U.S. Army Pormotion Board Preparation Guide   (updated 2014)

A Study Guide with questions, answers and the reference.  A collection of the usual questions (and answers) that you may be asked during your Promotion Board.  

Quiz yourself with prep-questions for the Army Soldier and NCO Boards and SGT / SSG Promotion Boards.

If you are scheduled to appear before a Soldier/NCO board or a promotion board, you should know that the competition will be intense. The good news is that, since you have been selected you are considered to be one of the best soldiers in your troop or company. Regardless of which type of board you are going to attend, this guide will help you arrange your preparation.

USED BY U.S. ARMY UNITS ALL OVER THE WORLD FOR THEIR SOLDIER AND NCO BOARDS AND THEIR SGT AND SSG PROMOTION BOARDS.

Don't get caught flat footed.  After all, this is your chosen career.  Show them you know your stuff!

This book is a "mini" (7 1/4 inches high by 5 1/2 inches wide) size - A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading.  The binding uses coils, allowing for easy page flipping with no jamming.

The color covers are laminated for weather protection with the inside having COLOR pictures.

 

Table Of Content

Army Programs:

ASAP - Army Substance Abuse Program

ACS - Army Community Service

ACES - Army Continuing Education Center

AER - Army Emergency Relief

Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program

EO - Equal Opportunity

AFAP - Army Family Action Plan

ARC - Army Red Cross

Army Reenlistment / Retention Program

Army Safety Program

Army Sponsorship Program

QOLP - Army Quality of Life Program

BOSS - Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers

CHAMPUS / TRICARE

DEERS - Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System

NCODP - Noncommissioned Officer Development Program

Weight Control

Physical Training

Weapons:

M136 AT4 - Rocket Launcher

M16/A2 - 5.56 mm Semiautomatic Rifle

M4 - 5.56 mm Semiautomatic Rifle

M18A1 - Antipersonnel (Claymore) Mine

M2 - .50 Caliber Machine Gun

M203 - 40 mm Grenade Launcher

M240B - Machine Gun

M249 - Machine Gun

M60 - Machine Gun

M72 - Light Anti-Tank Weapon

M9 Pistol

M11 Pistol

MK19 - 40 mm Grenade Machine Gun

Hand Grenades

Awards and Decorations

Uniforms:

Army Green Service Uniform (Class A)

Army Blue Service Uniform

BDU - Battle Dress Uniform

ACU - Army Combat Uniform

IPFU - Improved Physical Fitness Uniform

Chain of Command

Leadership

Counseling

NCO Duties, Responsibilities and Authority

NCO History

NCOER / ERS

Promotions and Reductions

Leaves and Passes

Military Justice

Code of Conduct

Geneva Convention

U.S. Constitution

Guard Duty

Army History

Customs and Courtesies

Drill and Ceremony

Flags

Battle Focused Training

Training The Force

The Army Plan

Land Navigation / Map Reading

First Aid

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear

Field Sanitation

Physical Security

Security and Intelligence

Desert Operations

Survival

Camouflage, Concealment and Decoys

Maintenance

Communications

Supply Economy