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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

When should you insert an NPA?

If the casualty takes less than 2 breaths in a 15 second period, or if the casualty makes a gurgling sound when breathing.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What are the 4 Nato Alphabet Codes for Wartime Line 6 of the 9 Line, Security at pick-up site.

November, No enemy troops in area. Papa, Possible enemy troops in area (approach with caution). Echo, Enemy troops in area (approach with caution). X-ray, Enemy troops in area (armed escort required).

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.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What are supplementary contour lines?

These contour lines resemble dashes. They show changes in elevation of at least one-half the contour interval. Supplementary lines are normally found where there is very little change in elevation, such as on fairly level terrain.

Mk 19

Mk 19

Promotion Board Question

What is a cone of fire?

A three-dimensional volume defined by the dispersion of projectiles fired from the weapon.

Sergeant Audie Murphy Questions

Sergeant Audie Murphy Questions

Promotion Board Question

What are some of the songs written by Audie Murphy?

Shutters And Boards, When The Wind Blows In Chicago, Please Mr. Music Man Play A Song For Me, Foolish Clock, Leave The Weeping To The Willow Tree, The Only Light I Ever Need Is You, Go On And Break My Heart, Willie The Hummer, My Lonesome Room, Elena, Goodbye, Big, Big Day Tomorrow, If There Is A Short Cut To Nowhere (I’ll Take It), Pedro’s Guitar, Round And Round She Goes, Rattle Dance, Dusty Old Helmet, and Was It All Worth Losing You .

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.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is a "Deliberate Offset" and what is it used for?

Shooting an azimuth a little too far to the left or right. Used when the target is close to a linear feature, and you want to hit that linear feature an know with certainty that the target is to your left or right.

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.

M2 .50 Cal

M2 .50 Cal

Promotion Board Question

What is the amber weapon safety status for the M2?

Ammunition in the feedway, t-slot empty, chamber empty, bolt forward, safety on.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

What hair colors are not allowed?

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

NCO Common Core Competencies

NCO Common Core Competencies

Promotion Board Question

What is Communication?

Ensuring soldiers have the info needed to best accomplish the mission.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What is a review?

A review is a military ceremony used to honor a visiting official and to present decorations and awards.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What is the DoD Safe Helpline, and how should soldiers be made aware of it?

The DoD Safe Helpline is a DoD resource providing crisis intervention and facilitating victim reporting by connecting callers to the nearest SARC and other resources. Soldiers should be made aware of it through marketing materials and other communications and outreach products and it should be posted on unit bulletin boards and social media sites, installation websites and media, and unit homepages.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What are the different types of manual carriers?

Fireman's carry, the neck drag, the cradle-drop drag, and the litter.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What is meant by "substance abuse" under AR 600-85?

The use of illicit drugs or the misuse of legally obtained substances, including prescription medications and alcohol.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What are some ways that a unit reflects Esprit de Corp?

A shared sense of purpose and mission. Pride in the teamwork that makes its members willing to sacrifice for one another. Perseverance through adversity and challenge. A professional organizational climate—upholding the Army ethic. Honoring organizational customs, courtesies, and traditions and legacies. Pride in the organization and its accomplishment. The sense of teamwork that makes its members willing to sacrifice for one another.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

Who maintains the ABCP file for each enrolled Soldier?

Unit commanders will maintain an ABCP file at the unit on each Soldier enrolled in the program.

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.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

What is NCODP?

The Noncommissioned Officer Development Program.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What happens if a Soldier exceeds standards 12–36 months after release from the ABCP?

A DA Form 268 will be initiated and the Soldier will be re-enrolled in the ABCP and given 90 days to meet the standards.

Military Justice

Military Justice

Promotion Board Question

What rights are provided under Article 31?

No person may compel any person to incriminate himself or to answer any question the answer to which may tend to incriminate him.

Operations

Operations

Promotion Board Question

What is the textbook definition of mission command?

The Army’s approach to command and control that empowers subordinate decision making and decentralized execution appropriate to the situation.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is a MEDEVAC?

Casualty Evacuation in Medical Vehicle or Aircraft.

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.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What is a "unit sweep" and when is it authorized?

A unit sweep is a type of inspection testing where all or part of a unit is tested for illegal drug use, and it must be ordered by the commander.

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.

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.

Code of Conduct & SERE

Code of Conduct & SERE

Promotion Board Question

What is the 3rd Article of the Code of Conduct?

If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How do you treat chilblain?

Rewarm the affected area, and keep it warm and dry.

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.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What should leaders focus on during performance counseling?

The counseling focuses on the subordinate's strengths, areas to improve, and potential.

M240

M240

Promotion Board Question

Describe the Amber safety status for the M240B.

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

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How do you treat water intoxication (hyponatremia)?

Stop giving casualty water, give them salt or salty snacks, seek medical aid, and evacuate casualty immediately.

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.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is Minute of Angle?

1 60th of a degree. It is used to measure adjustments in aim for the purposes of zeroing.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

How should headgear fit?

Headgear will fit snugly and comfortably, without bulging or distortion from the intended shape of the headgear and without excessive gaps between the headgear and the head.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is purpose?

A deep understand of why something is important.

Sergeant Audie Murphy Questions

Sergeant Audie Murphy Questions

Promotion Board Question

What is the major reason there will likely never be another American war hero like Audie Murphy?

The development of technology means that modern and future warfare means Soldiers will fight differently from the type of warfare Audie Murphy fought.

Training (Units & Developing Leaders)

Training (Units & Developing Leaders)

Promotion Board Question

What are some of the Army principles of unit training? There are 11.

Leaders are responsible for training, NCOs train individuals and small teams, train to standard, train as you fight, train while operating, train fundamentals first, train to develop adaptability, understand the operational environment, train to sustain, and train to maintain.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What are the 4 primary missions of the Armed Forces that may require large numbers of ground forces or the ready availability of large numbers of Soldiers?

Conducting prompt and sustained combat incident to operations on land, seizing, occupying, and defending land areas, providing logistics and support to enable joint campaigns, and providing support for stability, security, transition, and reconstruction operations.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

Describe each step of SPORTS.

Slap the magazine, pull the charging handle, observe the ejection of a round or cartridge, release the charging handle without riding it forward, tap the forward assist, squeeze the trigger.

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.

Army Emergency Relief

Army Emergency Relief

Promotion Board Question

According to AR 930-4, what steps do you need to take in order to get an AER loan? What do you need to do?

1) Confirm you have a valid emergency financial need. 2) Choose your access route. 3) Gather required identification. 4) Complete the application. 5) Submit through your chosen route. 6) Complete the AER interview and documentation,

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