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Board Questions for E-3 Privates Second Class

The following list of board questions are designed to be answered by E-3 Private First Class who have gotten a hang of their everyday duties. They are randomly ordered, and cover a wide area of topics. Study these board questions if you are preparing to go to the soldier of the month board, or if you are preparing for your promotion board and want to make sure you have the basics down. These questions will help you understand what types of questions will be asked, and figure out what topics you need to study more.

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NCO Common Core Competencies

NCO Common Core Competencies

Promotion Board Question

What is Training Management?

NCOs are directly responsible for training individual Soldiers, crews, and small teams.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What is meant by the Army having “depth”?

It has the capacity to sustain operations over time and absorb losses.

Operations

Operations

Promotion Board Question

What is a campaign?

A series of related major operations aimed at achieving strategic and operational objectives within a given time and space.

Enlisted Promotions & Reductions

Enlisted Promotions & Reductions

Promotion Board Question

Why does the Army have a secondary zone?

It serves as an incentive for Soldiers who strive for excellence and show marked potential .

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is Stewardship of the profession?

Stewardship is the responsibility of Soldiers and Army civilians to strengthen the Army as a profession.

Army Retention

Army Retention

Promotion Board Question

What is SRB and what is the minimum reenlistment length to qualify?

The Selective Retention Bonus, with at least a three-year reenlistment required.

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.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

When should you use the Collapsed Low Ready carry position?

When a greater degree of muzzle control and readiness to respond to threats or weapon retention is necessary.

Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention

Promotion Board Question

Who are gatekeepers?

Individuals who have regular contact with Soldiers and are trained to identify at-risk behavior.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What rights do SHARP victims have?

To be treated with dignity, receive medical care, confidentiality, be informed of case progress, and request transfers or protective orders.

M240

M240

Promotion Board Question

What is enfilade fire?

Fire directed along the longest axis of a target .

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What are the reenlistment and extension criteria for Soldiers who fail to meet standards?

Soldiers who fail to meet body fat standards are not eligible for re-enlistment or extension unless a waiver is granted by the proper authority.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is influence?

How you affect the intentions, attitudes, and actions of another person or group of people.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What is Spiritual Readiness?

The ability to maintain one’s core beliefs, values, and sense of purpose, especially in the face of adversity or moral challenges.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is the elevation guide?

A miniature representation of terrain elevation using shaded relief.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

When must Soldiers wear ID tags?

In the field, overseas, in aircraft, or when told by their commander.

M2 .50 Cal

M2 .50 Cal

Promotion Board Question

What are the major components of the M2?

The barrel assembly, the backplate assembly, the drive spring assembly, the bolt assembly, the barrel extension assembly.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What is the role of the SARC and VA?

They provide advocacy, help victims access services, explain reporting options, and support victims throughout the process.

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