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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.

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.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is resection, and what is it used for?

Resection is the method of locating one’s position on a map by determining the grid azimuth to at least two well-defined locations that can be pinpointed on the map.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

How can a soldier decrease their wobble area?

By creating a stable firing position, breath control, muscle relaxation, and proper grip.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

Why is mental readiness important?

It ensures the soldier has the wherewithal and cognition to fight when the fight turns chaotic.

Pistols

Pistols

Promotion Board Question

What is the Cycle of Function for the M9?

Feeding, Chambering, Locking, Firing, Unlocking, Extracting, Ejecting, Cocking.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What is Nutritional Readiness?

The capacity to sustain health and optimize performance by consuming the right foods and fluids in the right amounts at the right times.

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.

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.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How do you treat a thermal burn?

Remove casualty from the source of the burn. Do not apply anything to the burn, but keep the burn out of direct sunlight. Dress the wound lightly with gauze, applying just enough pressure to avoid slipping.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What are the four stages of the counseling process?

1. Identify the need for counseling 2. Prepare the counseling session 3. Conduct the counseling 4. Follow-up

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.

Mk 19

Mk 19

Promotion Board Question

What is the muzzle velocity of MK 19 ammunition?

About 241 meters per second for common 40-mm high-velocity rounds (for example target practice and several service rounds).

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.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is Minute of Angle?

1 60th of a degree. It is used to measure adjustments in aim for the purposes of zeroing.

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.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What are the key components of the ABCP?

The ABCP includes counseling, nutrition guidance, medical evaluation, physical activity guidance, monthly assessments, and Soldier accountability.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

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

Shaping operational environments allows combatant commanders to reassure partners and deter aggression while establishing conditions that support the potential employment of joint forces.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is Map Orientation?

Aligning north on the map to north on the ground by rotating the map. The first step to land navigation.

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.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

Why does the north star always point north?

Because the axis that the Earth's spins on points at it.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is a handrail?

A linear feature (e.g., road or stream) used to guide movement.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is the neck drag?

Bear crawl as the casualty clasps their hands (or your tie their hands if unconscious) around the back of your neck.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What is the purpose of the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP)?

Ensure all Soldiers achieve and maintain optimal fat levels and performance under all conditions.

Army Retention

Army Retention

Promotion Board Question

What is SRB and what is the minimum reenlistment length to qualify?

The Selective Retention Bonus, with at least a three-year reenlistment required.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is composure?

Emotional self-control, balance, and stability that enables leaders to make sound, ethical decisions.

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 are the four requirements of presence?

Military and professional bearing, fitness, confidence, and resilience.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What are some ways that a unit reflects Esprit de Corp?

A shared sense of purpose and mission. Pride in the teamwork that makes its members willing to sacrifice for one another. Perseverance through adversity and challenge. A professional organizational climate—upholding the Army ethic. Honoring organizational customs, courtesies, and traditions and legacies. Pride in the organization and its accomplishment. The sense of teamwork that makes its members willing to sacrifice for one another.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

What jewelry can Soldiers wear in the combat uniform?

A watch, one bracelet, an activity tracker/pedometer/heart rate monitor, and up to two rings.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What are intermediate contour lines?

Unnumbered contour lines that fall between the index lines that are a smaller interval than the index lines. They are thinner than index lines.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

How do you wear the beret correctly?

It should sit 1 inch above the eyebrows, with the badge over the left eye and the extra fabric pulled to the right.

Mk 19

Mk 19

Promotion Board Question

How is the Mark 19 cooled?

By air cooling using radiation, conduction, and convection.

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.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What does the acronym COLD stand for?

Keep it Clean, Avoid Overdressing, wear clothing Loose, and Keep clothing Dry.

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 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.

Army Emergency Relief

Army Emergency Relief

Promotion Board Question

Can AER assist Soldiers of other Services?

Yes, when aid facilities of the Soldier's own Service are not readily available.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is "point of impact"?

The desired location of the strike of the round to achieve the desired outcome.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What are some examples of adverse actions in retaliation?

Ostracism (excluding someone from social acceptance or interaction), Maltreatment, Career-related impacts (such as unfair evaluations, administrative separations, or assignments), or any other adverse action linked to the Soldier’s involvement in the complaint process.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

When is a Soldier removed from the ABCP?

Once they meet the body fat requirements, and their commander removes their flag.

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).

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 workspace management?

The 12 to 18 inch spherical area near the soldier's chin where the majority of weapon manipulations take place.

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