91ST MP BN Promotion Board Study Guide

Army's Birthday

June 14, 1775

First Sergeant major of the Army

CSM William Wooldridge

First commander in chief

Gen. George Washington

The only officer to ever be a five star general in two services is?

general of the army/general of the air force Henry "HAP" Arnold

When was the 91ST MP BN constituted?

June 8, 1945

President of the United states

President Joe Biden

Secretary of Defense

Lloyd J. Austin

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

General Charles Brown jr.

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the joint chiefs

SEAC Colon-Lopez

Secretary of the army

Honorable Christine Wormuth

Chief of Staff of the Army

General George

Sergeant Major of the Army

SMA Weimer

FORSCOM Commander

General Poppas

FORSCOM CSM

CSM Sims

18TH Airborne Corps Commander

Lieutenant General Donahue

18th Airborne Corps CSM

CSM Barker

MP Corp Regimental Commander

Brigadier General Albrycht

MP Corp Regimental CSM

CSM Shoaf

16th MP Brigade Commander

Colonel Schaefer

16th MP Brigade CSM

CSM May

91st MP Battalion Commander

LTC Sposito

91st MP Battalion CSM

CSM Grimsey

You receive a new soldier to your team, their uniform appears tight and they look overweight. what steps should you take as their new team leader

Figure out the last time your soldier was tested for height and weight, if they haven't been tested in more than six months, get them schedule for height and weight. the commander can also authorize a height and weight test if they believe the soldier looks unfit. If they are not within standards you should enroll them into the ABCP Program.

You have now enrolled the soldier into the ABCP, 30 Days have passed, what are your next steps in the program and when can you remove the soldier from the program? what is considered satisfactory progress?

every 30 days the commander will conduct a monthly ABCP assessment, this will measure the soldiers weight as well as fat loss progress. satisfactory progress is 3-8 pounds per month or 1 percent body fat. the commander or supervisor can remove the soldier from the ABCP program as soon as they meet body fat standards.

The soldier has now failed to make satisfactory progress, what are your next steps and what other conditions can result in separation?

the next step for the commander is to ask for a medical evaluation. if there is no finding of a medical problem the commander or supervisor will inform the soldier, in writing, that a bar to continued service, separation action or a transfer to the IRR is being initiated.

You have decided a soldier needs to be taped, how do you go about taping a male soldier? A female Soldier? Explain circumference sites and who needs to be in the room.

the standard for taping a soldier regardless of gender, it will be around the naval or stomach area. individuals taking the measurements will be the master fitness trainers of the unit, or a trained NCO in body circumference methodology. two members of the unit will take the measurements. soldiers should be measured by a trained same gender soldier from their unit, if that is not available a same gender soldier must be in the room at the time of taping.

As the team leader you need to facilitate your soldiers weight loss goals, what are some key components to weight loss, unsafe weight loss strategies, and some signs of eating disorders?

nutrition therapy-1 to 2 pound loss per week recommended/healthy diet
increased physical activity-30 minutes of physical activity 5-7 days per week
behavior modification-stress management/ sleep strategies

If you have a soldier that comes to you and he looks different than normal and he starts talking to you about loss he has experienced in his family and he says "he is not sure if its all worth it anymore", what are you going to talk to him about and what services are there that are provided to go seek professional help?

talk to the soldier about how they are feeling and try to care for the soldier, give the soldier an ACE card. Also talk to the soldier about talking to the Chaplin or setting up an appointment for behavioral health.

If a soldier has a family member that is thinking about harming themselves what programs can they use to go through?

the family member suicide prevention program.

What does suicide response team do and what are they responsible for?

the SRT will coordinate with the BH and Chaplin assests to respond to any known or suspected suicide in the organization by offering support to commanders.

In your own words, how can you as a team leader prevent suicide in your team and squad?

You can prevent suicide in your team or squad by caring for your soldiers. this includes knowing your soldiers and knowing when something is wrong. monthly counselings and room inspections will help to make sure nothing is wrong with your soldiers.

How does the golden triangle help support suicide prevention?

it connects the soldiers leader to his family and buddies .

