Promotion Study Guide Flashcards
1st Paragraph NCO Creed
No one is more professional than I. I am a Noncommissioned Officer. A leader of Soldiers. As a Noncommissioned Officer, I realize that I am a member of a time honored corps, which is known as the backbone of the Army. I am proud of the Corps of Noncommissioned Officers and will at all times conduct myself so as to bring credit upon the Corps, the Military Service and my country regardless of the situation in which I find myself. I will not use my grade or position to attain pleasure, profit or personal safety.
2nd Paragraph NCO creed
Competence is my watchword. My two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my mind. Accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my Soldiers. I will strive to remain tactically and technically proficient. I am aware of my role as a Noncommissioned Officer. I will fulfill my responsibilities inherent in that role. All Soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership. I will provide that leadership. I know my Soldiers and will always place their needs above my own. I will communicate consistently with my Soldiers and never leave them uninformed. I will be fair and impartial when recommending both rewards and punishment.
3rd Paragraph NCO creed
Officers of my unit will have maximum time to accomplish there duties, they will not have to accomplish mine. I will earn their respect and confidence as well as that of my Soldiers. I will be loyal to those with whom I serve; seniors, peers, and subordinates alike. I will exercise initiative by taking appropriate action in the absence of orders. I will not compromise my integrity, nor my moral courage. I will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades forget that we are professionals, Noncommissioned Officers, Leaders!
Soldiers Creed
I am an American Soldier.
I am a warrior and a member of a team.
I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values.
I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills.
I will always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.
I am an expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
I am an American Soldier.
What ADP covers Army (Army Profession)?
ADP 1
In which domains do U.S. forces operate?
Air, land, maritime, space and cyberspace domains.
What is the most important determinant of combat power?
Leadership
What is the US Army’s greatest strategic asset; providing depth, versatility, and unmatched experience to the joint force?
The all volunteer force
What is the function of the Operating Force?
How we get ready for deployment.
*What is the function of the Generating Force?
Generating Force mans, trains, equips, deploys and ensures the readiness of all Army forces.
What 5 sets of characteristics will enhance the Army’s operational adaptability?
Depth and Versatility Adaptive and Innovative Flexibility and Agility Integrated and Synchronized Lethal and Discriminative
What ADP covers Mission Command?
ADP 6-0
*What is the Army’s operational concept?
Unified land operations
How are unified land operations accomplished?
Through decisive action
What is the commander’s intent?
The way the commander wants the desired end state.
*What are mission orders?
Directives to emphasize to subordinates to results to be attained. Not how they are going to achieve them.
What ADP covers Army Leadership?
ADP 6-22
What is leadership?
Purpose, direction and motivation to accomplish the mission.
*What is command?
The authority that a commander lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment.
*What conveys the expectations that the Army wants leaders to meet?
The Leadership Requirements Model
*What are 3 leader attributes?
Character, presence and intellect.
What are 3 categories of competencies?
Lead others.
Develop themselves, others and the profession as a whole.
Achieve organizational goals.
*What is the purpose of ADP 6-22?
Accomplish their mission and cares for their soldiers
What ADP covers Training Units and Developing Leaders?
ADP 7-0
Who is responsible for training units and developing leaders?
Commanders
Where does training begin?
Begins in the generating force
*What process do commanders apply to unit training and leader development?
Operations Process
Plan, prepare, execute, and assess
What does METL stand for and what is it?
Units Mission Essential Task List.
Represents the framework of fundamental tasks for which the unit is designed.
What FM covers Army Physical Readiness Training?
FM 7-22
Why is physical readiness training a mandatory training requirement?
force readiness.
Who serves as the primary trainers for enlisted Soldiers, crews, and small teams?
Noncommissioned Officers
*What are the principles that the conduct of Army PRT follows?
Precision
Progression
Integration
Tropic Lightning March
We strike like Tropic Lightning,
We’re trained and we’re ready to fight!
The Twenty-Fifth has written tales of glory,
We can always add another story.
Through the whole Pacific,
Our answer will always be swift!
We’re Tough, we’re ready for whatever mission
We are the Twenty-Fifth!
What does the acronym TCCC stand for?
Tactical Combat Casualty Care
How many phases for Tactical Combat Casualty Care?
3
What are the phases of TCCC?
- Care under Fire
- Tactical Field Care
- Combat Casualty Evacuation Care
*What does the acronym CASEVAC stand for?
Casualty Evacuation in Non Medical Vehicle or Aircraft.
How do you determine the levels of consciousness?
AVPU
A: ALERT
V: Reponds to voice
P: Responds to pain
U: Unresponsive
What does FMC stand for?
