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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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Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What are some examples of combined commands?

Examples include FALL IN, AT EASE, and REST.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What regulation governs the investigations of EO Complaints?

AR 15-6

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

How must exempt Soldiers maintain a Soldierly appearance?

Maintain a professional and soldierly appearance while in uniform.

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.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is the elevation guide?

A miniature representation of terrain elevation using shaded relief.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What does POSH stand for?

Prevention of Sexual Harassment.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What are the 4 most common malfunctions of the m4?

Failure to feed, failure to fire, failure to extract, and failure to eject.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How do you determine a casualty’s level of consciousness?

Alpha – Alert, Victor – Responds to voice, Papa – Responds to pain, Uniform – Unconscious

Customs & Courtesies

Customs & Courtesies

Promotion Board Question

Which individuals are honored with Full Military Funeral Honors?

Active duty, Medal of Honor recipients, and eligible retirees.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What are the three map sizes?

Small, medium, and large.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What is considered satisfactory progress in the ABCP?

Satisfactory progress is defined as a monthly weight loss of either 3 to 8 pounds or 1 percent body fat.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

Can soldiers be required to speak English in professional conversations related to official duties?

Yes

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What are the five methods of identifying substance abusers?

The five methods are self-identification, command identification, biochemical testing, medical identification, and investigation or apprehension.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What does The Army's future and the legacy of today's Army leaders rest on?

The shoulders of those they help prepare for greater responsibility.

Customs & Courtesies

Customs & Courtesies

Promotion Board Question

What happens at the last note of “Retreat”?

“To the Colors” is played and the flag is lowered.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What is combined arms maneuver?

The application of combat power in time and space to defeat enemy ground forces.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

How often is a Soldier’s progress monitored while enrolled in the ABCP?

Progress will be evaluated by the commander every 30 days.

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.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What do space systems allow the Army to employ?

Communications, positioning, navigation, and timing.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

Should you attempt to resolve informal equal opportunity complaints at the lowest level possible?

Yes, but good leaders know when to escalate things.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

Can DA Civilians use SHARP services?

Yes, they may file a report and receive advocacy but not expedited transfers or legal services unless otherwise authorized.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is Intellect?

The knowledge the leader possesses and their ability to apply it.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is Character?

Who the leader is, their internal identity.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What is an EOR?

Equal Opportunity Representative (company and BN)

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.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

When does the limited use policy not protect a Soldier?

The Limited Use Policy does not apply when a Soldier is identified through investigation, apprehension, inspection testing, or voluntary consent testing.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

How do we build trust in the Army?

Through character, competence, and commitment.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is Line 4 of the 9 Line?

Special equipment required:

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is the basic principle when splinting fractures?

Splint it as it lies.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is Map Orientation?

Aligning north on the map to north on the ground by rotating the map. The first step to land navigation.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

When must Soldiers wear ID tags?

In the field, overseas, in aircraft, or when told by their commander.

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.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What are the three essential counseling skills?

Active listening, responding, appropriate questioning.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

How should headgear fit?

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.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What does "failure to rehabilitate" mean under the ASAP?

Failure to rehabilitate means a Soldier has not responded to treatment and continues substance abuse or does not comply with the rehabilitation program.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What must Soldiers do within 14 days of notification counseling?

The Soldier has 14 days to read the online U.S. Army Public Health Command (USAPHC) Technical Guide (TG) 358.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

How many grid zones is the world divided into?

60

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What is the operational language of the Army?

English

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What Army Publication covers the Army Body Composition Program?

AR 600–9.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

Define cadence.

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

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What are the standards of the Army Body Composition Program?

Soldiers are required to meet the prescribed body fat standards listed in appendix B of AR 600-9.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What are the three main types of developmental counseling?

Performance, Event-oriented, Professional growth.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

Where can Soldiers not have tattoos?

On the head, face, neck, wrists, hands, or fingers (except for one ring tattoo on each hand).

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

Are commanders authorized to conduct internal inquiries or investigations of sexual assaults upon receiving a report?

No.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What impact does substance abuse have on a Soldier's security clearance?

Substance abuse may result in the suspension, denial, or revocation of a Soldier’s security clearance.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What are the three critical components of physical readiness?

Physical components, structural capabilities, and movement skills.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What happens if a registered dietitian is not available?

If a registered dietitian is not available, nutrition and weight reduction counseling may be provided by a healthcare provider, to include nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants, or medical doctors.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

How many steps should separate platoons when a company is formed?

Platoons should be six steps apart.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

How can you tell between a soldier that merely drinks and a solider who is abusing alcholol?

When drinking leads to a failure to fulfill duties, poses a danger to self or others, or violates law or Army regulations.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

What bracelets are allowed?

Medical alert, POW/MIA/KIA (black or silver), and religious ID bracelets.

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