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.
NCO Common Core Competencies
NCO Common Core Competencies
Promotion Board Question
NCOs are directly responsible for training individual Soldiers, crews, and small teams.
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
It has the capacity to sustain operations over time and absorb losses.
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
Through unit symbols, customs, and the display of achievements.
Army Retention
Army Retention
Promotion Board Question
Retention Control Point.
Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention
Promotion Board Question
Face-to-face and interactive whenever possible.
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Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
Character, presence and intellect.
Wear & Appearance
Wear & Appearance
Promotion Board Question
Gold, silver, pearl, or diamond studs that are 1/4 inch or smaller.
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity
Promotion Board Question
Equal Opportunity Representative (company and BN)
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Operations
Operations
Promotion Board Question
A series of related major operations aimed at achieving strategic and operational objectives within a given time and space.
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Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
The angular difference between two norths.
Enlisted Promotions & Reductions
Enlisted Promotions & Reductions
Promotion Board Question
It serves as an incentive for Soldiers who strive for excellence and show marked potential .
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Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
Draw, Cliff, and Spur.
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Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
Accomplish the mission and improve the organization.
Enlisted Promotions & Reductions
Enlisted Promotions & Reductions
Promotion Board Question
Accomplishments, demonstrated capacity for leadership, and marked potential .
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
Reduce weapon signature and reduce barrel lift.
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
When contact with threats is likely and an increased field of view is necessary.
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Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
Stewardship is the responsibility of Soldiers and Army civilians to strengthen the Army as a profession.
Army Retention
Army Retention
Promotion Board Question
The Selective Retention Bonus, with at least a three-year reenlistment required.
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Army History
Army History
Promotion Board Question
Realistic training and preparation.
Army Retention
Army Retention
Promotion Board Question
The first general officer in the chain of command or The General Court-Martial Convening Authority.
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
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
Individuals who have regular contact with Soldiers and are trained to identify at-risk behavior.
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Location of the pick-up site.
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SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
To be treated with dignity, receive medical care, confidentiality, be informed of case progress, and request transfers or protective orders.
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M240
M240
Promotion Board Question
Fire directed along the longest axis of a target .
Holistic Health & Fitness
Holistic Health & Fitness
Promotion Board Question
Physical components, structural capabilities, and movement skills.
Army Body Composition
Army Body Composition
Promotion Board Question
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.
Drill & Ceremony
Drill & Ceremony
Promotion Board Question
Platoons should be six steps apart.
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Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
How you affect the intentions, attitudes, and actions of another person or group of people.
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Number of patients by precedence.
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
Engagement Skills Trainer 2000
Holistic Health & Fitness
Holistic Health & Fitness
Promotion Board Question
The ability to maintain one’s core beliefs, values, and sense of purpose, especially in the face of adversity or moral challenges.
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Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
A miniature representation of terrain elevation using shaded relief.
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
Lose the ability to rapidly expand the Army when needed.
Wear & Appearance
Wear & Appearance
Promotion Board Question
In the field, overseas, in aircraft, or when told by their commander.
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M2 .50 Cal
M2 .50 Cal
Promotion Board Question
The barrel assembly, the backplate assembly, the drive spring assembly, the bolt assembly, the barrel extension assembly.
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SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
They provide advocacy, help victims access services, explain reporting options, and support victims throughout the process.
Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention
Promotion Board Question
Ready and Resilient Campaign.
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Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
Small, medium, and large.
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Pistols
Pistols
Promotion Board Question
With retention and without retention.
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