Promotion Board Flashcards
What does AR 623-3 Cover?
Evaluation Reporting System (NCOER’s)
What Publication covers Evaluation Reporting System (NCOER’s)?
AR 623-3
What does AR 623-3 cover?
Evaluation standards for all ranks, Officer, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted
What is DA form 2166-8?
NCOER Form
What is DA form 2166-8-1?
NCOER Counseling and Support Form
What form is used for the NCO Evaluation Report?
DA form 2166-8
What form is used for the NCOER Counseling and Support Form?
DA form 2166-8-1
What should Rating chains correspond as nearly as practical to?
the chain of command or chain of supervision
What does the NCOER identify for the Army?
identifies Soldiers who are best qualified for promotion and assignment to positions of greater responsibility.
What are the two categories of Evaluation Reports?
- Performance evaluations
2. School evaluations
What do performance evaluations focus on?
Soldier’s duty performance, potential assessments and promotion potential
What does a school evaluation focus on?
the Soldier’s performance and accomplishments while attending a school or course
What is the primary function of the NCOER?
The primary function of the NCOER is to provide information to HQDA for use in making personnel management decisions
What is the secondary function of the NCOER?
The secondary function of the NCOER is to encourage leader professional development, enhance mission accomplishment, and give direction to subordinate NCO leaders
What three things should be considered when preparing an Evaluation Report?
(1) The experience, efforts, and results that could be expected from the rated NCO.
What will the NCOER rating chain consist of?
will consist of the rated NCO, the rater, the senior rater, and the reviewer
What Publication Covers NCOPD?
AR 350-1 CH 4
What does the Acronym TASS stand for?
Total Army School System
What is TASS?
TASS is a composite school system made up of AA, ARNG, USAR, and Army civilian institutional training systems
What are some Initial Military Training courses that TASS conducts?
- Basic Combat Training (BCT)
- AIT
- Basic Officer Leadership Courses (BOLC I, II, III)
What does NCOES stand for?
Noncommissioned Officer Education System
What is an AAR?
The after action review is a structured review process that allows participants to discover how and why certain events actually happened and how to improve future task performance
What does NCODP stand for?
Noncommissioned Officer Development Program
What does LT/LD stand for?
Leader Training and Leader Development action plans
What should a unit’s NCO development program be tailored to?
The unique requirements of the unit and will support the unit commander’s LT/LD program
Who typically manages the NCOPD Program?
the CSM or Senior NCO in the organization
What does NCODP consists of?
training programs, formal and informal, one-on-one or groups, involving coaching as well as instruction, and will be fully integrated into the unit’s overall training program
What does NCODP builds upon?
The NCODP builds upon the contributions of the Army’s Enlisted Personnel Management and the design of the Noncommissioned Officer Education System
What is the Goal of NCOPD?
The goal of the NCODP is to increase and sustain NCO combat readiness and compliment the Army NCODP
What are the Objectives of NCOPD?
- Develop and strengthen the skills, knowledge, and abilities to train and lead Soldiers into combat
- Develop NCOs who are self-aware, agile, competent, and confident
- Realize the full potential of the NCO support channel
- Foster a unit environment that enhances continued NCO leader development and encourages self-development
What Publication Covers Promotions and Reductions?
AR 600-8-19
What does AR 600-8-19 Cover?
Promotions and Reductions
What are the three primary work levels for promotions?
- Unit
- Battalion (BN)
- Installation or Brigade (BDE) equivalent in the tactical force
What are the categories for promotion points?
. Military Training
- Awards and Decorations
- Civilian Education
What is Inefficiency?
Inefficiency is a demonstration of characteristics that shows that the person cannot perform duties and responsibilities of the grade and MOS
What FM covers Physical Readiness Training Program?
FM 7-22
What does PRT prepare Soldiers and units for?
for the physical challenges of fulfilling the mission in the face of a wide range of threats, in complex operational environments, and with emerging technologies
What is Physical readiness?
Physical readiness is the ability to meet the physical demands of any combat or duty position, accomplish the mission, and continue to fight and win
Why is Physical readiness training a mandatory training requirement?
