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Board Questions for E4 Specialists

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The following list of board questions are designed to be answered by E-4 Specialists who are getting ready to become NCOs. 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

Who is responsible for securing maps for the unit?

S2

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What are the different types of contour lines?

Index, Intermediate, and Supplementary.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What are index contour lines?

Contour lines that are thick and numbered to show the exact elevation at that level. Typically every 5th line will be indexed.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What are intermediate contour lines?

Unnumbered contour lines that fall between the index lines that are a smaller interval than the index lines. They are thinner than index lines.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What are supplementary contour lines?

These contour lines resemble dashes. They show changes in elevation of at least one-half the contour interval. Supplementary lines are normally found where there is very little change in elevation, such as on fairly level terrain.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is a map overlay?

A transparent sheet placed over a map to show tactical or operational data.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What does "Weapons Hold" weapon control status mean?

Engage only if engaged or ordered to engage.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

Why does the M4 use 25 meters to zero when it's actually set at 300 meters?

Because the line of sight is a straight line, and the arc that the bullet travels intersects that line twice.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What are the 3 phases of ballistics?

Internal, External, and Terminal.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What are the three levels of leadership?

Strategic, Organizational, and Direct.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

Why do leaders develop others?

To assume greater responsibility and increase expertise.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

Define the Direct Level of Leadership.

Company commanders and below.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What are the 4 Nato Alphabet Codes for Line 4 of the 9 Line, Special equipment required?

Alpha, None, Bravo, Hoist, Charlie, Extraction Equipment, Delta, Ventilator.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What are the 4 Nato Alphabet Codes for Wartime Line 6 of the 9 Line, Security at pick-up site.

November, No enemy troops in area. Papa, Possible enemy troops in area (approach with caution). Echo, Enemy troops in area (approach with caution). X-ray, Enemy troops in area (armed escort required).

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What are the 5 Nato Alphabet Codes for Line 8 of the 9 Line, Patient nationality and status.

Alpha, US Military, Bravo, US Civilian, Charlie, Non US Military, Delta, Non US Civilian, Echo Enemy Military.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is the difference between a casualty and a patient?

Casualties are considered casualties while being treated by non-medical soldiers, casualties are considered patients after being handed off to medics and or doctors.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

Who can a Soldier report a Sexual Assault to if they want to keep it restricted?

SARCs, Victim Advocates, Healthcare Providers, Champlain, and friends and family as long as friends and family don't tell chain of command or law enforcement.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What form is used to submit a Sexual Harassment Complaint?

DA Form 7746

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What form is used to initiate a SHARP report?

DD Form 2910 (Victim Reporting Preference Statement).

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What is required for a soldier who filed a restricted report of sexual assault to become eligible for an expedited transfer?

To be eligible for an expedited transfer, a Soldier who filed a restricted report must convert their report to an unrestricted report.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What is a Military Protection Order (MPO) and who issues it?

An MPO is a formal order issued by a commander to provide for the safety of a victim.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What is the Army’s EO/Sexual Harassment Assistance Line number?

1–800–267–9964

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What level should have EOR’s?

Company and BN levels.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

Are Commanders required to provide feedback of Command Climate Surveys to subordinates?

Yes, Commanders are required to provide timely feedback to subordinates with 30 days of conducting the Command Climate Survey

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

Can EO complaints be anonymous?

Yes, but the commander must decide if enough information exists to proceed.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What are the three main approaches to counseling?

Directive, non-directive, and combination.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What is the directive approach to counseling?

When the leader takes a clear, active role in guiding the counseling session.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What is the non-directive approach to counseling?

The non-directive approach to counseling places more responsibility on the subordinate to identify problems and develop solutions.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What form is used for developmental counseling sessions?

DA Form 4856

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

Which Army Regulation explains counseling requirements for NCOERs?

AR 623-3

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

Which Army publication covers counseling?

ATP 6-22.1

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

Why should leaders make counseling a regular part of leadership?

To reinforce positive behavior and superior performance.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What are the 3 principles of H2F?

Optimization, Individualization, and Immersion.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What are the five H2F domains?

Physical readiness, mental readiness, nutritional readiness, sleep readiness, and spiritual readiness.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

Name all 10 PRT Prep Drill Exercises.

Bend and reach, Rear lunge, Rower, Squat-bender, Windmill, Forward lunge, Prone row, Bent-leg body twist, and Pushup.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

Name all 8 PRT Recovery Drill Stretches.

Overhead Arm Pull, Rear Lunge, Extend and Flex, Thigh Stretch, Single Leg Over, Groin Stretch, Calf Stretch, and Hamstring Stretch.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

Who can shave a part into their hair?

