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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 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.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is first aid?

Care rendered to a casualty prior to the arrival of medical personnel.

Army Community Service

Army Community Service

Promotion Board Question

What is the mission of ACS?

ACS facilitates the commander’s ability to provide comprehensive, coordinated, and responsive services that support readiness of Soldiers, Civilians, and Families.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What is operational adaptability and what does it require?

Operational adaptability is the ability to respond effectively to changing conditions and it requires versatile and flexible forces.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

How is sexual assault defined in AR 600-52?

Criminal intentional sexual contact by force, threats, intimidation, abuse of authority, or without consent. Includes offenses like rape and aggravated sexual contact under the UCMJ.

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.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What is the directive approach to counseling?

When the leader takes a clear, active role in guiding the counseling session.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is Care Under Fire?

Care rendered while under effective hostile fire, with limited aid.

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.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What is the DoD Safe Helpline, and how should soldiers be made aware of it?

The DoD Safe Helpline is a DoD resource providing crisis intervention and facilitating victim reporting by connecting callers to the nearest SARC and other resources. Soldiers should be made aware of it through marketing materials and other communications and outreach products and it should be posted on unit bulletin boards and social media sites, installation websites and media, and unit homepages.

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.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What are the 7 Channels that a person can use to file a formal complaint?

1. Someone in a higher echelon of the complainant’s chain of command 2. Inspector General 3. Chaplain (Confidential) 4. Provost marshal 5. Medical agency personnel 6. Staff judge advocate 7. Chief, Community Housing Referral and Relocation Services Office.

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.

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.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

What happens if a Soldier fails to meet body fat standards?

Soldiers who fail body composition standards are handled per Army policy, which may include body composition screening, corrective measures, and potential removal from training if standards are not met.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

How do you measure a curved distance, such as a road or stream, on a map using a graphic scale and a piece of paper?

Place a tick mark on the paper and map at the beginning point. Align the edge of the paper along a straight portion and make a tick mark on both map and paper when the paper leaves the straight portion. Keeping both tick marks together, pivot the paper until another straight portion is aligned with the edge. Continue this until the measurement is completed. Move the paper to the graphic scale to determine the ground distance from the first tick mark to the last.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What is meant by the Army to be "flexible"?

It can tailor and deploy forces to meet a wide range of missions.

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.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What are the movement skills?

Agility, coordination, dynamic balance, kinesthesia, pace, perception, and reaction time.

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.

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.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

What are Class C uniforms?

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

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What are the Army’s two core competencies?

Prompt and sustained land combat, and combined arms operations.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is command?

Command is the authority that a commander in the armed forces lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What are the objectives of bio-chemical testing (also called a urinalysis)?

Deter substance abuse, facilitate early identification, monitor rehabilitation, and serve as a basis for administrative actions.

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.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

When is a Soldier removed from the ABCP?

A Soldier is removed from the ABCP on the date the commander determines the Soldier has met the body fat standard.

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.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

How can leaders mitigate resistance?

Leaders can mitigate resistance by anticipating what others value, their reactions to influence, their shared understanding of common goals, and their commitment to the general organization or the purpose of the mission and their trust in the organization and the leader.

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 .

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.

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.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What are the five H2F domains?

Physical readiness, mental readiness, nutritional readiness, sleep readiness, and spiritual readiness.

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.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

Who maintains the ABCP file for each enrolled Soldier?

Unit commanders will maintain an ABCP file at the unit on each Soldier enrolled in the program.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is an Army Leader?

Anyone who, by virtue of assumed role or assigned responsibility, inspires and influences people to accomplish organizational goals.

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.

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.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

Why is nutritional readiness important?

Fat, slow, weak, and underfilled soldiers don't fight as hard. Soldiers need to ensure they have enough food and the right kinds of food to maximize performance.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

Are Commanders required to provide feedback of Command Climate Surveys to subordinates?

Yes, Commanders are required to provide timely feedback to subordinates with 30 days of conducting the Command Climate Survey

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

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is the Grid-Magnetic Angle?

The G-M angle value is the angular size that exists between grid north and magnetic north.

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