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.
Counseling
Counseling
Promotion Board Question
Performance counseling is the review of a subordinate's duty performance during a specified period.
Drill & Ceremony
Drill & Ceremony
Promotion Board Question
Parade rest, stand at ease, at ease, and rest.
Customs & Courtesies
Customs & Courtesies
Promotion Board Question
“The Army Goes Rolling Along.”
Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
Treat people as they should be treated.
Holistic Health & Fitness
Holistic Health & Fitness
Promotion Board Question
It ensures the soldier has the wherewithal and cognition to fight when the fight turns chaotic.
Counseling
Counseling
Promotion Board Question
When the soldier isn't meeting the standard.
Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
A pace is equal to one natural step. The average step about 30 inches long, but every soldier's step naturally varies, so it is imperative you find your own pace count. To use pace count accurately, a Soldier knows how many paces it takes to walk 100 m. To determine this, walk an accurately measured course (like 100 m or 600 m) and count the number of paces. If using a 600 m course, divide the total paces by 6 to find the average paces per 100 m. Each person who navigates dismounted should know their own pace count.
Customs & Courtesies
Customs & Courtesies
Promotion Board Question
“Present, Arms.”
Wear & Appearance
Wear & Appearance
Promotion Board Question
Purple, blue, pink, green, orange, bright red, and neon colors.
Wear & Appearance
Wear & Appearance
Promotion Board Question
Yes
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.
Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
10
Army Body Composition
Army Body Composition
Promotion Board Question
Every 6 months at a minimum.
Army Body Composition
Army Body Composition
Promotion Board Question
To ensure all Soldiers achieve and maintain optimal well-being and performance under all conditions
Drill & Ceremony
Drill & Ceremony
Promotion Board Question
Line and column.
Customs & Courtesies
Customs & Courtesies
Promotion Board Question
The junior person.
Counseling
Counseling
Promotion Board Question
Leaders should refer the matter to the commander and the servicing staff judge advocate.
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
Breathing, trigger squeeze, steady position, and proper sight picture.
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.
Drill & Ceremony
Drill & Ceremony
Promotion Board Question
The left foot is the leading foot.
Drill & Ceremony
Drill & Ceremony
Promotion Board Question
The guide.
Army Body Composition
Army Body Composition
Promotion Board Question
The circumference-based tape method.
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity
Promotion Board Question
Any action that unlawfully or unjustly results in unequal treatment of persons or groups based on race, color, gender, national origin or religion.
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
The Army operates in all domains, converging its capabilities to control land.
First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
1. Care under fire 2. Tactical field care 3. Combat casualty evacuation care
Wear & Appearance
Wear & Appearance
Promotion Board Question
Yes, but not earrings that stretch the earlobes.
Army Body Composition
Army Body Composition
Promotion Board Question
It ensures that each Soldier is capable of performing physical duties and sustaining endurance in all environments.
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
This We’ll Defend.
Army Body Composition
Army Body Composition
Promotion Board Question
Soldiers must maintain a high level of physical readiness to meet mission requirements.
SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention.
Army Substance Abuse Program
Army Substance Abuse Program
Promotion Board Question
Yes
Counseling
Counseling
Promotion Board Question
The Leader and Subordinate can Develop a Plan for Improvement
First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Care rendered to a casualty prior to the arrival of medical personnel.
Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
Within 100 meters.
Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
Put the welfare of the nation, the Army, and your subordinates before your own.
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
25 meters
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.
Customs & Courtesies
Customs & Courtesies
Promotion Board Question
Military customs and courtesies
Wear & Appearance
Wear & Appearance
Promotion Board Question
Tattoos that show hate or support for hate groups.
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
4 July 1776.
Wear & Appearance
Wear & Appearance
Promotion Board Question
Their professionalism.
First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Casualty Evacuation in Medical Vehicle or Aircraft.
Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
Lay a straight-edged piece of paper on the map so that the edge touches both points and extends past them. Make a tick mark on the edge of the paper at each point. Move the paper to the graphic bar scale. Align the right tick mark with a printed number in the primary scale so that the left tick mark is in the extension scale. The primary scale gives the whole unit distance, and the extension scale gives smaller increments.
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
4 centimeters
Wear & Appearance
Wear & Appearance
Promotion Board Question
AR 670-1
Counseling
Counseling
Promotion Board Question
Getting a Soldier through a period of shock after receiving negative news, such as the notification of the death of a loved one or divorce.
Holistic Health & Fitness
Holistic Health & Fitness
Promotion Board Question
Holistic Health and Fitness.
Army Body Composition
Army Body Composition
Promotion Board Question
Body composition is the relative proportions of fat and lean mass in the body.
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
Selector on safe, Magazine in, chamber is loaded.
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
The Constitution.
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