.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What is depth?

Depth is the space from front to rear of a formation including the front and rear elements.

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.

Mk 19

Mk 19

Promotion Board Question

What is the textbook description of the Mark 19?

The MK 19 is a 40-mm air-cooled, blowback-operated automatic grenade machine gun that provides suppressive fires against personnel and light vehicles, and is mounted on tripods or weapon stations.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

Who must Leaders counsel for Promotion IAW with Army Regulations?

For all specialists, corporals, and sergeants who are eligible for advancement without waivers In accordance with AR 600-8-19.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How do you treat heat exhaustion?

Stop physical activity, rest casualty in the shade, loosen uniform and headgear, have casualty drink 2 quarts of water over 1 hour, seek medical aid, and evacuate casualty if no improvement over 30 minutes or if condition worsens.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is target identification?

Processing whether the potential target is a threat, a friend, or a non-combatant.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What is the Army mission?

To deploy, fight, and win our Nation’s wars by providing ready, prompt, and sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the joint force.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is the textbook definition of an Azimuth?

A horizontal angle measured clockwise from a north base line.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is a combat lifesaver?

A non‑medical soldier trained for enhanced first aid.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What does "zero tolerance" mean in the context of the ASAP?

The Army does not condone illegal drug use and will take appropriate administrative action, including separation, for violations.

Operations

Operations

Promotion Board Question

What are defensive operations?

Operations to defeat an enemy attack, gain time, economize forces, and develop conditions favorable for offensive or stability operations.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

Why is physical readiness important?

It ensures the soldier has the physical conditioning to fight and win wars.

Army Emergency Relief

Army Emergency Relief

Promotion Board Question

What are some ways that units are expected to publicize AER informational media? (There are 12)

(1) Including AER information in orientation briefings for newly arrived and assigned Soldiers and their Families, (2) Using installation and organization media such as newspapers or daily bulletins, (3) Using defense media activity assets, (4) Briefing AER activities at commander’s calls, (5) Having the AER officers make periodic visits and briefings to subordinate units, (6) Using campaign and other related material during the installation AER annual campaign, (7) Providing AER briefings to spouses’ organizations, particularly NCOs and enlisted spouses, (8) Including AER information in ACS and ARC orientations or briefings, (9) Briefing new company commanders and first sergeants, (10) Establishing and/or maintaining a presence on social media platforms., (11) Coordinating with Veteran Service Organizations as appropriate, (12) Providing AER briefings and informational material periodically to retired personnel serviced by the installation or organization.

Mk 19

Mk 19

Promotion Board Question

What is the red weapon safety status for the MK 19?

Ammo is introduced, second round is held by the first set of pawls, first round is on the bolt face, bolt is locked to the rear, safety on safe.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What are some examples of high-risk indicators of substance abuse 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.

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.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How do you treat white phosphorus burns?

Smother is with water, a wet cloth, or mud. Keep the wound wet. Dress the wound lightly with gauze, applying just enough pressure to avoid slipping.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What is an example of joint interdependence?

The Army provides communications, engineering, and logistics support to other Services.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What are the reenlistment and extension criteria for Soldiers who fail to meet standards?

Soldiers who fail to meet body fat standards are not eligible for re-enlistment or extension unless a waiver is granted by the proper authority.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

How can leaders deepen commitment in their soldiers?

Reinforcing followers’ identification with the Nation (loyalty), the Army (professionalism), the unit or organization (esprit de corps), the leadership in a unit (respect), and to the mission (duty).

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is the elevation guide?

A miniature representation of terrain elevation using shaded relief.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What steps do you take to open the airway using the head-tilt/chin-lift method?

Kneel near the casualties shoulders, place one hand on the casualties forehead and push backwards, and place the other hand on the casualty's lower jaw and lift, keeping the mouth open

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.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

How should headgear fit?

Headgear will fit snugly and comfortably, without bulging or distortion from the intended shape of the headgear and without excessive gaps between the headgear and the head.

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.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What is cover?

Cover is the distance between individuals in column formation.

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.

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.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How do you treat an abdominal impalement?

Position casualty in a stable position (on their back if impaled object does not protrude rearwards), flex the casualty's knees, turn the casualty's head to the side in case of vomiting, treat for shock, expose wound, stabilize protruding object, apply a sterile abdominal dressing, and evacuate the casualty.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

How does the ABCP address pregnancy?

Personnel who meet this regulation’s standards and become pregnant will be exempt from the standards for the duration of the pregnancy plus the period of 180 days after the pregnancy ends.

M240

M240

Promotion Board Question

What are the major components of the M240B?

Barrel assembly, buffer assembly, bolt and operating rod assembly, driving spring rod assembly, trigger housing assembly, cover assembly, feed tray, and receiver assembly.

MATVs

MATVs

Promotion Board Question

What is a Class 1 leak?

A slow leak that causes wetness, but no drops.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is windage value?

The amount of effect the wind speed and direction will have on the projectile.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

What are the 5 situations where it's not okay to wear the Army uniform?

When participating in political activities, commercial interests, public speeches/interviews without approval, demonstrations/protests, extremist activities, or when it discredits the Army.

NCO Common Core Competencies

NCO Common Core Competencies

Promotion Board Question

What are the 6 leadership styles?

Authoritative, Affiliative, Democratic, Coaching, Pacesetting, and Coercive.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

What is the goal of NCODP?

To develop competent, committed NCOs who can lead teams and units to accomplish the mission.

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.

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.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How should you treat an insect bite?

Cleanse the bite wound with antiseptic, monitor for anaphylactic shock, and seek medical aid.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What is an element?

An individual, squad, section, platoon, company, or larger unit forming part of a still larger unit.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What is the purpose of PRT?

To develop Soldiers’ physical capabilities to perform their duty assignments and combat roles in accordance with their units’ METL.

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.

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