promotion board questions

What army regulation covers suicide prevention?

AR 600-92

What does the acronym ASPP stand for?

Army Suicide Prevention Program

How often should soldiers receive suicide prevention training?

At least once a year

What does the acronym ACE stand for?

ASK, CARE, ESCORT

What is the goal of ASPP?

To prevent suicide of soldiers, civilians, and family members

What covers H2F?

FM 7-22

What is the goal of H2F?

To prepare soldiers to train and operate effectively

What are the three principles of physical readiness?

Precision, progression, integration

What are the exercises in the preparatory drill?

Bend & reach, rear lunge, high jumper, rower, squat bender, windmill, forward lunge, prone-row, bent leg body twist, pushups.

What are the exercises in the recovery drill?

Overhead arm pull, rear lunge, extend and flex, thigh stretch, single leg over

What are the five domains of readiness?

Physical, nutritional, spiritual, mental, sleep

What are the three phases of PRT?

Initial conditioning, toughening, sustaining

What are the three components of PRT?

Strength, endurance, mobility

What covers rifle marksmanship?

TC 3.22.9

Describe the M4 rifle.

A 5.56 mm, magazine fed, gas operated, air cooled, semi-automatic, or three-round burst, hand held, shoulder fired weapon.

What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?

Steady position, sight picture, breathing, trigger squeeze

What is immediate action?

Immediate action involves quickly applying a possible correction.

What does the acronym SPORTS stand for?

Slap, pull, observe, release, tap and shoot.

What is remedial action?

Remedial action is the continuing effort to determine the cause for stoppage or malfunction and to try to clear the stoppage once it has been identified.

What should you do first when handling a weapon?

Make sure it's clear.

What AR covers military justice?

AR 27-10/UCMJ

Does a person have to accept an article 15?

No, he or she has the right to demand a trial by court martial.

How many articles are there in the UCMJ?

There are 146 Articles + 12 Sub-articles.

Who may impose an article 15?

Any commanding officer, including warrant officer exercising command.

What are the three classifications of article 15’s?

Summarized, company grade, field grade.

What are the three types of court martial?

Summary, special, and general.

What are the maximum punishments that company commanders may impose?

14 days extra duty, 14 days restriction, 7 days correctional custody, 7 days forfeiture of pay, 1 grade reduction for E4 and below, Oral or written letter of reprimand.

Under what article is Non-judicial punishment imposed?

Article 15.

What happens when a soldier fails to attend an NCOPD?

Soldiers failing the required Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development System course for cause or academic reason will be removed from the promotion standing list.

What covers the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development System Guide?

DA PAM 600-25.

Describe “Be-Know-Do”.

Army leadership begins with what the leader must BE, the values and attributes that shape a leader's character. Your skills are things you should KNOW how to do. But character and knowledge while absolutely necessary are not enough. You cannot be effective until you act and DO what you must.

What are the three army attributes?

Character, presence, intellect.

What are the three army competencies?

Leads, develops, and achieves.

Define leadership.

Leadership is influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation while operating to accomplish the mission and improving the organization.

What are the three levels of army leadership?

Direct, organizational, strategic.

What are the seven army values?

Leadership, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, personal courage.

What does FM 6-22 cover?

Army leadership.

What covers FM/ADP 7-0?

Training the force/training units and developing leaders.

What are the three principal ways that leaders can develop others?

Counseling, coaching, and mentoring.

Why must leaders introduce stress into training?

Using scenarios that closely resemble the stresses of the real battlefield is essential to victory and survival.

What does ATP 6-22.1 cover?

Counseling process.

What is counseling?

Counseling is the process used by leaders to review with a subordinate the subordinate's demonstrated performance and potential.

What are the three major categories of developmental counseling?

Event, performance, and professional growth.

What are the seven steps to problem solving?

Identify problem, Gather information, Develop criteria, Generate possible solutions, Analyze possible solutions, Compare possible solutions, Make and implement the decision.

What is the army's most important tool for developing future leaders?

Regular developmental counseling.

Why should leaders emphasize routine counseling?

To reinforce positive behavior and superior performance.

What must army leadership understand about effective counseling?

That effective counseling helps achieve desired goals and improves the organization.

What provides a framework for leaders to prepare for counseling?

DA FORM 4856 (Developmental Counseling Form).

What are some examples of event counseling?

Specific instances, reception and integration, crisis, referral, promotion, transition, adverse separation.

What helps to ensure that the subordinate knows and achieves the standard?

Corrective training.

What does corrective training help ensure?

That the subordinate knows and consistently achieves the standard.

