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Board Questions for E-2 Privates Second Class

The following list of board questions are designed to be answered by E-2 Private Second Classes who have recently gotten to their first unit. 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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Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What is the secondary objective of the ABCP?

To assist in establishing and maintaining operational readiness, physical fitness, health, and a professional military appearance.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is a combat lifesaver?

A non‑medical soldier trained for enhanced first aid.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

What is the difference between ALC and BLC?

BLC is a non-MOS, field-oriented basic leader course; ALC is MOS-specific, hands-on technical training.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

Why is an Individual Development Plan (IDP) important?

An IDP helps Soldiers and Army Civilians take control of their professional growth by setting goals, identifying areas for improvement, and planning steps to develop their skills for future leadership.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

How can EO contribute to mission success?

By ensuring a fair, respectful, and cohesive environment that enhances unit readiness and performance.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What are the 5 Characteristics of the Army Profession?

Trust. Honorable service. Military expertise. Stewardship. and Esprit de corps.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What is joint interdependence?

The purposeful reliance by one Service on another Service’s capabilities to maximize the complementary and reinforcing effects of both.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is the textbook definition of a map?

A graphic representation of a portion of the earth’s surface drawn to scale, as seen from above.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

In your own words, what is landpower?

The ability—by threat, force, or occupation—to gain, sustain, and exploit control over land, resources, and people.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is a DD Form 1380 and what is it used for?

Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Card, to record injuries and treatments performed on a patient as they move through the roles of medical care.

Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention

Promotion Board Question

What topics should be included in suicide prevention training?

ACE, the importance of BH, stress reduction, life-coping skills, alcohol and/or drug abuse avoidance, financial responsibility, conflict management, and marriage and Family-life skills.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What constitutes failure in the ABCP?

Failure includes less than satisfactory progress for two consecutive months, or three non consecutive months in a 6-month period, or failing to meet standards within 12 months of enrollment.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

How does the ASAP support mission readiness?

Preventing substance abuse, restoring impaired Soldiers, and enabling the Army to maintain a strong, healthy, and deployable force.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is intersection, and what is it used for?

Intersection is the location of an unknown point by successively occupying at least two (preferably three) known positions on the ground, and then map sighting on the unknown location. It is used to locate distant or inaccessible points or objects such as enemy targets and danger areas.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is resection, and what is it used for?

Resection is the method of locating one’s position on a map by determining the grid azimuth to at least two well-defined locations that can be pinpointed on the map.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What is a “limited use policy” and when does it apply?

The Limited Use Policy protects certain information, such as self-referrals or command-directed test results, from being used in UCMJ or court-martial proceedings.

Army Retention

Army Retention

Promotion Board Question

What is the difference between reenlistment and extension?

Reenlistment creates a new service contract, while extension lengthens the existing contract.

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