Promotion Board Study Guide Flashcards

A collection of 100 practice flashcards based on the Battalion Promotion Study Guide covering history, regulations, and various Army programs.

Who is the Battalion Commander?

LTC Tabacchi

When was the Battalion first constituted?

$$1\,\text{July}\,1916$$

Where was the Battalion first constituted?

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

What conflicts did the Battalion participate in according to the history section?

Worl War I and II, Vietnam War and War on Terror

How old is the Battalion and when is its birthday?

July 1st and we are $110\,\text{years\,old}$

What regulation covers SHARP?

$$AR\,600-52$$

What does the acronym SHARP stand for?

Sexual Harassment, Assault, Response and Prevention.

What is the Army policy on sexual assault?

The Army has a $\text{ZERO}$ tolerance policy for sexual assault, and it has no place in the Army.

What is the purpose of the CATCH Program?

The CATCH Program is a program created by the army to catch repeat offenders.

Who are some individuals a Soldier can report a sexual assault to?

Chain of command, a medical treatment facility, MP/CID, chaplains

Name the three types of sexual harassment mentioned in the guide.

Quid Pro Quo, Hostile working environment, undressing someone with their eyes

What is a SARC?

Sexual assault response coordinator

What are the two reporting types for SHARP?

Restricted and unrestricted.

Which SHARP reporting type allows for support without triggering an official investigation?

RESTRICTED

Which SHARP reporting type notifies the chain of command and triggers a criminal investigation?

UNRESTRICTED

What regulation covers Basic Rifle Marksmanship?

$$TC\,3-22.9$$

What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?

Steady position, Sight picture, Breathing, Trigger squeeze.

What is defined as the relationship between the front sight post and the sight post?

Sight alignment

What is the term for the placement of the aligned sights on the target?

Sight picture

What is the first step in the cycle of function for the M4 carbine?

Feeding

What is the second step in the cycle of function for the M4 carbine?

Chambering

What is the third step in the cycle of function for the M4 carbine?

Locking

What is the fourth step in the cycle of function for the M4 carbine?

Firing

What is the fifth step in the cycle of function for the M4 carbine?

Unlocking

What is the sixth step in the cycle of function for the M4 carbine?

Extracting

What is the seventh step in the cycle of function for the M4 carbine?

Ejecting

What is the eighth step in the cycle of function for the M4 carbine?

Cocking

What is immediate action?

A swift, instinctive response to a stoppage without taking time to investigate the cause.

What is remedial action?

The process of inspecting, clearing, and analyzing the cause of a malfunction.

What function is used for immediate action?

Tap, Rack, Reassess

What is the first safety rule for handling a weapon?

Treat every weapon as if it is loaded

What is the second safety rule for handling a weapon?

Never point the weapon at anything you do not intend to destroy

What is the third safety rule for handling a weapon?

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

What is the fourth safety rule for handling a weapon?

Ensure positive identification of the target and its surroundings.

What is a mechanical zero?

The zero that the weapon had from the factory.

What is the purpose of the 'Zero' on your rifle?

To align the strike of the round with the point of aim at a specific distance.

Why is the 'natural point of aim' important for a soldier in a defensive position?

It minimizes muscular tension, which reduces weapon movement, thereby increasing accuracy.

How does breathing while firing affect your shot group?

The rise and fall of the chest will move the barrel, causing the round to strike off-target.

What publication contains doctrine on map reading and land navigation?

$$TC\,3-25.26$$

What is the graphical expression of known physical features of the earth using maps and charts?

Cartography

What is the definition of a map?

A graphical representation of a portion of earth's surface drawn to scale as seen from above, using colors, symbols, and labels represent ground features.

What is the preferred method of destruction for maps?

Burning/Setting on fire until the map is unreadable or completely destroyed

What regulation covers Army Euro Regulation & USAREUR-AF Programs & Policies?

$$AER\,600-20$$

What documents are required to drive a POV in Europe?

Stateside driver license, USAREUR-AF driver license and vehicle registration

What is the maximum calendar days a license can be suspended for an unregistered vehicle?

$$90\,\text{days}$$

What regulation covers Sustainment?

$$ADP\,4-0$$

What are the three elements of Sustainment?

Logistics, personnel services and health services.

How many classes of supply are there?

$$10$$

What is Class 1 of supply?

Subsistence; Food, water

What is Class 2 of supply?

