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.
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
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.
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
Internal, External, and Terminal.
Holistic Health & Fitness
Holistic Health & Fitness
Promotion Board Question
Each unit is different, so explain your battalion or unit's H2F program, including where it is located and the name of PRT professionals that run it.
NCO Common Core Competencies
NCO Common Core Competencies
Promotion Board Question
Those issued by superiors orally or in writing.
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity
Promotion Board Question
1. Someone in a higher echelon of the complainant’s chain of command 2. Inspector General 3. Chaplain (Confidential) 4. Provost marshal 5. Medical agency personnel 6. Staff judge advocate 7. Chief, Community Housing Referral and Relocation Services Office.
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
Velocity, direction, and value.
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Alpha, None, Bravo, Hoist, Charlie, Extraction Equipment, Delta, Ventilator.
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
To fight for independence from British rule.
Army Body Composition
Army Body Composition
Promotion Board Question
The commander has 3 working days to Flag the Soldier using DA Form 268 and 2 working days from initiation of DA Form 268 to counsel and enroll the Soldier in the ABCP.
Army Body Composition
Army Body Composition
Promotion Board Question
The Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1 is the approval authority for exceptions to this regulation.
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SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
To be eligible for an expedited transfer, a Soldier who filed a restricted report must convert their report to an unrestricted report.
Enlisted Promotions & Reductions
Enlisted Promotions & Reductions
Promotion Board Question
Time in service and time in grade are set annually by HQDA and announced separately.
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Stand behind casualty, wrap your arms around their waist, make a fist with one hand, place the thumb side of the fist against the abdomen above the naval, grasp fist with your other hand, and give quick backward and upward thrusts.
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Humvees
Humvees
Promotion Board Question
Expanded Capacity Vehicle
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Lima, Litter, Alpha, and Ambulatory.
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Stand behind casualty, wrap your arms under the casualty's armpits and around the chest, and give backward thrusts.
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Expose the wound, apply sterile gauze or dressing, pack the gauze or dressing into the wound (if the wound is gaping), and apply pressure on the wound.
Wear & Appearance
Wear & Appearance
Promotion Board Question
The Assistant Secretary of the Army
Counseling
Counseling
Promotion Board Question
To reinforce positive behavior and superior performance.
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Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
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.
NCO Development
NCO Development
Promotion Board Question
Ends are the desired leader outcomes; ways are how the Army achieves them; means are the resources of will, time, people, and funding.
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
Counter terrorism and irregular warfare, deter and defeat aggression, project power despite anti-access and area denial challenges, counter weapons of mass destruction, operate effectively in cyberspace and space, maintain a safe and secure nuclear deterrent, defend the homeland and provide support to civil authorities, provide a stabilizing presence, conduct stability and counterinsurgency operations, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
Army Community Service
Army Community Service
Promotion Board Question
Family Advocacy Program.
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
The physics of what happens to a round after it touches a target and tears through it, deflects off of it, or flattens against it.
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
Shape the operational environment, prevent conflict, prevail in large-scale ground combat, consolidate gains, sustain the force, engage with partners, and integrate national, multinational, and joint power on land.
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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.
NCO Development
NCO Development
Promotion Board Question
Trainer, mentor, advisor, and communicator.
Counseling
Counseling
Promotion Board Question
The non-directive approach to counseling places more responsibility on the subordinate to identify problems and develop solutions.
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Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
Character, presence, intellect, Lead, Develop, and Achieve.
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Stop giving casualty water, give them salt or salty snacks, seek medical aid, and evacuate casualty immediately.
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M240
M240
Promotion Board Question
200 rounds per minute.
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Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
Universal Transverse Mercator Grid
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Move casualty away from the laser, avoiding getting hit by it yourself. Dress the wound lightly with gauze, applying just enough pressure to avoid slipping.
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Smother is with water, a wet cloth, or mud. Keep the wound wet. Dress the wound lightly with gauze, applying just enough pressure to avoid slipping.
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
Experienced Coach and Peer Coach.
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Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
Shadow stick method and using a watch with the sun.
