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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 are the two biggest considerations when attempting a headshot?

The head is the smallest body part, and is the most frequently moved part of the body, making it difficult to hit.

Mk 19

Mk 19

Promotion Board Question

At what range is the rear iron sight of the MK 19 typically set?

1500 meters.

Military Justice

Military Justice

Promotion Board Question

Can NCOs impose an Article 15?

No.

NCO Common Core Competencies

NCO Common Core Competencies

Promotion Board Question

What is a coaching leadership style?

Develops people for the future and is characterized by the phrase, Try this.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

How many mils are in one degree?

17.7

Pistols

Pistols

Promotion Board Question

What is the maximum range of the M9 pistol?

1800 meters

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is "sight alignment"?

The relationship between the aiming device and the firer’s eye.

M240

M240

Promotion Board Question

What is the rapid rate of fire for the M240B?

200 rounds per minute.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

On which foot do you pivot when executing Rear, MARCH?

You pivot on the balls of both feet.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What is the Army’s greatest strategic asset?

The all-volunteer force.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is windage velocity?

How quickly the wind is moving.

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.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What is included in professional growth counseling?

Planning for the accomplishment of individual and professional goals.

Operations

Operations

Promotion Board Question

What is METT-TC?

The six mission variables.

Army Emergency Relief

Army Emergency Relief

Promotion Board Question

What is the AER's official website?

www.armyemergencyrelief.org

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How should you remove clothing from a burn, lifting the clothing away, or pull the cloth over the burn?

Lift clothing away.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

What does the acronym NCOAs stand for?

Noncommissioned Officer Academies.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What does LMTS stand for?

Laser Marksmanship Training System

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is direction?

Clear expectations of what needs to be done.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What form is used to file a formal EO complaint?

DA Form 7279

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

How often must every Soldier be screened for body composition?

Every 6 months at a minimum.

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

Sergeant Audie Murphy Questions

Sergeant Audie Murphy Questions

Promotion Board Question

Roughly how much money did Audie Murphy lose gambling?

$3 Million (estimated)

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is the cradle drop drag?

While the casualty is on their back, wrap your arms under their armpits and over their chest, and you walk backwards to drag the casualty.

Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention

Promotion Board Question

Who are gatekeepers?

Individuals who have regular contact with Soldiers and are trained to identify at-risk behavior.

Army Emergency Relief

Army Emergency Relief

Promotion Board Question

What is the AER motto?

Helping the Army Take Care of Its Own.

M240

M240

Promotion Board Question

How is the M240B cooled?

Through radiation, conduction, and convection.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What are 7 factors that might affect your pace count?

The slope of the terrain, wind, what the terrain is made of, weather, clothing, visibility, and weight of rucksack.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What’s an occlusive dressing used for?

Open chest wounds to prevent air entry.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

What are indecent tattoos?

Tattoos that are offensive or not respectful.

Sergeant Audie Murphy Questions

Sergeant Audie Murphy Questions

Promotion Board Question

What was the name of Audie Murphy's second wife?

Pamela Archer

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What is the maximum body fat percentage allowed for male soldiers age 17-20?

20%

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What does The Army's future and the legacy of today's Army leaders rest on?

The shoulders of those they help prepare for greater responsibility.

M240

M240

Promotion Board Question

Describe the Amber safety status for the M240B.

The M240-series machine gun does not have an amber status.

Code of Conduct & SERE

Code of Conduct & SERE

Promotion Board Question

What does AR 350-30 Cover?

SERE and the Code of Conduct.

M240

M240

Promotion Board Question

What are the eight steps in the cycle of function for the M240B?

Feeding, chambering, locking, firing, unlocking, extracting, ejecting, cocking.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

Can Soldiers have piercings?

No, but women can wear earrings with certain uniforms.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What are the three critical components of physical readiness?

Physical components, structural capabilities, and movement skills.

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.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What are the three types of bleeding?

Arterial, Venous, and Capillary.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

At a distance of 200 meters, how many inches will your shot move with a 3 minute of Angle change?

Approximately 6 inches.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

Where do you find a Posterior Tibial pulse?

Inside the ankle.

Training (Units & Developing Leaders)

Training (Units & Developing Leaders)

Promotion Board Question

What are the steps of the 8 Step Training Model?

1. Plan the Training. 2. Train & Certify Leaders. 3. Recon Training Sites. 4. Issue the Operations Order. 5. Rehearse. 6. Train. 7. Conduct AAR. 8. Retrain.

Customs & Courtesies

Customs & Courtesies

Promotion Board Question

How do you properly report to an Officer while indoors?

Knock, enter, salute, report.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is the maximum effective range for the m4 on a point target?

500 meters

Operations

Operations

Promotion Board Question

What operational term can be defined as "The cognitive approach by commanders and staffs to develop strategies, campaigns, and operations to organize and employ military forces."?

Operational Art

Operations

Operations

Promotion Board Question

What is the textbook definition of Army Doctrine?

Army doctrine is a body of professional knowledge that guides how Soldiers think about, prepare for, and conduct operations.

