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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Operations
Operations
Promotion Board Question
The synchronized and simultaneous application of arms to achieve an effect greater than if each element was used separately or sequentially.
Drill & Ceremony
Drill & Ceremony
Promotion Board Question
A step is measured from heel to heel.
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Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
The slope of the terrain, wind, what the terrain is made of, weather, clothing, visibility, and weight of rucksack.
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Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
Mental agility, sound judgement, innovation, interpersonal tact, and expertise.
Army Body Composition
Army Body Composition
Promotion Board Question
The commander has 2 working days from initiation of the DA Form 268 to counsel and/or notify the Soldier, enroll the Soldier in the ABCP, and input the date of enrollment in the integrated personnel system.
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
Leader development, training base, industrial base, and doctrine.
Army Substance Abuse Program
Army Substance Abuse Program
Promotion Board Question
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 Body Composition
Army Body Composition
Promotion Board Question
The ABCP includes counseling, nutrition guidance, medical evaluation, physical activity guidance, monthly assessments, and Soldier accountability.
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Pistols
Pistols
Promotion Board Question
1250 feet per second.
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Kneel near the casualties shoulders, place one hand on the casualties forehead and push backwards, and place the other hand on the casualty's lower jaw and lift, keeping the mouth open
Army Body Composition
Army Body Composition
Promotion Board Question
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 Substance Abuse Program
Army Substance Abuse Program
Promotion Board Question
ASAP involves commanders, SUDCC providers, legal personnel, chaplains, and unit prevention leaders (UPLs).
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Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
A transparent sheet placed over a map to show tactical or operational data.
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Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
Commanders that lead at the brigade and battalion levels.
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Alpha, US Military, Bravo, US Civilian, Charlie, Non US Military, Delta, Non US Civilian, Echo Enemy Military.
Military Justice
Military Justice
Promotion Board Question
The removal of the suspension and execution of the punishment.
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Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
Character, presence, intellect, Lead, Develop, and Achieve.
Drill & Ceremony
Drill & Ceremony
Promotion Board Question
The colors halt 10 steps in front of and centered on the company.
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Mk 19
Mk 19
Promotion Board Question
About 241 meters per second for common 40-mm high-velocity rounds (for example target practice and several service rounds).
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
Winning is the achievement of the purpose of an operation and the fulfillment of its objectives.
Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention
Promotion Board Question
Chaplains, Chaplain Assistants, Counselors, Family Advocacy Program Workers, Army Emergency Relief Workers, Emergency Room Medical Technicians, and Medical Health Professionals
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
It establishes the Army’s role to conduct prompt and sustained combat on land.
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
Experienced Coach and Peer Coach.
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Alpha, Panels, Bravo, Pyrotechnics, Charlie, Smoke, Delta, None, Echo, Other.
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Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
Sparse features, heat mirages, and sand obscuring paths.
NCO Common Core Competencies
NCO Common Core Competencies
Promotion Board Question
Those that improve the quality of the job and help keep the unit functioning at an optimum level.
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity
Promotion Board Question
At BDE and higher level.
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Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
Shadow stick method and using a watch with the sun.
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SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
1. The installation sexual assault response coordinator (SARC) 2. Installation victim advocates (IVA) 3. Unit victim advocates (UVAs).
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Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
Unnumbered contour lines that fall between the index lines that are a smaller interval than the index lines. They are thinner than index lines.
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity
Promotion Board Question
Yes, Commanders are required to provide timely feedback to subordinates with 30 days of conducting the Command Climate Survey
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Position the casualty on the ground, ask the casualty if they have an epipen nearby, and send a runner to get the epipen and medical help. Open the airway if necessary, and administer the epipen as soon as possible. Evacuate the casualty, even if an epipen is administered, as the casualty still needs additional medical attention.
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
Because the line of sight is a straight line, and the arc that the bullet travels intersects that line twice.
Army Community Service
Army Community Service
Promotion Board Question
An installation must have 500 or more active duty Soldiers, authorization by HQDA, and space provided by the garrison commander.
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Rewarm the affected area, and keep it warm and dry.
