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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.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

What are some examples of institutional training contributions for Soldiers throughout their careers?

Resident PME, functional courses, advanced civil schooling, fellowships, and credentialing opportunities.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What is normal interval?

Normal interval is measured by the Soldier on the right holding their left arm shoulder high, fingers and thumb extended and joined, with the tip of the middle finger touching the right shoulder of the Soldier to their left.

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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship

Promotion Board Question

What is meant by out-sponsorship?

Assistance provided to departing Soldiers during out-processing.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is the elevation guide?

A miniature representation of terrain elevation using shaded relief.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What must Army leaders understand about effective counseling?

Army leaders must understand that effective counseling helps achieve desired goals and effects, manages expectations, and improves the organization.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

When does enrollment in the ABCP start?

Enrollment starts on the day the Soldier is notified by the unit commander.

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 Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What constitutes failure in the ABCP?

Failure includes less than satisfactory progress for two consecutive months, or three non consecutive months in a 6-month period, or failing to meet standards within 12 months of enrollment.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

How do you correct a bolt override?

Remove magazine. Pull charging handle as far rearward as possible. Strike charging handle forward. If this fails, pull charging handle to the rear a second time, use tool or finger to hold the bolt to the rear, sharply send charging handle forward.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

Can a restricted report be changed to unrestricted?

Yes, at the request of the victim. Once converted, it cannot revert back.

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

Enlisted Promotions & Reductions

Enlisted Promotions & Reductions

Promotion Board Question

What are the three levels of promotion authority?

Decentralized (Company level for ranks E2 to E4), Semi-Centralized (Battalion level for ranks E5 and E6), and Centralized (Big Army Level for ranks E7 to E9).

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is confidence?

The projection of your belief in your ability to accomplish the mission and retain composure and demonstrate calm through steady control over emotion.

Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention

Promotion Board Question

What are the 5 overarching strategies of suicide prevention?

1: Developing positive life coping skills, 2: Encouraging help-seeking behavior, 3: Raising awareness of, and vigilance towards, suicide prevention, 4: Synchronizing, integrating, and managing the Army Suicide Prevention Program, and 5: Conducting suicide surveillance, analysis, and reporting.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

What are the five NCOES courses?

Basic Leaders Course, Advanced Leaders Course, Senior Leaders Course, Master Leaders Course, and Sergeants Major Course.

Army Emergency Relief

Army Emergency Relief

Promotion Board Question

How is AER funded?

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

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

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is "natural point of aim"?

The point where the barrel naturally orients when the shooter’s muscles are relaxed and support is achieved.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is the difference between a switch (aka circuitry) shot and a timer (aka hydraulic) shot?

A switch shot immediately incapacitates a target, and a timer shot hits the target in a way that they will incapacitate slowly. Does the target "switch off" or do they lose "hydraulic" blood pressure, meaning they can still fight until they expire.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What is the land domain?

The land domain includes humanity in its entirety of cultures, religions, social and economic groups, and politics.

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.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What are self-serving behaviors?

Behaviors that result from self-centered motivations on the part of the leader, where they act in ways that seek primarily to accomplish their own goals and needs before those of others.

Code of Conduct & SERE

Code of Conduct & SERE

Promotion Board Question

What is the purpose of the Code of Conduct?

To help troops understand what is expected of them if they want to return home honorably.

Military Justice

Military Justice

Promotion Board Question

What is mitigation?

Reduction in either the quantity or quality of a punishment.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

How is sexual harassment defined in AR 600-52?

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that affects work or creates a hostile environment.

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.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

Why is jungle navigation difficult?

Limited visibility, dense vegetation, and unreliable terrain association.

Mk 19

Mk 19

Promotion Board Question

What is the black weapon safety status for the MK 19?

Ammo is introduced, second round is held by the first set of pawls, first round is on the bolt face, bolt is locked to the rear, safety on fire.

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.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What are some ways that an individual soldier reflects Esprit de Corp?

Shared understanding of their professional identity, reasons why they serve, and ways they serve the American people. Motivation, discipline, striving for excellence, and good morale.  A sense of accomplishment: “Duty Well-Performed!” Pride in honorable service defending the American people. Belonging to a cause greater than oneself: love of country, the Army Family, and preserving the peace. Living by the Army ethic.

Sergeant Audie Murphy Questions

Sergeant Audie Murphy Questions

Promotion Board Question

What are the location and a point of contact for each of the following organizations on your installation: AER, ACS, ASAP, Chaplain, BOSS, EO/EEO, EFMP, Red Cross, Safety Office, PMO, etc.?

Go VISIT and take a tour of each office on the installation you reside in. Write down the names and phone numbers of at least one point of contact in your leader book. Remember what makes each organization unique, what the buildings look like, where they are located, what types of situations they have helped Soldiers in (actually ask them, "What was the most memorable time you've helped a Soldier, what situation were they in, and what was the result?" and be able to recall some of those stories).

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What is combined arms maneuver?

The application of combat power in time and space to defeat enemy ground forces.

M240

M240

Promotion Board Question

What is oblique fire?

Delivered diagonally across the front of a target .

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What is a guidon?

A guidon is a unit marker (flag) carried on a staff by a designated bearer.

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 Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What are some examples of high-risk indicators of substance abuse that leaders should watch for?

High-risk indicators include changes in behavior, poor duty performance, legal issues, frequent absences, mood swings, financial trouble, and signs of intoxication.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What are the five requirements of intellect?

Mental agility, sound judgement, innovation, interpersonal tact, and expertise.

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.

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.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

How do you balance welfare and the mission?

Have genuine concern for subordinate health and welfare, provide help when it doesn't compromise the mission, earn their respect, and prepare subordinates through tough realistic training that prepares them for the hazards and dangers of combat.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

Are Soldiers allowed to request Early Release or Early Graduation from NCOES?

Requests for early release or early graduation are governed by proponent and school policies and are considered on a case-by-case basis if allowed by the course proponent.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How do you treat a casualty for anaphylactic shock?

Position the casualty on the ground, ask the casualty if they have an epipen nearby, and send a runner to get the epipen and medical help. Open the airway if necessary, and administer the epipen as soon as possible. Evacuate the casualty, even if an epipen is administered, as the casualty still needs additional medical attention.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

How many steps does each rank take during Open Ranks?

The first rank takes two steps forward, the second rank takes one step forward, the third stands fast, and the fourth takes two 15-inch steps to the rear.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What does it mean to have adaptive and innovative leaders?

They are comfortable with complexity and capable of operating from the tactical to the strategic level.

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.

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.

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.

M240

M240

Promotion Board Question

Describe the Red safety status for the M240B.

Ammunition is loaded on the feed tray, the bolt is open and locked to the rear, and the fire/safe selector switch is on safe.

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