Only Soldiers whose hair doesn't part naturally.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

How do you wear the beret correctly?

It should sit 1 inch above the eyebrows, with the badge over the left eye and the extra fabric pulled to the right.

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

Who wears the branch symbol on the patrol cap?

Chaplains

Wear & Appearance

Wear & Appearance

Promotion Board Question

How many items can a Soldier wear on each wrist?

Only one on each wrist (an activity tracker, pedometer, or heart rate monitor may be added).

Customs & Courtesies

Customs & Courtesies

Promotion Board Question

What traditional honors are performed on the Fourth of July?

A 50 gun salute.

Customs & Courtesies

Customs & Courtesies

Promotion Board Question

What specific award grants enlisted Soldiers the right to be saluted?

The Medal of Honor.

Customs & Courtesies

Customs & Courtesies

Promotion Board Question

Who determines when reveille and retreat will sound on an installation?

The Installation Commander.

Customs & Courtesies

Customs & Courtesies

Promotion Board Question

What is the duration of the bugle call “To the Colors”?

Approximately 40 seconds.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

Who's permission do you need to enroll your soldier into ASAP?

The commander or the soldier.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What is the difference between command-directed and rehabilitation testing?

Command-directed testing is ordered by a commander to determine if a Soldier is using substances; rehabilitation testing monitors a Soldier’s abstinence after enrollment in ASAP.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What happens after a Soldier is referred to SUDCC?

After referral, the Soldier receives a clinical assessment, and if diagnosed with a substance use disorder, they are enrolled in a treatment plan tailored to their needs.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What is Prime for Life, and who must attend?

Prime for Life is a mandatory alcohol and drug prevention education course for all Soldiers enrolled in SUDCC or referred for substance-related incidents.

Army Substance Abuse Program

Army Substance Abuse Program

Promotion Board Question

What are some examples of high-risk indicators of substance abuse that leaders should watch for?

High-risk indicators include changes in behavior, poor duty performance, legal issues, frequent absences, mood swings, financial trouble, and signs of intoxication.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

How do you measure a step?

A step is measured from heel to heel.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

What command revokes a preparatory command?

The command is AS YOU WERE.

Drill & Ceremony

Drill & Ceremony

Promotion Board Question

On which foot do you pivot when executing Rear, MARCH?

You pivot on the balls of both feet.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What is meant by the Army’s role to prevent?

Preventing conflict includes all activities that deter adversary military actions which threaten allies or partners and deny them the ability to achieve objectives counter to U.S. interests.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What is meant by the Army’s role to shape?

Shaping operational environments allows combatant commanders to reassure partners and deter aggression while establishing conditions that support the potential employment of joint forces.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What is meant by the Army’s role to win?

Winning is the achievement of the purpose of an operation and the fulfillment of its objectives.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What is operational adaptability and what does it require?

Operational adaptability is the ability to respond effectively to changing conditions and it requires versatile and flexible forces.

The Army

The Army

Promotion Board Question

What does Title 10, U.S. Code (USC) establish?

It establishes the Army’s role to conduct prompt and sustained combat on land.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

How does the ABCP address pregnancy?

Personnel who meet this regulation’s standards and become pregnant will be exempt from the standards for the duration of the pregnancy plus the period of 180 days after the pregnancy ends.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What actions are required when a Soldier is found exceeding the body fat standards?

The soldier must be flagged, counseled, and make progress to meet the standard.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What DA Form is used to flag a Soldier for ABCP noncompliance?

DA Form 268.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What are DA Forms 5500 and 5501 used for?

DA Form 5500 is used for male Soldiers and DA Form 5501 is used for female Soldiers to document body fat assessments.

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What is the maximum body fat percentage allowed for male soldiers age 17-20?

20%

Army Body Composition

Army Body Composition

Promotion Board Question

What is the maximum body fat percentage allowed for female soldiers age 17-20?

30%

Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention

Promotion Board Question

You are a first line nco and you notice one of your soldier's behavior is changing negatively. what actions do you take?

Ask, Care, Escort.

Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention

Promotion Board Question

What is the official name of AR 600-92?

Army Suicide Prevention Program

Army Emergency Relief

Army Emergency Relief

Promotion Board Question

What are the forms of financial assistance AER provides?

Interest-free loan, grant, or a combination of both.

Army Emergency Relief

Army Emergency Relief

Promotion Board Question

What is the minimum contribution by allotment for AER?

One dollar a month for three months.

Army Emergency Relief

Army Emergency Relief

Promotion Board Question

What form is used to request an AER loan?