You have a soldier who you know has access to weapons, he has been going through a hard time over the past few months, what are some things you can talk to them about? What actions can a CDR take?

you can talk him through his hard times and be there for him. let him know that things will get better. offer to take him to behavioral health or to see a chaplain.

Your soldier arrives to you from another unit and tells you about how he saved a soldiers life about three years ago and you are impressed with the story. You google it and find the incident and think soldiers should have been put in for a soldiers medal or something to recognize him; can you submit the award you think he deserves?

the soldier had to have an award initiated in two years following the incident. a member of congress can request consideration for a proposal. the only exception is it MOH, DSC, DSM

you are writing an award for your soldier that is pcsing and are struggling to come up with things she has done. You think back to your deployment with her and some of the things you did as a team and want to use those. you go into the soldiers counseling packet and pull out the DA form 638 she received for the deployment and find some good information to complete the last bullet. Have you solved your problem?

no you have not solved your problem because you can not use stuff from another award to recommend another award.

You have a soldier who has been in the army for three years, what award do you need to remind your squad leader to ask leadership about?

you need to remind your squad leader to remind leadership about the army good conduct medal.

That same soldier has received an article 15 for misconduct does that automatically disqualify the soldier?

no, the commander can authorize the medal as long as a soldier has not been court martialed.

If the commander deems the soldier should not be awarded the medal, what must happen ?

they have to make a memorandum saying why they dont recommend the soldier for the award.

you are a team leader and receive a new soldier in your team. you are instructed to give them a reception integration counseling. what is everything that is required in that counseling?

Organizational history
Organizational standards
Organizational policies.
Chain of command familiarization.
NCO support channel familiarization.
Key leader contact information.
Soldier programs within the organization, such as Soldier of the Month/Quarter/Year and educational and training opportunities.
Security and safety issues.
On- and off-duty conduct.
Off-limits and danger areas.
Personnel procedures.
Initial and special clothing issue.
On- and off-post recreational, educational, cultural, and historical opportunities.
Support activities functions and locations.
Foreign nation or host nation orientation, as applicable.
Other items of interest as determined by the leader or organization.

you are a squad leader and your first sergeant of your unit instructs you to give a class on the counseling process. you identify that you want to focus on the 4 step process. respond as you are back briefing your 1SG what the stages are and briefly capture each stage.

step 1- identify the need for counseling
step 2- prepare for counseling
step 3- conduct counseling session
step 4-follow up

you identify one of the your weaknesses for counseling skills is active listening. you work diligently on your off time to better your leadership and counseling skills, what are the key elements of active listening, and why do they matter to your soldiers?

eye contact
body posture
head nods
verbal expressions
check for understanding
they matter because it shows them that the counseling is not just a check the box thing, and that you actually care.

your platoon sergeant oversees one of your counseling sessions and after he gives you an AAR. During that process he tells you lacked some of qualities of a good counselor and you need to research those and get back to him. what do you come back and tell him after you have completed your research?

respect for subordinates
self-awareness
cultural awareness
empathy
credibility.

every individual soldier has a responsibility in the risk management process, and explain that and how you as a leader ensure it is enforced.

every soldier has a responsibility to identify and notify your leaders of potential risk you see when planning. I will ensure it is enforced by walking my team through the 5 step risk management process and making sure i am approachable.

you are creating a training plan within your squad conducting a tactical foot february in the hours of darkness. the plan is to move your squad in IOTV/ACH, eye protection, gloves and weapons for 8 miles. Your initial risk level is high due to weather and lack of train up. take me through how you will mitigate the risk to a medium and who eventually will approve it?

i would first move my squad on a 4 mile ruck march with a heavier weight to get them used to the ruck while marching. i would also have a us walk on a route that is lit up by street lights. i would have a a duty van follows us. i would have all soldiers put reflective PT belts around their rucks. i would have the soldiers wear headlamps on their ACH. the battalion commander will approve it.

as you are creating your DRAW for the previous scenarios; tell the board the criteria for effective controls, and give a brief synopsis of each.

Feasibility.
Acceptability.
Suitability.
Support.
Explicitness.
Standards.
Training.
Leadership.
The individual.

you completed a DRAW to attend this board, walk me through the five-step process you did and how you came to your final risk assessment/decisions?

