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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 are the Army’s two core competencies?

Prompt and sustained land combat, and combined arms operations.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

How can you tell between a soldier that merely drinks and a solider who is abusing alcholol?

When drinking leads to a failure to fulfill duties, poses a danger to self or others, or violates law or Army regulations.

MATVs

MATVs

Promotion Board Question

What is a Class 3 leak?

A fast leak that causes drops that fall.

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

What is a “limited use policy” and when does it apply?

The Limited Use Policy protects certain information, such as self-referrals or command-directed test results, from being used in UCMJ or court-martial proceedings.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

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

An enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to individuals of the same gender, a different gender, or more than one gender.

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.

Code of Conduct & SERE

Code of Conduct & SERE

Promotion Board Question

What is the 2nd Article of the Code of Conduct?

I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is a combat lifesaver?

A non‑medical soldier trained for enhanced first aid.

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.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

Can DA Civilians use SHARP services?

Yes, they may file a report and receive advocacy but not expedited transfers or legal services unless otherwise authorized.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What is an example of joint interdependence?

The Army provides communications, engineering, and logistics support to other Services.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What is the non-directive approach to counseling?

The non-directive approach to counseling places more responsibility on the subordinate to identify problems and develop solutions.

Military Justice

Military Justice

Promotion Board Question

What are minor offenses?

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

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.

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.

M240

M240

Promotion Board Question

Describe the Amber safety status for the M240B.

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

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.

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.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What happens to new recruits who fail body fat standards after 6 months?

New recruits are exempt for 180 days following entry onto active duty but will be entered into the ABCP on the expiration of the 180-day exemption period if they fail the body fat assessment.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is sound judgement?

The ability to assess situations accurately, draw rational conclusions, and make decisions.

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.

Military Justice

Military Justice

Promotion Board Question

What does statute of limitations mean?

The amount of time after an offense where the soldier can still be punished for the offense.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is leadership incompetence?

Ineffective leadership behaviors that result from a lack of experience or willful neglect.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is chilblain?

A non-freezing cold-weather injury, common with 1 to 5 hours of exposure to temperatures from 32 degrees of 50 degrees, and causes lesions that are swollen, tender, itchy and painful.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What is considered satisfactory progress in the ABCP?

Satisfactory progress is defined as a monthly weight loss of either 3 to 8 pounds or 1 percent body fat.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What is Sleep Readiness?

The capacity to obtain adequate, quality sleep to restore brain function, enhance decision-making, and support overall health and performance.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What impact does substance abuse have on a Soldier's security clearance?

Substance abuse may result in the suspension, denial, or revocation of a Soldier’s security clearance.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What are the five qualities of an effective counselor?

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

Sponsorship

Sponsorship

Promotion Board Question

What is rear-detachment sponsorship?

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

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is toxic leadership?

Toxic leadership is a combination of self-centered attitudes, motivations, and behaviors that have adverse effects on subordinates, the organization, and mission performance.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How do you treat hypothermia?

Bring casualty to a warm environment, replace wet clothing with dry, warm clothing, cover casualty with insulating material or blankets, wrap casualty from head to toe, avoid unnecessary movement from the casualty, if the casualty is aware, give them high calorie and warm fluids, seek medical aid, and evacuate casualty (keeping them lying down if possible).

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.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What are internal ballistics?

The physics of what happens to a round inside the m4, before it leaves the barrel.

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.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How do you treat heat stroke?

Cool casualty as rapidly as possible by whatever means available. Remove clothing, immerse casualty in cold water, use ice buckets, use ice packs, and fan entire body. Stop cooling if shivering occurs. seek medical aid and evacuate casualty immediately. Do not give casualty anything by mouth.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

Who typically manages the NCODP program?

First-line leaders and unit leadership typically manage NCODP at the unit level.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is composure?

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

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What does it mean to develop?

Develops yourself, create a positive climate, develop subordinates, and steward the profession.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

What are Class C uniforms?

Combat, PT, hospital, kitchen, field, or other work uniforms.

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.

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