THE ARMY STUDY GUIDE

These Board Questions and Answers for the Army Boards is a Source for Army Doctrine 2015, NCO 2020
and Army Doctrine 2020. It has been designed to assist Soldiers in preparing for Promotion Boards and
Competition Boards. All of the questions and answers are directly from Army Publications and are
designed in a way for Soldiers to learn these Publications while also preparing for Boards.
APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD AND
RESPONDING TO BOARD MEMBERS

Reporting to the Board:

Knock loudly on the door but enter when told to do so. Approach the president of the board using
proper facing movements and position yourself in front of the president of the board approximately
three paces. Halt at attention, render a hand salute, and report to the president of the board.
Example: "Sergeant Major, Specialist Snuffy reporting to the President of the Board". Hold your
salute until the Board president returns it. You should be loud and show Confidence. If asked to be
seated, look over your shoulder, and find your seat and take appropriate movements to get to your
seat. While seated, sit straight with both feet flat on the floor and your hands comfortably on your
thighs. Ensure that your hands remain on your thighs and do not move and be mindful of your
fingers moving. Board Members will be watching and looking for this and will see it as a sign of
Lack of Discipline. Also ensure that you do not bounce your legs and feet. These are both common
mistakes made during the board and are results of Nervousness.

Opening statement:

When giving your Opening Statement ensure that you make a conscious effort to Look Each and Every Board
Member Directly in their Eyes. This shows Confidence and they will take it as an insult if you do not
acknowledge that they are also in the room. The most Common Mistake is that Soldiers only direct their
Opening Statement to the Board President since the President is generally the one that asks them to do so.

Begin and End all statements to the board members by using their Rank ("Sergeant Major," "First Sergeant,"
"Sergeant,"). Direct your answer to the person asking the question, maintaining eye-to-eye contact at all
times. Speak loudly enough so that all board members will hear you. If you feel your voice start to waiver
because of nervousness, take a breath and raise your voice slightly this will usually help to steady it.

Answering board member's questions:

When answering questions; Use an Authoritative Voice and Voice Inflexion when giving the “Key Words” for
the Answers to the Questions. You also need to use “Pause Points” during your Answer also. An example
would be: “Sergeant Major, Leadership "IS", the process of influencing others to accomplish the mission by
providing Purpose Direction and Motivation. To accomplish the unit’s mission and to improve the unit
Sergeant Major” During this example, you should raise your voice and use voice inflexion for word “Sergeant
Major” and the word “IS” and a Natural Pause Point would right After the Word “IS”, the next Voice Inflexion
would be for the words “Purpose, Direction and Motivation” and then the last Voice Inflexion would be at the
ending for the words “Sergeant Major”. Never mumble or begin your reply with "uh", "well", "I think", or "I
believe". This indicates indecisiveness and lack of Confidence. Do Not reach for unfamiliar words to articulate
your thoughts and answers.

It is helpful and impressive to repeat the question as part of your answer. For example, "Sergeant, the five
colors of a topographical map are..." If you answer a question and the board member asks you "are you sure?"
he or she is probably trying to see if you are indecisive and will change your answer. The best thing to do is to
pause and think for a second, and then give your reply. If you think you have actually given the wrong answer,
simply restate the members rank and reply with the corrected answer. Conversely, if you are confident in
your original answer, state the members rank and say "yes". Also, if a member responds to your answer with
a follow-up probing question like "what do you mean?" or "can you explain that in depth?" they are just trying
to see if you really know something about the subject or if you have just memorized answers from a study
guide.

There will be Questions that you do not know the Answer to. There is no reason to get frustrated. During my
experience it is very rare that a Soldier will be able to answer every question in a Board. If you are asked a
question that you do not know just give the appropriate response to let the Board Member know that you do
not know that Answer. This will generally not hurt you too bad on the board unless it becomes a habit and
becomes your standard answer for every Question. An Example: "Sergeant, I do not know the answer to that
question" or "Sergeant, I don't know the answer to that question, but I know the answer can be found in (give
the appropriate ADP, ADRP, AR, FM, TM etc.)." If you don't understand the question, you can ask the board
member to please repeat or rephrase it.

Leaving the Board:

Come to Position attention in step three paces in front of the board president. Render a hand salute and you
will generally give the “BN” or “BDE” Motto to the president of the board. Do not forget the Motto, this will
leave with a negative impression even if you answered the Questions well. Hold your salute until it has been
returned. Leave the room using proper facing movements and close the door unless directed otherwise.

ORAL EXPRESSION AND ANSWERING

BOARD QUESTIONS
During a board appearance your ability to articulate your knowledge is the Most Important aspect of the
Board. Board members will prefer an individual who is comfortable within their own vocabulary level over a
soldier who is always searching for words as this will appear to them that the Soldier lacks Confidence.
Bottom line, speak normal and using Authoritative Voice and Practice, Practice, Practice!!!

Opening Statement:

Almost Every Board will usually require an opening Statement. This will “Set the Tone” for your Board
Appearance. So be prepared to give your Bio and to answer the Question of why you should be an NCO or the
NCO/Soldier of the Month/Quarter. These are generally the most common “Opening Statements” that the
Board President will ask you.

Take time to write out your Opening Statement and Practice it often by reciting it out loud and in the Tone
you will be using during the Board. The Bio should include positions held, jobs performed, military and
civilian education, duty stations, significant accomplishments, and future goals. In most cases, most units will
require you to type a Bio that will be a part of your Board packet and will usually provide the format
The 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.

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 technically and tactically 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 I 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.

Officers of my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their 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 to forget that we are professionals,
Noncommissioned Officers, leaders!
The Soldier’s 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 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.
The Army Song
Verse:

March along; sing our song, with the Army of the free.

Count the brave; count the true, who have fought to victory.

We’re the Army and proud of our name!

We’re the Army and proudly proclaim:

Chorus:

First to fight for the right,

And to build the Nation’s might,

And The Army Goes Rolling Along.

Proud of all we have done,

Fighting till the battle’s won,

And the Army Goes Rolling Along.

Refrain:

Then it’s hi! hi! hey!

The Army’s on its way.

Count off the cadence loud and strong;

For where’re we go,

You will always know

That The Army Goes Rolling Along.

GENERAL ORDERS
General Order No. 1:
“I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only
when properly relieved.”

General Order No. 2:

“I will obey my special orders and perform all my duties in a military
manner.”

General Order No. 3:

“I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies and anything
not covered in my instructions to the commander of the relief
Chain of Command
NCO Support Channel

Q Who is the Only Person in Both the Chain of Command and the NCO Support Channel?

A: Team Leader (First Line Supervisor)

CHAIN OF COMMAND
Commander in Chief (President)
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of the Army
Army Chief of Staff
FORSCOM Commander
Corps Commander
Division Commander
Brigade Commander
Battalion Commander
Company Commander
Team Leader (First Line Supervisor)
NCO SUPPORT CHANNEL
Sergeant Major of the Army
FORSCOM Sergeant Major
Corps Sergeant Major
Brigade Sergeant Major
Battalion Sergeant Major
First Sergeant
Platoon Sergeant
Section Sergeant or Squad Leader
Team Chief (First Line Supervisor)
Army Values & Definitions
Loyalty:

Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit and other Soldiers. Bearing true
faith and allegiance is a matter of believing in and devoting yourself to something or someone. A loyal
Soldier is one who supports the leadership and stands up for fellow Soldiers. By wearing the uniform of the
U.S. Army you are expressing your loyalty. And by doing your share, you show your loyalty to your unit.

DUTY:
Fulfill your obligations. Doing your duty means more than carrying out your assigned tasks. Duty means
being able to accomplish tasks as part of a team. The work of the U.S. Army is a complex combination of
missions, tasks and responsibilities—all in constant motion. Our work entails building one assignment onto
another. You fulfill your obligations as a part of your unit every time you resist the temptation to take
“shortcuts” that might undermine the integrity of the final product.

RESPECT:
Treat people as they should be treated. In the Soldier’s Code, we pledge to “treat others with dignity and
respect while expecting others to do the same.” Respect is what allows us to appreciate the best in other
people. Respect is trusting that all people have done their jobs and fulfilled their duty. And self-respect is a
vital ingredient with the Army value of respect, which results from knowing you have put forth your best
effort. The Army is one team and each of us has something to contribute.

SELFLESS SERVICE:
Put the welfare of the Nation, the Army and your subordinates before your own. Selfless service is larger
than just one person. In serving your country, you are doing your duty loyally without thought of recognition
or gain. The basic building block of selfless service is the commitment of each team member to go a little
further, endure a little longer, and look a little closer to see how he or she can add to the effort.

HONOR:
Live up to Army values. The Nation’s highest military award is The Medal of Honor. This award goes to
Soldiers who make honor a matter of daily living—Soldiers who develop the habit of being honorable, and
solidify that habit with every value choice they make. Honor is a matter of carrying out, acting, and living the
values of respect, duty, loyalty, selfless service, integrity and personal courage in everything you do.

INTEGRITY:
Do what’s right, legally and morally. Integrity is a quality you develop by adhering to moral principles. It
requires that you do and say nothing that deceives others. As your integrity grows, so does the trust others
place in you. The more choices you make based on integrity, the more this highly prized value will affect
your relationships with family and friends, and, finally, the fundamental acceptance of yourself.

PERSONAL COURAGE:
Face fear, danger or adversity (physical or moral). Personal courage has long been associated with our Army.
With physical courage, it is a matter of enduring physical duress and at times risking personal safety. Facing
moral fear or adversity may be a long, slow process of continuing forward on the right path, especially if
taking those actions is not popular with others. You can build your personal courage by daily standing up for
and acting upon the things that you know are honorable

ADP/ADRP 1 THE ARMY

1. Q. When was the American Continental Army Established?
14 June 1775

2. Q. How many Campaign and Battle Streamers does the Army Flag
have?
A: Over 180

3. Q. What does the Uniform of the Army represent for Soldiers?

A: For Soldiers it means that they have become part of something far bigger
than themselves, a chance to serve their Country and to Change the World.
It also means danger, long separations, grinding fatigue, and stress.

4. Q. What does the uniform of the Army represent for Families?

A: A source of both Pride and Anxiety, knowing the sacrifices ahead

5. Q. What does the uniform of the Army represent for Veterans?

A: One of the most important periods of their lives, pride in awards and
decorations, and sometimes intense emotional and physical distress

6. Q. What does the uniform of the Army represent for the American
Civilians?
A: Soldiers represent Patriotism and Selfless Service, men and women in
whom the Nation takes collective pride

7. Q. What is the Land Domain?

A: it is the most complex of all Combat Domains and also where most
countries are capable of having a defense as some are unable to afford
Navies, Air Forces and other forms of defense.

8. Q. What is Unified Land Operations?

A: It is the synchronization of our efforts between Joint Services, other
government agencies, other partner Nations and other Military Forces from
other partner nations

9. Q. What is the main goal for Unified Land Operations?

A: To combine Offensive tasks, Defensive tasks, Stability tasks, and Defense
Support of Civil authorities (DSCA) in coordination with Joint Services, other
Government Agencies, other partner nations, and other Military Forces from
partner nations.

10. Q. The Army’s Vision captures the Three Strategic Roles of the
Army what are they?
A: Prevent, Shape and Win

11. Q. What is meant by the Army’s role to Prevent?

A: It means that countries believe that our Force is Credible, Unbeatable,
Rapidly Deployable, Highly Trained, Well Equipped and Always Ready to
assist our Allies and protect the U.S. interests

12. Q. What is meant by the Army’s role to Shape?

A: The Army’s role to Shape is to assist other nations to shape their own
training and their military strength to be able to defend themselves

13. Q. What is meant by the Army’s role to Win?

A: We must be able to Attack and Defend successfully against Enemy ground
forces.

14. Q. What U.S. Code governs the Army?

A: Title 10 United States Code (USC)

15. Q. What Department of Defense Directive governs the Army?

A: DODD 5100.01

16. Q. What gives the President the Authority as the Commander

and Chief?
A: The Constitution

17. Q. Who determines the size and organization of the Army?

A: Congress

18. Q. Where does Congress get the Authority to determine the size
and organization of the Army?
A: The Constitution

19. Q. Where does the Army get it’s Mission from?

A: Title 10 United States Code and Department of Defense Directive 5100.01

20. Q. What is the Army’s Mission?

A: to Fight and win the Nation’s Wars through prompt and sustained Land
Combat, as part of the Joint Force

21. Q. How does the Army Accomplish it’s Mission?

A: Organizing, Equipping, and Training Army forces for prompt and sustained
Combat incident to operations on land; Integrating our capabilities with those
of the other Armed Services; Accomplishing all missions assigned by the
President, Secretary of Defense, and Combatant Commanders; Remaining
ready while preparing for the future

22. Q. What is the “Dual Nature” of the Army?

A: a Military Department (a part of the Armed Forces) and a Military
Profession
23. Q. What are the 4 Essential Characteristics of our Profession?
A: Military Expertise, Honorable Service, Esprit De Corps, and Stewardship

24. Q. What is Trust?

A: Assured Reliance on the Character, Ability, Strength, or Truth of someone
or something

25. Q. Where Must Trust Always be Maintained?

A: between Soldiers; between Soldiers and their Leaders; among Soldiers,
their Families, and the Army; and between the Army and the Nation

26. Q. Why is “Trust between Soldiers” so Important?

A: In Battle, Soldiers primarily fight for one another, not just for their Country
or some ideal. They Entrust their lives to the Soldiers on their left and right,
and focus on doing their Duty in a way that maintains the Trust of their
Comrades. Without this level of trust, there is No Cohesion, no ability to
stand fast in the most horrific environments. The level of resilience and
cohesion within an Army Unit correlates directly to trust between Soldiers in
that Unit

27. Q. What is the Catalyst to developing Trust between Soldiers?

A: The Army Values

28. Q. Does “Trust between Soldiers” accomplish missions or

generate High levels of Unit effectiveness?
A: No, “Trust between Soldiers and their Leaders” allows this

29. Q. If Soldiers do not have “Trust between Soldiers and their

Leaders” what can be the outcome?
A: Soldiers will not follow Orders Except from Fear of Consequences

30. Q. What is the second Critical Aspect of Trust?

A: Trust between a Superior and a Subordinate

31. Q. What does Trust at all levels of Leadership depend on?

A: Candor

32. Q. What are the 7 Army Values?

1. Loyalty
2. Duty
3. Respect
4. Selfless Service
5. Honor
6. Integrity
7. Personal Courage
33. Q. What usually keeps Professional Soldiers in the Army?
A: Families

34. Q. What is Essential to Preserving an All-Volunteer Force?

A: The Trust between the Army and our Soldiers’ Families; Confidence of the
American Citizens

35. Q. What does the Army need to Provide to the Soldiers and their
Families?
A: a Quality of Life commensurate with the Soldier’s Service to the Nation

36. Q. What does Trust in the Army between the President and the
Congress allow the Army to Maintain?
A: the Readiness required to Fight and Win

37 Q. Do American Citizens place Special trust and Confidence in

Soldiers to Serve the Nation before all other considerations in their
lives?
A: Yes; most American Citizens Trust that Most Soldiers will Defend our
Country at any Cost and do so in austere environments and extreme living
conditions and at Extreme Hardships to their own personal lives

38. Q. What do Most Soldiers Ask of their fellow American Citizens

for their Service?
A: to Remember their Sacrifice, not with Tangible Rewards, but with Respect
and Appreciation for having done their Duty

39. Q. How is our Military Profession Unlike other Professions?

A: the Employment of landpower in a distinctly American military context;
The context is distinct because of American Military structure and the way
the U.S. military employs Joint Capabilities

