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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 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.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is a combat lifesaver?

A non‑medical soldier trained for enhanced first aid.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What does PRT stand for?

Physical Readiness Training.

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.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What is strength?

The ability to overcome resistance.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What is meant by "substance abuse" under AR 600-85?

The use of illicit drugs or the misuse of legally obtained substances, including prescription medications and alcohol.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What ensures Soldiers understand and consistently meet expectations?

Corrective Training.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What happens to new recruits who fail body fat standards after 6 months?

New recruits are exempt for 180 days following entry onto active duty but will be entered into the ABCP on the expiration of the 180-day exemption period if they fail the body fat assessment.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What does C-METL stand for?

Core Mission Essential Task List

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

How is sexual harassment defined in AR 600-52?

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that affects work or creates a hostile environment.

Customs & Courtesies

Customs & Courtesies

Promotion Board Question

How should the Colors be displayed during parades or ceremonies?

In order of precedence, with the U.S. flag first.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

When must Soldiers wear ID tags?

In the field, overseas, in aircraft, or when told by their commander.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What FM covers Physical Readiness Training (PRT)?

FM 7-22

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is a DD Form 1380 and what is it used for?

Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Card, to record injuries and treatments performed on a patient as they move through the roles of medical care.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What does the Army contribute to the United States?

A land force unequaled in skill, adaptability, professionalism, and power.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is the weight of an M4 with a 30 round magazine?

7.5 Lbs

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What are the four rest positions that can be given at the halt?

Parade rest, stand at ease, at ease, and rest.

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.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What does LMTS stand for?

Laser Marksmanship Training System

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is intersection, and what is it used for?

Intersection is the location of an unknown point by successively occupying at least two (preferably three) known positions on the ground, and then map sighting on the unknown location. It is used to locate distant or inaccessible points or objects such as enemy targets and danger areas.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What Army Publication covers the Army Body Composition Program?

AR 600–9.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What should a Leader do when an individual has engaged in serious acts of misconduct?

Leaders should refer the matter to the commander and the servicing staff judge advocate.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is the maximum effective range of the m4 on an area target?

600 meters

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

Who may grant exceptions to policy for AR 600-9?

The Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1 is the approval authority for exceptions to this regulation.

Customs & Courtesies

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What are the Colors of a Military Map and What do they Represent?

Black signifies man made features such as buildings and roads. Blue signifies water. Green signifies dense vegetation. Brown signifies relief features and elevation. Red signifies cultural features like cities, forts, and boundaries. On red-light maps, red and brown are combined.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What’s an occlusive dressing used for?

Open chest wounds to prevent air entry.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What are the three essential counseling skills?

Active listening, responding, appropriate questioning.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

The EO Policy applies to military personnel and Family members where?

Everywhere. Both on and off post, during duty and non-duty hours.

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.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is dead reckoning?

Navigating by calculating distance and direction from a known point.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What regulation governs the investigations of EO Complaints?

AR 15-6

Customs & Courtesies

Customs & Courtesies

Promotion Board Question

What is the correct way to report to an Officer while outdoors?

Approach, salute, and report.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

Who checks each year for new tattoos in banned spots?

Commanders

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

How long does an AFT stay current? How often do soldiers need to perform AFTs?

6 months

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.

Customs & Courtesies

Customs & Courtesies

Promotion Board Question

What traditional honors are performed on the Fourth of July?

A 50 gun salute.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What are the three types of bleeding?

Arterial, Venous, and Capillary.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

Why should leaders make counseling a regular part of leadership?

To reinforce positive behavior and superior performance.

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.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What agencies or personnel are typically involved in the ASAP?

ASAP involves commanders, SUDCC providers, legal personnel, chaplains, and unit prevention leaders (UPLs).

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What does a "Black" safety status mean?

Selector on Fire, Magazine in, chamber is loaded.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

How many degrees are in a compass?

360

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What is Equal Opportunity?

The right of all persons to participate in, and benefit from, programs and activities for which they are qualified.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

Who checks for extremist, indecent, sexist, or racist tattoos?

Commanders

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What shape do the contour lines of a valley make on a map?

U or V shapes pointing downhill.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What are safety considerations for land navigation training?

Conduct terrain recon, identify hazards (roads, terrain, wildlife), brief safety procedures, and plan casualty evacuation.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

Can Soldiers hide tattoos with makeup or bandages?

No

Wear & Appearance

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What are the five methods of identifying substance abusers?

