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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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SHARP

Promotion Board Question

How is sexual harassment defined in AR 600-52?

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that affects work or creates a hostile environment.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

What happens if a Soldier fails to meet body fat standards?

Soldiers who fail body composition standards are handled per Army policy, which may include body composition screening, corrective measures, and potential removal from training if standards are not met.

NCO Common Core Competencies

NCO Common Core Competencies

Promotion Board Question

What is the role of the Sergeant (SGT)?

Leads teams as part of a squad, crew, or section and is the first line of the NCO Support Channel.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

How is sexual assault defined in AR 600-52?

Criminal intentional sexual contact by force, threats, intimidation, abuse of authority, or without consent. Includes offenses like rape and aggravated sexual contact under the UCMJ.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

When is a hairstyle not allowed?

If it stops a Soldier from wearing helmets or safety gear the right way.

Mk 19

Mk 19

Promotion Board Question

What is the red 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 safe.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What actions must be taken if a Soldier fails the ABCP?

Commanders will initiate separation, bar to continued service, or involuntary transfer to the Individual Ready Reserve.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What are the levels of command and the rank that generally commands them?

Squad - Staff Sergeant; Platoon - Lieutenant; Company - Captain; Battalion - Lieutenant Colonel; Brigade - Colonel; Division - Major General; Corps - Lieutenant General; Army - General.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

Describe each step of SPORTS.

Slap the magazine, pull the charging handle, observe the ejection of a round or cartridge, release the charging handle without riding it forward, tap the forward assist, squeeze the trigger.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

Who are the Soldiers exempt from the requirements of AR 600-9?

Soldiers with major limb loss, on continued active duty or Reserve status, pregnant or postpartum, hospitalized for 30 or more days, or within 6 months of entry to active service.

Military Justice

Military Justice

Promotion Board Question

What does statute of limitations mean?

The amount of time after an offense where the soldier can still be punished for the offense.

Army Emergency Relief

Army Emergency Relief

Promotion Board Question

Can AER assist Soldiers of other Services?

Yes, when aid facilities of the Soldier's own Service are not readily available.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is mental agility?

The ability to think flexibly, react to change, and adapt to the dynamic situations inherent to military operations.

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.

Operations

Operations

Promotion Board Question

What are stability operations?

Military missions, tasks, and activities conducted outside the United States to establish or maintain a secure environment.

NCO Common Core Competencies

NCO Common Core Competencies

Promotion Board Question

What is a coercive leadership style?

Demands immediate compliance and can be described by the phrase, Do what I tell you.

Operations

Operations

Promotion Board Question

What is the supporting effort?

Units with missions that assist and enable the main effort.

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