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Board Questions for E-1 Privates

The following list of board questions are designed to be answered by E-1 Privates who have recently graduated from basic training. 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.

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Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

Which Army Regulation Covers Land Navigation?

TC 3-25.26

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What are the 4 fundamentals of marksmanship? Aka, what are the 4 things you need to focus on to shoot accurately?

Breathing, trigger squeeze, steady position, and proper sight picture.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What should happen if the Subordinate's performance is unsatisfactory because of a lack of knowledge or ability?

The Leader and Subordinate can Develop a Plan for Improvement

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What are the three things soldiers should be evaluated on?

Individual merit, fitness, and capability, regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, or religion.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

How do you measure a straight-line distance between two points on a map using a graphic scale and a piece of paper?

Lay a straight-edged piece of paper on the map so that the edge touches both points and extends past them. Make a tick mark on the edge of the paper at each point. Move the paper to the graphic bar scale. Align the right tick mark with a printed number in the primary scale so that the left tick mark is in the extension scale. The primary scale gives the whole unit distance, and the extension scale gives smaller increments.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

How many digits does your grid need to have to be accurate within 1 meter?

10

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What does Duty mean according to ADP 6-22?

Fulfill your obligations.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

According to AR 600-20 Chapter 6, what is Sexual Orientation?

An enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to individuals of the same gender, a different gender, or more than one gender.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What is toxic leadership?

Toxic leadership is a combination of self-centered attitudes, motivations, and behaviors that have adverse effects on subordinates, the organization, and mission performance.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

How close will an eight digit grid get you?

Within 10 meters.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What does an "Amber" safety Status mean?

Selector on safe, Magazine in, chamber is empty.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is self aid?

Emergency treatment applied to one’s self

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is a drawback of GPS in tactical environments?

It can be jammed, spoofed, or lose signal in dense terrain.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

How many degrees are in a compass?

360

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

The EO Policy applies to military personnel and Family members where?

Everywhere. Both on and off post, during duty and non-duty hours.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What is gender discrimination?

Action taken by an individual to deprive a person of a right because of their gender.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is first aid?

Care rendered to a casualty prior to the arrival of medical personnel.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What does Respect mean according to ADP 6-22?

Treat people as they should be treated.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What are the 8 phases of the cycle of function?

Feeding, Chambering, Locking, Firing, Unlocking, Extracting, Ejecting, and Cocking.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What are the three types of north?

True north, magnetic north, and grid north.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is Tactical Field Care?

Care in the field without the presence of hostile fire.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What is the Army’s Policy on Sexual Harassment?

It is unacceptable.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is the standard zeroing range with Iron Sights?

25 meters

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What does Selfless Service mean according to ADP 6-22?

Put the welfare of the nation, the Army, and your subordinates before your own.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

What does PRT stand for?

Physical Readiness Training.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What is retaliation?

Acts like ostracism or reprisal against someone for reporting sexual assault or harassment, assisting an investigation, or intervening. This can include with holding privileges such as events, schools, positions, awards, or incentives as well as issuing punishments.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is the circle size for a Soldier to qualify a good grouping?

4 centimeters

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

According to AR 600-20 Chapter 6, what is Race?

A division of human beings distinguished by traits passed down through descent that characterize people as a distinct group.

Holistic Health & Fitness

Holistic Health & Fitness

Promotion Board Question

Why is physical readiness important?

It ensures the soldier has the physical conditioning to fight and win wars.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What does SHARP stand for?

Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What is performance counseling?

Performance counseling is the review of a subordinate's duty performance during a specified period.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What regulation covers SHARP?

AR 600-52

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What does a "Red" safety status mean?

Selector on safe, Magazine in, chamber is loaded.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is remedial action?

Deliberate actions taken once immediate action fails to diagnose and correct what caused the stoppage.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

What is a CASEVAC?

Casualty Evacuation in Non-Medical Vehicle or Aircraft.

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

In what situation would you not render first aid to a casualty?

If the casualty shows clear signs of death, or giving them aid would put your life in danger.

SHARP

SHARP

Promotion Board Question

What is Unrestricted reporting?

Unrestricted reporting still gives the victim the help they need, but is also designed to launch a formal investigation and pursue legal action. It requires actions be taken within specific timelines.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

Promotion Board Question

What is an Informal Complaint?

Any complaint that a Soldier or Family member does not wish to file in writing.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What is the goal of crisis counseling?

Getting a Soldier through a period of shock after receiving negative news, such as the notification of the death of a loved one or divorce.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What does a "Black" safety status mean?

Selector on Fire, Magazine in, chamber is loaded.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is a Back Azimuth?

The opposite direction of an azimuth.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What are the Colors of a Military Map and What do they Represent?

Black signifies man made features such as buildings and roads. Blue signifies water. Green signifies dense vegetation. Brown signifies relief features and elevation. Red signifies cultural features like cities, forts, and boundaries. On red-light maps, red and brown are combined.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What does PMI stand for?

Preliminary Marksmanship Instruction

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What TC covers rifle marksmanship for the M4?

TC 3-22.9

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

Where will you find the Declination Diagram of a Map and what does it represent?

This is located in the lower margin of large-scale maps and indicates the angular relationships of true north, grid north, and magnetic north.

Land Nav

Land Nav

Promotion Board Question

What is a pace count, and how does a Soldier determine their pace count for land navigation?

A pace is equal to one natural step. The average step about 30 inches long, but every soldier's step naturally varies, so it is imperative you find your own pace count. To use pace count accurately, a Soldier knows how many paces it takes to walk 100 m. To determine this, walk an accurately measured course (like 100 m or 600 m) and count the number of paces. If using a 600 m course, divide the total paces by 6 to find the average paces per 100 m. Each person who navigates dismounted should know their own pace count.

Army Leadership

Army Leadership

Promotion Board Question

What are the Army Values?

Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage.

Counseling

Counseling

Promotion Board Question

What should a Leader do when an individual has engaged in serious acts of misconduct?

Leaders should refer the matter to the commander and the servicing staff judge advocate.

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Rifle & Carbine Marksmanship

Promotion Board Question

What is the primary safety of the m4?

The soldier

First Aid

First Aid

Promotion Board Question

Which lines of a 9 line medevac request must be given before the helicopter can get in the air?

Lines 1-5

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