- It is Considered by senior leaders to be essential to individual, unit, and force readiness
- It is Required by law for all individuals and units
What are the seven principles of training that PRT links to?
- Commanders and Other Leaders are Responsible for Training
- Noncommissioned Officers Train Individuals, Crews, and Small Teams
- Train as You Will Fight
- Train to Standard
- Train to Sustain
- Conduct Multiechelon and Concurrent Training
- Train to Develop Agile Leaders and Organizations
Who’s program is the Physical readiness training program?
The Commander’s Program
What is the Principle that All Army training is based on?
“Train as you will fight”
How should Army PRT be conducted?
Army PRT should be tough, realistic, and physically challenging, yet safe in its execution
What are the PRT Components that make up Strength?
Muscular Strength and Muscular Endurance
What are the PRT Components that make up Endurance?
Anaerobic Endurance and Aerobic Endurance
Name 6 PRT Activities?
Conditioning Drill 1, Conditioning Drill 2, Conditioning Drill 3, Guerrilla Drill, Climbing Drill 1, Climbing Drill 2, Strength Training Circuit, Military Movement Drill 1, Military Movement Drill 2, 30:60’s, 60:120’s, 300-yd Shuttle Run, Ability Group Run, Unit Formation Run, Release Run, Terrain Run, Hill Repeats, Foot Marching, Obstacle Course Negotiation, Combatives
What should be the goal of all training?
mastery, not just proficiency
What are the three tenets of standards-based training?
- Leaders know and enforce standards 2. Leaders define success in the absence of standards 3. Leaders train to standard, not time
What are three training phases of PRT?
- Initial conditioning
- Toughening
- Sustaining
What is the objective of PRT?
to prepare Soldiers to meet the physical demands related to mission and C- or D-METL
What is the definition of Army physical readiness?
the ability to meet the physical demands of any combat or duty position, accomplish the mission, and continue to fight and wi
What is the goal of the Army Physical Fitness Training Program?
to develop Soldiers who are physically capable and ready to perform their duty assignments or combat roles
What are the types of PRT training?
Types of PRT training include on-ground, off-ground, and combative
What are three fundamental components within the types of training?
strength, endurance, and mobility
What is Precision?
Precision is the strict adherence to optimal execution standards for PRT activities
What is Progression?
Progression is the systematic increase in the intensity, duration, volume, and difficulty of PRT activities
What is Integration?
the use of multiple training activities to achieve balance and appropriate recovery between activities in the PRT program
What are the three components of training?
Strength, Mobility and Endurance
What is Strength?
Strength is the ability to overcome resistance
What is Endurance?
the ability to sustain activity
What is Mobility?
the functional application of strength and endurance
What does ADP 4-0 cover?
Sustainment.
What three major elements of sustainment?
Logistics, personnel services and health services.
What do Personnel services consist of?
Human resources support (FM 1-0), Financial management operations (FM 1-06), Legal support (FM 1-04), Religious support (FM 1-05) and Band support (ATTP 1-19)
What does Health service support consists of?
Casualty care, Medical evacuation, Medical logistics
What are the principals of sustainability?
Integration, anticipation, responsiveness, simplicity, economy, survivability, continuity and improvisation.
What does ADP 6-22 cover?
Army Leadership
What is an Army Leader?
An Army leader is anyone who by virtue of assumed role or assigned responsibility inspires and influences people to accomplish organizational goals.
What is Leadership?
Leadership is the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission and improve the organization.
What Value must a leader have to take the initiative to make something happen rather than standing by or withdrawing and hoping events will turn out well?
Personal Courage
What type of leader will learn from each decision and action; with guidance from superiors, the leader will grow in confidence?
A Self-Aware Leader
What type of Leaders have the psychological and physical capacity to bounce back from life’s stressors to thrive in an era of high operational tempo and persistent conflict?
Resilient and fit leaders
What is AR 600-20?
Army Command Policy
What are the three Levels of Leadership?
Direct; Organizational; Strategic
What are the four Special Conditions of Leadership?
