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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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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.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is zeroing?

Zeroing is aligning the sight of the weapon with the weapon’s barrel.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is grouping?

Firing tight shot groups and placing those groups in the same location. Required before making accurate zeroing adjustments.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is Esprit de Corp?

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

What are the 5 Characteristics of the Army Profession?

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

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

Can a restricted report be changed to unrestricted?

Yes, at the request of the victim. Once converted, it cannot revert back.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What is the purpose of the EO program?

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

What are the 6 protected categories?

Race, Color, Sex (including gender identity), National Origin, Religion, and Sexual Orientation.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What is retaliation?

Adverse actions taken or positive actions withheld from a Soldier for reporting discrimination or harassment.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What are the four parts of a counseling session?

1. Open the session 2. Discuss the issues 3. Develop a plan of action 4. Record and close the session.

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, or is considered extreme.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

What are Class C uniforms?

Combat, PT, hospital, kitchen, field, or other work uniforms.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

How does the Army define “deglamorization of alcohol”?

Eliminating the perception that alcohol is necessary for social, ritual, or celebratory events.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What is a "unit sweep" and when is it authorized?

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.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What is the primary value of ceremonies?

To render honors, preserve tradition, and stimulate esprit de corps.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What is a formation?

The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner.

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.

NCO Development

NCO Development

Promotion Board Question

What are the definitions of the institutional, operational, and self-development domains?

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

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.

Army Emergency Relief

Army Emergency Relief

Promotion Board Question

How is AER funded?

Through voluntary contributions, unsolicited contributions, loan repayments, and income from investments.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship

Promotion Board Question

What is the purpose of the Total Army Sponsorship Program?

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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