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.
Customs & Courtesies
Customs & Courtesies
Promotion Board Question
Active duty, Medal of Honor recipients, and eligible retirees.
Army Emergency Relief
Army Emergency Relief
Promotion Board Question
After duty hours when more than 50 miles from a military installation.
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Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
Dead Reckoning, Moving by Terrain Association, and Combination of Techniques.
Army Substance Abuse Program
Army Substance Abuse Program
Promotion Board Question
The Limited Use Policy does not apply when a Soldier is identified through investigation, apprehension, inspection testing, or voluntary consent testing.
Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention
Promotion Board Question
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.
Wear & Appearance
Wear & Appearance
Promotion Board Question
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.
Counseling
Counseling
Promotion Board Question
Performance, Event-oriented, Professional growth.
Drill & Ceremony
Drill & Ceremony
Promotion Board Question
No, it must be revoked before the command of execution.
Code of Conduct & SERE
Code of Conduct & SERE
Promotion Board Question
I am dedicated to and can trust America.
Army Substance Abuse Program
Army Substance Abuse Program
Promotion Board Question
The five methods are self-identification, command identification, biochemical testing, medical identification, and investigation or apprehension.
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
Overmatch is the Soldier applying their learned skills, employing their equipment, leveraging technology, and applying the proper force to create an unfair fight in favor of the Soldier.
NCO Development
NCO Development
Promotion Board Question
It is the U.S. Army Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Guide
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Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
Place a tick mark on the paper and map at the beginning point. Align the edge of the paper along a straight portion and make a tick mark on both map and paper when the paper leaves the straight portion. Keeping both tick marks together, pivot the paper until another straight portion is aligned with the edge. Continue this until the measurement is completed. Move the paper to the graphic scale to determine the ground distance from the first tick mark to the last.
Customs & Courtesies
Customs & Courtesies
Promotion Board Question
At the conclusion of ceremonies.
Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention
Promotion Board Question
Individuals who have regular contact with Soldiers and are trained to identify at-risk behavior.
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Pistols
Pistols
Promotion Board Question
The M9 Service pistol is a semi automatic, magazine-fed, recoil-operated, double and single-action weapon that is chambered for the 9- by 19-mm (millimeter) NATO cartridge.
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
A land force unequaled in skill, adaptability, professionalism, and power.
Army Body Composition
Army Body Composition
Promotion Board Question
The commander will remove the DA Form 268 and counsel the Soldier on the importance of maintaining body composition and the potential for future re-enrollment if standards are not maintained.
Holistic Health & Fitness
Holistic Health & Fitness
Promotion Board Question
The capacity to obtain adequate, quality sleep to restore brain function, enhance decision-making, and support overall health and performance.
Military Justice
Military Justice
Promotion Board Question
General Court-Martial.
Counseling
Counseling
Promotion Board Question
Purpose, Flexibility, Respect, Communication, Support.
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity
Promotion Board Question
They may face disciplinary action for violating Army policy.
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SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
A DoD tool allowing victims to anonymously submit suspect info to identify repeat offenders.
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Operations
Operations
Promotion Board Question
A military action, consisting of two or more related tactical actions, designed to achieve a strategic objective, in whole or in part.
Holistic Health & Fitness
Holistic Health & Fitness
Promotion Board Question
Physical components, structural capabilities, and movement skills.
Code of Conduct & SERE
Code of Conduct & SERE
Promotion Board Question
I will resist and escape if I am captured.
NCO Common Core Competencies
NCO Common Core Competencies
Promotion Board Question
Serves as Platoon Sergeant or NCOIC and is primarily responsible for the health, welfare, training, and development of Soldiers.
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SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
Yes, they may file a report and receive advocacy but not expedited transfers or legal services unless otherwise authorized.
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Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
A horizontal angle measured clockwise from a north base line.
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
Lose the ability to rapidly expand the Army when needed.
Army Substance Abuse Program
Army Substance Abuse Program
Promotion Board Question
Inspection, unit sweep, command-directed, rehabilitation, or consent-based testing.
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Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
A linear feature (e.g., road or stream) used to guide movement.
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Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
Aligning north on the map to north on the ground by rotating the map. The first step to land navigation.
NCO Development
NCO Development
Promotion Board Question
The Basic Leaders Course (BLC).
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
Night vision uses infrared light, which humans can't see, to illuminate objects. Thermal imaging detects heat signatures.
Counseling
Counseling
Promotion Board Question
1. Identify the need for counseling 2. Prepare the counseling session 3. Conduct the counseling 4. Follow-up
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Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
The knowledge the leader possesses and their ability to apply it.
Code of Conduct & SERE
Code of Conduct & SERE
Promotion Board Question
I will only give name, rank, service number, and date of birth to my captors.
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
Through unit symbols, customs, and the display of achievements.
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