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
Experienced Coach and Peer Coach.
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.
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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
It establishes the Army’s role to conduct prompt and sustained combat on land.
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Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
To assume greater responsibility and increase expertise.
NCO Development
NCO Development
Promotion Board Question
Trainer, mentor, advisor, and communicator.
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Remove liquid chemicals by flushing with water. Dress the wound lightly with gauze, applying just enough pressure to avoid slipping.
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,
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
To fight for independence from British rule.
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.
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.
NCO Common Core Competencies
NCO Common Core Competencies
Promotion Board Question
Those issued by superiors orally or in writing.
Military Justice
Military Justice
Promotion Board Question
The removal of the suspension and execution of the punishment.
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Pistols
Pistols
Promotion Board Question
2.1 pounds (when empty).
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Sponsorship
Sponsorship
Promotion Board Question
DA Form 5434 (Sponsorship Program Counseling and Information Sheet).
NCO Development
NCO Development
Promotion Board Question
Deferments are categorized by proponent-defined reasons aligned to operational requirements, medical or administrative conditions, and validation by the proponent or command authority.
Drill & Ceremony
Drill & Ceremony
Promotion Board Question
The colors halt 10 steps in front of and centered on the company.
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
The center of the shot group.
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SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
Within 24 hours of notification, commanders must take several actions, including notifying the SARC and USACID office, advising the victim of the need to preserve evidence, assisting with or providing transportation if needed, asking if the victim needs a support person, facilitating a SAFE if requested, ensuring medical care is provided, coordinating initial interviews, ensuring the victim is advised of available resources, ensuring a safety assessment is completed, advising the victim of reporting options and the CATCH program.
Army Body Composition
Army Body Composition
Promotion Board Question
DA Form 268 and DA Forms 5500 or 5501 will be uploaded to iPERMS and maintained for 36 months from date of upload or until separation.
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.
Military Justice
Military Justice
Promotion Board Question
Reduction in either the quantity or quality of a punishment.
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SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
1. Direct approach 2. Indirect approach 3. Third party 4. Chain of command 5. Filing a formal complaint.
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Patient nationality and status.
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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.
NCO Common Core Competencies
NCO Common Core Competencies
Promotion Board Question
NCO Common Core Competencies.
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Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
Be honest, competent, and dependable.
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MATVs
MATVs
Promotion Board Question
Idling allows to carry heat away from the engine components and turbo to slow down.
Army Emergency Relief
Army Emergency Relief
Promotion Board Question
One dollar a month for three months.
Wear & Appearance
Wear & Appearance
Promotion Board Question
Units with special ceremonial uniforms (like The Old Guard).
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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).
Enlisted Promotions & Reductions
Enlisted Promotions & Reductions
Promotion Board Question
Decentralized (Company level for ranks E2 to E4), Semi-Centralized (Battalion level for ranks E5 and E6), and Centralized (Big Army Level for ranks E7 to E9).
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SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
DD Form 2910 (Victim Reporting Preference Statement).
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M240
M240
Promotion Board Question
100 rounds per minute.
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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
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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Humvees
Humvees
Promotion Board Question
Marine Armor Kit
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Pull the free end of the band through the buckle, place the tourniquet 2 to 3 inches above the wound (not on a joint), pull the self-adhering band tight around the extremity and fasten it back on itself as tightly as possible, twist the windlass until bleeding stops, lock the windlass into the windlass clip, secure the windlass strap over the windlass clip, assess for a distal or posterior tibial pulse, and annotate the time on the tourniquet.
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
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.
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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.
Code of Conduct & SERE
Code of Conduct & SERE
Promotion Board Question
I will never forget that I am an American fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Remove wet or constrictive clothing, gently wash and dry area, elevate the affected limb, cover it with loose and dry clothing. Do not pop blisters, apply lotions or creams, massage the area, expose it to heat, or allow the soldier to walk. Seek medical attention.
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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
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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Mk 19
Mk 19
Promotion Board Question
325 to 375 rounds per minute.
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MATVs
MATVs
Promotion Board Question
On the dash in between the driver and passenger.
Wear & Appearance
Wear & Appearance
Promotion Board Question
The Assistant Secretary of the Army
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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.
Counseling
Counseling
Promotion Board Question
The non-directive approach to counseling places more responsibility on the subordinate to identify problems and develop solutions.
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).
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Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
Driving under the influence, failing to wear proper protective equipment, criminal activity, or illegal use of drugs.
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M2 .50 Cal
M2 .50 Cal
Promotion Board Question
450 to 600 rounds per minute.
Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention
Promotion Board Question
Military Police, Trail Defense and Legal Assistance Attorneys, Inspectors General, DOD School Counselors, and Red Cross Workers
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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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.
Army Substance Abuse Program
Army Substance Abuse Program
Promotion Board Question
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.
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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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Sponsorship
Sponsorship
Promotion Board Question
Within 3 business days of receiving notification.
Counseling
Counseling
Promotion Board Question
When the leader takes a clear, active role in guiding the counseling session.
Army Body Composition
Army Body Composition
Promotion Board Question
The soldier must be flagged, counseled, and make progress to meet the standard.
Military Justice
Military Justice
Promotion Board Question
146 and 12 sub articles.
Army Body Composition
Army Body Composition
Promotion Board Question
DA Form 5500 is used for male Soldiers and DA Form 5501 is used for female Soldiers to document body fat assessments.
Enlisted Promotions & Reductions
Enlisted Promotions & Reductions
Promotion Board Question
Court-martial, civil conviction, or administrative action .
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MATVs
MATVs
Promotion Board Question
2 are for cranking power, and 2 are for on-board military equipment.
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
Velocity, direction, and value.
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Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
Add together the horizontal distance of all 5 shots and divide it by 5. Then do the same with the vertical distance from the center.
Wear & Appearance
Wear & Appearance
Promotion Board Question
It should sit 1 inch above the eyebrows, with the badge over the left eye and the extra fabric pulled to the right.
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First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Put on gloves, uncover the wound, open the outer wrapper of the occlusive dressing, wipe any dirt, blood, or sweat from the skin with the gauze, tell the casualty to fully exhale, place the occlusive dressing over the wound, and search for an exit wound to treat in the same manner.
Code of Conduct & SERE
Code of Conduct & SERE
Promotion Board Question
If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.
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Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
Sparse features, heat mirages, and sand obscuring paths.
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Pistols
Pistols
Promotion Board Question
OFF, VIS, VIS/ILL, IR, AND IR/LL
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
The Army provides tailored force packages to provide required capabilities.
The Army
The Army
Promotion Board Question
Winning is the achievement of the purpose of an operation and the fulfillment of its objectives.
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