Clothing

What is Class 3 of supply?

POL (Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants)

What is Class 4 of supply?

Construction Materials

What is Class 5 of supply?

Ammunition

What is Class 6 of supply?

Personal Demand Items

What is Class 7 of supply?

Major End Items

What is Class 8 of supply?

Medical Supplies

What is Class 9 of supply?

Repair Parts

What is Class 10 of supply?

Nonmilitary Materials

What regulation covers Suicide Prevention?

$$AR\,600-92$$

What does the acronym ACE stand for?

Ask, Care, Escort

What action should you take if a Soldier calls to tell you they have suicidal thoughts?

Stay on the phone, apply the ACE Process, ask direct questions, care by listening, and escort them to a source like the Chaplain or CPT Liley.

What regulation covers Retention?

$$AER\,601-280$$

What is a bar to re-enlistment?

An administrative action which prohibits a soldier to re-enlist and continue service.

Name three incentives for re-enlistment.

Bonuses, stabilization, choosing place of duty or MOS reclassification.

What regulation covers the Counseling Process?

$$ATP\,6-22.1$$

What form is used for counselings?

$$DA\,\text{Form}\,4856$$

What are the three types of counselings?

Professional Growth, Performance, Event Orientated

How long do you have to conduct an initial counseling?

$$30\,\text{days}$$

What type of counseling is a review of a subordinate's duty performance during a specified period?

Performance Counseling

Name four examples of Event Orientated counselings.

Specific instances of superior or substandard performance, Reception and Integration, Crisis, Referral, Promotion, Transition, and Adverse Separation.

What are the four stages of the Counseling Process?

1. Identify the need, 2. Prepare, 3. Conduct, 4. Follow-up

What regulation covers NCO Evaluation Reports?

$$AR\,623-3$$

What does an NCO rating chain consist of?

The Rated NCO, Rater, Senior Rater, and Reviewer.

How many types of NCOERs are there?

$$7$$

What are the 7 types of NCOERs?

1. Change of Rater, 2. Annual, 3. Relief for Cause, 4. Complete the Record, 5. 60 Day Rater Option, 6. 60 Day Senior Rater Option, 7. Temp duty, spec duty

Which form is the NCOER Support Form?

$$DA\,\text{Form}\,2166-9-1A$$

Which NCOER form is used for Sergeants (SGT)?

$$DA\,\text{Form}\,2166-9-1$$

Which NCOER form is used for SSG through 1SG/MSG?

$$DA\,\text{Form}\,2166-9-2$$

Which NCOER form is used for SGM/CSM?

$$DA\,\text{Form}\,2166-9-3$$

According to the NCOER section, how long do leaders have to complete an initial counseling?

withing $30\,\text{days}$

What is a rating scheme?

The published rating chain of the NCO's rating officials

What regulation covers Barracks?

$$AR\,420-1$$

How often should leaders conduct barracks checks?

$$3\,\text{times\,a\,week}$$

Who is responsible for the daily care of the barracks?

All soldiers who reside in the barracks

What regulation covers the Misuse of Drugs and Alcohol?

$$AR\,600-85$$

What does the acronym ASAP stand for?

Army Substance Abuse Program

What does the acronym SUDCC stand for?

Substance Use Disorder Clinical Care

What regulation covers Equal Opportunity (EO)?

$$AR\,600-20\,CH\,6$$

Who are the Battalion EOLs?

SSG Boyd and SFC Kitt

What are the two types of EO complaints?

Informal Complaint and Formal Complaint

What regulation covers Army Leadership?

$$ADP\,6-22$$

What are the three leader attributes?

Character, presence, and intellect

What are the three leader competencies?

Leads, develops, and achieves

What is defined as a leader who puts personal interests above their Soldiers and creates a hostile environment?

Toxic leadership

What regulation covers Holistic Health & Fitness?

$$FM\,7-22.02$$

What are the five domains of the H2F Program?

Nutrition, sleep, spiritual, physical, and mental readiness

What are the two phases of H2F that cover the Total Army?

Initial Phase and Sustaining Phase

What does DRAW stand for in Risk Management?

Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheet

What regulation covers ABCP?

$$AR\,600-9$$

According to AR 600-9, what is considered satisfactory progress?

$3\,\text{to}\,8\,\text{lbs}$ per month or $1\%\,\text{body\,fat}$ per month.