Humvees

Humvees

Promotion Board Question

What is IAP?

Integrated Armor Protection

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is a ridge?

A sloping line of high ground.

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 Back Azimuth?

The opposite direction of an azimuth.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

Why is spiritual readiness important?

Spiritual readiness provides purpose and motivation, and keeps soldiers resilient enough to push past difficult times.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

Who is the primary source for solving EO complaints?

The Soldier's chain of command.

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.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

When should you apply a pressure dressing to control bleeding?

If direct pressure is insufficient to control the bleeding, but the bleeding is not spurting.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

Can Soldiers file EO complaints for incidents off-post?

Yes, EO policies apply on and off-post, during duty and non-duty hours.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

How many campaign and battle streamers does the Army flag have?

190

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.

MATVs

MATVs

Promotion Board Question

What should you do if you start sliding on a hill in reduced traction terrain?

Let up on the accelerated pedal

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

Can a Soldier be separated for a single positive drug test?

Yes

Customs & Courtesies

Customs & Courtesies

Promotion Board Question

What defines when a Soldier is considered “under arms”?

Carrying a weapon or wearing a duty belt.

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.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What is close interval?

Close interval is the lateral space between Soldiers, measured from right to left by the Soldier on the right placing their left hand on their hip.

Sergeant Audie Murphy Questions

Sergeant Audie Murphy Questions

Promotion Board Question

What movie studio did Audie Murphy sign his first and only movie contract with?

Universal-International (now just called Universal).

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

How do units and organizations preserve their storied histories?

By maintaining unit histories and displaying them.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship

Promotion Board Question

What is rear-detachment sponsorship?

Sponsorship provided to Family members during a Soldier’s deployment.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What are the 3 phases of PRT?

Preparation, activities, and recovery.

NCO Common Core Competencies

NCO Common Core Competencies

Promotion Board Question

What is the role of the Sergeant Major (SGM)?

The key enlisted member of staff elements at battalion and higher levels.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is Character?

Who the leader is, their internal identity.

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.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is target prioritization?

Determining which threats are the most dangerous and who you should shoot first.

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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship

Promotion Board Question

What are the general rules for appointing a sponsor?

Sponsors should be equal or higher in grade, the same sex and marital status when possible, and familiar with the unit and community.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What is the size of a squad?

Typically 9 Soldiers.

Pistols

Pistols

Promotion Board Question

How much does the M9 weigh?

2.1 pounds (when empty).

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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship

Promotion Board Question

Who is responsible for sending the welcome letter to the new arrival?

The appointed sponsor.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What TC covers rifle marksmanship for the M4?

TC 3-22.9

Mk 19

Mk 19

Promotion Board Question

Which training circular covers the MK 19?

TC 3-22.19.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What are the 9 ways to influence someone?

Pressure. Legitimating. Exchange. Personal appeals. Collaboration. Rational persuasion. Apprising. Inspirational appeals. Participation.

NCO Common Core Competencies

NCO Common Core Competencies

Promotion Board Question

What is Communication?

Ensuring soldiers have the info needed to best accomplish the mission.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What actions must be taken if a Soldier fails the ABCP?

Commanders will initiate separation, bar to continued service, or involuntary transfer to the Individual Ready Reserve.

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.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is the objective of first aid?

To control bleeding, overcome shock, relieve pain, prevent infection.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

When can Soldiers wear store-bought helmets with uniform?

Only while riding bikes or motorcycles. They must switch to Army headgear when done.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

What chapter in AR 670-1 talks about grooming and appearance?

Chapter 3

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.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

How thick does non-reinforced concrete need to be to stop a .556 round from penetrating?

2 inches.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is Line 3 of the 9 Line?

Number of patients by precedence.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What DA Form is used to flag a Soldier for ABCP noncompliance?

DA Form 268.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is the desired point of impact?

The location where you want to round to hit.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship

Promotion Board Question

What agency provides relocation information and sponsorship training support?

Army Community Service (ACS).

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What are the requirements for Soldiers hospitalized for 30 days or more?

Soldiers hospitalized for 30 continuous days or more will be exempt from the requirements of this regulation for the duration of the hospitalization and the recovery period as defined by their profile.

Army History

Army History

Promotion Board Question

When was the National Guard created?

1636

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is a hill?

An area of high ground. From a hilltop, the ground slopes down in all directions.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What are the Army’s 10 decisive landpower missions?

Counter terrorism and irregular warfare, deter and defeat aggression, project power despite anti-access and area denial challenges, counter weapons of mass destruction, operate effectively in cyberspace and space, maintain a safe and secure nuclear deterrent, defend the homeland and provide support to civil authorities, provide a stabilizing presence, conduct stability and counterinsurgency operations, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

What is leader development?

A deliberate, continuous, and progressive process that grows Soldiers into competent, committed, professional leaders of character.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What is the Army standard for a brigade-sized unit SPRC?

40,000 square feet.

NCO Common Core Competencies

NCO Common Core Competencies

Promotion Board Question

What is the role of the Command Sergeant Major (CSM)?

The senior NCO in the command at battalion and higher levels.

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.

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