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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.

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.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is Care Under Fire?

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

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.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

Name all 8 PRT Recovery Drill Stretches.

Overhead Arm Pull, Rear Lunge, Extend and Flex, Thigh Stretch, Single Leg Over, Groin Stretch, Calf Stretch, and Hamstring Stretch.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What is VO2 Max?

The highest amount of OXYGEN that can be used during MAXIMAL AEROBIC effort. VOLUME of OXYGEN consumed per kg of bodyweight per minute.

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.

Humvees

Humvees

Promotion Board Question

What is a Class 1 leak?

A slow leak that causes wetness, but no drops.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What is included in professional growth counseling?

Planning for the accomplishment of individual and professional goals.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is expertise?

In-depth knowledge and skill developed from experience, training, and education.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

Why is NCO enforcement of ASAP standards critical to unit readiness and trust?

NCO enforcement ensures accountability, protects Soldier welfare, maintains unit discipline, and reinforces the Army’s zero-tolerance policy.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What are the five techniques of dealing with Sexual Harassment?

Direct approach, Indirect approach, Third party, Chain of command, and Filing a formal complaint.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What are index contour lines?

Contour lines that are thick and numbered to show the exact elevation at that level. Typically every 5th line will be indexed.

Army History

Army History

Promotion Board Question

What did “The Army Regulations of 1821” cover?

Military etiquette like the hand salute, tactical procedures for marches, and even the basics of camp life such as cooking for the company.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What are the three things soldiers should be evaluated on?

Individual merit, fitness, and capability, regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, or religion.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

According to AR 600-20 Chapter 6, what is Sex?

A person's biological classification as male or female, including how individuals identify and express their gender.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

According to AR 600-20 Chapter 6, what is Color?

The pigmentation, complexion, or skin shade/tone of a person, regardless of race.

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.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is the textbook definition of leadership?

Leadership is influencing others by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to complete the mission and improve the organization.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is mission command?

Mission command is the exercise of authority and direction by the commander using mission orders to enable disciplined initiative within the commander's intent to empower agile and adaptive leaders in the conduct of unified land operations.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What is the Safe to Report policy?

Protects victims from punishment for minor misconduct (like underage drinking) revealed during an assault report.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What are the 5 Nato Alphabet Codes for Line 8 of the 9 Line, Patient nationality and status.

Alpha, US Military, Bravo, US Civilian, Charlie, Non US Military, Delta, Non US Civilian, Echo Enemy Military.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How do you treat liquid chemical burns?

Remove liquid chemicals by flushing with water. Dress the wound lightly with gauze, applying just enough pressure to avoid slipping.

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.

Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention

Promotion Board Question

What are some common signs of distress?

Difficulty making decisions, angry outbursts, forgetfulness, chronic low energy, constant worry, propensity for mistakes, thoughts of death or suicide, difficulty getting along with others, withdrawing from friends, hiding from responsibility, and carelessness.

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.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What happens when a Soldier is removed from the ABCP?

The commander will remove the DA Form 268 and counsel the Soldier on the importance of maintaining body composition and the potential for future re-enrollment if standards are not maintained.

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.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What steps do you take to open the airway using the head-tilt/chin-lift method?

Kneel near the casualties shoulders, place one hand on the casualties forehead and push backwards, and place the other hand on the casualty's lower jaw and lift, keeping the mouth open

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.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

What is NCODP?

The Noncommissioned Officer Development Program.

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.

M240

M240

Promotion Board Question

What is plunging fire?

Fire that strikes from above due to steep trajectory .

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What steps should you take to evaluate a casualty under Tactical Field Care?

Send someone to find a medic/doctor, perform a visual sweep of the casualty as you approach, Determine level of responsiveness (alert, voice, pain, unresponsive), ask casualty what is wrong, check and treat MARCH (major bleeding, airway obstructions, respiratory problems, circulation, and hypothermia).

Army Emergency Relief

Army Emergency Relief

Promotion Board Question

How is AER funded?

Through voluntary contributions, unsolicited contributions, loan repayments, and income from investments.

Army Community Service

Army Community Service

Promotion Board Question

What does the ACS symbol represent?

The symbol represents the heart as giving, the cross as help, the gyroscope as stability, and the laurel wreath as achievement.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is a MEDEVAC?

Casualty Evacuation in Medical Vehicle or Aircraft.

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.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What rights do SHARP victims have?

To be treated with dignity, receive medical care, confidentiality, be informed of case progress, and request transfers or protective orders.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

Can Soldiers with permanent profiles attend NCOES?

Soldiers with permanent medical profiles must meet proponent and medical approval criteria to attend NCOES; attendance is subject to medical and course-specific approval.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

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

Enforce standards of body fat composition as a condition of service and to ensure all Soldiers achieve and maintain optimal well-being and performance under all conditions.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is Alpha through Echo on Line 3 of the 9 Line, Number of patients by precedence?

Alpha – Urgent within 2 hours, Bravo - Urgent Surgical within 2 hours, Charlie Priority within 4 hours, Delta Routine within 24 hours, Echo convenience.

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.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What are the five requirements and expectations of “lead”?

Leads others, Extends influence beyond the chain of command, Builds trust, Leads by example, and Communicates.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What are erratic behaviors?

Behaviors related to poor self-control or volatility that drive the leader to act erratically or unpredictably.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

What hair colors are not allowed?

Purple, blue, pink, green, orange, bright red, and neon colors.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How do you apply an occlusive dressing?

Put on gloves, uncover the wound, open the outer wrapper of the occlusive dressing, wipe any dirt, blood, or sweat from the skin with the gauze, tell the casualty to fully exhale, place the occlusive dressing over the wound, and search for an exit wound to treat in the same manner.

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