What army regulation covers the army body composition program?

AR 600-9.

What does the acronym ABCP stand for?

Army Body Composition Program.

What is the primary objective for the ABCP?

To ensure all soldiers achieve and maintain optimal well being and performance under all circumstances.

What is responsible for meeting Body Fat Percentages?

All soldiers and Officers.

What does the ABCP provide commanders with?

A systematic approach to enforce military standards while supporting soldiers' readiness.

What is the amount of time that every soldier will be screened IAW AR 600-9?

Every six months at minimum.

What must a soldier do to be released from the program?

They must meet the body fat standards in AR 600-9.

What soldiers are exempt from the requirements of AR 600-9?

Major limb loss, soldiers on established continued on active duty or reserve, pregnant or postpartum, and those hospitalized for prolonged periods.

How long do new recruits have to meet body fat standards?

180 days from entrance.

Are the APFT and weigh-in requirements to be conducted on the same day?

No, at least 7 days apart.

What must be done when a trained individual of the same gender is not available for measurements?

A female soldier will be present when a male measures a female, and vice versa.

What form is used for the body fat worksheet?

DA FORM 5500 for males, DA FORM 5501 for females.

What will soldiers enrolled in the ABCP be given?

Exercise guidance, nutritional counseling, assistance in behavioral modification.

What actions are required when a soldier is determined to be exceeding the body fat standard?

Notify soldier, create soldier action plan, offer nutritional counseling.

What are some ramifications of the soldier being flagged?

Nonpromotable, not assigned command positions, not authorized to attend military schools.

How long will a soldier have to meet with a dietitian or health care provider?

30 days from enrollment into ABCP.

What must the soldier bring when meeting with a dietitian/health care provider?

Copy of commander's request for nutritional counseling, soldier action plan.

When must commanders conduct a monthly ABCP assessment?

Approximately every 30 days.

What is considered ABCP program failure?

Less than satisfactory progress on two consecutive monthly assessments.

What happens if a soldier exceeds body fat standards within 12 months from ABCP release?

Bar to reenlist and initiation of separation if no underlying medical conditions.

Where are the sites to measure a male?

Neck and waist (level with belly button).

Where are the sites to measure a female?

Neck, smallest part of their waist, and most protruding part of gluteal muscles.

What army regulation prescribes the policies for completing evaluation reports?

AR 623-3.

What will a rating chain for an NCO consist of?

Rated NCO, Rater, Senior Rater, Reviewer.

How many types of NCOERs are there?

Seven types.

What forms are used for the NCOER?

DA 2166-8-1 NCO Counseling Checklist, DA 2166-8 NCO evaluation reports.

Who receives an NCOER?

All NCOs.

Who is the last individual to sign the NCOER?

The rated NCO.

What TC Covers drill and ceremonies?

TC 3-21.5.

What is the purpose of drill?

To enable a commander or noncommissioned officer to move their unit in an orderly manner.

What are the 3 marching steps used in drill?

15 step, 30 step, double time, 180 steps per minute.

What are the 4 rest positions?

Rest, parade rest, stand at ease, at ease.

How many steps per minute are there in a quick time and double time?

120 steps and 180 steps.

Perform commands to achieve an extended rectangular formation.

Extend to the left, arms downward, left face, extend to the left, arms downward move, right face, from front to rear, even numbers one step to the left, uncover.

What army regulation covers the total army sponsorship program?

AR 600-8-8.

What DA Form is used to transmit sponsorship requirements?

DA Form 5434.

What are some of the general rules for appointing a sponsor?

Sponsor should be of equal or higher grade, same sex, and familiar with the unit.

What is the best way to approach a subordinate's decision to reenlist?

Refer them to the retention NCO and ask about their goals.

What does AR 600-20 cover?

Army command policy.

What does SHARP stand for?

Sexual harassment and assault response prevention.

What does AR 600-52 cover?

SHARP.

What is the purpose and goal of SHARP?

To eliminate sexual harassment and assault by creating a culture of respect and dignity.

What is the army's policy on Sexual Harassment?

Unacceptable and not tolerated.

What are the different categories of sexual harassment?

Verbal, nonverbal, physical contact.

What are the five techniques of dealing with sexual harassment?

Direct, indirect, third party, chain of command, formal complaint.

When and where does the army's sexual assault policy apply?

On and off base, during duty and non-duty hours.

What are the two types of reporting for sexual assault?

Restricted and unrestricted.

Who can a soldier report sexual assault to if they want to keep it restricted?

SARC, VA, healthcare provider, chaplain.

What does ADP 7-0 cover?

Training units and developing leaders.