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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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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.

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.

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.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What are the 2 purposes of the LMTS and EST 2000?

To group and zero faster, and give additional training and familiarization with the weapon.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is a handrail?

A linear feature (e.g., road or stream) used to guide movement.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

When should you use the Hang carry position?

When the soldier needs to use their hands for other activities and no threat is present.

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.

M240

M240

Promotion Board Question

What is plunging fire?

Fire that strikes from above due to steep trajectory .

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

How do Army Leaders instill Esprit de Corp?

Shared understanding that “America’s Army” is one indivisible team. Willing obedience to civilian authority as a trusted member of the joint force. Professional and leader development that prepares and certifies Soldiers and Army civilians. Demanding training that ensures readiness to accomplish the mission. Programs and systems that are trusted to be ethical, effective, and efficient.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What must the Soldier be advised of during notification counseling?

The Soldier will be advised that enrollment in the ABCP is not a bar to reenlistment or promotion but that failure to make satisfactory progress or meet body fat standards could result in administrative separation.

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.

NCO Common Core Competencies

NCO Common Core Competencies

Promotion Board Question

What is the role of the Sergeant First Class (SFC)?

Serves as Platoon Sergeant or NCOIC and is primarily responsible for the health, welfare, training, and development of Soldiers.

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.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

What are the five NCOES courses?

Basic Leaders Course, Advanced Leaders Course, Senior Leaders Course, Master Leaders Course, and Sergeants Major Course.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What are some ways you increase your informal leadership?

Personal initiative, special knowledge, unique experiences, or technical expertise exercised with competence, showing others that you are someone that can get stuff done and is worth following.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

Define cadence.

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

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is the "Flash-to-Bang" method of measuring distance?

Measuring the distance of an explosion or lightning by counting how long it takes the sound, or bang, to reach you after seeing the flash.

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