AER 101

Army Emergency Relief

Army Emergency Relief

Promotion Board Question

According to AR 930-4, what steps do you need to take in order to get an AER loan? What do you need to do?

1) Confirm you have a valid emergency financial need. 2) Choose your access route. 3) Gather required identification. 4) Complete the application. 5) Submit through your chosen route. 6) Complete the AER interview and documentation,

Training (Units & Developing Leaders)

Training (Units & Developing Leaders)

Promotion Board Question

What does TADSS stand for?

Training aids, devices, simulators, and simulations.

Training (Units & Developing Leaders)

Training (Units & Developing Leaders)

Promotion Board Question

What are the four steps of the operations process as applied to training?

Plan, prepare, execute, and assess.

Military Justice

Military Justice

Promotion Board Question

When did the UCMJ become law?

1951

Military Justice

Military Justice

Promotion Board Question

How many articles are in the UCMJ?

146 and 12 sub articles.

Military Justice

Military Justice

Promotion Board Question

What is one time a Soldier cannot refuse Article 15 and demand trial?

When embarked in a vessel.

Military Justice

Military Justice

Promotion Board Question

What is mitigation?

Reduction in either the quantity or quality of a punishment.

Military Justice

Military Justice

Promotion Board Question

What is remission?

Cancellation of any portion of an unexecuted punishment.

Military Justice

Military Justice

Promotion Board Question

What is setting aside?

Action that erases the punishment or its effects.

Military Justice

Military Justice

Promotion Board Question

What is restoration?

Return of rights, privileges, or property affected by punishment.

Military Justice

Military Justice

Promotion Board Question

What is vacation of suspended punishment?

The removal of the suspension and execution of the punishment.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

How far away is an explosion if you hear a bang 1 second after the flash?

One fifth of a mile or one third of a kilometer.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is a "Deliberate Offset" and what is it used for?

Shooting an azimuth a little too far to the left or right. Used when the target is close to a linear feature, and you want to hit that linear feature an know with certainty that the target is to your left or right.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

How can you determine the wind speed is 0-3 miles per hour?

The wind is not felt, but smoke drifts.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

Will an ammo can filled with sand stop a .556 round?

Yes

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is the difference between a switch (aka circuitry) shot and a timer (aka hydraulic) shot?

A switch shot immediately incapacitates a target, and a timer shot hits the target in a way that they will incapacitate slowly. Does the target "switch off" or do they lose "hydraulic" blood pressure, meaning they can still fight until they expire.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is the mean point of impact?

The center of the shot group.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is an occlusive dressing?

A chest seal, used to prevent air from entering a chest wound during inhalation.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How should you remove clothing from a burn, lifting the clothing away, or pull the cloth over the burn?

Lift clothing away.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

If a casualty has frostbite on their hands and they are also hypothermic, which condition should you treat first?

Hypothermia.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

When should you choose mouth to nose rescue breathing instead of mouth to mouth?

When injury prevent you from forming an airtight seal on the casualty's mouth.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How do you treat heat stroke?

Cool casualty as rapidly as possible by whatever means available. Remove clothing, immerse casualty in cold water, use ice buckets, use ice packs, and fan entire body. Stop cooling if shivering occurs. seek medical aid and evacuate casualty immediately. Do not give casualty anything by mouth.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

How do you treat a head injury?

Stabilize the head, assess casualty's level of consciousness, determine if head injury is superficial or traumatic. If superficial, apply dressing and observe for abnormal behavior. If traumatic, maintain airway using the jaw thrust, dress head wounds, control bleeding, treat for shock, and seek medical aid. Continue to monitor for abnormal speech or behavior, seizures, or impaired motor function. Evacuate the casualty as safely as possible.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is the textbook definition of leadership?

Leadership is influencing others by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to complete the mission and improve the organization.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What are the 6 minor categories of the Leadership Requirements Model?

Character, presence, intellect, Lead, Develop, and Achieve.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What are the most common reasons that soldiers resist directives from their leaders?

A lack of trust, lack of understanding, or concerns about well-being.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is the most important leader responsibility in the Army?

Prepare the soldier for combat.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

How can you increase your rapport with your soldiers?

Having genuine interest in their well-being, offering praise for a job well done, and taking time to understand their position on an issue.

Army Community Service

Army Community Service

Promotion Board Question

What does EFMP stand for?

Exceptional Family Member Program.

Training (Units & Developing Leaders)

Training (Units & Developing Leaders)

Promotion Board Question

What are the steps of the 8 Step Training Model?

1. Plan the Training. 2. Train & Certify Leaders. 3. Recon Training Sites. 4. Issue the Operations Order. 5. Rehearse. 6. Train. 7. Conduct AAR. 8. Retrain.

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