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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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Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
A graphic representation of a portion of the earth’s surface drawn to scale, as seen from above.
Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
Right and Up.
Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
Hill, Saddle, Valley, Ridge, Depression.
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
500 meters
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
600 meters
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
Zeroing is aligning the sight of the weapon with the weapon’s barrel.
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
Firing tight shot groups and placing those groups in the same location. Required before making accurate zeroing adjustments.
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Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
Esprit de corps denotes the Army’s winning spirit—a collective ethos of camaraderie, mutual trust, and cohesive teamwork.
Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
Trust. Honorable service. Military expertise. Stewardship. and Esprit de corps.
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Tactical Combat Casualty Care
First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
ATP 4-02.11 (was TC 4-02.1 until March of 2026)
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SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
Yes, at the request of the victim. Once converted, it cannot revert back.
SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
1. Verbal 2. Non-Verbal 3. Physical Contact.
SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
Quid pro quo and Hostile environment.
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Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity
Promotion Board Question
EO Program formulates, directs, and sustains a comprehensive effort to maximize human potential and to ensure fair treatment for all persons based solely on merit, fitness, and capability in support of readiness.
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity
Promotion Board Question
AR 600-20 Chapter 6
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity
Promotion Board Question
Race, Color, Sex (including gender identity), National Origin, Religion, and Sexual Orientation.
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity
Promotion Board Question
Adverse actions taken or positive actions withheld from a Soldier for reporting discrimination or harassment.
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Counseling
Counseling
Promotion Board Question
1. Open the session 2. Discuss the issues 3. Develop a plan of action 4. Record and close the session.
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Holistic Health & Fitness
Holistic Health & Fitness
Promotion Board Question
FM 7-22
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Wear & Appearance
Wear & Appearance
Promotion Board Question
No
Wear & Appearance
Wear & Appearance
Promotion Board Question
Yes
Wear & Appearance
Wear & Appearance
Promotion Board Question
If it stops a Soldier from wearing helmets or safety gear the right way, or is considered extreme.
Wear & Appearance
Wear & Appearance
Promotion Board Question
No
Wear & Appearance
Wear & Appearance
Promotion Board Question
Combat, PT, hospital, kitchen, field, or other work uniforms.
Wear & Appearance
Wear & Appearance
Promotion Board Question
So it looks like it's flying as the Soldier moves forward.
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Customs & Courtesies
Customs & Courtesies
Promotion Board Question
AR 600-25
Customs & Courtesies
Customs & Courtesies
Promotion Board Question
Unknown.
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Army Substance Abuse Program
Army Substance Abuse Program
Promotion Board Question
Eliminating the perception that alcohol is necessary for social, ritual, or celebratory events.
Army Substance Abuse Program
Army Substance Abuse Program
Promotion Board Question
Yes
Army Substance Abuse Program
Army Substance Abuse Program
Promotion Board Question
A unit sweep is a type of inspection testing where all or part of a unit is tested for illegal drug use, and it must be ordered by the commander.
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Drill & Ceremony
Drill & Ceremony
Promotion Board Question
TC 3-21.5 covers Drill and Ceremony.
Drill & Ceremony
Drill & Ceremony
Promotion Board Question
To render honors, preserve tradition, and stimulate esprit de corps.
Drill & Ceremony
Drill & Ceremony
Promotion Board Question
The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner.
Drill & Ceremony
Drill & Ceremony
Promotion Board Question
Double time is 180 steps per minute.
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
The purposeful reliance by one Service on another Service’s capabilities to maximize the complementary and reinforcing effects of both.
NCO Development
NCO Development
Promotion Board Question
Institutional: formal Army schools and programs; Operational: unit training and experience in deployable units; Self-development: planned, goal-oriented individual learning.
NCO Development
NCO Development
Promotion Board Question
BLC is a non-MOS, field-oriented basic leader course; ALC is MOS-specific, hands-on technical training.
Army Emergency Relief
Army Emergency Relief
Promotion Board Question
Through voluntary contributions, unsolicited contributions, loan repayments, and income from investments.
Army Retention
Army Retention
Promotion Board Question
AR 601-280
Training (Units & Developing Leaders)
Training (Units & Developing Leaders)
Promotion Board Question
Plan, prepare, conduct, and follow-up.
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Military Justice
Military Justice
Promotion Board Question
Any commanding officer.
Code of Conduct & SERE
Code of Conduct & SERE
Promotion Board Question
Name, rank, DoD ID, and date of birth. That's it.
Code of Conduct & SERE
Code of Conduct & SERE
Promotion Board Question
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Operations
Operations
Promotion Board Question
ADP 3-0.
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Sponsorship
Sponsorship
Promotion Board Question
Helps commanders exercise their responsibility for the successful reception and integration of Soldiers and Families into their unit, installation, facility, and community.
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