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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.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What is double interval?

Double interval is measured by extending both arms to the sides at shoulder level.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How do you perform external chest compressions?

Place casualty on hard, flat surface, kneel next to casualty's torso, place the lower palm of one hand on the center of the casualty's chest, place other hand on top of the hand, lock your elbows, give 30 compressions 2 inches deep at 100 compressions per minute, allowing the chest to recoil at the end of each compressions. After 30 compressions, open the airway, and give 2 rescue breaths. Repeat until the casualty is revived, you are relieved by a healthcare provider, or until exhaustion requires you to switch with a battle buddy.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What are the five types of commands in drill?

The five types are two-part, combined, supplementary, directive, and mass commands.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What are the four parts of a counseling session?

1. Open the session 2. Discuss the issues 3. Develop a plan of action 4. Record and close the session.

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.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What is a Military Protection Order (MPO) and who issues it?

An MPO is a formal order issued by a commander to provide for the safety of a victim.

Humvees

Humvees

Promotion Board Question

How can you tell a Humvee tire is worn out?

The wear-bar found in the tread of the tire. If the tread of the tire is worn down to the bar, the tire will no longer function as intended.

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.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

Define cadence.

Cadence is the uniform rhythm in which a movement is executed.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What must Soldiers do within 14 days of notification counseling?

The Soldier has 14 days to read the online U.S. Army Public Health Command (USAPHC) Technical Guide (TG) 358.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship

Promotion Board Question

What is meant by out-sponsorship?

Assistance provided to departing Soldiers during out-processing.

Mk 19

Mk 19

Promotion Board Question

What are the major assemblies of the MK 19?

Bolt and backplate assembly, receiver assembly, feed slide assembly and tray, top cover assembly, feed throat assembly, and sear assembly.

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.

M240

M240

Promotion Board Question

What is plunging fire?

Fire that strikes from above due to steep trajectory .

Training (Units & Developing Leaders)

Training (Units & Developing Leaders)

Promotion Board Question

Why does the Army train?

To fight and win to preserve the peace and to decisively defeat enemies. Another answer is to fight and win the nation's wars.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What are some high-risk behaviors leaders need to watch out for?

Driving under the influence, failing to wear proper protective equipment, criminal activity, or illegal use of drugs.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What are DA Forms 5500 and 5501 used for?

DA Form 5500 is used for male Soldiers and DA Form 5501 is used for female Soldiers to document body fat assessments.

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.

Enlisted Promotions & Reductions

Enlisted Promotions & Reductions

Promotion Board Question

What is the secondary zone?

A period of time where soldiers are only eligible for promotion if they are clearly ahead of their peers.

M240

M240

Promotion Board Question

How is the M240B cooled?

Through radiation, conduction, and convection.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

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

Preventing conflict includes all activities that deter adversary military actions which threaten allies or partners and deny them the ability to achieve objectives counter to U.S. interests.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What are abusive behaviors?

Behaviors that involve a leader exceeding the boundaries of their authority by being abusive, cruel, or degrading others.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

What will happen if a Soldier fails the second AFT?

Soldiers who fail required fitness standards are subject to course disqualification or removal per proponent and Army fitness policy.

M240

M240

Promotion Board Question

Describe the Green safety status for the M240B.

The bolt is locked forward and the fire/safe selector switch is on fire (F); the feed tray and cover assembly are closed.

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.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is sound judgement?

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

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is intersection, and what is it used for?

Intersection is the location of an unknown point by successively occupying at least two (preferably three) known positions on the ground, and then map sighting on the unknown location. It is used to locate distant or inaccessible points or objects such as enemy targets and danger areas.

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).

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

Tell me about our H2F program.

Each unit is different, so explain your battalion or unit's H2F program, including where it is located and the name of PRT professionals that run it.

Code of Conduct & SERE

Code of Conduct & SERE

Promotion Board Question

What is the 5th Article of the Code of Conduct?

Should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies.

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.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is command?

Command is the authority that a commander in the armed forces lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment.

Army Retention

Army Retention

Promotion Board Question

What are the five steps to qualify a Soldier for reenlistment?

Qualification for discharge, qualification for reenlistment, qualification for waivers if needed, determination of reenlistment periods, and determination of reenlistment options.

Army Retention

Army Retention

Promotion Board Question

Who may lift a bar to continued service?

The first general officer in the chain of command or The General Court-Martial Convening Authority.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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