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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.

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.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

What is the difference between ALC and BLC?

BLC is a non-MOS, field-oriented basic leader course; ALC is MOS-specific, hands-on technical training.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship

Promotion Board Question

What is meant by out-sponsorship?

Assistance provided to departing Soldiers during out-processing.

NCO Common Core Competencies

NCO Common Core Competencies

Promotion Board Question

What is the role of the First Sergeant (1SG)?

The senior enlisted advisor to the commander at the company, troop, or battery level.

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

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.

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.

Humvees

Humvees

Promotion Board Question

What is a Class 1 leak?

A slow leak that causes wetness, but no drops.

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.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

Why is map reading a critical Soldering skill?

It supports the Soldier’s ability to move, shoot, and communicate effectively in all environments.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What is required for a soldier who filed a restricted report of sexual assault to become eligible for an expedited transfer?

To be eligible for an expedited transfer, a Soldier who filed a restricted report must convert their report to an unrestricted report.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What is performance counseling?

Performance counseling is the review of a subordinate's duty performance during a specified period.

Army Retention

Army Retention

Promotion Board Question

Who may lift a bar to continued service?

The first general officer in the chain of command or The General Court-Martial Convening Authority.

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.

Pistols

Pistols

Promotion Board Question

What is the textbook description of the M9?

The M9 Service pistol is a semi automatic, magazine-fed, recoil-operated, double and single-action weapon that is chambered for the 9- by 19-mm (millimeter) NATO cartridge.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

When don’t Soldiers have to wear headgear with the uniform?

In cars, indoors (unless directed), and if it’s unsafe while driving military vehicles.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is dead reckoning?

Navigating by calculating distance and direction from a known point.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is grouping?

Firing tight shot groups and placing those groups in the same location. Required before making accurate zeroing adjustments.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What is the Army’s policy on alcohol use in the barracks?

The Army prohibits alcohol use in the barracks by Soldiers under 21, and for those over 21, it is subject to unit policy and command guidance.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

How does the Army define “deglamorization of alcohol”?

Eliminating the perception that alcohol is necessary for social, ritual, or celebratory events.

Army Community Service

Army Community Service

Promotion Board Question

What financial readiness services are offered by ACS?

ACS provides budget counseling, debt liquidation assistance, and consumer affairs education.

Army Community Service

Army Community Service

Promotion Board Question

What are the five categories of readiness services provided by ACS?

Mobility and deployment readiness, financial readiness, employment readiness, Family readiness, and Soldier and Family readiness.

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.

Operations

Operations

Promotion Board Question

What is the textbook definition of operational art?

The cognitive approach by commanders and staffs to develop strategies, campaigns, and operations to organize and employ military forces.

Mk 19

Mk 19

Promotion Board Question

What is the weight of the MK 19?

77.6 pounds without the feed throat; 78.0 pounds with the feed throat.

MATVs

MATVs

Promotion Board Question

What does the CTIS do in the MATV?

Increases and decreases the air pressure in the tires for different terrains.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What are the five requirements and expectations of “lead”?

Leads others, Extends influence beyond the chain of command, Builds trust, Leads by example, and Communicates.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What are the 4 primary missions of the Armed Forces that may require large numbers of ground forces or the ready availability of large numbers of Soldiers?

Conducting prompt and sustained combat incident to operations on land, seizing, occupying, and defending land areas, providing logistics and support to enable joint campaigns, and providing support for stability, security, transition, and reconstruction operations.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What must the Soldier be advised of during notification counseling?

The Soldier will be advised that enrollment in the ABCP is not a bar to reenlistment or promotion but that failure to make satisfactory progress or meet body fat standards could result in administrative separation.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is the difference between a casualty and a patient?

Casualties are considered casualties while being treated by non-medical soldiers, casualties are considered patients after being handed off to medics and or doctors.

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.

Code of Conduct & SERE

Code of Conduct & SERE

Promotion Board Question

What is the 4th Article of the Code of Conduct?

If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.

Humvees

Humvees

Promotion Board Question

What is a Class 2 leak?

A medium leak that causes drops to form, but don't fall.

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.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

Are self-referrals protected from punitive action?

Yes, self-referrals made before identification are protected from punitive action under the Limited Use Policy.

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.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is overmatch?

Overmatch is the Soldier applying their learned skills, employing their equipment, leveraging technology, and applying the proper force to create an unfair fight in favor of the Soldier.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What is discrimination?

Any action that unlawfully or unjustly results in unequal treatment of persons or groups based on race, color, gender, national origin or religion.

Code of Conduct & SERE

Code of Conduct & SERE

Promotion Board Question

What is the 6th Article of the Code of Conduct?

I will never forget that I am an American fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

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.

Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention

Promotion Board Question

What topics should be included in suicide prevention training?

ACE, the importance of BH, stress reduction, life-coping skills, alcohol and/or drug abuse avoidance, financial responsibility, conflict management, and marriage and Family-life skills.

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.

Military Justice

Military Justice

Promotion Board Question

What is restoration?

Return of rights, privileges, or property affected by punishment.

Army Community Service

Army Community Service

Promotion Board Question

What are the criteria for establishing an ACS center on an installation?

An installation must have 500 or more active duty Soldiers, authorization by HQDA, and space provided by the garrison commander.

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