The following list of board questions are designed to be answered by E-3 Private First Class who have gotten a hang of their everyday duties. They are randomly ordered, and cover a wide area of topics. Study these board questions if you are preparing to go to the soldier of the month board, or if you are preparing for your promotion board and want to make sure you have the basics down. These questions will help you understand what types of questions will be asked, and figure out what topics you need to study more.
Holistic Health & Fitness
Holistic Health & Fitness
Promotion Board Question
Physical components, structural capabilities, and movement skills.
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
Overmatch is the Soldier applying their learned skills, employing their equipment, leveraging technology, and applying the proper force to create an unfair fight in favor of the Soldier.
First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Keep it Clean, Avoid Overdressing, wear clothing Loose, and Keep clothing Dry.
Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
The G-M angle value is the angular size that exists between grid north and magnetic north.
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity
Promotion Board Question
Equal Opportunity Representative (company and BN)
Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
Character, presence and intellect.
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity
Promotion Board Question
Yes
Holistic Health & Fitness
Holistic Health & Fitness
Promotion Board Question
The development and application of cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal capabilities to handle the stress and complexity of military operations.
First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Lines 6 and 9.
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity
Promotion Board Question
English
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
Reduce weapon signature and reduce barrel lift.
Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
Draw, Cliff, and Spur.
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
Engagement Skills Trainer 2000
SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
A DoD tool allowing victims to anonymously submit suspect info to identify repeat offenders.
SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
No.
Holistic Health & Fitness
Holistic Health & Fitness
Promotion Board Question
The ability to maintain one’s core beliefs, values, and sense of purpose, especially in the face of adversity or moral challenges.
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity
Promotion Board Question
Yes, but good leaders know when to escalate things.
Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
It supports the Soldier’s ability to move, shoot, and communicate effectively in all environments.
Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
ADP 6-22
Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
17.7
SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
They provide advocacy, help victims access services, explain reporting options, and support victims throughout the process.
Counseling
Counseling
Promotion Board Question
Purpose, Flexibility, Respect, Communication, Support.
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
To group and zero faster, and give additional training and familiarization with the weapon.
First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Radio frequency, call sign, and suffix.
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship
Promotion Board Question
Laser Marksmanship Training System
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity
Promotion Board Question
SGT (P) through 1LT.
Holistic Health & Fitness
Holistic Health & Fitness
Promotion Board Question
Climbing, crawling, jumping, landing, and sprinting.
First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Chemical, Electric, Laser, and Thermal
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity
Promotion Board Question
They may face disciplinary action for violating Army policy.
Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
Stewardship is the responsibility of Soldiers and Army civilians to strengthen the Army as a profession.
SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
Protects victims from punishment for minor misconduct (like underage drinking) revealed during an assault report.
SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
It focuses on supporting victim recovery with trauma-informed care, minimizing secondary victimization, and ensuring safety.
First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Universal donor
Counseling
Counseling
Promotion Board Question
For all specialists, corporals, and sergeants who are eligible for advancement without waivers In accordance with AR 600-8-19.
Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
Shared understanding that “America’s Army” is one indivisible team. Willing obedience to civilian authority as a trusted member of the joint force. Professional and leader development that prepares and certifies Soldiers and Army civilians. Demanding training that ensures readiness to accomplish the mission. Programs and systems that are trusted to be ethical, effective, and efficient.
Counseling
Counseling
Promotion Board Question
1. Identify the need for counseling 2. Prepare the counseling session 3. Conduct the counseling 4. Follow-up
Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
Small, medium, and large.
Holistic Health & Fitness
Holistic Health & Fitness
Promotion Board Question
Direct Mission Essential Task List.
SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
Yes, they may file a report and receive advocacy but not expedited transfers or legal services unless otherwise authorized.
First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Arterial, Venous, and Capillary.
Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
Global Positioning System.
Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
A miniature representation of terrain elevation using shaded relief.
First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
Open (compound), Closed (simple)
SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
Prevention of Sexual Harassment.
First Aid
First Aid
Promotion Board Question
DD Form 1380
Counseling
Counseling
Promotion Board Question
The shoulders of those they help prepare for greater responsibility.
Army Leadership
Army Leadership
Promotion Board Question
How others see the leader.
Land Nav
Land Nav
Promotion Board Question
A linear feature (e.g., road or stream) used to guide movement.
SHARP
SHARP
Promotion Board Question
To be treated with dignity, receive medical care, confidentiality, be informed of case progress, and request transfers or protective orders.
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity
Promotion Board Question
AR 15-6