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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.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How do you perform chest thrusts?

Stand behind casualty, wrap your arms under the casualty's armpits and around the chest, and give backward thrusts.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

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

Winning is the achievement of the purpose of an operation and the fulfillment of its objectives.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What should you do if you squeeze the trigger, hear a audible click, but the round doesn't fire?

Immediate action to clear the round from the weapon. Rack the charging handle, tap the forward assist, and reassess by squeezing the trigger.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What are the 2 purposes of the LMTS and EST 2000?

To group and zero faster, and give additional training and familiarization with the weapon.

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.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is Composite Risk Management in land nav?

A decision-making process to identify and mitigate hazards during training.

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.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is a hill?

An area of high ground. From a hilltop, the ground slopes down in all directions.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What are the steps of Tactical Evacuation Care?

Gather info needed to call up a 9-Line, call up the 9-Line, and transport the casualty to the pickup site.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

Where will you find the Declination Diagram of a Map and what does it represent?

This is located in the lower margin of large-scale maps and indicates the angular relationships of true north, grid north, and magnetic north.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What is a guidon?

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

Army Retention

Army Retention

Promotion Board Question

What is a bar?

A bar is a probationary or rehabilitative measure, intended to put a Soldier on notice that they do not meet standards, but are being given a chance to correct the deficiency or shortcoming.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How do you do mouth to nose rescue breathing?

Maintain the chin-lift while pinching the nostrils closed, take a regular breath and make an airtight seal around the casualty's nose with your mouth, give a slow breath into the casualty's nose, watching for the chest to rise. If it does, break the seal and allow the air to escape, and repeat.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

How do you precisely calculate the mean point of impact?

Add together the horizontal distance of all 5 shots and divide it by 5. Then do the same with the vertical distance from the center.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is the point of aim?

The location where you aim. In an experienced shooter, it starts with the desired point of impact, and changed based on distance, wind speed, and other holds.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What actions must be taken if a Soldier fails the ABCP?

Commanders will initiate separation, bar to continued service, or involuntary transfer to the Individual Ready Reserve.

Pistols

Pistols

Promotion Board Question

What in an AN/PEQ-14?

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

Customs & Courtesies

Customs & Courtesies

Promotion Board Question

What are six instances where saluting is not required between subordinates and superiors?

In civilian attire, Engaged in routine work if the salute would interfere, Carrying articles with both hands so occupied as to make saluting impractical, Working as a member of a detail or engaged in sports or social functions where saluting would present a safety hazard, In public places such as theaters, churches, and in public conveyances, In the ranks of a formation.

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.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What does Selfless Service mean according to ADP 6-22?

Put the welfare of the nation, the Army, and your subordinates before your own.

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 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.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What is the primary value of ceremonies?

To render honors, preserve tradition, and stimulate esprit de corps.

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.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What are the two parts of most drill commands?

The two parts are the preparatory command and the command of execution.

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).

Operations

Operations

Promotion Board Question

What is the supporting effort?

Units with missions that assist and enable the main effort.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What should a leader do if a Soldier smells of alcohol at morning formation?

The leader should remove the Soldier from duty, notify the chain of command, and refer them for evaluation if needed.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How do you treat electrical burns?

Turn the source of electricity off without touching the source or the casualty. If it can't be turned off, drag casualty away with a nonconductive material, such as wood or rope. Dress the wound lightly with gauze, applying just enough pressure to avoid slipping.

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.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

What are racist tattoos?

Tattoos that put down someone because of their race or background.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What is the primary purpose of drill?

To enable a commander or noncommissioned officer to move their unit from one place to another in an orderly manner.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is the Grid-Magnetic Angle?

The G-M angle value is the angular size that exists between grid north and magnetic north.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

How can you determine a soldier has successfully rehabilitated?

When they complete the treatment plan, maintain abstinence, and demonstrate satisfactory duty performance.

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.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What is the Army’s policy on alcohol use in the barracks?

The Army prohibits alcohol use in the barracks by Soldiers under 21, and for those over 21, it is subject to unit policy and command guidance.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What are the objectives of rehabilitation with ASAP?

To return Soldiers to full duty as quickly as possible, identify those who cannot be rehabilitated, and assist in the transition of those who must be separated.

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

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is leadership incompetence?

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

Army Retention

Army Retention

Promotion Board Question

What is the difference between reenlistment and extension?

Reenlistment creates a new service contract, while extension lengthens the existing contract.

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