The five methods are self-identification, command identification, biochemical testing, medical identification, and investigation or apprehension.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

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

Preventing conflict includes all activities that deter adversary military actions which threaten allies or partners and deny them the ability to achieve objectives counter to U.S. interests.

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).

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

Why are there haircut rules?

To make everyone look neat, professional, and uniform.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What is the purpose of the EO program?

EO Program formulates, directs, and sustains a comprehensive effort to maximize human potential and to ensure fair treatment for all persons based solely on merit, fitness, and capability in support of readiness.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

Can EO complaints be anonymous?

Yes, but the commander must decide if enough information exists to proceed.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

Where will you find the Declination Diagram of a Map and what does it represent?

This is located in the lower margin of large-scale maps and indicates the angular relationships of true north, grid north, and magnetic north.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What is the mnemonic most people use to remember the 10 PRT Prep Drill Exercises?

Be right here real soon, we found privates behind Popeyes.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What is an EOL?

Equal Opportunity Leader

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

Who can approve a new company, battalion, or brigade flag (guidon)?

The Assistant Secretary of the Army

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What are the leader attributes?

Character, presence and intellect.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What are the 2 training phases of H2F?

Initial and sustaining.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What does "Weapons Tight" weapon control status mean?

Engage only if target is positively identified as enemy.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What are the 3 different firing modes for the M4, not including safe.

Semi aka semi automatic, Automatic, and Burst.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What is normal interval?

Normal interval is measured by the Soldier on the right holding their left arm shoulder high, fingers and thumb extended and joined, with the tip of the middle finger touching the right shoulder of the Soldier to their left.

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 Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

How does the ASAP support mission readiness?

Preventing substance abuse, restoring impaired Soldiers, and enabling the Army to maintain a strong, healthy, and deployable force.

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

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What does H2F stand for?

Holistic Health and Fitness.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

What can happen if a Soldier breaks the rules in AR 670-1?

They could get in trouble with their chain of command or face UCMJ action.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is the Peacetime Line 9 of the 9 Line?

Description of the pickup site.

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 Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What is the retention period for ABCP documents in iPERMS?

DA Form 268 and DA Forms 5500 or 5501 will be uploaded to iPERMS and maintained for 36 months from date of upload or until separation.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What is the only authorized method for estimating body fat?

The circumference-based tape method.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What are the three levels of leadership?

Strategic, Organizational, and Direct.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is the textbook definition of a map?

A graphic representation of a portion of the earth’s surface drawn to scale, as seen from above.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

What are Class C uniforms?

Combat, PT, hospital, kitchen, field, or other work uniforms.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

How many mils are in a compass?

6400

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What are the three echelons of sexual assault victim advocates (VAs) in a Garrison Environment?

1. The installation sexual assault response coordinator (SARC) 2. Installation victim advocates (IVA) 3. Unit victim advocates (UVAs).

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What is the role of the SARC and VA?

They provide advocacy, help victims access services, explain reporting options, and support victims throughout the process.

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.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What four marching movements require a 15-inch step?

They are Half Step, Left Step, Right Step, and Backward March.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

When does enrollment in the ABCP start?

Enrollment starts on the day the Soldier is notified by the unit commander.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What is cover?

Cover is the distance between individuals in column formation.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What are the Army Values?

Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What are the 5 textbook descriptions of the M4?

The m4 is a 5.56 millimeter, magazine fed, shoulder fired, gas operated, air cooled carbine.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What are the objectives of rehabilitation with ASAP?

To return Soldiers to full duty as quickly as possible, identify those who cannot be rehabilitated, and assist in the transition of those who must be separated.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

When marching, who is the only person who is never out of step?

The guide.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is the rule of thumb for reading maps?

Right and Up.

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.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

Can DA Civilians use SHARP services?

Yes, they may file a report and receive advocacy but not expedited transfers or legal services unless otherwise authorized.

Customs & Courtesies

Customs & Courtesies

Promotion Board Question

What music is played during flag raising and lowering ceremonies?

“Reveille” for raising; “Retreat” and “To the Color” for lowering.

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.

Customs & Courtesies

Customs & Courtesies

Promotion Board Question

What must be present during the firing of a salute?

The national flag.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What is the position of the unit guidon once a preparatory command is given?

The guidon bearer assumes the raised guidon position.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is Line 4 of the 9 Line?

Special equipment required:

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

On what foot is the command Mark Time, MARCH given?

The command is given as the same foot that started the movement strikes the marching surface.

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.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

Define the Direct Level of Leadership.

Company commanders and below.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What does UTM Stand for?

Universal Transverse Mercator Grid

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