SSG Board Study Guide PT 1

Direct import styled flashcards based on the 225 LSB / 25ID SSG Board Study Guide, covering Unit History, Division Heritage, EO, SHARP, ACE, Evaluations, and Leadership Doctrine.

225 LSB Activation

10 Feb 1971, in Vietnam

225 LSB Reactivation

16 Apr 1992, at Schofield Barracks, HI

225 LSB Iraq Deployment

Jan 2004 - Feb 2005, under Operation Iraqi Freedom

225 LSB Mottos

"Warrior Support" and "Dragons, Always Ready"

25th Infantry Division Formation

1941, in Hawaii

25ID Combat History

WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan

Tropic Lightning

The nickname for the 25ID, earned during combat in the Pacific theater

Ha'a

A performance representing Hawaiian warrior traditions and unified spirit

25ID Motto

"Tropic Lightning, Strike Hard!"

Red Taro Leaf

Symbol on the 25ID SSI representing connections to Hawaiian culture/history and division origins in Hawaii

Yellow Lightning Bolt

Symbol on the 25ID SSI representing speed, striking power, and aggressive attack capability

25ID Colors (Red and Gold/Yellow)

Chosen to stand out and symbolize combat energy and excellence

AR 600-20

The regulation that governs Army Equal Opportunity (EO)

2025 AR 600-20 Revision Changes

SHARP moved to AR 600-52, prohibited relationship policy moved to AR 600-32, and DEIA language was removed

DA Form 7279

The form used to file an EO/Harassment complaint

EO Complaint Timeline

Soldiers have 15 days (or 2 weeks) to file an EO complaint

Commander EO Responsibilities

Maintain positive command climate, ensure EO training happens, and prevent retaliation

Hazing Accountability

Consent from the victim is not a defense; individuals are still held accountable even if the victim consented

AR 600-52

The regulation that covers SHARP

SHARP Regulation Newsest Publication Date

11 Feb 2025

SHARP Core Prevention Philosophy

"Prevention through leadership and command climate"

Commander SHARP Responsibilities

Command climate, prevention, accountability, and ensuring Soldiers are protected

Article 120 (UCMJ)

The article under which kissing falls as harassment, rather than assault

Restricted Sexual Harassment Reporting

There is no restricted reporting option for sexual harassment

Sexual Assault Reporting Options

Restricted and Unrestricted

Restricted Reporting Support Services

Medical care (SAFE exam), advocacy services, counseling, chaplain support, and legal assistance without command notification

Unrestricted Reporting Triggers

Official command notification, law enforcement involvement, and an investigation

SARC

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator; the primary coordinator for sexual assault victim support and reporting

Victim Advocate (VA)

Provides direct support and guidance to victims

Safe-to-Report Program

Protects against automatic punishment for minor misconduct (e.g., underage drinking) discovered during assault reporting

SAFE

Sexual Assault Forensic Exam, conducted at the hospital

CATCH Program

Catch a Serial Offender Program

2025 SHARP Restricted Update

Expanded situations where a victim can choose Restricted reporting even after telling a third party; disclosure alone does not remove eligibility

ACE

Ask, Care, Escort (suicide prevention)

The Suicide Prevention "Hard Question"

"Are you going to kill yourself?"

ACE Escort Options

Chaplain, Behavioral Health (BH), MFLC, and the ER

AER

Army Emergency Relief

AER Support

Provides no-interest loans for Soldiers in need

AER Loan Approval (Company Level)

Approved by the Company Commander

AR/DA PAM 623-3

The regulation and pamphlet that govern the Evaluation Reporting System

Rater Supervision Requirement

The Rater must have supervised a Soldier for at least 90 days before rating them

Minimum Senior Rater Grade for SGT

SFC

Minimum Senior Rater Grade for SSG

MSG

Supplementary Reviewer Exemptions

Not required when the rating chain includes a SGM/CSM, CW3-CW5, or CPT and above

DA Form 2166-9-1A

The NCOER Support Form

DA Form 2166-9-1

The NCOER for a SGT (Direct level)

DA Form 2166-9-2

The NCOER for SSG-1SG (Organizational level)

DA Form 2166-9-3

The NCOER for SGM/CSM (Strategic level)

NCOER Bullet Writing STYLE

Bullets must begin with past-tense action verbs

NCO Initial Counseling Timeline

Must occur within 30 days

Periodic Counseling Frequency

Conducted quarterly

Baron Friedrich von Steuben

Wrote the original "blue book" that shaped the early NCO Corps

Early NCO Transfer Constraint

It was common for early NCOs to lose their rank when transferring units

AR 600-8-8

The regulation covering the Total Army Sponsorship Program

DD Form 5434

The form used for the Total Army Sponsorship Program

Army Motto

"This We'll Defend"

Army Mission Statement

To deploy, fight, and win our Nation's wars by providing ready, prompt, and sustained land dominance across the full spectrum of conflict

Army Flag Campaign Streamers

190

The Five Operational Domains

Air, Land, Maritime, Space, and Cyberspace

Three Leader Attributes

Character, Presence, and Intellect

Three Leader Competencies

Leads, Develops, and Achieves

Army Leadership Requirement Model

Be, Know, Do - Attributes are "Be/Know," Competencies are "Do"

Leadership (Doctrine Definition)

The act of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission and improve the organization

Compliance-focused Leadership

Targets a follower's behavior for short-term results

Commitment-focused Leadership

Targets a follower's thinking, producing ownership and internal buy-in

Four Principles of Training

Train as you fight, train to standard, train to sustain, and train to maintain

METL Echelon Limit

Goes down to Company level; below that, NCOs use "battle tasks"