40. Q. How is our Military Profession Like other Professions?

A: we are a repository of a Unique body of knowledge; we apply our
knowledge using Expertise developed through Extensive Education and
Training; we certify individual and organizational competence

41. Q. How many Fields of Professional Knowledge are there?

A: Four

42. Q. What are the Fields of Professional Knowledge?

A: Military-Technical Field; Moral-Ethical Field; Political-Cultural Field; Leader
Development Field

43. Q. Describe the Military-Technical Field?

A: it encompasses the Doctrine of how the Army Applies Landpower,
including the Integration and Adaptation of Technology, the Organization of
Units, and the Planning and Execution of Military Operations

44. Q. Describe the Moral-Ethical Field?

A: it describes how the Army applies its Combat Power according to Law and
the Expectation of our Citizens

45. Q. Describe the Political-Cultural Field?

A: it prescribes how Personnel and Units operate Effectively across and
outside the Army’s Institutional Boundaries

46. Q. Describe the Leader Development Field?

A: Developing Good Leaders is the Qualitative Multiplier on any battlefield,
the Most Dynamic Element of Combat Power

47. Q. How does the Army Impart Professional Knowledge?

A: through Training and Education at both Individual and Unit Levels

48. Q. What type of Culture does Mission Command want to Foster

during Training?
A: a Culture of Trust, Mutual Understanding, and a Willingness to Learn from
Mistakes

49. Q. Army Training does more than develop Technical Expertise, it

also Encourages Army Leaders to do what?
A: Exercise Discretionary Judgments without Close Supervision; this Ability is
Critically Important because of the Lethality of what we do

50. Q. How do Individuals Develop Certification in detail?

A: through Army Branches, Proponents, and Army Civilian career field
programs

51. Q. What does Certification Measure?

A: Competence, Character, and Commitment

52. Q. What is Professional Competence?

A: the Mastery of Specific Skills

53. Q. What does Professional Character do?

A: Ensures Army Professionals use their Expertise on behalf of the American
People and Only in Accordance with the Law

54. Q. What is Professional Commitment?

A: it shows each individual’s willingness to put the requirements of the Army
and Nation above their Personal Goals
55. Q. How is Unit compliance with Safety and Personnel
Regulations measured?
A: Through Inspections

56. Q. What are the two Communities of Practice the Army

Profession recognizes?
A: Profession of Arms and Army Civilian Corps

57. Q. What must an individual do to become a Professional?

A: become Certified

58. Q. How is the responsibility for each Individual’s Development

and Certification a mutually shared responsibility?
A: it is shared by the Individual and the Army and is the responsibility of both

59. Q. What article of the Constitution requires that Every member

of the Army Profession—Military or Civilian, Officer or Enlisted?
A: Article VI

60. Q. What does Article VI of the Constitution require Every

member of the Army profession—military or civilian, officer or
enlisted enlisted to do?
A: “shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution.”

61. Q. What is an Oath?

A: an Individual Moral Commitment made Publicly Unlike Civilians

62. Q. What does the Oath bind Soldiers to?

A: an Unlimited Liability, Acceptance of the Risk of Serious Personal harm or
death

63. Q. Is the Constitutional Oath legally binding?

A: Yes

64. Q. How is the Constitutional Oath Legally binding?

A: makes Soldiers subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Federal
Laws applicable to the Armed Forces, and the Law of Land Warfare

65. Q. How is Loss of Discipline on the part of our Soldiers exploited

by the Enemy?
A: through Propaganda and magnified through the Media

66. Q. Why may the Enemy not respect International Conventions

and Commit Atrocities?
A: to Provoke Retaliation in kind from our Soldiers
67. Q. What must Small-Unit Leaders do to prevent our Soldiers
from Retaliating in response to an Enemy’s Unethical Acts?
A: they must maintain Discipline and Ensure that the conduct of Soldiers
remains within Ethical and Moral Boundaries

68. Q. What are the five compelling reasons Small-Unit Leaders

must maintain Ethical and Moral Boundaries?
A: 1. Humane treatment of Detainees Encourages Enemy Surrender and
thereby reduces friendly losses; nothing Emboldens Enemy Resistance like
the belief that U.S. forces will Kill or Torture Prisoners
2. Humane treatment of Noncombatants reduces their Antagonism toward
U.S. Forces and may lead to Valuable Intelligence
3. Leaders make Decisions in Action fraught with Consequences. If leaders
lack an Ethical foundation, those Consequences can adversely affect Mission
Accomplishment
4. Leaders who accept Misconduct, or far worse, Encourage it, Erode
Discipline within the unit which destroys unit cohesion and esprit de corps
5. Soldiers must live with the Consequences of their Conduct

69. Q. What was General Creighton Abrams’ (combat veteran of

World War II, Korea, the Cold War, and Vietnam) quote about
Ethics?
A: “While we are Guarding the Country, we must accept being the Guardian
of the Finest Ethics; the country needs it and we must do it.”

70. Q. What does ADP 1 Chapter 2-20 mean by mean by Esprit de

Corps?
A: respect for our History and Tradition and Committed to the Highest
Standards of Individual and Collective Excellence

71. Q. How does the Army Emphasize Esprit de Corps and Tradition
and History?
A: through the practice of Customs, Traditions, and Ceremonies

72. Q. How do Units and Organizations preserve their Unit Histories

and Display them?
A: with Unit Distinctive Insignia (such as Unit Crests, Patches, and Mottos)

73. Q. What do Customs, Traditions, Ceremonies and Symbols give

Soldiers?
A: a Sense of Commitment, Identify the cause we Serve, and unite us to
those who have gone before and Sacrificed so much

74. Q. What is the Hallmark of Units with High Esprit de Corps?

A: Discipline and Pride
75. Q. What is Discipline?
A: the Behavior Tempered by High Standards of Conduct and Performance
and Reflects the Self-Control necessary in the Face of Temptation, Obstacles,
and Adversity, and the control to do the Harder Right instead of the Easier
Wrong76. Q. What is Pride?A: recognition that Obstacles, Adversity, and Fear
can be Mastered through Discipline and Teamwork

77. Q. How do Discipline and Pride go together?

A: with Judgment, Expertise, and Experience to Create Military and Civilian
Professionals

78. Q. What does Esprit de Corps say about a Soldier or Unit?

A: it shows High Motivation, Discipline, and Morale

79. Q, What does a Soldier with high Esprit de Corps have?

A: Pride, a Sense of Accomplishment in doing a good job or seeing a
Subordinate Develop, and shared values

80. Q. How does a Small-Unit or Team’s show Esprit de Corps?

A: through Mission Focus, Technical and Tactical Proficiency, Teamwork, and
ultimately Cohesion on the Battlefield

81. Q. How does Large-Unit or Organizational level show Esprit de

Corps?
A: it is shown through the shared commitment Army Professionals have for
the Organization—it’s Mission and Goals, its Traditions and Customs, and its
Heritage of Honorable Service.

82. Q. What is Unit and Organizational Esprit de Corps Built on?

A: an open Command Climate of Candor, Trust, and Respect, with Leaders
who exhibit concern for the Welfare of Subordinates and Set the Example for
Expertise and Honorable Service

83. Q. Where is the Authority for Civilian Control of our Military

embedded?
A: The Constitution

84. Q. Landpower Complementing Air, Maritime, and Space-Based

Power, and in turn the other Services making the Army the
Preeminent Ground Force in the World this Joint Interdependence is
the Evolution of What?
A: Combined Arms

85. Q. What are the Army’s 10 Decisive Land power Missions?

A: 1. Counter Terrorism and Irregular Warfare
2. Deter and Defeat Aggression
3. Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction
4. Operate Effectively in Cyberspace
5. Operate Effectively in Space
6. Maintain a Safe, Secure, and Effective Nuclear Deterrent
7. Defend the Homeland and Provide Support to Civil Authorities8. Provide a
Stabilizing Presence9. Conduct Stability and Counterinsurgency
Operations10. Conduct Humanitarian, Disaster Relief, and other Operations

86. Q. What is Joint Interdependence?

A: the Deliberate Reliance of One Armed Service on the Capabilities of
another Armed Service

87. Q. What are the 4 Primary Missions of the Armed Forces that
may require large numbers of Ground Forces or the Ready
Availability of large Numbers of Soldiers? A: 1. Counter Terrorism
and Irregular Warfare
2.Stability and Counter Insurgency Operations
3. War
4. the Defense of Our Homeland and Support of Civil Authorities

88. Q. What does Assured Access to Cyberspace increase the Army’s

Ability to Achieve?
A: the Army’s ability to Enhance our Combined Arms Performance and
Integrates it with Joint Capabilities

89. Q. Does the Army consider Cyberspace as a Battleground?

A: Yes; the intensity of Cyber Electromagnetic Activities continues to Multiply

90. Q. What do Space Systems Allow the Army to Employ?

A: Space Systems allow the Army to Employ Weapons Systems Rapidly,
Lethally and Discreetly

91. Q. What are the Army’s two Core Competencies that are
Indispensable Contributions to the Joint Force?
A: Combined Arms Maneuver and Wide Area Security

92. Q. What are the Army’s 7 Enabling Competencies?

A: 1. Security Cooperation
2. Tailoring Forces
3. Entry Operations
4. Flexible Mission Command
5. The Support we provide to the Joint Force and Ourselves
6. Domestic Support
7. Mobilizing Reserve Components
93. Q. How does Maneuver effect the Enemy?
A: it places the Enemy at a Physical Disadvantage; the Enemy is More
Vulnerable to Our Weapons than Army Forces are to the Enemy’s weapons;
imposes a Psychological Disadvantage on the Enemy

.94. Q. What are some of the Combined Arms Maneuver Tasks?

A: Offensive and Defensive Operations, Security Operations such a Screen or
Guard Mission, Reconnaissance Missions, and Special Purpose Tasks such as
River Crossings. Nothing the Army does is as Challenging as Combined Arms
Maneuver

95. Q. What is Wide area security?

A: the ability of land power to secure and control populations, resources, and
terrain within a joint operational area

96. Q. What are Stability Operations?

A: the Tactical Tasks that the Army conducts to Improve Conditions for
Noncombatants within Areas of Operations outside the United States

97. Q. What are the Basic Tasks of Stability Operations?

A: Providing Security, Exercising Control, and Providing Life-Sustaining
Support such as Food and Water

98. Q. What are the more Complex Tasks of Stability Operations?

A: Governance and Economic Development

99. Q. What is Force Tailoring?

A: the Process of determining the Right Mix of Forces and the Sequence of
their Deployment in support of a Joint Force Commander

100. Q. What is the “Science of Control”?

A: Regulating, Monitoring, and Directing Unit Actions

101. Q. What does the Science of Control require?

A: Sophisticated and Rugged Information Systems, along with a Well-Trained
Staff to Employ them

102. Q. What are the levels of Command and the Rank that
Generally Commands them?
A: 1. Squad-SSG; Platoon-Lieutenant/SFC
2. Company-Captain/1SG
3. Battalion-LTC/CSM; Brigade-COL/CSM
4. Division-Major General/CSM
5. Corps-Lieutenant General/CSM
6. Army-General/CSM
103. Q. What is the Size of a Squad?
A: 6-9 Soldiers

104. Q. What is the Size of a Platoon?

A: 16-44 Soldiers

105. Q. What is the Size of a Company?

A: 62-190 Soldiers

106. Q. What is the Size of a Battalion?

A: 300-1000

107. Q. What is the Size of a Brigade?

A: 3000-5000

108. Q. What is the Size of a Division?

A: 10,000-15,000

109. Q. What is the Size of a Corps?

A: 20,000-45,000

110. Q. What is the Size of an Army?

A: 50,000 or more

111. Q. Why did Military Expeditions Throughout History usually

Fail?
A: Historically Military Expeditions failed because of Disease and Combat
Losses Eroded their Combat Power, or a lack of Supplies prevented them
from Seizing Opportunities

112. Q. What gives our Nation the ability to Deploy large numbers of
Ground forces anywhere and the ability to Employ them
Indefinitely?
A: U.S. Soldiers Operating Around the World Today are the Best Supplied,
Best Equipped, and Healthiest American Troops in History

113. Q. The Army Corps of Engineers is Required by Law to do what?

A: The Army Corps of Engineers is Required to Maintain the Nation’s Rivers
and Waterways. The Corps also has the Primary Responsibility for
Safeguarding Communities from Floods

114. Q. How long has it been since Soldiers have faced a Threat
from the Air?
A: Because of America’s Air Superiority it has been over 60 years since
Soldiers have faced an Air Threat
115. Q. What is Joint Interdependence?
A: All the Services working together. The Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines.

116. Q. What is an Example of Joint Interdependence?

A: A Platoon Leader can call upon Air, Maritime, and Space-Based
Capabilities that would have been considered Science Fiction by their World
War II and Vietnam War Counterparts

117. Q. What did President George Washington say 8 January 1790

during his First Annual Address to Both Houses of Congress about
“Preserving Peace”?
A: President George Washington said “To be Prepared for War is one of the
Most Effectual means of Preserving Peace”

118. Q. What are the two things that the Army Must Invest in to
prepare for the Demanding Environment that Soldiers and the
Nation may face in the Future?
A: Training and Leader Development

119. Q. What is allowing us to “Win the Current Fight”?

A: Soldiers continue to Take the Fight to our Enemies and they take
Unprecedented Measures to Protect Noncombatants

120. Q. Currently the Army is undergoing “Reshaping” Efforts, What

is this Mission called and what is the Intent?
A: The Mission is called “Joint Force 2020” and the Intent is that the Army will
Remain Flexible and Ready to meet the Nation’s Requirements

121. Q. Where will the Army “Prioritize it’s Assets”?

A: The Army will Prioritize it Assets toward the Pacific Region and Middle East
and will Reshape the Force to Support the National Military Strategy

122. Q. Historically after every Conflict our Nation has had, what has
happened to the Military?
A: The Military has been Drawn Down in Size as the Defense Priorities
Reshape the Army,

123. Q. What must we Ensure that we do not do during Drawdowns?

A: we need to Avoid the Historic Pattern of Drawing Down too Quickly and
Risk Losing Leaders, Skills, and Capabilities

124. Q. The Army’s ability to Expand Rapidly Depends on what four

Structural Factors?
A: 1. Maintaining a Strong Cadre of Noncommissioned and Mid-Grade Officers
to build the Core of New Formations when needed
2. Army Special Operations Forces and Incorporating them to Work as a
Team with Our Conventional Forces
3. the Army National Guard and Army Reserve
4. the Nation’s Industrial Base and their Ability to Research and Development
designs, produce, and maintain weapons systems and provides components
and parts but we would also need to Improve our Acquisition Process at
Every Level throughout the Army

125. Q. What is Operational Adaptability?

A: the Broad Measure of the Army’s utility based on the Recognition that
while we can forecast, we Cannot Predict the Next Conflict, Disaster, or
Humanitarian Crisis

126. Q. What does Operational adaptability Require?

A: it Requires Land power that can Adjust Rapidly to Prevent Conflict, Shape
an Operational Environment, and Win the Nation’s Wars and it requires the
Army to Operate Effectively across the Range of Military Operations while
overcoming the Psychological and Moral Challenges of Land Combat

127. Q. Operational Adaptability requires Land power that can do

what?
A: Adjust Rapidly to Prevent Conflict, Be Scalable and Tailorable in Order to
Shape an Operational Environment, and Win the Nation's Wars

128. Q. For Operational Adaptability, what will the Army continue to

Support the Joint Force with?
A: Critical Capabilities in Space and Intelligence Collection, Analysis, and
Synchronization of Land based Air and Missile Defenses for protecting Key
Infrastructure and Bases, and Elite Forces for Special Operations, Civil Affairs,
Military Police, Engineers, and many other Supporting Capabilities

129. Q. What areas are being Changed because of Operational

Adaptability ?
A: (DOTMLPF) Army Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership
and Education, Personnel, and Facilities

130. Q. What is meant by the Army having “Depth”?

A: Depth in the Army means the Army has Combat-Ready Regular Army
Forces combined with an Ability to Mobilize, Deploy, and Employ our Reserve
Components

131. Q. What is meant by the Army having “Versatility”?

A: Versatility means the Army has a diverse mix of Capabilities, Formations,
and Equipment allows the Army to Tailor Forces to the needs of the
Combatant Commanders
132. Q. What does it mean to have Adaptive and Innovative
Leaders?
A: Leaders accept that No Predetermined Solutions Exist; Each Situation
Requires Judgment and Discretion.

