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.
Drill & Ceremony
Drill & Ceremony
Promotion Board Question
Examples include FALL IN, AT EASE, and REST.
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity
Promotion Board Question
AR 15-6
Army Body Composition
Army Body Composition
Promotion Board Question
Maintain a professional and soldierly appearance while in uniform.
Drill & Ceremony
Drill & Ceremony
Promotion Board Question
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
A miniature representation of terrain elevation using shaded relief.
SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
Prevention of Sexual Harassment.
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
Failure to feed, failure to fire, failure to extract, and failure to eject.
First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Alpha – Alert, Victor – Responds to voice, Papa – Responds to pain, Uniform – Unconscious
Customs & Courtesies
Customs & Courtesies
Promotion Board Question
Active duty, Medal of Honor recipients, and eligible retirees.
Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
Small, medium, and large.
Army Body Composition
Army Body Composition
Promotion Board Question
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
Yes
Army Substance Abuse Program
Army Substance Abuse Program
Promotion Board Question
The five methods are self-identification, command identification, biochemical testing, medical identification, and investigation or apprehension.
Counseling
Counseling
Promotion Board Question
The shoulders of those they help prepare for greater responsibility.
Customs & Courtesies
Customs & Courtesies
Promotion Board Question
“To the Colors” is played and the flag is lowered.
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
The application of combat power in time and space to defeat enemy ground forces.
Army Body Composition
Army Body Composition
Promotion Board Question
Progress will be evaluated by the commander every 30 days.
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.
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
Communications, positioning, navigation, and timing.
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity
Promotion Board Question
Yes, but good leaders know when to escalate things.
SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
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
The knowledge the leader possesses and their ability to apply it.
Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
Who the leader is, their internal identity.
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity
Promotion Board Question
Equal Opportunity Representative (company and BN)
First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Keep it Clean, Avoid Overdressing, wear clothing Loose, and Keep clothing Dry.
Army Substance Abuse Program
Army Substance Abuse Program
Promotion Board Question
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
Through character, competence, and commitment.
First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Special equipment required:
First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Splint it as it lies.
Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
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
In the field, overseas, in aircraft, or when told by their commander.
Army Body Composition
Army Body Composition
Promotion Board Question
The Soldier has 30 days after enrollment in the ABCP to meet with a dietitian or health care provider.
Counseling
Counseling
Promotion Board Question
Active listening, responding, appropriate questioning.
Wear & Appearance
Wear & Appearance
Promotion Board Question
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
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
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
60
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity
Promotion Board Question
English
Army Body Composition
Army Body Composition
Promotion Board Question
AR 600–9.
Drill & Ceremony
Drill & Ceremony
Promotion Board Question
Cadence is the uniform rhythm in which a movement is executed.
Army Body Composition
Army Body Composition
Promotion Board Question
Soldiers are required to meet the prescribed body fat standards listed in appendix B of AR 600-9.
Counseling
Counseling
Promotion Board Question
Performance, Event-oriented, Professional growth.
Wear & Appearance
Wear & Appearance
Promotion Board Question
On the head, face, neck, wrists, hands, or fingers (except for one ring tattoo on each hand).
SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
No.
Army Substance Abuse Program
Army Substance Abuse Program
Promotion Board Question
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
Physical components, structural capabilities, and movement skills.
Army Body Composition
Army Body Composition
Promotion Board Question
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
Platoons should be six steps apart.
Army Substance Abuse Program
Army Substance Abuse Program
Promotion Board Question
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
Medical alert, POW/MIA/KIA (black or silver), and religious ID bracelets.
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