1. identify the hazards
2. assess the hazards
3. develop control and make risk decisions
4. implement controls
5. supervise and evaluate
came to my final risk assessment by taking all the risk into account and doing certain things to mitigate these risk.

you are a team leader in your company and is tasked by your platoon leader to create a deliberate risk assessment worksheet for an upcoming training event. talk me through how your risk management can be used and created while conducting your troop leading procedures.

1. get a jump on the dd form 2977
2.include RM information in the WARNORD
3. implement within the tentative plan the controls to mitigate risk management
4. during the movement process you need you and your soldiers need to try and mitigate any risk that happen on the way.
5. well conducted recon and rehearsals help to mitigate and eliminate the risks.
6. when completing the plan you must identify all risk and hazards
7. make sure the soldiers know all risks, hazards to help run the mission to the best of ability
8. look out for any real life risks during the execution phase

what is the five step cycle of risk management?

1. identify the hazards
2. assess the hazards
3. develop control and make risk decisions
4. implement controls
5. supervise and evaluate

you have stabilized your soldier and need to call an immediate air medevac. your soldier cannot walk, your location makes it difficult for the bird to land; however you can evacuate them with a hoist. you have gained fire superiority of the enemy; however they are still in the area. you have one smoker grenade left that is dedicated for medevac purposes per your TACSOP. With this information call a 9 line medevac to call sign "DUST OFF" for your soldier

1. 18VP 1111 2222
2. 36000 Maddawg 1-2D
3. 1A
4. 1B
5. 1L
6. E
7. C
8. 1A
9. none

you requested an air medevac but your request is denied because of priority. what are the considerations being made by DUST OFF when determining who to allocate their resources to ?

Patient care requirements.
Threat of enemy action.
Rules of engagement.
Weather.
Fighter management.
Escort requirements.
Tactical situation.

As a leader, how can you enable the fourth domain of spiritual readiness within your teams with those who exercise spiritual readiness development, sustainment or repair?

by providing space in schedules, battle rhythms and training plans for your soldiers. encourage spiritual readiness within your unit and give them the outlets they need.

you have a soldier who is constantly tired, cannot focus and when you talk to the soldier they say they are having trouble sleeping. what behaviors as a leader can you use to target the overall sleep habits of this soldier

you can use the sleep acronym to help target the overall sleep habits of the soldier
S-set conditions
L-lead by example
E-educate and encourage
P-prioritize and plan

you are developing a PT Plan for your team. What components of physical readiness do you need to take into account to make an effective PT Plan, but also limit injuries in your team?

Muscular strength.
Hypertrophy.
Muscular endurance.
Aerobic endurance.
Anaerobic endurance.
Power.

you have a soldier who you are helping study for an exam. The soldier is having a hard time remembering the answers to questions and they are becoming increasingly stressed. Explain cognitive load and how you can assist this soldier.

Cognitive load is the amount of information a Soldier can memorize in the short-term in order to learn something new. i would tell them to use these three methods to help to get the most out of their cognitve load , limiting divided attention, breaking down new information into parts, and using visual and auditory strategies.

you are a new team leader, you have two soldiers one who just graduated AIT who admits they are in horrible shape and one who is on ABCP. What unit level program can assist these soldiers in their deficiencies

the reconditioning program

within the army leadership requirements model there are core competencies and attributes. what are they and why are they important as a leader.

competencies-lead, develop, achieve
attributes-character, presence, intellect
they are important because they are the foundation of the way we as leaders lead

as a team leader, you will be primarily utilizing the direct leadership level of leadership. what is the direct level of leadership and what tools can you use within it to develop your soldiers.

i will use coaching, counseling and mentoring to develop soldiers through the direct leadership level

as a leader what counterproductive leadership behaviors can negatively impact a soldiers and erode trust within our ranks and should be avoided?

abusive behaviors
self-serving behaviors
erratic behaviors
leadership incompetence
corrupt behaviors

you have a soldier who just lost as close family member. the soldier is feeling depressed and it is noticeable at work. you sit down with the soldier to discuss. within the conversation you could empathize or sympathize with the soldier. what is the difference and which one would use in this situation?