133. Q. Describe how the Army is Flexible?

A: The Army is Flexible in it’s Ability to Conduct different Joint Missions across
a Wide Range of Operational Environments against Equally Diverse Threats

134. Q. Describe how the Army is Agile?

A: The Army is Agile in Tacticalness and the Speed and Effectiveness with
which we Transition between Tactical Tasks as part of Decisive Action

135. Q. What is the Army’s Greatest Asset?

A: The All-Volunteer Force

136. Q. What does the All-Volunteer Force Provide?

A: 1. Depth
2. Versatility
3. Unmatched Experience to the Joint Force

137. Q. What type of Leader must the Army Retain?

A: High-Quality, Combat Experienced Leaders so that they, in turn, Train the
Next Generation of Army Professionals

138. Q. What is Leadership?

A: The Process of Influencing People by Providing Purpose, Direction, and
Motivation to Accomplish the Mission and Improve the Organization

139. Q. Good Leaders have the ability to respond effectively to

what?
A: Complexity and Chaos, Anticipate Opportunities, and Remain Effective
under Stress

140. Q. How does the Army Shape Leaders?

A: The Army Shapes Leaders through Training and Experience into Expert
Practitioners and then they add Education, Leader Development, and Most
Importantly, Responsibility for Themselves and their Teammates

141. Q. How do Leaders Prepare Subordinates?

A: by Empowering them to Operate Autonomously and by Underwriting Risk

142. Q. What are the things that Leaders must Do?

A: 1. Learn
2. Think
3. Adapt as well as Communicate Fully, Honestly, and Candidly up, down,
and laterally

143. Q. How is Mission Success realized by using Leaders?

A: Great Leaders will Balance Risk with the Opportunity to Retain the
Initiative

144. Q. What is the Famous Quote given to other Veterans on

Memorial Day 1884 by Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, Oliver
Wendell who was Wounded Three times during the Civil War?
A: “In our Youth our Hearts were Touched with Fire.…”

145. Q. What is the percentage of Americans that Serve in the

Military?
A: Less than One-Half of One Percent of Americans Serve in the Military, and
only about Half of them are Soldiers

146. Q. What does Title 10, U.S. Code (USC) Establish?

A: It is the Law Established by Congress that Establishes the Basic Structure
of the Army made up of one Regular Army and Two Reserve Components:
the Regular Army, The Army Reserve, and The Army National Guard of the
United States

147. Q. What is the National Guard’s Dual Role Established by the

Constitution?
A: a State Military Force and also an Operational Reserve for the Regular
Army

148. Q. Who has National Guard units?

A: Each State, the U.S. Territories, and the District of Columbia

149. Q. How many States are there Total that have National Guard
Units?
A: 54 States and Territorial have National Guards Units

150. Q. Who is the National Guard under the Command of?

A: Their State Governor unless Mobilized for Federal Service

151. Q. What Task can the National Guard Units perform that the
Active Army units are not allowed to Perform Except under Certain
Special Circumstances?
A: The National Guard can be used for Law Enforcement when used by the
Governor and called up for State Emergencies. Federal Forces cannot
perform that Task because of Federal Laws Prohibit it.

152. Q. Who is in Command of the Army Reserves?

A: The President, the Army Reserves only serve as a Federal Military Force
153. Q. How much of the Army’s Strength is made up by the Army
Reserves?
A: about One-Fifth

154. Q. How much of the Army’s Sustainment Units does the Army
Reserves make up?
A: it provides One-Half of the Army’s Sustainment Units

155. Q. How much of the Army’s Mobilization Base-Expansion

Capability does the Army Reserves Represent?
A: they make up One-Fourth of the Army’s Mbase-Expansion Capability

156. Q. How many Occupational Fields do Army Civilians Serve in?

A: Army Civilians serve in 540 Different Occupational Fields

157. Q. What Oath do Army Civilians take?

A: They take the Same Oath as Army Officers and Members of Congress,
Solemnly Swearing that they will Support and Defend the Constitution

158. Q. What is the difference between the Operating Force and the
Generating Force?
A: The Operating Force is Units that are Ready and Prepared to Deploy for
Combat. The Generating Force Prepares the Operating Force to Perform their
Mission.

159. Q. What does the Army Flag Honor?

A: All who Served and are Serving, Reminding each American that our place
today as the world’s Preeminent Land power was not achieved quickly or
easily but Built on the Sacrifices from the Revolution through today

160. Q. When was “The American Continental Army” Established?

A: 14 June 1775

161. Q. Where were the Initial Engagements of the American

Continental Army?
A: Massachusetts

162. Q. After the Army’s Initial Establishment 14 June 1775, how

many Years of Fighting were there?
A: Eight more Years of War followed

163. Q. How many Streamers did the Army earn for the Army Flag
during the Revolutionary War?
A: 15
164. Q. What were the Streamers that the Army received for the
Revolutionary War?
A: Boston, Brandywine, Charleston, Cowpens, Germantown, Guilford Court
House, Long Island, Monmouth, Princeton, Quebec, Saratoga, Savannah,
Ticonderoga, Trenton and Yorktown

165. Q. Who did the U.S. fight during the War of 1812?
A: The British

166. Q. What was Andrew Jackson Famous for during the War of
1812?
A: He used Regular Army Troops and Malitia (Today’s Army Reserves and
National Guardsman) to Crush the Largest British Army sent to North
America

167. Q. How many Battle Streamers did the Army receive for the
War of 1812?
A: 6

168. Q. What were the Streamers that the Army received for the
War of 1812?
A: Bladensburg, Canada, Chippewa, Lundy’s Lane, McHenry and New Orleans

169. Q. What was the year that the Army fought Mexico in “The
Mexican War”?
A: 1846

170. Q. What was gained from the Mexican War?

A: the Mexican War Extended the Nation’s borders to the Pacific Ocean

171. Q. How many Battle Streamers did the Army earn from the
Mexican War?
A: 10

172. Q. What are the Battle Streamers the Army received from the
Mexican War?
A: Buena Vista, Cerro Gordo, Chapultepec, Churubusco, Contreras, Molino del
Rey, Monterey, Palo Alto, Resca de la Palma, Vera Cruz

173. Q. When did the Civil War begin?

A: 1861

174. Q. How many Battle streamers were earned for the Civil War?
A: 25

175. Q. What were the Battle streamers earned for the Civil War?
A: Antietam, Appomattox, Atlanta, Bull Run, Chancellorsville, Chattanooga,
Chickamauga, Cold Harbor, Franklin, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Henry and
Donelson, Manassas, Mississippi River, Murfreesborough, Nashville,
Peninsula, Petersburg, Shenandoah, Shiloh, Spotsylvania, Sumter, Valley,
Vicksburg, Wilderness

176. Q. How many Battle streamers did the Army receive for the
Indian Wars?
A: 14

177. Q. What were the 14 streamers for the Indian Wars?

A: Apaches, Bannocks, Black Hawk, Cheyennes, Comanches, Creeks, Little
Big Horn, Miami, Modocs, Nez Perces, Pine Ridge, Seminoles, Tippecanoe,
Utes

178. Q. When was the War with Spain?

A: 1898

179. Q. What was Significant about the War with Spain?

A: it Exposed Serious Deficiencies with the Army, Mobilization, Deployment,
and Sustainment were a debacle, but fortunately Spain lacked the Resources
to Counter

180. Q. How many Battle streamers did the Army receive for the
War with Spain?
A: 3

181. Q. What were the three Battle streamers for the War with
Spain?
A: Manila, Puerto Rico, Santiago

182. Q. How many Battle streamers did the Army receive for the
China Relief Expedition?
A: 3

183. Q. What were the three Battle streamers the Army Received for
the China Relief Expedition?
A: Peking, Tientsin, Yang-Tsun

184. Q. How many Battle streamers did the Army receive for the
Philippine Insurrection?
A: 11

185. Q. What were the streamers the Army received for the
Philippine Insurrection?
A: Cavite, Iloilo, Jolo, Laguna de Bay, Malolos, Manila, Mindanao, San Fabian,
San Isidro, Tarlac, Zapote

186. Q. What streamer did the Army earn during the Mexican
Expedition?
A: the “Mexico” streamer

187. Q. How many streamers did the Army receive for World War I?
A: 13

188. Q. What streamers did the Army receive for World War I?
A: Aisne, Aisne-Marne, Cambrai, Champagne-Marne, Lys, Meuse-Argonne,
Montdidier-Noyon, Oise-Aisne, Somme Defensive, Somme Offensive, St.
Mihiel, Vittoria Veneto, Ypres-Lys

189. Q. When did the U.S mass the Largest Army in it’s History?
A: during World War II

190. Q. How many Divisions did the Army have during World War II?
A: 89

191. Q. How many streamers did the Army receive for World War II?
A: 38

192. Q. What were the streamers the Army received for World War
II?
A: Air Offensive-Europe, Air Offensive-Japan, Aleutian Islands, Algeria-French
Morocco, Antisubmarine, Anzio, Ardennes-Alsace, Bismarck Archipelago,
Burma, Central Burma, Central Europe, Central Pacific, Naples-Foggia Air and
Ground, China Defensive, China Offensive, East Indies, Eastern Mandates,
Egypt-Libya, Guadalcanal, India-Burma, Leyte, Luzon, New Guinea,
Normandy, Northern Apennines, Northern France, Northern Solomons,
Papua, Philippine Islands, Po Valley, Rhineland, Rome-Arno, Ryukyus, Sicily,
Southern France, Southern Philippines, Tunisia, Western Pacific

193. Q. How many streamers did the Army receive for the Korean
War?
A: 10

194. Q. What streamers did the Army receive for the Korean War?
A: CCF Intervention, First UN Counteroffensive, UN Summer-Fall Offensive,
Korea Summer-Fall 1952, UN Offensive, CCF Spring Offensive, Second Korean
Winter, UN Defensive, Third Korean Winter, Korea Summer 1953
(CCF=Communist Chinese Forces & UN=United Nations)

195. Q. How many streamers did the Army receive for the Vietnam
War?
A: 17

196. Q. What were the streamers the Army received for the Vietnam
War?
A: Tet Counteroffensive, Counteroffensive Phase II, Counteroffensive Phase
IV, Tet 69 Counteroffensive, Sanctuary Counteroffensive, Counteroffensive
Phase VII, Counteroffensive Phase III, Counteroffensive Phase V,
Counteroffensive VI, Summer-Fall 1969, Advisory, Counteroffensive,
Consolidation I, Consolidation II, Defense, Cease Fire, Winter-Spring-1970

197. Q. How many Post-War streamers did the Army receive?

A: 3

198. Q. What were the Post-War streamers the Army received?

A: Dominican Republic, Grenada, Panama

199. Q. How many streamers did the Army receive for the Gulf War?
A: 3

200. Q. What streamers did the Army receive for the Gulf War?
A: Cease-Fire, Defense of Saudi Arabia, Liberation and Defense of Kuwait

201. Q. How many streamers did the Army receive for the Kosovo
Campaign?
A: 2

202. Q. What streamers did they Army receive for the Kosovo
Campaign?
A: Kosovo Air Campaign, Kosovo Defense Campaign

203. Q. How many streamers has the Army received during the War
on Terrorism?
A: 8

204. Q. What are the streamers the Army has received for the War
on Terrorism?
A: Consolidation I, Global War on Terrorism, Iraqi Governance, Iraqi Surge,
Liberation of Afghanistan, Liberation of Iraq, National Resolution, Transition
of Iraq
ADP/ADPR 1-02 OPERATIONAL TERMS AND
MILITARY SYMBOLS
1. Q. What does ADP 1-02 cover?
A: Operational Terms and Military Symbols

2. Q. What is one of the Most Important Elements of Military Force’s Ability to

Communicate when Conducting Operations?
A: A Common Set of Doctrinal Terms and Military Symbols

3. Q. How do you give Shorter and Clearer Orders that Convey their information with
Greater Speed and Less Risk of Misunderstanding?
A: By using Plain, Concise, and Understandable Language

4. Q. What is the Principle of Simplicity?

A: Increase the Probability that Plans and Operations will be Executed as Intended by
preparing Clear, Uncomplicated Plans and Concise Orders

5. Q. How does the Army Community develop a Common Language of Terminology

and Symbology?
A: Through the Standardized Doctrine Development Processes
6. Q. What is Doctrine?
A: Fundamental Principles by which the Military Forces or Elements Guide their Actions in
Support of National Objectives

7. Q. What are the four Publication types of Doctrine that will be introduced to the
Army?
A: Army Doctrine Publications (ADPs), Army Doctrine Reference Publications (ADRPs),
Field Manuals (FMs), and Army Techniques Publications (ATPs)

8. Q. Where did the term “Fires” Originate?

A: From lessons learned after Operation Desert Storm against the Iraqi Army for the need
to coordinate the Delivery of Air, Land, and Maritime Assets in Time and Space against
Targets to Enhance their Effectiveness

9. Q. What is Joint Fires?

A: Fires Delivered from Two or More Forces to produce a Desired Effect to Support a
Common Objective

10. Q. Should terms and abbreviations be Classified or Unclassified?

A: Unclassified

11. Q. Who Establishes the Policy for Establishing Doctrinal Terms?

A: TRADOC

12. Q. What does TRADOC stand for?

A: Training and Doctrine Command

13. Q. What is the definition of Communication?

A: an Exchange of Meaning that is only complete when the Intended Meaning is Understood
Precisely by the Intended Audience

14. Q. What does the word “Repeat” mean?

A: Firing at the Same Target with the Same Ammunition for Artillery and Mortar Fire

15. Q. What does the phrase “Say again” mean

?A: it Asks Someone to Repeat what he or she Previously Said

16. Q. What is an Adversary?

A: a Party Acknowledged as Potentially Hostile to a Friendly Party and against which the
Use of Force may be Necessary or Needed

17. Q. What is an Enemy Combatant?

A: An Individual Engaged in Hostilities Against the United States or its Coalition Partners
during an Armed Conflict.

