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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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Mk 19

Mk 19

Promotion Board Question

What does the applied safety do?

The safety prevents the sear from releasing the firing pin and blocks the weapon from firing when placed on safe.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

When should you apply a pressure dressing to control bleeding?

If direct pressure is insufficient to control the bleeding, but the bleeding is not spurting.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

What are some examples of institutional training contributions for Soldiers throughout their careers?

Resident PME, functional courses, advanced civil schooling, fellowships, and credentialing opportunities.

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.

M240

M240

Promotion Board Question

What is enfilade fire?

Fire directed along the longest axis of a target .

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.

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.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

Who must Leaders counsel for Promotion IAW with Army Regulations?

For all specialists, corporals, and sergeants who are eligible for advancement without waivers In accordance with AR 600-8-19.

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

Army Community Service

Army Community Service

Promotion Board Question

What employment readiness services are available through ACS?

ACS provides job search assistance, résumé preparation, career counseling, and employment workshops.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

How do you correct a stove pipe?

Grasp case and attempt to remove, cycle weapon and attempt to fire. If this fails, pull charging handle to the rear while holding case.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What is Mental Readiness?

The development and application of cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal capabilities to handle the stress and complexity of military operations.

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.

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.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What happens when a Soldier is removed from the ABCP?

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.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

When should you NOT insert an NPA?

If the casualty is leaking a clear fluid from their ears or nose.

Pistols

Pistols

Promotion Board Question

What is the textbook description of the M9?

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.

Operations

Operations

Promotion Board Question

What is a major operation?

A military action, consisting of two or more related tactical actions, designed to achieve a strategic objective, in whole or in part.

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.

Army Retention

Army Retention

Promotion Board Question

What are the 11 factors a commander considers under the “whole person” concept?

Disciplinary record, nonjudicial punishment, aptitude scores, evaluations, duty performance, potential, leadership, standards adherence, career progression, and combinations of these.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What is meant by the Army to be "flexible"?

It can tailor and deploy forces to meet a wide range of missions.

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