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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 domain does the Army operate in?

The Army operates in all domains, converging its capabilities to control land.

Military Justice

Military Justice

Promotion Board Question

What are minor offenses?

Those not of a nature to require trial by court-martial.

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.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What does "failure to rehabilitate" mean under the ASAP?

Failure to rehabilitate means a Soldier has not responded to treatment and continues substance abuse or does not comply with the rehabilitation program.

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.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How should you treat an insect bite?

Cleanse the bite wound with antiseptic, monitor for anaphylactic shock, and seek medical aid.

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.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is mental agility?

The ability to think flexibly, react to change, and adapt to the dynamic situations inherent to military operations.

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.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is Stewardship of the profession?

Stewardship is the responsibility of Soldiers and Army civilians to strengthen the Army as a profession.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What are some ways you increase your informal leadership?

Personal initiative, special knowledge, unique experiences, or technical expertise exercised with competence, showing others that you are someone that can get stuff done and is worth following.

Army Emergency Relief

Army Emergency Relief

Promotion Board Question

Who is eligible to receive AER assistance?

Soldiers on extended active duty and their eligible Family members, Reserve Component Soldiers on continuous active duty for more than 30 consecutive days and their eligible Family members, Soldiers retired for longevity or physical disability and their eligible Family members, and surviving spouses and children of Soldiers who died while on active duty or after retirement.

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.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What are the five qualities of an effective counselor?

Respect for subordinates, Self-Awareness, Cultural Awareness, Empathy, Credibility.

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.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

How can EO contribute to mission success?

By ensuring a fair, respectful, and cohesive environment that enhances unit readiness and performance.

Operations

Operations

Promotion Board Question

What is the textbook definition of a tactical action?

The execution of a tactical task, assigned to a unit, using available means.

Military Justice

Military Justice

Promotion Board Question

What is the highest military court?

The United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (which used to be called the Court of Military Appeals).

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

Can a Toxic Leader still achieve results?

They can, but these results are often short-term and do not lead to deep and lasting changes in the soldier.

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.

Military Justice

Military Justice

Promotion Board Question

What is clear injustice?

A punishment that has resulted in manifest unfairness.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is influence?

How you affect the intentions, attitudes, and actions of another person or group of people.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

Name 4 common points for checking pulse.

Side of neck (carotid), ankle (dorsalis pedis), wrist (radial), and groin (femoral).

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How do you treat white phosphorus burns?

Smother is with water, a wet cloth, or mud. Keep the wound wet. Dress the wound lightly with gauze, applying just enough pressure to avoid slipping.

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.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

How do leaders decide if a hairstyle is okay?

By checking AR 670-1 and making sure the Soldier can wear all headgear and protective gear properly.

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.

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.

Pistols

Pistols

Promotion Board Question

What in an AN/PEQ-14?

The AN/PEQ-14 is a compact. lightweight gunsight.

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.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What are Disparaging Terms?

Terms used to degrade or connote negative statements pertaining to race, color, gender, national origin, or religion. This includes verbal statements, printed material, visual material, signs, symbols, posters, or insignia.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is the difference between latitude and longitude?

Latitude measures north and south, longitude measures east and west.

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.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is a laser boresight?

An eye-safe laser that is used to boresight optics, iron sights, and aiming lasers.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship

Promotion Board Question

What is a reactionary sponsor?

A sponsor assigned after a Soldier arrives due to short notice or unprogrammed arrival.

Humvees

Humvees

Promotion Board Question

What is a Class 2 leak?

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

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What are the reenlistment and extension criteria for Soldiers who fail to meet standards?

Soldiers who fail to meet body fat standards are not eligible for re-enlistment or extension unless a waiver is granted by the proper authority.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is the "Straight Edge" method of intersection?

A method of navigating without a compass while at a known location and orient the map using terrain association. Lay a straight object on the map between you and a known location, and draw a straight edge between those two points to get an azimuth.

M240

M240

Promotion Board Question

What is plunging fire?

Fire that strikes from above due to steep trajectory .

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