18. Q. How are Acronyms Formed?

A: From the Initial Letters of a Name or Parts of a Series of Words

19. Q. What is a Military Symbol?

A: A Graphic Representation of a Unit, Equipment, Installation, Activity, Control Measure, or
Tactical Task Relevant to Military Operations that is used for Planning or to Represent the
Common Operational Picture on a Map, Display, or Overlay

20. Q. What is a Common Operational Picture?

A: A Single Display of Relevant Information within a Commander’s Area of Interest Tailored
to the User’s Requirements and Based on Common Data and Information shared by more
than one Command

21. Q. When using a Map or Other Graphical Representation, At a Minimum, What

Should an Operations Center or Command Post’s Common Operational Picture show?
A: The Should Include Friendly and Enemy Units or Ships, Boundaries, Control Measures, or
other Elements that the Commander Deems Necessary for Understanding the Common
Operational Picture and the Operation and it Provide any observer a Basic Understanding
of the Situation

22. Q. What are the two Military Symbol Categories?

A: Framed and Unframed

23. Q. What are the Framed Military Symbol Categories?

A: Unit, Equipment, Installation, and Activity Symbols

24. Q. What are the Unframed Military Symbol Categories?

A: Control Measure and Tactical Task Mission Symbols

25. Q. What Army Publication explains how to Build Symbols using Basic
Components?
A: ADRP 1-02

27. Q. What does ADP Stand for?

A: Army Doctrine Publication

28. Q. What does ADRP Stand for?

A: Army Doctrine Reference Publication

29. Q. What does ATP's Stand for?

A: Army Technical Publications

30. Q. What does FM Stand for?

A: Field Manual

ADP 3-28 & ADRP 3-28 Defense Support of Civil Authorities

1. Q. What does ADP 3-28 cover?
A: Defense Support of Civil Authorities

2. Q. What does the Acronym DSCA stand for?

A: Defense Support for Civil Authorities

3. Q. What is the definition of DSCA?

A: It is Support provided by Federal U.S. Military Forces, DOD Civilians, DOD Contractors,
DOD Component Assets and National Guard Forces when the Secretary of Defense and in
coordination with Governors of the Affected Areas either Elects or Requests the use of
those Forces in response to Requests for Assistance from Civil Authorities for Domestic
Emergencies, Law Enforcement Support and other Domestic Activities or from Qualifying
Entities for Special Events.

4. Q. What is the Primary Purpose of DSCA?

A: Save Lives, Alleviate Suffering, Protect Property

5. Q. Who Commands the State National Guard Forces?

A: the State Governor
6. Q. Who Commands Federal Military Forces?
A: The President

7. Q. What are the Primary Army Tasks for DSCA?

A: Provide Support for Domestic Disasters; Provide Support for CBRN Incidents; Provide
Support to Domestic
Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies; Provide other Designated Support

8. Q. What is Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD 8)?

A: A Policy Signed by the President to Strengthen the Security and Resilience of the United
States through Systematic Preparation for the Threats that Pose the Greatest Risk to the
Security of the Nation, including Acts of Terrorism, Cyber-Attacks, Pandemics, and
Catastrophic Natural Disasters

9. Q. When was Presidential Policy Directive 8 Signed?

A: March 2011

10. Q. What does FEMA stand for?

A: Federal Emergency Management Agency

11. Q. What is the Mission of FEMA?

A: Maintains National Doctrine for all aspects of Incident Management, defined as a
National Comprehensive Approach to Preventing, Preparing for Responding to, and
Recovering from Terrorist Attacks, Major Disasters, and other Emergencies

12. Q. What is the Mission of the Army to Support FEMA to Accomplish their Mission
to support PPD 8?
A: Army Forces Operate as part of a larger National Effort characterized as Unified Action—
the Synchronization, Coordination, and/or Integration of the activities of Governmental
and Nongovernmental Entities with Military Operations to achieve Unity of Effort

13. Q. What are the 3 documents that Contain the National Preparedness Doctrine?
A: The National Preparedness Goal; The National Incident Management System (known
as the NIMS); The National Response Framework

14. Q. What are the 5 Mission areas for The National Preparedness Goal?
A: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery

15. Q. What is National Incident Management System?

A: a National Crisis Response System that provides a Consistent, Nationwide approach for
Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Governments; the Private Sector; and Nongovernmental
Organizations to work Effectively and Efficiently together to Prepare for, Respond to, and
Recover from Domestic Emergencies, Regardless of Cause, Size, or Complexity

16. Q. What does The National Response Framework Define?

A: Principles, Roles, and Structures for Effective National Response

17. Q. What do these Three Documents together Achieve?

A: Enable all Response partners (Including Community; Tribal, State, and Federal
Government; and Private-Sector and Nongovernmental partners) to prepare for and
provide a Unified National Response to Disasters and Emergencies, from the Smallest
Incident to the Largest Catastrophe

18. Q. What does The National Preparedness Goal do?

A: Sets the Vision and Overall Policy for Nationwide Preparedness

19. Q. What does National Incident Management System provide?

A: the Template for Managing Incidents at All Levels

20. Q. What does National Response Framework provide?

A: Structure to National-Level Incident Management and Response Policy Under National
Response Framework’s,
21. Q. What can Federal and State Governments Activate to coordinate Response
among Numerous Government, Private Sector, and Military Partners?
A: Emergency Support Functions (ESF”s)
22. Q. What does ESF stand for?
A: Emergency Support Functions
23. Q. How many different ESF’s are there?
A: 15
24. Q. What are the different 15 ESF’s?
A: 1. Transportation; 2. Communications; 3. Public Works and Engineering; 4. Firefighting;
5. Emergency Management; 6. Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, and Human
Services; 7. Logistics Management and Resource Support; 8. Public Health and Medical
Services; 9. Search and Rescue; 10. Oil and Hazardous Materials Response; 11. Agriculture
and Natural Resources; 12. Energy; 13. Public Safety and Security; 14. Long-Term
Community Recovery; 15. External Affairs
25. Q. What is the Principal of a Tiered Response?
A: Each Level of Government maintains enough Capability to carry out its Responsibilities
Specified by Law

26. Q. Who are the Key Players in a Tiered Response?

A: Local, Tribal, State, Territorial, and Federal Governments
27. Q. What are Federal Military Forces?
A: Active Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force; Mobilized Army, Marine Corps, Navy,
and Air Force Reserve; and National Guard Mobilized for Federal Service under Title 10,
United States Code (USC)

28. Q. What are the 3 War Fighting Functions for DSCA?

A: Mission Command, Sustainment, and Protection

29. Q. For a Unit to have the Ability to provide DSCA they Must be Proficient in what
Functions?
A: Mission Command, Sustainment, and Protection

30. Q. Why is it Important for a Unit to be Proficient in Mission Command?

A: to Deploy into a Domestic Operational Environment and Operate with Joint and
Interagency Partners. They also Must adapt Systems and Procedures for a Noncombat,
Civilian-Led Structure

31. Q. Why is it Critical for a Unit to be Proficient in Sustainment?

A: The Unit deliver Personnel, Medical Support, Supplies, and Equipment, while
Maintaining their Equipment and Soldiers often in areas Devastated by a Disaster and
Lacking Potable Water, Electrical Power, and Sanitation

32. Q. What are the 3 purposes for Army support to DSCA?

A: Save Lives; Alleviate Suffering; Protect Property

33. Q. What are four Defining Characteristics Shape the Actions of Commanders and
Leaders in any Mission to Support DSCA?
A: State and Federal Laws define how Military Forces Support Civil Authorities; Civil
Authorities are in Charge, and Military Forces Support them; Military Forces depart when
Civil Authorities are able continue Without Military Support; Military Forces Must
Document Costs of all Direct and Indirect Support Provided

34. Q. Who should Commander consult Before Authorizing Soldiers to Execute any
Task Outside the Mission received through the Chain of Command?
A: their Staff Judge Advocate

35. Q. Can Army Chaplains provide Religious Support for Civilians outside the
Department of Defense?
A: No, Unless Waived by Legal Authority, Laws Restrict Army Chaplains from Conducting
Religious Support for Civilians Outside the Department of Defense

36. Q. What does RUF stand for?

A: Rules for Use of Force and is Equivalent to Rules of Engagement
37. Q. How is the RUF established?
A: According to State Laws

38. Q. When must Leaders Review the RUF with their Subordinates?
A: Before Every Mission

39. Q. What is the First Purpose of DSCA?

A: to Save Lives

40. Q. When is Lethal Force Authorized?

A: As a Last Resort

41. Q. Who is in charge during a DSCA Mission?

A: the Supported Civil Authorities

42. Q. What is the Army’s Primary Role in DSCA?

A: Only for Support

43. Q. What is One of the Biggest Mistakes that Tactical Commanders can Make
during DSCA?
A: to Assume they Need to Take Charge upon arrival at the Scene of an Incident

44. Q. What is the Army’s End State to DSCA?

A: Means that State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal Authorities become able to Provide
Effective Support to their Citizens Without the further Assistance from Military Forces

45. Q. Do Civilian Agencies Issue Orders to Military Units?

A: No, Typically a Defense Coordinating Officer Translate the Civilian Guidance into Mission
Assignments

46. Q. Why must Units maintain a Detailed Record of Operations, not just Direct
Expenditures for any DSCA Missions?
A: because Supported Civilian Agencies Must Reimburse Department of Defense for any
Support provided

47. Q. Who must Reimburse the Army for a DSCA support?

A: the Federal Agency Requesting Military Support

48. Q. What sets the Guidelines for Reimbursements from Federal Funds to Federal
Agencies and States?
A: The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act

49. Q. How much do States usually have to Reimburse FEMA?

A: 25% according to Federal Law
50. Q. What is the Dual Role of The Army National Guard?
A: a State Military Force Under the Governor, and as a Reserve Component of the Army that
the President May Mobilize for Federal Service

51. Q. What are the Advantages of using The Army National Guard during DSCA?
A: Proximity, Responsiveness, Knowledge of Local Conditions, Tactical Flexibility in
Domestic Environments, and Closer Association with State and Local Officials

52. Q. What are the Disadvantages of using The Army National Guard during DSCA?
A: Wide Distribution of Units between States, Limited Endurance, and the Limited Ability of
the States to Fund them for Extended Periods

53. Q. What are the Regular Army’s Key Capabilities for Domestic Support Missions?
A: its Ability to Generate Large Forces Rapidly and Sustain them for Long Periods in an
Emergency

54. Q. What are the Limiting Factors when using The Regular Army?
A: Proximity, Legal Considerations, and Operational Commitments

55. Q. What are the Three categories of Duty Status apply to Domestic Operations?
A: Federal Military Forces (also referred to as forces in title 10 status), National Guard
Forces serving in title 32 status (conducting DSCA), and National Guard Forces serving in
State Active Duty Status (conducting National Guard Civil Support)

56. Q. What are the Army’s Four Primary Tasks associated with DSCA?
A: Provide Support for Domestic Disasters; Provide Support for Domestic Chemical,
Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear Incidents; Provide Support for Domestic Civilian Law
Enforcement Agencies; Provide other designated support

57. Q. What is an “Incident”?

A: an Occurrence, caused by Either Human Action or Natural Phenomena, that requires
Action to Prevent or Minimize Loss of Life or Damage to Property and/or Natural
Resources

58. Q. What can be called in “Incident” IAW National Preparedness Doctrine?

A: Any Type of Domestic Disaster, Emergency, or Event requiring support

59. Q. What are some Examples of Natural Disasters that can provide Advanced
Warning that may require support?
A: Hurricanes, Floods, Fires, Ice Storms, or Volcanic Eruptions

60. Q. What are some examples of Disasters that usually provide No warning?
A: an Earthquake or a Chemical Accident

61. Q. Military response for Disasters Occurs at four levels what are they?
A: At the Direction of the Governor for State National Guard Forces; After a Declaration by
the President, which the Governor of the Affected State requests; At the Direction of
Secretaries of the Army, Navy, or Air Force for Capabilities not assigned to Combatant
Commanders (such as Bases and Installations); Through Immediate Response Authority,
which specifies certain conditions allowing Military Support in Urgent Situations

62. Q. What is the Army’s Role in providing Support for Responding to Accidental or
Deliberate Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear Incidents?
A: Federal Military and State National Guard Forces would provide Specialized Capabilities
and General-Purpose Forces

63. Q. What is a Pandemic Disease Outbreak?

A: a Global Disease Outbreak

64. Q. What are Pandemic disease outbreaks also known as?

A: Pandemics

65. Q. When does a Pandemic occur?

A: When a New Disease Emerges for which people have Little or No Immunity, and No
Vaccine is Immediately Available

66. Q. Can Army Soldiers Act as Enforcement Officials to Execute State or Federal Law
and Perform Direct Law Enforcement Functions?
A: No, the Posse Comitatus Act Prohibits the use of the Active Army, Air Force, the Marine
Corps and Navy as Enforcement Officials to Execute State or Federal Law and perform
Direct Law Enforcement Functions; Except as Expressly Authorized by the Constitution of
the United States or by Another Act of Congress

67. Q. What does the Posse Comitatus Act Prohibit?

A: the use of the Active Army, Air Force, he Marine Corps and Navy as Enforcement Officials
to Execute State or Federal Law and perform Direct Law Enforcement Functions; Except as
Expressly Authorized by the Constitution of the United States or by Another Act of
Congress

68. Q. Does the Posse Comitatus Act apply to State National Guard forces in State
Active Duty Status and title 32 status?
A: No

69. Q. Does the Posse Comitatus Act apply to the Coast Guard?
A: No, the Coast Guard has Inherent Law Enforcement Powers under title 14, USC

70. Q. What are the two Categories for Law enforcement support?
A: Direct and Indirect Support

71. Q. Can the Active Army provide Direct Support to Law Enforcement?
A: No, Federal Law Prohibits this
72. Q. Can the Army provide Indirect Support to Law Enforcement?
A: Yes

73. Q. What is Indirect Support to Law Enforcement?

A: Logistical, Transportation, and Training Assistance Except when Emergency Authority
Applies

74. Q. What is Direct Support to Law Enforcement?

A: Enforcing the Law and Engaging in Physical Contact with Offenders

75. Q. Can National Guard Forces provide Direct Support of Civilian Law
Enforcement?
A: Yes, State and Territorial Governors can Authorize this, however, such use is a
Temporary Expedient and must be in Accordance with State Laws

76. Q. What are some Examples of Other Designated Support?

A: National Special Security Events, Olympics, Inaugurations, or State Funerals

77. Q. What is an Example of a Mission that Federal or State National Guard Forces
receive on a Regular Basis?
A: Firefighting on Federal, State, and Local Undeveloped Land (Wild land Firefighting)

78. Q. What are some activities that Soldiers have supported in the past because of a
Shortage in Labor or an Increase in Demand?
A: Skilled Soldiers replaced Striking Air Controllers in the Federal Aviation Administration
until Newly Hired Civilians Completed Training. Soldiers have Moved Coal during Strikes or
Even Operated Key Commercial Enterprises when National Security Considerations
justified such Extreme Action

ADP 6-22 & ADRP 6-22 Army Leadership

1. Q. What does ADP 6-22 cover?
A: Army Leadership

2. Q. What is an Army Leader?

A: An Army leader is anyone who by virtue of assumed role or assigned responsibility
inspires and influences people to accomplish organizational goals.

3. Q. What is Leadership?
A: Leadership is the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and
motivation to accomplish the mission and improve the organization.

