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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

What is self aid?

Emergency treatment applied to one’s self

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What are the Army Values?

Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What domain does the Army operate in?

The Army operates in all domains, converging its capabilities to control land.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is first aid?

Care rendered to a casualty prior to the arrival of medical personnel.

Code of Conduct & SERE

Code of Conduct & SERE

Promotion Board Question

What is the Code of Conduct?

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

What are some common signs of distress?

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

Why is sleep readiness important?

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.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

Are self-referrals protected from punitive action?

Yes, self-referrals made before identification are protected from punitive action under the Limited Use Policy.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What is the primary purpose of drill?

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

What is gender discrimination?

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

What is meant by "substance abuse" under AR 600-85?

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

What is the purpose of the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP)?

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.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What is a Formal Complaint?

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

What should a Leader do when an individual has engaged in serious acts of misconduct?

Leaders should refer the matter to the commander and the servicing staff judge advocate.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What is the Blue Book?

It is “The Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States,” written by Baron von Steuben.

M2 .50 Cal

M2 .50 Cal

Promotion Board Question

How is the M2 cooled?

Through radiation, conduction, and convection.

Military Justice

Military Justice

Promotion Board Question

What are minor offenses?

Those not of a nature to require trial by court-martial.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What is retaliation?

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.

MATVs

MATVs

Promotion Board Question

What is a Class 1 leak?

A slow leak that causes wetness, but no drops.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is a double feed?

When a round is chambered and not fired and a subsequent round is being fed.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What is performance counseling?

Performance counseling is the review of a subordinate's duty performance during a specified period.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is bearing?

Projecting a commanding presence, a professional image of authority, calmness under pressure, and control over emotions.

Army Retention

Army Retention

Promotion Board Question

What are the goals of the Army Retention Program?

To sustain readiness by reenlisting quality Soldiers, transferring Soldiers to the Reserve Components, aligning force structure, and supporting special programs.

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