sympathizing is to show sorrow or feel bad for someone. empathy is to genuinely relate to someones situation, motives or feelings. i would use empathy to show them that you feel sorrow but you can connect with them by relating to their situation and giving insight to move past.

humility is considered the absence of arrogance. what character traits must you possess and use to show humility?

integrity
honestly
character
competence
confidence

What are the three qualities that characterize good teamwork

climate, identity, cohesion

through their presence, leaders show what they stand for and how they expect others to carry themselves. it assures soldiers that what they are doing is important. A leaders effectiveness is dramatically enhanced by understanding and developing in which areas.?

military and professional bearing
fitness
confidence
resilience

you are a new NCO and you know that you are eager to learn what is expected of you. you know you are required to be counseled by your rater and senior rater, what are the time frames associated with those mandatory counselings and what form is it done on?

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you are receiving your first NCOER. it is complete and ready for signatures. your squad leader is the rater, your platoon leader is the senior rater and your commander is the supplementary reviewer. in what order must the NCOER be signed?

senior rater
rater
rated soldier
supplementary rater

you are a team leader and are rated by your squad leader. he has been your squad leader for 60 days but is pcsing. can they give you an NCOER and why/why not?

needs answer

Given the same scenario, if they were your rater for 90 days, which type of NCOER would you receive?

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in what situation would an extended annual NCOER be given instead of an annual NCOER?

when any nonrated time periods have occurred since the "Thru" date of the previous OER or NCOER

you are signing your NCOER. what is the earliest you can sign the report in relation to the thru date and at what day is the NCOER late?

needs answer

you have been tasked with providing your platoon a class on the history of the NCO corps, specifically about the evolution of the NCO ranks. Summarize what you know for your 1SG.

needs answer

all NCOs regardless of their rank, mos, or position are taught the NCO common core competencies. what are the major topic areas of the NCO core competencies and which one is the most important to you?

Readiness
Leadership
Training Management
Communication
Operations
Program Management

readiness is the most important core competencies because it is what we depend on to fight our nations war.

the NCO support channel is vital to the success of the army, your commander tells you at your promotion ceremony that you have 11 responsibilities outline in AR 600-20 that he expects you to follow but you do not have access to AR 600-20. you go into your NCO guide given to you and read about the NCO support channel, what are some of those responsibilities?

(1) Transmitting, instilling, and ensuring the efficacy of the professional Army Ethic.
(2) Planning and conducting the day-to-day unit operations within prescribed policies and directives.
(3) Training enlisted Soldiers in their MOS, as well as in the basic skills and attributes of a Soldier.
(4) Supervising unit physical fitness training and ensuring that unit Soldiers comply with the weight and appearance standards of AR 600-9 and AR 670-1.
(5) Teaching Soldiers the history of the Army, to include military customs, courtesies, and traditions.
(6) Caring for individual Soldiers and their Families both on and off-duty.
(7) Teaching Soldiers the mission of the unit and developing individual training programs to support the mission.
(8) Accounting for and maintaining individual arms and equipment of enlisted Soldiers and unit equipment under their control.
(9) Administering and monitoring the Noncommissioned Officer's Development Program and other unit training programs.
(10) Achieving and maintaining courage, candor, competence, commitment, and compassion.
(11) Fostering initiatives through the NCO support channel that encourage first-line and junior leaders to take responsibility for building a team in a climate of respect and trust. ( one outlier ) from AR 600-20)

the army profession and ethics is vital to what an NCO does on a daily basis and "our ethics and values are continuously challenged..." who must maintain discipline and tell the board members your thoughts on ethics in the army.

read chapter 6

why do we do NCO induction ceremonies

to celebrate the transition of a soldier to an NCO

you have just received a new solider in your team/squad. the new soldier is single. what army program is specifically for single soldiers and what are the core components to that program?