4. Q. What is toxic leadership?

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

5. Q. What do Toxic Leaders consistently use dysfunctional behaviors to do?

A: deceive, intimidate, coerce, or unfairly punish others to get what they want for
themselves

6. Q. Can a Toxic Leader still achieve results?

A: Yes, but only Short Term results where followers respond to the positional power of
their leader to fulfill requests

7. Q. Which Leader competency categories does a Toxic Leader ignore when getting
short term results?
A: Leading and Developing Soldiers

8. Q. What will Toxic or Negative Leadership effect in Followers?

A: undermines the followers’ will, initiative, and potential and destroys unit morale

9. Q. What are the two Characteristics of a Toxic Leader?

A: operates with an inflated sense of self-worth and from acute self-interest

10. Q. 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?
A: Personal Courage

11. Q. What type of leader will learn from each decision and action; with guidance
from superiors, the leader will grow in confidence?
A: A Self-Aware Leader

12. Q. What types 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?
A: Resilient and fit leaders

13. Q. What is “Command”?

A: the authority that a commander in the armed forces lawfully exercises over subordinates
by virtue of rank or assignment. Command includes the authority and responsibility for
effectively using available resources and for planning the employment of, organizing,
directing, coordinating, and controlling military forces for the accomplishment of assigned
missions

14. Q. What is “Mission Command”?

A: the exercise of authority and direction by the commander using mission orders to enable
disciplined initiative within the commander’s intent to empower agile and adaptive leaders
in the conduct of unified land operations
15. Q. What Army Regulation specifically charges commanders to perform functions
such as establishing a positive climate, caring for the well-being of Soldiers, properly
training their Soldiers and developing subordinates’ competence?
A: AR 600-20

16. Q. What is AR 600-20?

A: Army Command Policy

17. Q. What are the three Levels of Leadership?

A: Direct; Organizational; Strategic

18. Q. What is the Direct Level Leadership?

A: ability to apply competencies at a proficient level

19. Q. What is the Organizational Level Leadership?

A: apply competencies to increasingly complex situations

20. Q. What is the Strategic Level Leadership?

A: Shape the military through change over extended time

21. Q. What are the four Special Conditions of Leadership?

A: Formal; Informal; Collective; Situational

22. Q. What are the three Leader Attributes?

A: Character; Presence; Intellect

23. Q. What are the three Leader Competencies?

A: Leads; Develops; Achieves

24. Q. What is Character?

A: the essence of who a person is, what a person believes, how a person acts

25. Q. What year was the Army’s First Leadership Doctrine Published?
A: 1948

26. Q. What does a Leader taking care of people involve?

A: creating and sustaining a positive climate through open communications, trust, cohesion,
and teamwork

27. Q. Should every good Army Leader also need to be a good Follower?
A: Yes

28. Q. What are the things that a good Follower must Learn?
A: learning loyalty, subordination, respect for superiors, and even when and how to lodge
candid disagreement
29. Q. How can Leaders mitigate resistance when trying to influence others?
A: by anticipating what others value, their reactions to influence, their shared
understanding of common goals, and their commitment to the general organization or the
purpose of the mission and their trust in the organization and the leader

30. Q. How do Army Leaders build Trust?

A: by being honest and dependable

31. Q. Which Army Value must leaders have in order to take the initiative to make
something happen or confront problems of discipline and/or disorderly conduct?
A: Personal courage

32. Q. What is collective leadership?

A: Collective leadership refers to the combined effects and interactions when leaders at
different levels synchronize their leadership actions to achieve a common purpose.

33. Q. Who can demonstrate leadership?

A: Anyone can demonstrate leadership.

34. Q. What are the three Leadership attributes?

A: Character, Presence and Intellect

35. Q. What are the three Leadership competencies?

A: Leads, Develops and Achieves

36. Q. What is empathy?

A: Empathy is identifying and understanding what others think, feel and believe.

37. Q. What does Character refer to?

A: the internal identity of the leader

38. Q. What does Presence refer to?

A: how others see the leader, the leader’s outward appearance, demeanor, actions and
words

39. Q. What does Intellect refer to?

A: the abilities and knowledge the leader possesses to think and interact with others; the
mental and social faculties the leader applies in the act of leading

40. Q. How do Leaders build credibility with their Soldiers?

A: by unwaveringly adhering to applicable laws, regulations, and unit standards build
credibility with their subordinates and enhance trust from the American people they serve

41. Q. What is Building Trust?

A: an important competency to establish conditions of effective influence and for creating a
positive environment

42. Q. What is Actions speak louder than words?

A: Actions can speak louder than words and excellent leaders use this to serve as a role
model to set the standard

43. Q. Why must Leaders Communicate Effectively?

A: Leaders communicate to convey clear understanding of what needs to be done and why

44. Q. Are Army Leaders expected to influence beyond the chain of command?
A: Yes, involves influencing others when the leader does not have designated authority or
while the leader’s authority is not recognized by others, such as with unified action
partners

45. Q. How do Leaders Create a positive environment?

A: A Leader inspires an organization’s climate and culture

46. Q. What is the Competency Prepares self?

A: encourages improvement in leading and other areas of leader responsibility

47. Q. Why do Leaders Develop Others?

A: to assume greater responsibility or achieve higher expertise

48. Q. Why does a Leader Steward the Profession?

A: to maintain professional standards and effective capabilities for the future

49. Q. When developing subordinates, what should a Leader provide?

A: resources the subordinate needs to succeed, makes expectations clear, and provides
positive, meaningful feedback

50. Q. What does Getting Results require?

A: the right level of delegation, empowerment and trust balanced against the mission

51. Q. How do Leaders Develop?

A: when the individual desires to improve and invests effort, when his or her superior
supports development, and when the organizational climate values learning

52. Q. What are examples of Formal Systems that provide feedback for Leaders to
Develop?
A: evaluation reports, academic evaluation reports, and 360 assessments

53. Q. What is the quickest opportunity for Leaders to Lear and Develop?
A: when there are challenging and interesting opportunities to practice leadership with
meaningful and honest feedback and multiple practice opportunities
54. Q. What does Leader Development Involve?
A: recruiting, accessing, developing, assigning, promoting, broadening, and retaining the
best leaders, while challenging them over time with greater responsibility, authority and
accountability

55. Q. Why is "Military Leadership" unique?

A: because the armed forces grow their own leaders from the lowest to highest levels

56. Q. What are the four requirements and expectations of character?

A: Army Values; Empathy; Warrior Ethos; Discipline

57. Q. What are the four requirements and expectations of presence?

A: Military and professional bearing; Fitness; Confidence; Resilience

58. Q. What are the five requirements and expectations of intellect?

A: Mental agility; Sound judgment; Innovation; Interpersonal tact; Expertise

59. Q. What are the five requirements and expectations of the lead competency?
A: Leads others; Extends influence beyond the chain of command; Builds trust; Leads by
example; Communicates

60. Q. What are the four requirements and expectations of the develop competency?
A: Creates a positive environment/fosters espirit de corps; Prepares self; Develops others;
Stewards the profession

61. Q. What in the one requirement and expectation of the achieve competency?
A: Gets results

62. Q. How does leadership develop within an individual?

A: Leadership develops when the individual desires to improve and invests effort, when his
or her superior supports development, and when the organizational climate values
learning.

63. Q. What does the leader development process involve?

A: Leader development involves recruiting, accessing, developing, assigning, promoting,
broadening, and retaining the best leaders, while challenging them over time with greater
responsibility, authority and accountability.

64. Q. How is military leadership unique from civilian or private sector leadership?
A: Military leadership is unique because the armed forces grow their own leaders from the
lowest to highest levels. It entrusts leaders to develop professionally and be ready to accept
greater responsibility when called upon.
Military Justice AR 27-10 (Publication
Date 3 Oct 2011)

1. What does AR 27-10 CH 3 cover?

A: UCMJ No judicial Punishment

2. What Publication Covers No judicial Punishment?

A: AR 27-10 Chapter 3

3. What does the acronym UCMJ stand for?

A: Uniformed Code of Military Justice

4. What does the acronym MCM stand for?

A: Manual for Courts Martial

5. Paragraph 3-2 Why should Commanders use No punitive measures to the fullest
extent?
A: to further the efficiency of the command before resorting to No judicial punishment
6. Para 3-2 In what cases is the use of No judicial punishment considered
appropriate?
A: Use of No judicial punishment is proper in all cases involving minor offenses in which No
punitive measures are considered inadequate or inappropriate

7. Para 3-2 What should be done if it is clear that No judicial punishment will not be
sufficient?
A: If No judicial punishment will not be sufficient to meet the ends of justice, more stringent
measures must be taken

8. Para 3-2 What is essential for No judicial punishment to have the proper
corrective effect?
A: Prompt Action

9. Para 3-2 What are the three reasons that Nonjucicial Punishment should be
imposed?
A: 1. Correct, educate, and reform offenders whom the imposing commander determines
cannot benefit from less stringent measures.
2. Preserve a Soldier’s record of service from unnecessary stigma by record of court-
martial conviction.
3. Further military efficiency by disposing of minor offenses in a manner requiring less
time and personnel than trial
10. Para 3-3 What is No judicial punishment used to correct?
A: to correct misconduct in violation of the UCMJ

11. Para 3-3 What does misconduct in violation of the UCMJ usually result from?
A: Such conduct may result from intentional disregard of, or failure to comply with,
prescribed standards of military conduct

12. Para 3-3 What type of conduct does No punitive measures usually deal with?
A: it usually deals with misconduct resulting from simple neglect, forgetfulness, laziness,
inattention to instructions, sloppy habits, immaturity, difficulty in adjusting to disciplined
military life, and similar deficiencies

13. Para 3-3 What are No punitive measures?

A: are primarily tools for teaching proper standards of conduct and performance and do
not constitute punishment

14. Para 3-3 What are some No punitive measures?

A: denial of pass or other privileges, counseling, administrative reduction in grade,
administrative reprimands and admonitions, extra training, bar to reenlistment, and
military occupational specialty (MOS) reclassification

15. Para 3-3 Who has the Authority to give admonitions or reprimands either as an
administrative measure or as No judicial punishment?
A: Commanding officers have authority to give admonitions or reprimands

16. Para 3-3 What is One of the most effective No punitive measures available to a
commander?
A: Extra training or instruction

17. Para 3-3 When is Extra training or instruction used?

A: It is used when a Soldier’s duty performance has been substandard or deficient; for
example, a Soldier who fails to maintain proper attire may be required to attend classes on
the wearing of the uniform and stand inspection until the deficiency is corrected

18. Para 3-3 How must the training or instruction be given?

A: must relate directly to the deficiency observed and must be oriented to correct that
particular deficiency

19. Para 3-3 When can Extra training or instruction be given?

A: Extra training or instruction may be conducted after duty hours

20. Para 3-4 Who can direct that a subordinate authority impose punishment under
UCMJ, Art. 15?
A: No superior can direct that a subordinate authority impose punishment under UCMJ, Art.
15
21. Para 3-4 Can a BDE or BN Commander issue regulations, orders, or so-called
“guides” that either directly or indirectly suggest to subordinate commanders
impose UCMJ for certain offenses?
A: No

22. Para 3-8 Who can Nonjudicial punishment may be imposed upon?
A: Military personnel of a commander’s command

23. Para 3-9 What is considered Minor Offenses?

A: the term “minor” includes misconduct not involving any greater degree of criminality
than is involved in the average offense tried by summary court-martial (SCM).

24. Para 3-9 What does SCM stand for?

A: Summary Court Martial

25. Para 3-9 What does GCM stand for?

A: General Court Martial

26. Para 3-9 If a Soldier is given Nonjudicial punishment for what is thought to be a
minor offense that was actually Not a Minor Offense can the Soldier still be tried by a
court martial?
A: Yes; (even when thought by the Commander to be minor it is not a bar to subsequent
trial by court martial if that offense would normally be tried by court martial

27. Para 3-9 When Nonjudicial punishment has been imposed for an offense can
punishment be imposed again for the same offense under UCMJ, Art. 15?
A: No; Once Nonjudicial punishment has been imposed, it may not be increased, upon
appeal or otherwise.

28. Para 3-9 Can a Commander issue multiple punishments to a Soldier under UCMJ?
A: all known offenses determined to be appropriate for disposition by Nonjudicial
punishment and ready to be considered at that time, including all offenses arising from a
single incident or course of conduct, will ordinarily be considered together and not made
the basis for multiple punishments

29. Para 3-12 How long after an incident can Nonjudicial Punishment be imposed?
A: Not more than 2 years before the date of imposition

30. Para 3-12 What is the Statute of Limitations for Nonjudicial Punishment?
A: 2 Years; unless the Soldier concerned is absent without authority; fleeing from justice;
outside the territory where the United States has authority to apprehend; in the custody of
civil authorities; or, in the hands of the enemy

31. Para 3-16 What are the two types of Nonjudicial Punishment that a Company
Commander may impose?
A: Summary or Company Grade

32. Para 3-16 What is the maximum punishment for a Summary Article 15?
A: 1. Extra duties for 14 days.
2. Restriction for 14 days.
3. Oral reprimand or admonition.
4. Any combination of the above.

33. Para 3-16 Is the Soldier allowed to consult defense if receiving a Summary Article
15?
A: No

34. Para 3-16 Is a Soldier allowed to demand Trial by Court Martial if receiving a
Summary Article 15?
A: Yes

35. Para 3-16 Under a Summary Article 15 how long is normally given to the Soldier
to decide if they choose to demand trial by court martial?
A: usually 24 hours

36. Para 3-16 How long is a Soldier normally given to Appeal a Summary Article 15?
A: Normally no longer than 5 days

37. Para 3-18 Can a Commander delegate the notification of Article 15 to authorize a
commissioned officer or NCO?
A: Yes as long as it is a SFC or above and provided such person is senior to the Soldier being
notified,

38. Para 3-18 Who should the NCO performing the notification normally be?
A: The First Sergeant or Senior NCO of the Organization

39. Para 3-18 Does the Soldier have right to counsel if it is a Company Grade or
Higher Article 15?
A: Yes

40. Para 3-18 How long will a Soldier be given to consult with Counsel?
A: Normally 48 hours unless it proves difficult at the duty station at which Legal will advise
the Commander of the time frame

41. Para 3-19 Who are commanders are encouraged to consult prior to giving
punishment under UCMJ?
A: Their NCO’s

42. Para 3-19 What are the kinds and amounts of punishment authorized under the
UCMJ, Art. 15?
A: Company Level:
1. Correctional custody for PFC and below: 7 days company
2. Confinement on bread and water or diminished rations: for PFC and below for personnel
attached to or embarked on a vessel 3 days company level
3. Restriction: 14 days for Company
4. Arrest in quarters: None
5. Extra duties: 14 days for Company
6. Reduction in grade: 1 grade Company Level
7. Forfeiture of pay: 7 days pay for Company level 8. Combination and apportionment
Field Grade and Higher Level:
1. Correctional custody: for PFC and below 30 days
2. Confinement on bread and water or diminished rations: for PFC and below for personnel
attached to or embarked on a vessel: 4 days battalion or higher
3. Restriction: 60 days for Battalion and higher
4. Arrest in quarters: 30 days Battalion and higher
5. Extra duties: 45 days for Battalion and higher
6. Reduction in grade: 1 or more grades for E-4 and Below at BN and for 1 Grade for E-5&
E-6 BN Or higher Level
7. Forfeiture of pay: ½ of one month’s pay for 2 months BN and above
8. Combination and apportionment can be a combination of above
43. Para 3-22 Can the Punishment be made public and put out at formation?
A: Yes; after the Appeal is completed

44. Para 3-22 Can the Article 15 be published on Bulletin Boards?

A: Yes after Social Security number has been removed

45. Para 3-22 What would be the purpose of Announcing or Posting the Article 15’s?
A: The purpose of announcing and posting the results of punishments is to preclude
perceptions of unfairness of punishment and to deter similar misconduct by other Soldiers

46. Para 3-24 What does punishment is suspended mean?

A: Suspension is a grant of probational period during which a Soldier may show that the
Soldier deserves a remission of the remaining suspended punishment

47. Para 3-24 How long can a punishment be suspended for Company and Higher
Article 15’s?
A: punishment of reduction or forfeiture may be suspended only within a period of 4
months after the date imposed other suspensions can be for 6 months in length