Field Medical Card
*What does AR 27-10 CH 3 cover?
UCMJ no judicial punishment
What does UCMJ stand for?
Uniformed Code of Military Justice
General Order #1
I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved.
General Order #2
I will obey my special orders and perform all my duties in a military manner.
*General Order #3
I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instruction to the commander of the relief.
What AR covers leaves and passes?
AR 600-8-10
*What publication covers the Counseling Process?
ATP 6-22.1
*What is counseling?
Process used by leaders to review with a subordinate the subordinates demonstrated performance and potential.
*What is the Army’s most important tool for developing future leaders at every level?
Regular developmental counseling
What ADP covers sustainment?
ADP 4-0
*What is logistics?
Planning and executing of movement and support of forces
*What is unity of effort?
Coordination and cooperation toward common objectives.
What covers Army Command Policy?
AR 600-20
*What chapter cover Equal Opportunity in AR 600-20?
Chapter 6
*What is the purpose of the EO program?
Formulates, directs, and sustains a comprehensive effort to maximize human potential and to ensure fair treatment for all persons based solely on merit.
*What is the EO policy based on?
Fairness, justice and equity
What does SHARP stand for?
Sexual Harrassment Assault Response and Prevention
What chapter covers SHARP in AR 600-20?
7 & 8
What does I AM STRONG stand for?
Intervene
Act
Motivate
*What do soldiers depend on from an NCO?
Guidance, Training and Leadership to win the nations wars.
*What FM covers NCO guide?
FM 7-22.7
What is the Army’s Birthday?
June 14, 1775
What does WTBD stand for?
Warrior Task Battle Drills
What is toxic leadership?
combination of self-centered attitudes, motivations, and behaviors that have adverse effects on subordinates, the organization, and mission performance.
***What are the four Special Conditions of Leadership?
Formal
Informal
Collective
Situational
***What are three leader attributes?
Character
Presence
Intellect
***What are three levels of leadership?
Direct
Organizational
Strategic
How do Army leaders build trust?
Being honest and dependable
What AR covers Army Body Composition Program?
AR 600-9
**What does PMI stand for?
Preliminary Marksmanship Instruction
What Publication Covers Rifle Marksmanship M16/M4 Series Weapons?
FM 3-22.9
How may beads are on your big chain of dog tag? Little chain?
Big chain: 365
Little chain: 52
If captured you can count the days of the year on big chain and how many weeks on the little chain representing
Year and week
What regulation covers Army Uniform?
AR 670-1
What are three minor terrain features?
Draw
Cliff
Spur
What are the five major terrain features?
Hill Valley Saddle Ridge Depression
What are the Supplementary Terrain Features?
Fill
Cut
Battalion Commander?
LTC Young
Battalion CSM?
CSM Tucker
***ADP 5-0 covers what?
Operations Process
Division Sergeant Major?
CSM Brzek
***Brigade Sergeant Major?
CSM Francis
Your SHARP rep for company?
SSG Julius
Your EO rep for company?
SSG Dejesus
Why do you want to become an NCO?
I am already performing duties of an Noncommissioned Officer. I have been at this unit for 2 months and I have 3 soldiers under me. I want to take what I have learned from past and present leadership both good and bad and implement these lessons to ensure the soldiers I am responsible for receive the best I have to offer.
How many classes of supply?
10
Name 3 class levels.
Class 1: food and water rations
Class 4: sustainment
Class 5: ammunition
Class 6: personal items
Class 9: repair items
Company 1SG?
1SG Rodriguez
Platoon Sergeant?
SFC Leano
Squad Leader?
SSG Joseph
*What is SERE?
Survival
Evasion
Resistance
Escape
*What publication covers Drill and Cermony?
FM 3-21.5
What does PMCS stand for?
Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services
What is STEP?
Select
Train
Educate
Promote
1st 5 lines of a 9 line MEDEVAC?
Location Radio Frequency, Call Sign # of patients by precedence Special Equipment Required # of patients by type
What are the 5C for an IED?
Confirm Clear Call Cordon Control
How many types of Article 15s are there?
3.
Summarized
Company
Field
What is the objective of First Aid?
To save a life and minimize injuries
What kind of extra duty is given to an NCO?
Supervisory duty
Who may impose an Article 15?
Any commanding officer
What is the purpose of Drill and Ceremony?
To enable the commanding officer or NCO to move his/her unit from one place to another in a timely manner.
What are 3 major parts of a counseling?
Event oriented counseling
Performance counseling
Professional growth counseling
Company Commander?
CPT Toomey
When was the 25th ID formed?
October 1, 1941
