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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.

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.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

Who has authority to direct a body fat assessment regardless of screening weight?

Commanders and supervisors will take appropriate action to ensure that Soldiers maintain a proper military appearance at all times.

NCO Common Core Competencies

NCO Common Core Competencies

Promotion Board Question

What are Implied duties?

Those that improve the quality of the job and help keep the unit functioning at an optimum level.

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.

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

Operations

Operations

Promotion Board Question

What is the supporting effort?

Units with missions that assist and enable the main effort.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is the most common mistake soldiers make during jungle land navigation?

Overestimating distance traveled, relying too heavily on dead reckoning, and failure to terrain associate.

Army Retention

Army Retention

Promotion Board Question

What is a bar?

A bar is a probationary or rehabilitative measure, intended to put a Soldier on notice that they do not meet standards, but are being given a chance to correct the deficiency or shortcoming.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is zeroing?

Zeroing is aligning the sight of the weapon with the weapon’s barrel.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What does ADP 1 mean by esprit de corps?

A shared pride in the history and traditions of the Army and its units.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

What is the purpose of DA PAM 600-25, the NCO Professional Development Guide?

To serve as a professional development guide and mentoring tool for NCOs, leaders, proponents, and HQDA evaluation boards.

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.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is a standard?

A mark for performance to assess execution of tasks, as well as compliance with established policy and law.

Army Emergency Relief

Army Emergency Relief

Promotion Board Question

Can AER assist Soldiers of other Services?

Yes, when aid facilities of the Soldier's own Service are not readily available.

NCO Common Core Competencies

NCO Common Core Competencies

Promotion Board Question

What are the NCO common core competencies?

Readiness, Leadership, Training Management, Communication, Operations, and Program Management.

MATVs

MATVs

Promotion Board Question

The MATV has 4 12-volt batteries. What are they each used for?

2 are for cranking power, and 2 are for on-board military equipment.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

Where can Soldiers not have tattoos?

On the head, face, neck, wrists, hands, or fingers (except for one ring tattoo on each hand).

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 Retention

Army Retention

Promotion Board Question

What are the age qualifications for reenlistment?

A Soldier must be at least 18 and cannot serve beyond the age of 60.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What are the three phases of TCCC?

1. Care under fire 2. Tactical field care 3. Combat casualty evacuation care

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is a map's legend?

A section of the map that explains the symbols on the map.

Humvees

Humvees

Promotion Board Question

How can you tell a Humvee tire is worn out?

The wear-bar found in the tread of the tire. If the tread of the tire is worn down to the bar, the tire will no longer function as intended.

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.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

Name some examples of event counseling (there are 7).

1. Specific Instances of superior or substandard performance. 2. Reception and Integration counseling. 3. Crisis counseling. 4. Referral counseling. 5. Promotion counseling. 6. Transition counseling. 7. Adverse Separation Counseling

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How do you treat liquid chemical burns?

Remove liquid chemicals by flushing with water. Dress the wound lightly with gauze, applying just enough pressure to avoid slipping.

Enlisted Promotions & Reductions

Enlisted Promotions & Reductions

Promotion Board Question

Why does the Army have a secondary zone?

It serves as an incentive for Soldiers who strive for excellence and show marked potential .

MATVs

MATVs

Promotion Board Question

Where are the controls for the HVAC?

On the dash in between the driver and passenger.

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).

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.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is a pace count, and how does a Soldier determine their pace count for land navigation?

A pace is equal to one natural step. The average step about 30 inches long, but every soldier's step naturally varies, so it is imperative you find your own pace count. To use pace count accurately, a Soldier knows how many paces it takes to walk 100 m. To determine this, walk an accurately measured course (like 100 m or 600 m) and count the number of paces. If using a 600 m course, divide the total paces by 6 to find the average paces per 100 m. Each person who navigates dismounted should know their own pace count.

Operations

Operations

Promotion Board Question

What is a battle or engagement?

A battle or engagement is the employment of lethal or nonlethal actions, designed for a specific purpose relative to the enemy, the terrain, friendly forces, or another entity.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What is meant by the Army having “versatility”?

It can operate across a wide range of missions and environments.

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