48. Para 3-24 How long can a punishment be suspended for Summarized Article
15’s?
A: No more than 3 months

49. Para 3-25 What is Vacation of any suspended punishment?

A: if a Commander believes that a Soldier that is on Suspension has committed misconduct
he can cancel the Suspension and uphold the punishments suspended without any formal
proceedings
50. Para 3-26 What is Mitigation?
A: Mitigation is a reduction in either the quantity or quality of a punishment, for example, a
punishment of correctional custody for 20 days reduced to 10 days or to restriction for 20
days but the days cannot be more than previous days

51. Para 3-27 What is Remission?

A: This is an action whereby any portion of the unexecuted punishment is canceled

52. Para 3-28 What is Setting aside and restoration?

A: This is an action whereby the punishment or any part or amount, whether executed or
unexecuted, is set aside and any rights, privileges, or property affected by
the portion of the punishment set aside are restored

53. Para 3-28 What does Clear injustice mean?

A: “Clear injustice” means that there exists an unwaived legal or factual error that clearly
and affirmatively injured the substantial rights of the Soldier

54. Para 3-28 How long does a Commander have to set aside a punishment or
perform a restoration if a reduction in grade to a forfeiture of pay, absent unusual
circumstances?
A: It must be exercised only within 4 months after the punishment has been executed

55. Para 3-29 How many Appeals can a soldier make to an Article 15 hearing?
A: Only one appeal is permissible under UCMJ, Art. 15 proceedings

56. Para 3-30 Who may act on an appeal?

A: The next superior authority to the commanding officer who imposed the UCMJ, Art. 15
punishment will act on an appeal if the Soldier punished is still of the
command of that officer at the time of appeal

57. Para 3-36 What is the form used for Article 15’s?
A: DA Form 2627

58. Para 3-4 Who may request the transfer of a record of Nonjudicial punishment
from the performance section of their OMPF to the restricted section?
A: SGT and above

AR 60-20 Army Command Policy AR 600-20

1. Q. What does AR 600-20 cover?
A: Army Command Policy

2. Q. What AR covers Army Command Policy?

A: AR 600-20

3. Q.Para 1 What does AR 600-20 cover?

A: Prescribes the policies and responsibilities of command, which include the Well-being of
the force, military discipline, and conduct, the Army Equal Opportunity (EO) Program, and
the Army Sexual Assault Victim Program

4. Q.Para 1-5 What is Command?

A: Command is exercised by virtue of office and the special assignment of members of the
United States Armed Forces holding military grade who are eligible to exercise command

5. Q.Para 1-5 What is a Commander?

A: A commissioned or WO who, by virtue of grade and assignment, exercises primary
command authority over a military organization or prescribed territorial area that under
pertinent official directives is recognized as a "command”
6. Q.Para 1-5 Can a Civilian exercise Command?
A: No; Only the President can exercise Command

7. Q.Para 1-5 What is the extent that a Civilian can exercise Supervision?
A: A civilian may be designated to exercise general supervision over an Army installation or
activity

8. Q.Para 1-5 What are the key elements of command?

A: Authority and Responsibility

9. Q.Para 1-5 Where is Formal authority for command derived?

A: From the Policies, Procedures, and Precedents

10. Q.Para 1-5 Who is responsible for establishing leadership climate of the unit and
developing disciplined and cohesive units?
A: The Commander

11. Q.Para 1-5 How do Leaders earn the loyalty of their Soldiers?
A: leaders must show loyalty to their Soldiers, the Army, and the nation

12. Q.Para 1-5 How do Leaders develop a positive Command Climate?

A: If leaders consider their Soldiers’ needs and care for their Well-being, and if they
demonstrate genuine concern for their Soldiers, they will build a positive Command
Climate

13. Q.Para 1-5 What is Duty?

A: obedient and disciplined performance

14. Q.Para 1-5 How will Soldiers with a sense of duty perform?
A: Soldiers with a sense of duty accomplish tasks given them, seize opportunities for self-
improvement, and accept responsibility from their superiors
15. Q. Para 1-5 What is Demonstrated integrity the basis of?
A: Demonstrated integrity is the basis for dependable, consistent information,
decisionmaking, and delegation of authority

16. Q.Para 1-5 How will Professionally competent leaders will develop respect for
their authority?
A: 1. Striving to develop, maintain, and use the full range of human potential in their
organization
2. Giving troops constructive information on the need for and purpose of military discipline
3. Properly training their Soldiers and ensuring that both Soldiers and equipment are in the
proper state of readiness at all times
4. Requirement of Exemplary Conduct

17. Q.Para 1-5 What are All commanding officers and others in authority in the Army
are required to display?
A: 1. To show in themselves a good example of virtue, honor, patriotism, and subordination.
2. To be vigilant in inspecting the conduct of all persons who are placed under their
command.
3. To guard against and suppress all dissolute and immoral practices, and to correct,
according to the laws and regulations of the Army, all persons who are guilty of them.
4. To take all necessary and proper measures, under the laws, regulations, and customs of
the Army.
5. To promote and safeguard the morale, the physical Well-being, and the general welfare
of the officers and enlisted persons under their command or charge

18. Q.para 1-6 How is Military rank among officers of the same grade or of equivalent
grade determined?
A: by comparing dates of rank, whose date of rank (DOR) is earlier than the DOR of another
is Senior to that Soldier

19. Q.Para 1-6 What confers eligibility to exercise command or authority in the U.S.
military?
A: Grade and precedence of rank

20. Q.Para 1-6 What is an example of a Leader exercising Authority by precedence of

rank?
A: a SGT making an on the spot correction of a Soldier that is not in their unit. They have
that Authority by the governing regulatory guidance

21. Q.Para 1-6 How is Grade is generally held?

A: by virtue of office or position in the Army

22. Q.Para 1-6 What is pay grade?

A: an abbreviated numerical device with useful applications in pay management, personnel
accounting, automated data organization, and other administrative fields
23. Q.Para 1-6 Is the numerical pay grade used as a form of address or title in place of
the proper title of address of grade?
A: No; the numerical pay grade will not be used to address Soldiers

24. Q.Para 1-6 Will a Chaplain be addressed by their Grade or Rank?

A: No; All chaplains are addressed as "Chaplain," regardless of military grade or
professional title

25. Q.Para 1-6 Are Civilians authorized “honorary grades”?

A: No; Conferring honorary titles of military grade upon civilians is prohibited

26. Q.Para 1-6 What is the Title to address Brigadier General through Generals?
A: The proper title to address all generals is General

27. Q.Para 1-6 What is the proper Title of Address for a Lieutenant Colonel?
A: Colonel is the proper address for a Lieutenant Colonel

28. Q.Para 1-6 What is the proper Title of Address for all Warrant Officers?
A: Mister (Mrs./Miss/Ms.)

29. Q.Para 1-6 What is the proper Title of Address for SFC-MSG?
A: Sergeant

30. Q.Para 1-6 What is the Proper Title of Address for PVT-PFC?
A: Private

31. Q.Para 2-1 What is The chain of command?

A: The chain of command assists commanders at all levels to achieve their primary function
of accomplishing the unit’s assigned mission while caring for personnel and property in
their charge

32. Q.para 2-1 Who is responsible for everything their unit does or fails to do?
A: The commander

33. Q.Para 2-1 Can a Leader assign responsibility and authority to their
subordinates?
A: Yes; But overall responsibility still is still the Leaders responsibility

34. Q.Para 2-1 What is crucial to the proper functioning of all units?
A: Effective communication between senior and subordinate Soldiers within the chain of
command

35. Q.Para 2-1 What must Soldiers do when they need to communicate issues and
problems?
A: They must use the Chain of Command
36. Q.Para 2-2 Who does AR 600-20 direct that they will have Open Door Policies?
A: Only Commanders are directed that they must have an Open Door Policy

37. Q.Para 2-2 What does an Open Door Policy Allow?

A: allows members of the command to present facts, concerns, and problems of a personal
or professional nature or other issues that the Soldier has been unable to resolve

38. Q.Para 2-3 Who must ensure that all members of their command receive timely
performance counseling?
A: The Commander

39. Q.Para 2-3 Which Army Regulations contain counseling requirements in

conjunction with the evaluation reporting systems?
A: R 623–3 and AR 690–400

40. Q.Para 2-3 What helps to ensure that they are prepared to carry out their duties
efficiently and accomplish the mission?
A: Effective Performance counseling

41. Q.Para 2-4 What Channel may be used for sending reports, information, or
instructions?
A: Staff or technical channels

42. Q.Para 2-4 Do Staff or Technical Channels have Command Authority?

A: No; Only Command Channel has that Authority but Staff and Technical Channels may use
proper Orders Processes to issue commands to subordinate units because these are
essentially Official Commands by the Commander

43. Q.Para 2-5 What are the two categories of Army Installations?
A: Installation Management Command (IMCOM) and Joint Bases

44. Q.Para 2-5 What is the Optimum length of Command for Company level?
A: 12-18 months

45. Q.Para 2-5 What is the Optimum length of Command for Field Grade level?
A: 24-36 months

46. Q.Para 2-10 Can a NCO, SPC or PVT assume Command of a Unit?
A: Yes but will not have UCMJ Authority and only in emergency situations

47. Q.Para 2-10 Who takes Command within a prisoner of war camp or among a
group of prisoners of war, or a group of personnel detained by hostile forces?
A: The senior person eligible for command, whether officer or enlisted according to grade
and DOR seniority without regard to Service
48. Q.Para 2-17 Can a Senior Commander relieve a subordinate Commander that is in
command?
A: Yes; However, the relief is only Temporary and must be approved by the first General
Officer in the Command and they must counsel the subordinate immediately

49. Q.Para 2-17 Can a Senior Commander relieve a subordinate Commander on the
basis of an informal investigation under AR 15–6?
A: No; The Commander can Suspend them from their duties pending the results, but must
wait on the final investigation prior to Relief for Cause

50. Q.Para 2-18 How does the NCO Support channel Support the Chain of Command?
A: it parallels and complements the chain of command

51. Q.Para 2-18 What is the NCO Support Channel?

A: It is a channel of communication and supervision from the command sergeant major
(CSM) to first sergeant (1SG) and then to other NCOs and enlisted personnel of the units

52. Q.Para 2-18 What duties will the NCO support channel assist the chain of
command in accomplishing?
A: (1) Transmitting, instilling, and ensuring the efficacy of the professional Army ethic
(2) Planning and conducting the day-to-day unit operations within prescribed policies and
directives
(3) Training of enlisted Soldiers in their MOS as well as in the basic skills and attributes of a
Soldier
(4) Supervising unit physical fitness training and ensuring that unit Soldiers comply with
the weight and appearance standards of AR 600–9 and AR 670–1
(5) Teaching Soldiers the history of the Army, to include military customs, courtesies, and
traditions
(6) Caring for individual Soldiers and their Families both on and off duty
(7) Teaching Soldiers the mission of the unit and developing individual training programs
to support the mission
(8) Accounting for and maintaining individual arms and equipment of enlisted Soldiers and
unit equipment under their control
(9) Administering and monitoring the Noncommissioned Officer’s Development Program,
and other unit training programs
(10) Achieving and maintaining courage, candor, competence, commitment, and
compassion

53. Q.Para 2-18 Describe the Position of Sergeant Major of the Army?
A: the senior sergeant major grade and designates the senior enlisted position of the Army

54. Q.Para 2-18 Describe the Position of Command Sergeant Major?

A: This position title designates the senior NCO of the command at battalion or higher
levels and carries out policies and standards, and advises the commander on the
performance, training, appearance, and conduct of enlisted Soldiers they also establish the
unit’s Noncommissioned Officer’s Development Program
55. Q.Para 2-18 Describe the Position of First Sergeant?
A: designates the senior NCO at company level and they administer the unit
Noncommissioned Officer’s Professional Development Program

56. Q.Para 2-18 Describe the Position of Platoon Sergeant?

A: key assistant and adviser to the platoon leader and In the absence of the platoon leader,
the platoon sergeant leads the platoon

57. Q.Para 2-18 Do NCO’s have the authority to apprehend any person subject to trial
by court-martial under the MCM?
A: Yes

58. Q.Para 2-18 Can NCO’s order enlisted Soldiers into arrest or confinement per the
MCM?
A: Yes; if authorized by their commanders

59. Q.Para 2-18 Do NCO’s have authority to impose nonjudicial punishment on other
enlisted Soldiers under the MCM?
A: No;

60. Q.Para 2-18 Can a NCO deliver the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under
UCMJ, ART. 15) and inform the Soldier of his or her rights?
A: Yes; an NCO in the grade of Sergeant First Class or above

61. Q.Para 2-18 In cases of nonjudicial punishment who should the Commander seek
recommendations from?
A: They should seek recommendations from the NCO’s in the Soldier’s NCO support
channel

62. Q.Para 2-18 What is a Key Tool that NCO’s have that is essential to furthering the
efficiency of the company, battery, or troop?
A: Corrective Actions

63. Q.Para 2-18 Are Corrective Actions the same as NonJudicial Punishment?
A: No; Corrective Actions are Nonpunitive measures

64. Q.Para 2-18 What is the purpose of Corrective Actions?

A: to correct actions and also to prevent incidents that make it necessary to resort to trial
by courts-martial or to impose nonjudicial punishment

65. Q.Para 2-18 What is the function of NCO’s on work details?

A: NCO’s can only serve as supervisory roles on work details

66. Q.Para 2-18 What is the function of NCO’s on Guard Duty?

A: NCO’s can only function as NCOs of the guard
67. Q.Para 2-18 What Privileges should a Commander give to NCO’s?
A: NCO’s should be granted certain Privileges to enhance the prestige of their enlisted troop
leaders

68. Q.Para 2-19 How do you determine Seniority between Enlisted members of the
Same rank?
A: 1. By DOR
2. By length of active Federal Service in the Army
3. By length of total active Federal Service
4. By date of birth

69. Q.Para 3-2 What is Army Well-being?

A: the personal—physical, material, mental, and spiritual-state of the Army Family,
including Soldiers (active, reserve, and guard), retirees, veterans, DA civilians, and all their
Families, that contributes to their preparedness to perform and support the Army’s
mission

70. Q.Para 3-2 What is the focus of Army Well-being?

A: to take care of our Army Family before, during, and after deployments

71. Q.Para 3-3 What are the four basic dimensions of individual life experience that
Well-being includes?
A: 1. the physical state centers on one’s health and sense of wellness, satisfying physical
needs through a healthy Lifestyle
2. The material state centers on essential needs such as shelter, food, and financial
resources
3. The mental state centers on basic needs to learn, grow, achieve recognition, and be
accepted
4. The spiritual state centers on a person’s religious/philosophical needs, providing
powerful support for values, morals, strength of character, and endurance in difficult and
dangerous circumstances

72. Q.Para 3-4 What are the four institutional outcomes that are a function of the
actions people take in response to their views of the actions of the institution?
A: 1. Attracting
2. Developing
3. Retaining
4. Supporting

73. Q.Para 3-4 What are the four individual aspirations of Well Being?
A: 1. To Serve
2. To Live
3. To Connect
4. To Grow
74. Q.Para 3-4 What are the four strategic goals linked to the Well-being framework
that must be achieved for Army Well Being?
A: 1. Opportunity for service
2. Standard of living
3. Pride and sense of belonging
4. Personal enrichment

75. Q.Para 4-1 What is Military discipline is founded upon?

A: self-discipline, respect for properly constituted authority, and the embracing of the
professional Army ethic with its supporting individual values

76. Q.Para 4-1 How is Military discipline will be developed?

A: by individual and group training to create a mental attitude resulting in proper conduct
and prompt obedience to lawful military authority

77. Q.Para 4-2 Who is required is required to strictly obey and promptly execute the
legal orders of their lawful Seniors?
A: All persons in the military Service