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Mk 19
Mk 19
Promotion Board Question
Less than 40 rounds per minute.
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
The maximum height the projectile will travel above the line of sight on its path to the point of impact.
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Description of the pickup site.
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Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
A method of locating or plotting an unknown position from a known point by giving a direction and a distance along that direction line is called polar plot.
NCO Common Core Competencies
NCO Common Core Competencies
Promotion Board Question
The senior NCO in the command at battalion and higher levels.
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Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
Military and professional bearing, fitness, confidence, and resilience.
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Sponsorship
Sponsorship
Promotion Board Question
Within 3 business days of receiving notification.
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
The center of the shot group.
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
The Army provides tailored force packages to provide required capabilities.
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M2 .50 Cal
M2 .50 Cal
Promotion Board Question
The M2A1 has fixed headspace and timing, a flash suppressor, and a quick-change barrel.
Enlisted Promotions & Reductions
Enlisted Promotions & Reductions
Promotion Board Question
Time in service and time in grade are set annually by HQDA and announced separately.
Code of Conduct & SERE
Code of Conduct & SERE
Promotion Board Question
I am an American fighting in the forces that guard my country and our way of life, I am prepared to give my life in their defense.
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
Yes, but beware the shattered glass fragments thrown behind the pane on impact.
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Bring casualty to a warm environment, replace wet clothing with dry, warm clothing, cover casualty with insulating material or blankets, wrap casualty from head to toe, avoid unnecessary movement from the casualty, if the casualty is aware, give them high calorie and warm fluids, seek medical aid, and evacuate casualty (keeping them lying down if possible).
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Mk 19
Mk 19
Promotion Board Question
Between 40 and 60 rounds per minute.
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Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
Consistently enforce standards.
Holistic Health & Fitness
Holistic Health & Fitness
Promotion Board Question
Soldier Performance Readiness Center
Military Justice
Military Justice
Promotion Board Question
The United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (which used to be called the Court of Military Appeals).
Army Community Service
Army Community Service
Promotion Board Question
Exceptional Family Member Program.
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Rewarm area using body heat, loosen constricting clothing and jewelry, move casualty to shelter, protect area from further cold, once tissue is thawed do not freeze it again. Avoid direct contact with excessive heat, such as open flame or stovetops. Do not rub affected tissue.
Training (Units & Developing Leaders)
Training (Units & Developing Leaders)
Promotion Board Question
Integrated training environment.
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
When injury prevent you from forming an airtight seal on the casualty's mouth.
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Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
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.
Drill & Ceremony
Drill & Ceremony
Promotion Board Question
Inspection Arms is the next command given.
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity
Promotion Board Question
Present a complaint to the command without fear of intimidation, reprisal, or harassment, Communicate with the commander concerning their complaints, Receive assistance when submitting a complaint, Receive training on the Army’s EO complaint and appeals process.
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Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
Leadership is the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission and improve the organization.
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity
Promotion Board Question
Medical care, counseling, chaplain services, and legal assistance.
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Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
Observation and Fields of Fire, Cover and Concealment, Obstacles, Key Terrain, and Avenues of Approach.
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
They are comfortable with complexity and capable of operating from the tactical to the strategic level.
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
Refine aim, breathing control, and trigger control.
Army Emergency Relief
Army Emergency Relief
Promotion Board Question
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,
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
Engage only if engaged or ordered to engage.
Army Retention
Army Retention
Promotion Board Question
14 years of active Federal service.
Wear & Appearance
Wear & Appearance
Promotion Board Question
Units with special ceremonial uniforms (like The Old Guard).
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
Shape operational environments, prevent conflict, and win our Nation’s wars.
Counseling
Counseling
Promotion Board Question
Army leaders must understand that effective counseling helps achieve desired goals and effects, manages expectations, and improves the organization.
Holistic Health & Fitness
Holistic Health & Fitness
Promotion Board Question
Bend and reach, Rear lunge, Rower, Squat-bender, Windmill, Forward lunge, Prone row, Bent-leg body twist, and Pushup.
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