Better
Opportunity
Single
Soldiers

the core components are quality of life, recreation and leisure, and community service.

during your initial counseling with the soldier, they expressed that they would like a financial readiness class. where would you recommend the soldier go for this service? be specific to Fort Drum.

go to army community services on fort drum on MT Belvedere road by guthrie clinic to inquire about financial readiness classes

your soldier comes to you stating that they are experiencing a financial hardship due to their spouses medical bills. you have verified that the soldier needs a total of $2000 to pay for debt, food, and utility bills. who is the approving authority for the AER loan and what form does the soldier fill-out?

company commander or first sergeant and the form is AER form 600

your soldier is enrolled in the EFMP. how often does the soldier need to update the documentation and where do they go on fort drum

every three years or when a family members condition changes.
10250 4th Armored Division Dr
Building

what are four soldier development programs in the army continuing education system.

needs answer

you have a soldier who needs promotion points and is trying to complete his degree as quick as possible what is one thing you can recommend to him?

needs answer

your soldier wants to go to the promotion board to SGT- what are the eligibility criteria for recommendation when you factor military education and time requirement to appear at the board in the secondary zone?

To SGT—Completed SSD/DLC 1 before board appearance to SGT.
Secondary zone: 17 months TIS, 5 months TIG

you and your soldier are reviewing her promotion point worksheet and you realized her APFT and weapons points do not look right. you agree the last events were not recored properly, you go to her counseling packet and pull out a copy of both documents. where do you and your soldiers go to get these documents updated on her promotion worksheet? what system?

operations/S3 for input into digital training management systems (DTMS)

you have a soldier who is about to lose her promotable status for lack of weapon qualification, she tells you she is pregnant, what do you do to ensure she does not lose her points?

have the commander sign a memorandum stating that the soldier has a physical limitation. S1 will update the information.

your pregnant soldier wants to attend BLC but she was told she cant because of her profile prevents her from taking the pt test. is that correct what does the army directive say in regards to PME?

she can go to BLC and her last taken ACFT will be held as record.

your TIG as a SGT is 9 months and you have not been to BLC. how much time do you have left to complete BLC?

you have 12 months to complete BLC. so you have 3 months left to complete BLC.

one of your soldier comes to you, he tells you that his daughter was sexually assaulted by another service member, you ask her how old she is and he tells you that she is 16. can she file a complaint through sharp program?

she can not file a complaint through the sharp program because she is not 18 years old. but she can get assistance through the family advocacy program.

soldiers come to you, she tells you that she was told by her company commander that she will not get promoted because she would not do a favor for him, what would that be considered as? how do you react?

that would be considered quid quo pro and i would file an informal complaint

if a soldier tells you that she wants to file a restricted report but the company commander found out about the soldiers situation does the company commander have to report and who does he or she report to.

yes the company commander has to report it as a unrestricted report to CID

what AR covers sexually harassment and sexual assault

AR 600-20 chapter 7

categories of sexual harassment are?

Verbal
Non-Verbal
Physical Contact

types of sexual harassment are?

hostile environment and quid quo pro

there are three ways soldiers can submit a sexual harassment complaint?

informal
formal
anonymously

as a superior of soldiers, you become aware of a sexual assault that occurred, what are your duties as that supervisor?

first make sure the victim is okay and does not need medical attention, then let your commander know and your Sharp representative.

who and/or where can you find victim advocacy or seek answers for a SHARP related matter?

safehelpline.org, sharp hotline, installation sharp office, chain of command

safehelpline.org offers a variety of resources, what are they?

anonymous, confidential 24/7 services for one on one support, lots of information on sexual assault/harassment

what differentiates sexual harassment to sexual assault?

when physical contact is involved and one is unsure if it could be sexual assault, contact sharp representative. this also applies to viewing the images that could apply to UCMJ, ART 120 c

what are some different approaches/techniques to report/address sexual harassment?

anonymous
informal
formal

what is SVC stand for and what is their role?

special victims counsel
it is the victims attorney.

what does SHARP stand for?

Sexual Harassment/Assault Response Prevention

on the continuum of harm chart, what are some of the early warning signs?

excessive flirting
inappropriate work relationship
disparaging comments on social media
sexual innuendos
sexual oriented cadences
unsolicited explicit texts or emails
toxic environment

who are considered as part of the responders group for a sexual assault?

SARC
victim advocacy
healthcare
SVC
Chaplain
Law enforcement/CID
chain of command
Judge advocates