Holistic Health & Fitness
Holistic Health & Fitness
Promotion Board Question
Obstacle Course, ACFT Testing Lanes/Track, Terrain Running Course, Sheltered Strength Training Racks, Containerized Strength Equipment, PT Fields, and Climbing Pods.
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Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
One fifth of a mile or one third of a kilometer.
Counseling
Counseling
Promotion Board Question
Army leaders must understand that effective counseling helps achieve desired goals and effects, manages expectations, and improves the organization.
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Mk 19
Mk 19
Promotion Board Question
The beaten zone is the area on the target where projectiles impact as a result of dispersion and projectile trajectories.
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SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
Direct approach, Indirect approach, Third party, Chain of command, and Filing a formal complaint.
Drill & Ceremony
Drill & Ceremony
Promotion Board Question
Inspection Arms is the next command given.
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Cleanse the bite wound with antiseptic, monitor for anaphylactic shock, and seek medical aid.
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
The center of the shot group.
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
The polymer flexible litter, and the multi-hinged folding litter.
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MATVs
MATVs
Promotion Board Question
Idling allows to carry heat away from the engine components and turbo to slow down.
Code of Conduct & SERE
Code of Conduct & SERE
Promotion Board Question
I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.
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 Emergency Relief
Army Emergency Relief
Promotion Board Question
Interest-free loan, grant, or a combination of both.
NCO Development
NCO Development
Promotion Board Question
The Noncommissioned Officer Development Program.
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Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
Sparse features, heat mirages, and sand obscuring paths.
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SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
DD Form 2910 (Victim Reporting Preference Statement).
Army Substance Abuse Program
Army Substance Abuse Program
Promotion Board Question
The leader should remove the Soldier from duty, notify the chain of command, and refer them for evaluation if needed.
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
Wear & Appearance
Wear & Appearance
Promotion Board Question
Extended Cold Weather Clothing System
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
No. It is better to keep it frozen than to thaw and later refreeze it.
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
November, Nuclear, Bravo, Biological, Charlie, Chemical.
Code of Conduct & SERE
Code of Conduct & SERE
Promotion Board Question
Should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies.
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Place casualty on hard, flat surface, kneel next to casualty's torso, place the lower palm of one hand on the center of the casualty's chest, place other hand on top of the hand, lock your elbows, give 30 compressions 2 inches deep at 100 compressions per minute, allowing the chest to recoil at the end of each compressions. After 30 compressions, open the airway, and give 2 rescue breaths. Repeat until the casualty is revived, you are relieved by a healthcare provider, or until exhaustion requires you to switch with a battle buddy.
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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.
Counseling
Counseling
Promotion Board Question
1. Specific Instances of superior or substandard performance. 2. Reception and Integration counseling. 3. Crisis counseling. 4. Referral counseling. 5. Promotion counseling. 6. Transition counseling. 7. Adverse Separation Counseling
Wear & Appearance
Wear & Appearance
Promotion Board Question
The Assistant Secretary of the Army
Drill & Ceremony
Drill & Ceremony
Promotion Board Question
The colors halt 10 steps in front of and centered on the company.
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Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
Contour lines that are thick and numbered to show the exact elevation at that level. Typically every 5th line will be indexed.
Army Body Composition
Army Body Composition
Promotion Board Question
The soldier must be flagged, counseled, and make progress to meet the standard.
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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.
Drill & Ceremony
Drill & Ceremony
Promotion Board Question
The three methods are step-by-step, talk-through, and by-the-numbers.
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Put on gloves, uncover the wound, place your gloved hand over the wound as a temporary seal, grab a piece of plastic or other non porous material, wipe dirt, blood, and sweat from the area, tell casualty to fully exhale, place the improvised seal over the wound, and tape 3 sides of the seal, leaving the side pointed towards the ground untapped. Search for and treat the exit wound or other wounds.
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
State military force and operational reserve for the Regular Army.
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Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
Leadership is influencing others by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to complete the mission and improve the organization.
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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SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
Chain of command, law enforcement, SARCs, VAs, Healthcare Providers.
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Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
Be honest, competent, and dependable.
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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.
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