Promotion Board Study Questions

Studying for da board

How often is HT/WT

At least every 6 months

What is ABCP and it’s AR

AR 600-9 (Ch 3)

What is the AR for Enlisted Promotions and Reductions

AR 600-8-19 (Ch 3)

Eligibility Criteria for Promotion?

TIS, TIG, Pass: ACFT, HT/WT, No flags.

How are Points earned for SGT and SSG

Military Education, Awards, PT Scores and Civilian Education.

What can cause rank reduction

Misconduct, inefficiency or failure to meet promotion standards.

What form is used for counselings?

DA Form 4856

Types of Counselings?

Event-Oriented, Performance, Professional Growth.

Counseling 3 step process?

Preparation, Execution, Follow-up.

Characteristics of Effect Counseling

Active Listening, Clarity of Message, Supportive Attitude, Feedback and Encouragement

Counseling Techniques

Directive (Counselor Centered), Non-Directive (Soldier Centered) and Combined

RE Options

RA RE, Current Station RE, Retraining RE.

Ineligible for Reenlistment

SM: Flagged, not meeting physical or medical standards, approved seperation or retirement packet.

What is the ATP for The Counseling Process

ATP 6-22.1 (CH.1)

What is the AR for The Army Substance Abuse Program

AR600-85

Purpose of ASAP

Help Soldiers avoid or overcome alcohol and drug abuse

Who can refer soldiers to ASAP

self, commanders, supervisors or healthcare providers

Types of ASAP Referalls

Self-Referral, Command Referral, Medical Referral

Asap Mandatory Participation

Commanders must refer Soldiers involved in incidents of alcohol or drug-related misconduct to ASAP

What do soldiers in ASAP undergo in Rehab

assessment, counseling, and rehabilitation

What is the DA pam for the Evaluation Reporting System

DA PAM 626-3 (CH 3)

Overview of the Evaluation Process

Covers the preparation and submission of NCOERs, OERs, and AERs.

Rating Chain Responsibilities

Rater, Senior Rater, Reviewer

Types of Evaluations

Annual Reports, Change of Rater, Relief for Cause, Complete the Record

Evaluation Forms

NCOER (DA Form 2166-9 Series), OER (DA Form 67-10 Series) and AER (DA Form 1059)

What is the FM for Holistic Health and Fitness

FM 7-22 Ch.2

Five Domains of H2F

Physical Fitness, Nutritional Fitness, Mental Fitness, Spiritual Fitness, Mental Fitness, Sleep.

What is the TC for The Army NCO Guide

TC 7-22.7 (Ch 2)

NCO Responsibilities

Training, mentoring, and developing Soldiers.

Leadership Principles

Exemplify the Army Values, leading by example, being decisive, and maintaining a positive attitude to inspire Soldiers.

NCO Roles

Trainer, Mentor, Counselor and Manager

What is the DA PAM for US Army NCO Professional Development Guide

DA PAM 600-25

TCC for Rifle and Carbine

TC 3-22.9 (Ch.9)

Principles of Marksmanship

Steady Position, Aiming, Breathing Control, Trigger Control and Follow Through

Shooting Positions

Standing, Kneeling and Prone

What are the four fundamental safety rules for weapons

Treat every weapon as if it is always loaded.

Never point the weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot.

Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire.

Ensure PID of your target and what is beyond it.

Types of Malfunctions

Failure to feed, Failure to fire, Failure to eject

Combat Ready Posistions

• Alert position

• Ready position

Maintenance Procedures

• Cleaning the bore and chamber.

• Lubricating moving parts.

• Inspecting for damage and proper function.

What is the TC for the M249

TC 3-22.249

Characteristics of the M249

Gas-operated, air-cooled, belt-fed machine gun that fires 5.56mm NATO ammunition.

Types of Vertical Movements

• Change between any of the primary firing positions

• Negotiating stairwells

• Travel across inclined or descending surfaces, obstacles, or terrain

Types of Horizontal Movements

Forward, retrograde, lateral (right/left), and turning movements.

M249 Safety Status’s

1. Green: Ammo unloaded, bolt is locked open, and on safe.

2. Amber: The m249 DOES NOT HAVE an amber status

3. RED: Ammo is loaded onto the feed tray,  the bolt is locked to the rear, and the selector is set to safe

4. Black: Ammo is loaded onto the feed tray, the selector switch is set to fire, and the soldiers finger is on the trigger ready to engage.

Weapons Control Status

• WEAPONS HOLD: Engage only if engaged or ordered to engage.

• WEAPONS TIGHT: Engage only if target is positively identified as enemy. 

• WEAPONS FREE: Engage targets not positively identified as friendly.

Major Components of M249

• Barrel assembly

• Heatshield

• Receiver assembly

• Rear sight assembly

• Cover and feed mechanism assembly

• Feed pawl assembly

• Feed tray assembly

• Cocking assembly

• Buttstock and buffer assembly

• Bolt assembly

• Slide assembly

• Piston assembly

• Spring, helical compression

• Return rod and transfer mechanism assembly

• Trigger mechanism assembly

• Hand guard assembly

• Sling and snap hook assembly

• Bipod assembly

• Gas cylinder assembly

M249 Cycles of Function

Feeding.

Chambering.

Locking.

Firing.

Unlocking.

Extracting.

Ejecting.

Cocking.

Marksmanship Fundamentals

Stance, Aiming, Breath Control, Trigger Control

M249 Rates of Fire

M249 Types of Cooling

• Radiation: Dissipation of heat into the air

• Conduction: Direct Contact with a cooler object

• Convection: Moving air current

Types of Aiming Devices

• Iron

• Optics

• Thermal

• Pointer, Illumantor laser

What is MOA

Minute of Angle is a unit of measurement equal to 1/60th of a degree.

1 Moa equals 1.047 inches per 100 yards. (Round it to 1 Inch)

3 Step Shot Process

Pre-Shot

Shot

Post-Shot

Elements of the Shot Process

• Stability

• Aim

• Control

• Movement

Target Acquisition

• Detect

• Identify

• Prioritize

Fratricide Prevention

• Markings

• Panels

• Lighting

• Beacons and Strobes

Threat Levels

Most Dangerous, Dangerous, Least dangerous

The Soldier physically maintains positive control of the shot process by managing

• Trigger control.

• Breathing control.

• Workspace.

• Calling the shot (firing or shot execution).

• Follow-through

M249 Rates of Fire

M249 Ranges