Formal; Informal; Collective; Situational
What are the three Leader Attributes?
Character; Presence; Intellect
What are the three Leader Competencies?
Leads; Develops; Achieves
What year was the Army’s First Leadership Doctrine Published?
1948
How do Army Leaders build Trust?
by being honest and dependable
What does AR 27-10 CH 3 cover?
UCMJ Nonjudicial Punishment
What Publication Covers Nonjudicial Punishment?
AR 27-10 Chapter 3
What does the acronym MCM stand for?
Manual for Courts Martial
What is essential for Nonjudicial punishment to have the proper corrective effect?
Prompt Action
What is Nonjudicial punishment used to correct?
to correct misconduct in violation of the UCMJ
What are Nonpunitive measures?
are primarily tools for teaching proper standards of conduct and performance and do not constitute punishment
What is One of the most effective Nonpunitive measures available to a commander?
Extra training or instruction
What are the two types of Nonjudicial Punishment that a Company Commander may impose?
Summary or Company Grade
What Publication Covers Customs and Courtesies?
AR 600-25
What does AR 600-25 Cover?
Military Customs and Courtesies
What are the Six situations when Salutes not required to be rendered or returned when the senior or subordinate?
(1) In civilian attire.
(2) Engaged in routine work if the salute would interfere.
(3) Carrying articles with both hands so occupied as to make saluting impracticable.
(4) Working as a member of a detail, or engaged in sports or social functions where saluting would present a safety hazard.
(5) In public places such as theaters, churches, and in public conveyances.
(6) In the ranks of a formation.
What is a Planimetric Map?
map that presents only the horizontal positions for the features represented
When will organizational color be dipped in Salute?
in all military ceremonies while the national anthem of the United States, “To the Colors,” or a foreign national anthem is being played,
When will a Salute with Cannon NOT be fired?
between retreat and reveille, on Sundays, or on national holidays
What Publication Covers Rifle Marksmanship M16/M4 Series Weapons?
FM 3-22.9
What does FM 3-22.9 Cover?
Rifle Marksmanship M16/M4 Series Weapons
What does ACOG Stand for?
advanced combat optical gunsight
What does PMI stand for?
preliminary marksmanship instruction
What are the two primary components of a marksmanship training strategy?
initial training and sustainment training
What are the Five Key elements to maintain a good Unit Marksmanship Program?
- The training of trainers.
- Refresher training of nonfiring skills.
- The use of the Engagement Skills Trainer 2000
- Sustainment training.
- Remedial training.
What Seven additional skills should Soldiers be trained on for a good unit level Marksmanship Program?
- Semiautomatic and automatic fires.
- Night fire.
- Mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) firing.
- Firing using aiming devices.
- Moving target training techniques.
- Squad designated marksman (SDM) training.
- Short-range marksmanship (SRM).
What are perishable skills?
General marksmanship knowledge and weapon proficiency
How many phases of rifle marksmanship training are there?
5
What are Five phases of rifle marksmanship training?
Phase I—Preliminary Marksmanship Instruction.
Phase II—Downrange Feedback Range Firing.
Phase III—Field Firing.
Phase IV—Advanced Rifle Marksmanship.
Phase V—Advanced Optics, Lasers, and Iron Sights.
What three tools should NCO’s and Commanders use to develop a training plan and assess the marksmanship program in a unit?
- Direct observation of training.
- Spot checks.
- Review of past training
Describe the M16-/M4-series weapons?
All M16-/M4-series weapons are magazine-fed, gas-operated, air-cooled, shoulder-fired 5.56-millimeter weapons
What is the weight of a M16A2/A3 with 30 round magazine?
8.79 lbs
What is the maximum range of a M16/M4 series weapons?
3,600 meters
What is the maximum effective range of a M16A2/A3 series weapons?
550 meters Point Targets and 800 meters for Area Targets
What is the muzzle velocity of a M16A2/A3 series weapons?
3,100 fps
What is a Stoppage?
A stoppage is a failure of a firearm from completing the cycle of operation
What should Soldiers apply to clear a Stoppage?
