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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.

MATVs

MATVs

Promotion Board Question

What does the CTIS do in the MATV?

Increases and decreases the air pressure in the tires for different terrains.

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.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What is the overall mission of the Army Substance Abuse Program?

To strengthen the overall fitness and effectiveness of the Army’s workforce and to enhance combat readiness.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

Why is jungle navigation difficult?

Limited visibility, dense vegetation, and unreliable terrain association.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What are the 6 protected categories?

Race, Color, Sex (including gender identity), National Origin, Religion, and Sexual Orientation.

Operations

Operations

Promotion Board Question

What is the main effort?

A designated subordinate unit whose mission at a given point in time is most critical to overall mission success.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What domain does the Army operate in?

The Army operates in all domains, converging its capabilities to control land.

Mk 19

Mk 19

Promotion Board Question

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

Ammo is introduced, first round is held by the first set of pawls, bolt is forward, safety on safe.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

How does arctic terrain affect navigation?

Snow and ice can obscure features; magnetic compasses may be unreliable

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How do you treat a laser burn?

Move casualty away from the laser, avoiding getting hit by it yourself. Dress the wound lightly with gauze, applying just enough pressure to avoid slipping.

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.

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.

Code of Conduct & SERE

Code of Conduct & SERE

Promotion Board Question

What is the 6th Article of the Code of Conduct?

I will never forget that I am an American fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

Military Justice

Military Justice

Promotion Board Question

What is the highest military court?

The United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (which used to be called the Court of Military Appeals).

Army Retention

Army Retention

Promotion Board Question

Can a Soldier request separation if a bar is imposed?

Yes, a Soldier may request separation if barred from continued service.

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

Code of Conduct & SERE

Code of Conduct & SERE

Promotion Board Question

What is the 1st Article of the Code of Conduct?

I am an American fighting in the forces that guard my country and our way of life, I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What happens after a Soldier is referred to SUDCC?

After referral, the Soldier receives a clinical assessment, and if diagnosed with a substance use disorder, they are enrolled in a treatment plan tailored to their needs.

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.

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.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is Intellect?

The knowledge the leader possesses and their ability to apply it.

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.

Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention

Promotion Board Question

What is suicide intervention?

Preventing a life crisis or BH disorder from leading to suicidal thoughts or behavior by helping someone manage suicidal thoughts and by taking action to intervene when a suicide appears imminent.

Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention

Promotion Board Question

What is a secondary gatekeeper and who are they?

Military Police, Trail Defense and Legal Assistance Attorneys, Inspectors General, DOD School Counselors, and Red Cross Workers

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is target prioritization?

Determining which threats are the most dangerous and who you should shoot first.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

When shouldn't you loosen clothing?

In a chemical environment or when clothing is stuck to the wound.

Mk 19

Mk 19

Promotion Board Question

How is the Mark 19 cooled?

By air cooling using radiation, conduction, and convection.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is innovation?

The ability to introduce or implement something new.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What is the purpose of the EO program?

EO Program formulates, directs, and sustains a comprehensive effort to maximize human potential and to ensure fair treatment for all persons based solely on merit, fitness, and capability in support of readiness.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What does the Army contribute to the United States?

A land force unequaled in skill, adaptability, professionalism, and power.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What is the Blue Book?

It is “The Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States,” written by Baron von Steuben.

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.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

How can EO contribute to mission success?

By ensuring a fair, respectful, and cohesive environment that enhances unit readiness and performance.

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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