78. Q.Para 4-3 Are Soldiers off duty required to render respect to Seniors, The Colors
and National Anthem?
A: Respect to Seniors, The Colors and National Anthem will be extended at all times

79. Q.Para 4-4 When is it required that all military personnel present a neat,
soldierly appearance?
A: whether on or off duty or in a leave status

80. Q.Para 4-4 In a case where a Soldier’s conduct violates good order and military
discipline what should Leaders do?
A: Take action consistent with Army regulation

81. Q.Para 4-4 When military police are not present where a Soldier’s conduct
violates good order and military discipline what should the senior officer, WO, or
NCO do?
A: obtain the Soldier’s name, grade, social security number, organization, and station and
send the information and a statement of the circumstances to the
Soldier’s commanding officer without delay

82. Q.Para 4-5 Who is authorized and directed to quell all quarrels, frays, and
disorders among persons subject to military law and to apprehend participants?
A: Officers, WOs, NCOs, and petty officers of the Armed Forces

83. Q.Para 4-6 How should Military authority be exercised?

A: promptly, firmly, courteously and fairly

84. Q.Para 4-6 What is one of the most effective administrative corrective measures?
A: extra training or instruction (including on-the-spot correction)

85. Q.Para 4-6 How must the training, instruction, or correction action given to a
Soldier to correct deficiencies be?
A: must be directly related to the deficiency

86. Q.Para 4-6 When must Corrective measures may be taken?

A: after normal duty hours

87. Q.Para 4-6 Are the Corrective measures Punishment?

A: No

88. Q.Para 4-6 How long should Corrective measures be taken?

A: Corrective training should continue only until the training deficiency is overcome

89. Q.Para 4-6 What should should at all levels of command ensure about Corrective
measures?
A: that training and instruction are not used in an oppressive manner to evade the
procedural safeguards applying to imposing nonjudicial punishment

90. Q.Para 4-7 What are essential ingredients of military justice?

A: Discretion, fairness, and sound judgment

91. Q.Para 4-7 Can Commanders direct subordinates to take particular disciplinary
actions, nor unnecessarily restrict disciplinary authority of subordinates?
A: No

92. Q.Para 4-12 Can Military Personnel participate in extremist organizations and
activities?
A: No participation by Army personnel is inconsistent with the responsibilities of military
Service

93. Q.Para 4-12 What are Extremist organizations and activities

A: they are organizations that advocate racial, gender, or ethnic hatred or intolerance;
advocate, create, or engage in illegal discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion,
or national origin, or advocate the use of or use force or violence or unlawful means to
deprive individuals of their rights

94. Q.Para 4-13 What is the Operational Language of the Army?

A: English

95. Q.Para 4-13 Is the use of English for personal communications that are unrelated
to military functions required?
A: No

96. Q.Para 4-13 When is the use of English required?

A: operational communications must be understood by everyone who has an official need
to know their content, and, therefore, must normally be in English

97. Q.Para 4-14 When are relationships between different ranks prohibited?
A: (1) Compromise, or appear to compromise, the integrity of supervisory authority or the
chain of command
(2) Cause actual or perceived partiality or unfairness
(3) Involve, or appear to involve, the improper use of rank or position for personal gain
(4) Are, or are perceived to be, exploitative or coercive in nature
(5) Create an actual or clearly predictable adverse impact on discipline, authority, morale,
or the ability of the command to accomplish its mission

98. Q.Para 4-14 Can officers and enlisted personnel have an ongoing business
relationship?
A: No unless authorized as an exception by regulation

99. Q.Para 4-14 When is it authorized for a business relationship between officers
and enlisted personnel?
A: landlord/tenant relationships or to one-time transactions such as the sale of an
automobile or house

100. Q.Para 4-14 Can Soldiers that are Officers and Enlisted loan money to each
other?
A: No Officers and Enlisted cannot loan money between their ranks

101. Q.Para 4-14 Is Dating, shared living accommodations other than those directed
by operational requirements, and intimate or sexual relationships between officers
and enlisted personnel Authorized?
A: No

102. Q.Para 4-14 What should two Enlisted members that are dating do if one begins
a program that will lead to them becoming an Officer?
A: the couple must terminate the relationship permanently or marry within either one year
of the actual start date of the program, before the change in status occurs, or within one
year of the publication date of this regulation, whichever occurs later

103. Q.Para 4-15 Are relationships between permanent party personnel and initial
entry training trainees authorized?
A: No

104. Q.Para 4-18 Can evaluations reports, contain any information regarding the
employment, educational, or volunteer service activities of the Soldier’s spouse?
A: No

105. Q.Para 4-20 What is Hazing?

A: any conduct whereby one military member or employee, regardless of Service or rank,
unnecessarily causes another military member or employee, regardless of Service or rank,
to suffer or be exposed to an activity that is cruel, abusive, oppressive, or harmful

106. Q.Para 4-20 Is a a reasonable number of repetitions of authorized physical

exercises considered Hazing?
A: No

107. Q.Para 4-21 Are informal funds authorized?

A: Yes

108. Q.Para 4-21 What are examples of informal funds that are authorized?
A: office coffee, cup and flower, and annual picnic funds

109. Q.Para 4-22 What is misuse of a Government charge card?

A: any improper or fraudulent use of a Government travel charge card, including any use at
establishments or for purposes that are inconsistent with the official business of the Army
or with applicable standards of conduct

110. Q.Para 4-22 What is Improper use of the Government charge card?
A: using the charge card for items or expenses that are not reimbursable as part of official
travel or other official duties

111. Q.Para 4-23 Can a person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic

violence be issued a weapon or ammo?
A: No; It is also unlawful for any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of
domestic violence to receive any firearm or ammunition

112. Q.Para 4-23 What is required if Soldiers with qualifying convictions of Domestic
Violence?
A: they must be identified and reported to HQDA to ensure compliance with the law

113. Q.Para 4-23 How will Soldiers that are convicted of Domestic Violence perform
their annual Weapons Qualification?
A: Individuals with qualifying convictions are exempt from weapons qualification in
accordance with AR 350–1 and will not be assigned individual weapons or ammunition

114. Q.Para 4-23 Can Soldiers with Convictions of Domestic Violence be placed in
leadership, supervisory, or property accountability positions?
A: No; Commanders will not appoint or assign Soldiers with qualifying convictions to
leadership, supervisory, or property accountability positions

115. Q.Para 4-23 Can Soldiers with a conviction of Domestic Violence Re-enlist?
A: No; Soldiers with a qualifying conviction will be barred from reenlistment and are not
eligible for the indefinite reenlistment program
116. Q.Para 5-3 Can a Soldier Make monetary contributions to a political
organization?
A: Yes

117. Q.Para 5-3 Be a candidate for, or hold, civil office?

A: No

118. Q.Para 5-3 Can a Soldier Wear a uniform or use any Government property or
facilities when supporting political functions?
A: No

119. Q.Para 5-3 Can a Soldier serve as a regular or reserve civilian law enforcement
officer or as a member of a civilian fire or rescue squad?
A: Yes as long as it is in a private capacity and will not involve the exercise of military
authority, and will not interfere with the performance of military duties

120. Q.Para 5-5 When must Soldiers implement Family Care Plans?
A: during any period of absence for AT, regularly scheduled unit training assemblies,
emergency mobilization and deployment, or other type of AD

121. Q.Para 5-5 Who must have a Family Care Plan?

A: single parents, parents with custody pursuant to a court order or separation agreement,
and dual military couples with Family members

122. Q.Para 5-5 What is the Form number for the Family Care Plan?
A: DA Form 5305

123. Q.Para 5-5 What are the forms required to complete a Family Care Plan?
A: 1. DA Form 5841 (Power of Attorney)
2. DA Form 5840 (Certificate of Acceptance as Guardian or Escort)
3. DD Form 1172 (Application for Uniformed Services Identification Card—DEERS
Enrollment)
4. DD Form 2558 (Authorization to Start, Stop, or Change an Allotment)
5. A letter of instruction to the guardian/escort
6. DA Form 7666 (Parental Consent) if appropriate

124. Q.Para 5-5 When must single pregnant female Soldiers be counseled on
requirement for a Family Care Plan?
A: as soon as pregnancy is identified but not later than 90 days prior to the expected date of
birth of the child

125. Q.Para 5-5 How long do Soldiers have to complete the Family Care Plan after
being Counseled by the Commander?
A: 30 days or 60 days total from date of counseling if the Commander has approved an
extension
126. Q.Para 5-5 What should a Commander do if a deployed Soldier’s circumstances
beyond the Soldier’s control preclude the designated guardian from exercising those
responsibilities?
A: May authorize leave per AR 600–8–10 for a deployed Soldier to return home

127. Q.Para 5-5 What should a Commander do if a Soldiers fails to complete a Family
Care Plan?
A: consider initiating a bar to reenlistment against Soldiers who fail to properly manage
personal, marital, or Family affairs, or who fail to provide or maintain adequate Family care
plans

128. Q.Para 5-5 When must Family Care Plans be recertified?

A: at least annually by initialing and dating the DA Form 5305

129. Q.Para 5-6 Can Soldiers wear Religious jewelry, apparel, or articles while in
uniform?
A: Yes; if they are neat, conservative, and discreet

130. Q.Para 5-6 Can Religious headgear be worn while in uniform?

A: Yes; if the headgear is subdued in color, of a style and size that can be completely
covered by standard military headgear, if the headgear bears no writing, symbols, or
pictures, does not interfere with the wear or proper functioning of protective clothing or
equipment and if Religious headgear will not be worn in place of military headgear

131. Q.Para 5-6 What are some of the reasons that commanders may deny requests
for accommodation of religious practices?
A: When accommodation will have an adverse impact on unit readiness, individual
readiness, unit cohesion, morale, discipline, safety, and/or health

132. Q.Para 5-6 What must a commander do if they deny a religious request?
A: prepare a memorandum specifying the basis for denial and provide a copy of the
memorandum to the Soldier

133. Q.Para 5-6 What should be done if a Soldier’s Religious diet can not be met by
Army rations?
A: The Soldier should request an exception for Separate rations

134. Q.Para 5-6 What should be done for Soldiers who’s religion requires them to
wear “Modest Clothing” i.e. No shorts?
A: The commander can prescribe that PT formation can be Uniformity but should take
these Soldiers into account

135. Q.Para 5-13 What are the Five key training elements for Human Relations
Readiness Training (HRRT)?
A: 1. Army policy/commander’s intent
2. Prevention and intervention
3. Command Climate awareness
4. Building Soldier Skills 5. Values

136. Q.Para 5-14 What regulation and paragraph describes Memorial Services for
deceased Soldiers?
A: AR 600-20 para 5-14

137. Q.Para 5-14 Who is the Commander required to perform a memorial service
for?
A: every Soldier who dies while assigned to their unit, regardless of the manner of death to
include suicides

138. Q.Para 5-14 Who does the commander not have to conduct a memorial service
for?
A: 1. Soldiers convicted of a capital offense
2. Soldiers convicted of a capital offense
3. Soldiers not convicted of serious crime because they were not available for conviction

139. Q.Para 5-14 Who approved exceptions for Commanders to not conduct a
memorial service?
A: the first general officer in the chain of command

140. Q.Para 5-14 Can a memorial ceremony be mandatory attendance?

A: yes since it is a command program

141. Q.Para 5-14 What may a memorial ceremony include?

A: Prelude, Posting of the Colors, National Anthem, Invocation, Memorial Tribute, Readings,
Address, Memorial Prayers, Silent Tribute or Roll Call, Music, Benediction, Firing of Volleys,
and Sounding of Taps

142. Q.Para 5-14 Should the Soldiers body be present at the memorial ceremony?
A: no the soldiers remains should not be present for the memorial ceremony

143. Q.Para 5-14 What is the difference between a Memorial Ceremony and a
Memorial Service?
A: The Memorial Ceremony is a Command Program and the Memorial Service is religious
oriented

144. Q.Para 5-14 Can a Memorial Service be made mandatory?

A: No a Memorial service may not be made mandatory

145. Q.Para 5-14 What events can be included in the Memorial Service?
A: Prelude, Invocation, Scripture Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Silent Tribute or Roll Call,
and Benediction

147. Q.Para 5-14 Should the Soldiers remains be present at the Memorial Service?
A: No they should not be present

Army EO Program AR 600-20 Ch 6

1. Q.What does AR 600-20 cover?
A: Army Command Policy

2. Q.What Chapter covers the EO Program in AR 600-20?

A: Chapter 6

3. Q.What does Ch 6 of AR 600-20 Cover?

A: The Army’s EO Program

4. Q.Para 6-1What is the purpose of the EO Program?

A: 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, fitness,
and capability in support of readiness

5. Q.Para 6-1 what is the EO Policy based on?

A: fairness, justice, and equity
6. Q.Para 6-1 Who is responsible for maintaining a positive EO climate in the unit?
A: the commander

7. Q.Para 6-1 What are the goals of the EO program?

A: 1. Provide EO for military personnel and Family members, both on and off post and
within the limits of the laws of localities, states, and host nations
2. Create and sustain effective units by eliminating discriminatory behaviors or practices
that undermine teamwork, mutual respect, loyalty, and shared sacrifice of the men and
women of America’s Army

8. Q.Para 6-2 When does the Army’s EO policy apply?

A: 1. Applies both on and off post, during duty and non-duty hours
2. Applies to working, living, and recreational environments

SHARP AR 600-20 CH 7 & 8

1. Q.What does AR 600-20 cover?
A: Army Command Policy

2. Q.What does SHARP stand for?

A: Sexual Harassment/Assault Response Prevention

3. Q.What Chapter covers the SHARP Program in AR 600-20?

A: Chapter 7 & 8

4. Q.What does Ch 7 & 8 of AR 600-20 Cover?

A: The Army’s SHARP Program

5. Q.What are the Goals of the SHARP Program?

A: 1. Create a climate that minimizes sexual assault incidents, which impact Army
personnel, Army civilians, and family members, and, if an incident should occur, ensure
that victims and subjects are treated according to Army policy
2. Create a climate that encourages victims to report incidents of sexual assault without
fear
3. Establish sexual assault prevention training and awareness programs to educate Soldiers
4. Ensure sensitive and comprehensive treatment to restore victims' health and well-being
5. Ensure leaders understand their roles and responsibilities regarding response to sexual
assault victims, thoroughly investigate allegations of sexual assault, and take appropriate
administrative and disciplinary action
6. Q.What is the Army’s Slogan for the SHARP Program?
A: I. A.M. SRONG

7. Q.What does I. A.M. STRONG stand for?

A: Intervene, Act, Motivate

8. Q.What is the of the I. A.M. STRONG campaign?

A: It is the Army’s campaign to combat sexual assaults by engaging all Soldiers in
preventing sexual assaults before they occur

9. Q.What should Soldiers Intervene Act and Motivate?

A: Soldiers are duty bound to Intervene, Act, and Motivate others to stop sexual assaults
and the sexually offensive language and gestures that create an environment friendly to
this abuse

10. Q.What are the Precursors to Sexual Assault that Soldiers must stop before things
get to Sexual Assault?
A: Sexual innuendos, sexual harassment and egregious indecent assaults

11. Q.How can you reduce your risk of being Sexually Assaulted?
A: Be prepared, alert and assertive

12. Q.What are some ways to Being Assertive?

A: 1. state what you want
2. "No" means "No (Use a confident voice and body posture)
3. Match your body language to your words - don't laugh and smile while saying "No."
4. Do not just "go along" for the wrong reasons
5. Watch out for warning signs or “red flags” from your partner in intimate situations

