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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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Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is the textbook definition of an Azimuth?

A horizontal angle measured clockwise from a north base line.

NCO Common Core Competencies

NCO Common Core Competencies

Promotion Board Question

What is Program Management?

Assisting officer counterparts in managing Army programs that help Soldiers and Families.

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 Training Management?

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

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

What should happen to enlisted Soldiers disenrolled from NCOES for misconduct?

Enlisted Soldiers disenrolled for misconduct should be returned to their unit for appropriate administrative or disciplinary action under Army policy.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

How long does a Soldier have to meet with a dietitian or health care provider?

The Soldier has 30 days after enrollment in the ABCP to meet with a dietitian or health care provider.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

Why do leaders check Soldiers' uniforms during inspections?

To make sure Soldiers have what they need, wear only approved items, and buy from approved sources.

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

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What is the Catch a Serial Offender (CATCH) program?

A DoD tool allowing victims to anonymously submit suspect info to identify repeat offenders.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What is the role of the Substance Use Disorder Clinical Care (SUDCC)?

SUDCC is responsible for assessing, treating, and providing clinical oversight for Soldiers enrolled in the Army’s substance use treatment program.

Pistols

Pistols

Promotion Board Question

What in an AN/PEQ-14?

The AN/PEQ-14 is a compact. lightweight gunsight.

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.

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 .

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What is Nutritional Readiness?

The capacity to sustain health and optimize performance by consuming the right foods and fluids in the right amounts at the right times.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What does the acronym COLD stand for?

Keep it Clean, Avoid Overdressing, wear clothing Loose, and Keep clothing Dry.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What is reconditioning?

Restoring Soldiers’ physical fitness levels that enable them to safely progress to their previous level of physical conditioning.

M240

M240

Promotion Board Question

What is traversing fire?

Shifting fire left and right across a target.

Mk 19

Mk 19

Promotion Board Question

What is the textbook description of the Mark 19?

The MK 19 is a 40-mm air-cooled, blowback-operated automatic grenade machine gun that provides suppressive fires against personnel and light vehicles, and is mounted on tripods or weapon stations.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship

Promotion Board Question

What are the general rules for appointing a sponsor?

Sponsors should be equal or higher in grade, the same sex and marital status when possible, and familiar with the unit and community.

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