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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.

MATVs

MATVs

Promotion Board Question

What does the CTIS do in the MATV?

Increases and decreases the air pressure in the tires for different terrains.

NCO Common Core Competencies

NCO Common Core Competencies

Promotion Board Question

What are the 6 leadership styles?

Authoritative, Affiliative, Democratic, Coaching, Pacesetting, and Coercive.

Operations

Operations

Promotion Board Question

What are offensive operations?

Operations to defeat or destroy enemy forces and gain control of terrain, resources, and population centers.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What are the Army’s two core competencies?

Prompt and sustained land combat, and combined arms operations.

M240

M240

Promotion Board Question

Describe the Amber safety status for the M240B.

The M240-series machine gun does not have an amber status.

Operations

Operations

Promotion Board Question

What are defensive operations?

Operations to defeat an enemy attack, gain time, economize forces, and develop conditions favorable for offensive or stability operations.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What are some ways that an individual soldier reflects Esprit de Corp?

Shared understanding of their professional identity, reasons why they serve, and ways they serve the American people. Motivation, discipline, striving for excellence, and good morale.  A sense of accomplishment: “Duty Well-Performed!” Pride in honorable service defending the American people. Belonging to a cause greater than oneself: love of country, the Army Family, and preserving the peace. Living by the Army ethic.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What is the Soldier Action Plan and when is it due?

The Soldier has 14 days from the notification counseling date to complete and return the Soldier Action Plan to the commander.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is composure?

Emotional self-control, balance, and stability that enables leaders to make sound, ethical decisions.

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.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is "point of impact"?

The desired location of the strike of the round to achieve the desired outcome.

Mk 19

Mk 19

Promotion Board Question

What is the black weapon safety status for the MK 19?

Ammo is introduced, second round is held by the first set of pawls, first round is on the bolt face, bolt is locked to the rear, safety on fire.

Operations

Operations

Promotion Board Question

What does METT-C stand for?

Mission, enemy, terrain, troops, time, and civil considerations.

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