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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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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.

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 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

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 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.

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

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

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).

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.

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

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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 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 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,

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 restoration?

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

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

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.

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 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

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.

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