The following list of board questions are designed to be answered by E-1 Privates who have recently graduated from basic training. 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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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Emergency treatment applied to one’s self
Army Substance Abuse Program
Army Substance Abuse Program
Promotion Board Question
No, as long as they participate and succeed once they are in the program.
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Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage.
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
The Army operates in all domains, converging its capabilities to control land.
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Care rendered to a casualty prior to the arrival of medical personnel.
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
From the Constitution and Title 10 United States Code.
Code of Conduct & SERE
Code of Conduct & SERE
Promotion Board Question
A code that all American troops must live by when they are captured if they want to return to the United States without UCMJ punishment.
Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention
Promotion Board Question
Difficulty making decisions, angry outbursts, forgetfulness, chronic low energy, constant worry, propensity for mistakes, thoughts of death or suicide, difficulty getting along with others, withdrawing from friends, hiding from responsibility, and carelessness.
Holistic Health & Fitness
Holistic Health & Fitness
Promotion Board Question
Sleep is where physical progress happens. You get stronger during recovery to the stimulus, not the stimulus itself. It also maximizes mental readiness, as cognition is crucial to winning wars.
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Pistols
Pistols
Promotion Board Question
1 handed and 2 handed grip
Army Substance Abuse Program
Army Substance Abuse Program
Promotion Board Question
Yes, self-referrals made before identification are protected from punitive action under the Limited Use Policy.
Drill & Ceremony
Drill & Ceremony
Promotion Board Question
To enable a commander or noncommissioned officer to move their unit from one place to another in an orderly manner.
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity
Promotion Board Question
Action taken by an individual to deprive a person of a right because of their gender.
Army Substance Abuse Program
Army Substance Abuse Program
Promotion Board Question
The use of illicit drugs or the misuse of legally obtained substances, including prescription medications and alcohol.
Army Body Composition
Army Body Composition
Promotion Board Question
Enforce standards of body fat composition as a condition of service and to ensure all Soldiers achieve and maintain optimal well-being and performance under all conditions.
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
Breathing, trigger squeeze, steady position, and proper sight picture.
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Mk 19
Mk 19
Promotion Board Question
A Grenade Launcher Machine Gun.
Military Justice
Military Justice
Promotion Board Question
By demanding trial by court martial.
Army Retention
Army Retention
Promotion Board Question
Any commander in a Soldier’s chain of command.
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity
Promotion Board Question
A complainant files in writing and swears to the accuracy of the information and Formal complaints require specific actions, are subject to timelines, and require documentation of the actions taken.
Counseling
Counseling
Promotion Board Question
Leaders should refer the matter to the commander and the servicing staff judge advocate.
Drill & Ceremony
Drill & Ceremony
Promotion Board Question
It is “The Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States,” written by Baron von Steuben.
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M2 .50 Cal
M2 .50 Cal
Promotion Board Question
Through radiation, conduction, and convection.
Military Justice
Military Justice
Promotion Board Question
Those not of a nature to require trial by court-martial.
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SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
Acts like ostracism or reprisal against someone for reporting sexual assault or harassment, assisting an investigation, or intervening. This can include with holding privileges such as events, schools, positions, awards, or incentives as well as issuing punishments.
Army Body Composition
Army Body Composition
Promotion Board Question
The Army Body Composition Program.
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MATVs
MATVs
Promotion Board Question
A slow leak that causes wetness, but no drops.
Holistic Health & Fitness
Holistic Health & Fitness
Promotion Board Question
Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills.
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
When a round is chambered and not fired and a subsequent round is being fed.
Counseling
Counseling
Promotion Board Question
Performance counseling is the review of a subordinate's duty performance during a specified period.
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
Preliminary Marksmanship Instruction
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
The natural, unavoidable slight movement of your sights.
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Operations
Operations
Promotion Board Question
Combined arms maneuver and wide area security.
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Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
Projecting a commanding presence, a professional image of authority, calmness under pressure, and control over emotions.
Army Retention
Army Retention
Promotion Board Question
To sustain readiness by reenlisting quality Soldiers, transferring Soldiers to the Reserve Components, aligning force structure, and supporting special programs.
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