Soldiers can apply immediate or remedial action to clear the stoppage
What are the Different Types of common Malfunctions?
- Failure to Feed, Chamber or Lock
- Failure to Fire
- Failure to Extract
- Failure to Eject
What Publication Covers Map Reading and Land Navigation?
TC 3-25.26
What does TC 3-25.26 Cover?
Map Reading Land Navigation
What are the different map sizes?
Small
Medium
Large
How close will a six digit grid be to a location?
within 100 meters
How close will an eight digit grid be to a location?
within 10 meters
How close will a four digit grid be to a location?
within 1,000 meters
What is an Azimuth?
An azimuth is defined as a horizontal angle measured clockwise from a north base line
What Regulation Covers Army Uniforms?
AR 670-1
What does a Soldier’s appearance measure?
part of their Professionalism
What is a matter of personal pride for all Soldiers?
Proper wear of the Army uniform
Who will Approve designs for distinctive unit insignia (DUI), regimental distinctive insignia (RDI), shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI), flags, and badges?
The Institute of Heraldry
Who is Exempt from policies in AR 670-1?
Only Those Units designated for ceremonial duties, such as the Old Guard and the U.S. Army Band
What does Pride in appearance include?
includes Soldiers’ physical fitness and adherence to acceptable weight standards
What is a vital ingredient of the Army’s strength and military effectiveness?
the pride and self discipline that American Soldiers bring to their Service
What are the two determining factors of if a Hairstyle is acceptable?
Neat and Conservative
What are some examples of unauthorized male haircuts?
- Mohawk
- Horseshoe
- Tear Drop
What are the three basic categories of Female Hairstyles?
- Short Length 1 inch
- Medium Length not exceeding the collar
- Long Length extends below the collar
Class 1 leak
Wetness and discoloration
Class 2 leak
Leakage enough to for a drop but not enough to drop
Class 3 leak
Leakage great enough for drops to fall at the time of the inspection
What does AR 600-20 cover?
Army Command Policy
What Chapters covers the SHARP Program in AR 600-20?
7 & 8
What does SHARP stand for?
Sexual Harassment/Assault Response Prevention
What are the Goals of the SHARP Program?
- Create a climate that minimizes sexual assault incidents and encourages victims to report incidents of sexual assault without fear
- Establish sexual assault prevention training and awareness programs to educate Soldiers
- Ensure leaders understand their roles and responsibilities regarding response to sexual assault victims,
What is the Army’s Slogan for the SHARP Program?
I. A.M. STRONG
What does I. A.M. STRONG stand for?
Intervene, Act, Motivate
What are the Precursors to Sexual Assault that Soldiers must stop before things get to Sexual Assault?
Sexual innuendos, sexual harassment and egregious indecent assaults
How can you reduce your risk of being Sexually Assaulted?
Be prepared, alert and assertive
What does POSH stand for?
Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH)
Who is required to assist the Commander with POSH?
the EOA
What are the results of Sexual Harassment?
Sexual harassment destroys teamwork and negatively affects combat readiness
What is Sexual Harassment?
Sexual harassment is a form of gender discrimination that involves unwelcomed sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature between the same or opposite genders
How often should units train on POSH?
twice each year
Who can a Soldier report a Sexual Assault to if they want to keep it restricted?
the SARC, a VA, or a healthcare provider, a chaplain
Who can a Soldier report a Sexual Assault to if they want it to be Unrestricted?
chain of command, law enforcement or report the incident to the SARC
What does ADP 7-0 cover?
Training Units and Developing Leaders
What is the Army’s life-blood?
Unit training and leader development
What are the three training domains the Army uses?
- Institutional 2. Operational 3. Self-development
Where does training begin for Soldiers?
Training begins in the generating force
Soldiers and leaders should train to master what?
both the individual and unit collective tasks that support the unit’s mission-essential tasks
What is the Army Committed to?
The Army is committed to training, educating, and developing its leaders
What is essential to unit readiness and successful deployments?
Competent and confident leaders
What must Collective training be?
Training must be relevant, rigorous, realistic, challenging, and properly resourced