13. Q.How can you “Be Prepared”?

A: 1. Travel with a buddy
2. Stay in groups, as there is safety in numbers
3. Plan your outings and avoid getting into a bad situation
4. Stay sober. Studies indicate that about half of all U.S. sexual assaults involve the use of
alcohol by the offender, the victim, or both
5. Never leave a drink unattended. Educate yourself about date rape drugs
6. Walk only in lighted areas after dark
7. Keep the doors to homes, barracks, and cars locked
8. Know where the phone is located
9. Don't go anywhere alone with someone unless you know the person very well and trust
him or her

14. Q.How can you “Be Alert”?

A: 1. Trust your instincts; if a place or person feels unsafe, it probably is
2. Watch for signs of trouble such as strangers in private areas or persons loitering in
places where they shouldn't be
3. f you sense trouble, get to a safe place as soon as possible
4. If you feel you are in danger, attract help any way you can
5. Don't dress in view of a window
6. Report any unauthorized or suspicious males or females in the barracks

15. Q.What are the “Red Flags” that people should watch for?
A: 1. If a person Ignores, interrupts, or makes fun of you
2. Sits or stands too close to you or stares at you
3. Has a reputation for being a "player"
4. Drinks too much or uses drugs; tries to get you to use drugs or alcohol
5. Tries to touch or kiss you or gets into your "personal space" when you barely know him
or her
6. Wants to be alone with you before getting to know you, or pressures you to be alone
together
7. Does what he or she wants without asking what you want
8. Gets angry or sulks if he or she doesn't get what he or she wants

16. Q.What is acquaintance or "date" rape?

A: those rapes that occur between people that know one another. "Date rape" refers to
situations in which one person has consented to go on a date with another
person and that person then rapes him or her

17. Q.What should you do if you have been Sexually Assaulted or believe that you
have?
A: 1. Go to a safe location away from the attacker
2. Contact your local Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), Victim Advocate (VA) or
healthcare provider. You may also contact your chain of command or law enforcement
(military or civilian), however if you do, an investigation will occur and you will not have
the option of making a Restricted Report
3. eek medical care as soon as possible. Even if you do not have any visible physical injuries,
you may be at risk of becoming pregnant or acquiring a sexually transmitted disease. Ask
the healthcare provider to conduct a sexual assault forensic examination (SAFE) to
preserve forensic evidence. If you suspect you had been drugged, request that a urine
sample be collected
4. Preserve all evidence of the assault. Do not bathe, wash your hands, eat or drink or brush
your teeth. Do not clean or straighten up the crime scene
5. Write down, tape or record by any other means all the details you can recall about the
assault and your assailant

18. Q.Para 7-1 What does Ch 7 or AR 600-20 cover?

A: Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH)

19. Q.Para 7-1 What does POSH stand for?

A: Prevention Of Sexual Harassment

20. Q.Para 7-1 Who is overall responsible for POSH program?

A: Commander

21. Q.Para 7-1 Who is required to assist the Commander with POSH?
A: the EOA

22. Q.Para 7-2 What are the responsibilities of the Commander and Supervisors for
POSH?
A: 1. Ensure that assigned personnel are familiar with the Army policy on sexual
harassment
2. Publish and post written command policy statements for the POSH
3. Continually assess and be aware of the climate of command regarding sexual harassment
4. Set the Standard

23. Q.Para 7-3 What is the Army’s Policy on Sexual Harassment?

A: It is unacceptable conduct and will not be tolerated

24. Q.Para 7-3 What are the results of Sexual Harassment?

A: Sexual harassment destroys teamwork and negatively affects combat readiness

25. Q.Para 7-3 Who is responsible for POSH?

A: POSH is the responsibility of every Soldier and DA civilian

26. Q.Para 7-4 What is Sexual Harassment?

A: 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
27. Q.Para 7-4 What are the three factors of Sexual Harassment?
A: 1. Submission to, or rejection of, such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a
term or condition of a person’s job, pay, career
2. Submission to, or rejection of, such conduct by a person is used as a basis for career or
employment decisions affecting that person
3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s
work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment

28. Q.Para 7-5 Who covered under the Army Sexual Harassment Policy?
A: Soldiers, civilian co-workers, and Family members

29. Q.Para 7-5 What are the different categories of Sexual Harassment?
A: 1. Verbal 2. Non-Verbal 3. Physical Contact
30. Q.Para 7-5 What are examples of Verbal Sexual Harassment?
A: 1. telling sexual jokes 2. using sexually explicit profanity 3. Threats 4. sexually oriented
cadences 5. sexual comments 6. whistling in a sexually suggestive manner 7. Describing
certain attributes of one’s physical appearance in a sexual manner 8. Using terms of
endearment such as "honey", “babe", “sweetheart", “dear", “stud", or “hunk"

31. Q.Para 7-5 What are examples of Non-Verbal Sexual Harassment?

A: 1. staring at someone 2. blowing kisses 3. Winking 4. licking one’s lips in a suggestive
manner 5. Displaying sexually oriented pictures or cartoons 6. sexually oriented screen
savers 6. sending sexually oriented notes, letters, faxes, or email

32. Q.Para 7-5 What are some examples of Physical Sexual Harassment?
A: 1. Touching 2.Patting 3. Pinching 4. Bumping 5. Kissing 6. grabbing, cornering, or
blocking a passageway 7. providing unsolicited back or neck rubs

33. Q.Para 7-5 What are Extreme forms of Sexual Harassment?

A: Sexual Assault and Rape

34. Q.Para 7-6 What are the Types of Sexual Harassment?

A: 1. Quid pro quo 2. Hostile environment

35. Q.Para 7-6 What is Quid pro quo?

A: “Quid pro quo” is a Latin term meaning "this for that."

36. Q.Para 7-6 What are some examples of Quid pro quo?
A: Demanding Sexual Favors in Exchange for
1. Promotion
2. Awards
3. Favorable assignment
4. Disciplining or relieving a subordinate who refuses sexual advances
5. Threats of poor job evaluation for refusing sexual advances
AR 600-9 The Army Body Composition
Program (Formerly Army Weight
Control)
1. What does AR 600-9 Cover?
A: The Army Body Composition Program (formerly the Weight Control Program)

2. What Army Regulation Covers The Army’s Body Composition Program?

A: AR 600-9

3. What is the most recent release of AR 600-9?

A: 28 June 2013

4. Para 1-5 What does ABCP stand for?

A: Army Body Composition Program (ABCP)

5. Para 1-5 What is the Primary Objective of the ABCP?

A: to ensure all Soldiers achieve and maintain optimal well-being and performance under
all conditions
6. Para 1-5 What are the Secondary Objectives of the ABCP?
A: 1. Assist in establishing and maintaining Operational readiness, Physical fitness, Health
and A professional military appearance
2. Establish body fat standards
3. Provide procedures by which personnel are counseled to assist in meeting the standards

7. Para 2-1 What must Soldiers maintain in order to meet mission requirements?
A: Soldiers must maintain a high level of physical readiness

8. Para 2-1 What is one indicator of physical readiness?

A: Body composition

9. Para 2 How is Body Composition an indicator of a Soldier’s Physical Readiness?

A: It is associated with an individual’s fitness, endurance, and overall health

10. Para 2-1 Who will generally exhibit increased muscular strength and endurance,
is less likely to sustain injury from weight bearing activity, and more likely to
perform at an optimal level?
A: Individuals with desirable body fat percentages

11. Para 2-1 Who is more likely to sustain injury from weight bearing activity?
A: Soldiers that do not meet body fat percentages
12. Para 2-1 Who is more likely to show decreased muscular strength and
endurance?
A: Soldiers that do not meet body fat percentages

13. Para 2-1 Who will benefit from Soldiers meeting Body fat percentages?
A: the individual and collective benefit to themselves, their unit, and the entire Army
14. Para 2-2 What agency is responsible for AR 600-9?
A: The Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G–1

15. Para 2-3 What is The Surgeon General’s responsibilities for AR 600-9?
A: 1. Establish medical examination and medical counseling policies
2. Evaluate the medical aspects of the program
3. Establish and review procedures for determination of body fat content
4. Provide guidance on improving the nutritional status of Soldiers
5. Provide recommendations and/or medical opinions on medical exception to policy
requests

16. Para 2-14 Who is responsible for meeting Body fat percentages?
A: Each Soldier (commissioned officer, warrant officer, and enlisted)

17. Para 2-16 What is the responsibility of Commander’s and Supervisors per AR
600-9?
A: 1. Implement the ABCP
2. Ensure the continued evaluation of all Soldiers under their command or supervision
3. Review monthly Suspension of Favorable Personnel Actions Management Report (AAA–
095)
4. Forward a complete ABCP file (per AR 600-9 para 3-8) to the gaining unit on each Soldier
who conducts a permanent change of station and is flagged for noncompliance with body
fat standards

18. Para 2-15 What are the responsibilities of Medical Personnel per AR 600-9?
A: 1. Assist commanders and supervisors in ensuring that individuals who exceed body fat
standards receive nutrition and weight reduction counseling from a registered dietitian, if
available
2. Identify those individuals who have a pathological condition requiring medical treatment
3. Evaluate Soldiers who exceed body fat standards
4. Advise Soldiers that while various medical conditions, environmental conditions,
functional limitations (temporary or permanent physical profiles), and/or medications may
contribute to weight gain, they are still required to meet the body fat standard
5. Refer Soldiers to appropriate specialist for nutrition and exercise counseling
6. At the request of a commander, provide education and information to Soldiers on healthy
eating behaviors

19. Para 2-15 If a registered dietitian is not available who may provide nutrition and
weight reduction counseling?
A: a health care provider, to include nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or medical
doctor

20. Para 2-15 Who can grant exception and is the approval authority for special
situations?
A: DCS, G–1

21. Para 2-16 What is the function of a designated unit fitness training NCO or master
fitness trainer?
A: 1. Prescribe proper exercise and fitness techniques to assist Soldiers in meeting and
maintaining body fat standards
2. Assist commanders in developing programs that establish a physical fitness program
3. Train other command designated NCOs in proper height, weight, and body circumference
methodology to assess body fat composition

22. Para 3-1 What does the ABCP program provide Commanders with?
A: The ABCP provides commanders a systematic approach to enforce military standards
across the unit, while supporting Soldiers with the resources they need to return to an
optimum level of individual readiness

23. Para 3-1 What is the amount of time that every Soldier will be screened IAW AR
600-9?
A: Soldiers will be screened every 6 months, at a minimum, to ensure compliance with this
regulation

24. Para 3-2 What is the only authorized method of estimating body fat?
A: the circumference-based tape method outlined in appendix B of AR 600-9

25. Para 3-2 What are Commanders are authorized to use as a screening tool in order
to expedite the semi-annual testing process?
A: the weight for height table (Appendix B of AR 600-9)

26. Para 3-2 Who has the authority to direct a body fat assessment on any Soldier
that they determine does not present a Soldierly appearance, regardless of whether
or not the Soldier exceeds the screening table weight for his or her measured height?
A: The Commander

27. Para 3-2 When can the Commander direct that a body fat assessment be
performed on a Soldier even if they meet the weight for height screening table?
A: If they determine that the Soldier does not present a Soldierly appearance

28. Para 3-2 What must the Commander do when a Soldier exceeds the Body fat
standards?
A: the Soldier will be flagged in accordance with AR 600–8–2 and enrolled in the ABCP

29. Para 3-2 What must a Soldier do in order to be released from the program?
A: They must meet the body fat standard in AR 600-9

30. Para 3-3 When a Soldier is exempt from the body fat standards what must they
maintain?
A: A Soldierly appearance

31. Para 3-3 Do Soldiers assigned to or attached to a Warrior Transition Unit or

Community Based Warrior Transition Unit have to meet body fat standards?
A: Yes; however Soldiers with special considerations may request a temporary exception to
policy

32. Para 3-3 Who are the Soldiers that are exempt from the requirements of AR 600-
9?
A: 1. Soldiers with major limb loss
2. Soldiers on established continued on active duty and/or continued on active Reserve
status
3. Pregnant and postpartum Soldiers
4. Soldiers who have undergone prolonged hospitalization for 30 continuous days or
greater
5. New recruits

33. Para 3-3 How long do New recruits have to meet body fat standards?
A: 180 days from entry to active service

34. Para 3-4 Are the APFT and weigh-in required to be conducted on the same day?
A: No; commanders and supervisors are encouraged to allow a minimum of 7 days between
APFT and weigh-in

35. Para 3-4 Why should the APFT and the weigh-in be conducted a minimum of 7
days apart?
A: to ensure the ABCP does not interfere with Soldier performance on the APFT; Some
Soldiers that are close to exceeding the screening weight may attempt to lose weight
quickly in the days leading up to a weigh-in this may result in the Soldier being unable to
perform his or her best on the APFT

36. Para 3-4 At what level will routine weigh-ins be conducted?

A: Routine weigh-ins will be accomplished at the unit level

37. Para 3-4 Who must measure the Soldier for body fat?
A: Soldiers will be measured by trained individuals of the same gender

38. Para 3-4 What must be done when a trained individual of the same gender is not
available to conduct the measurements?
A: a female Soldier will be present when a male measures a female, and a male Soldier will
be present when a female measures a male
39. Para 3-4 Is the height, weight, and body fat percent required to be entered on the
Department of the Army (DA) Form 705 (Army Physical Fitness Test Scorecard)?
A: The height, weight, and body fat percent are no longer required entries on the
Department of the Army (DA) Form 705 (Army Physical Fitness Test Scorecard)

40. Para 3-4 How may unit’s track height and weight data?
A: Units may track height and weight on a centralized roster, the DA Form 705, and on the
DA Form 5500

41. Para 3-4 What is DA Form 5500?

A: Body Fat Assessment Worksheet – Male

42. Para 3-4 What is the Male Body Fat Assessment Worksheet?
A: DA form 5500

43. Para 3-4 What is the DA form 5501?

A: Body Fat Assessment Worksheet – Female

44. Para 3-4 What is the Female Body Fat Assessment Worksheet?
A: DA Form 5501

45. Para 3-4 How must Units maintain height, weight, and body fat assessment data?
A: According to unit policy

46. Para 3-5 Who must be enrolled in the ABCP?

A: Soldiers who exceed body fat standards in appendix B will be enrolled in the unit ABCP

47. Para 3-5 When does Enrollment in the ABCP start?

A: on the day that the Soldier is notified by the unit commander (or designee) that he or she
has been entered in the program

48. Para 3-5 What will Soldiers enrolled in the ABCP be given to help them attain the
requirements of the Army?
A: 1. exercise guidance by the unit master fitness trainer and/or unit fitness training NCO
2. nutrition counseling by registered dietitian (or health care provider, if a dietitian is not
available)
3. assistance in behavioral modification

49. Para 3-6 What are the Actions that are required when a Soldier is determined to
be exceeding the body fat standard?
A: 1. Notification counseling
2. Soldier Action Plan
3. Nutrition counseling
50. Para 3-6 How long does a Commander have to Flag the Soldier using DA Form 268
(Report to Suspend Favorable Personnel Actions (FLAG) for failing to meet body fat
standards?
A: the commander has 3 working days to Flag the Soldier

51. Para 3-6 How long does a Commander have from initiation of DA Form 268 to
counsel and/or notify and enroll the Soldier in the ABCP?
A: the commander has 2 working days from initiation of DA Form 268

52. Para 3-6 What is the effective date of the DA Form 268 flagging action when a
Soldier fails to meet body fat standards?
A: effective date of the DA Form 268 flagging action is the date that the Soldier is found to
be noncompliant

53. Para 3-6 What will the Soldier be advised of during the notification counseling?
A: 1. That they have a DA Form 268 (flagg) placed on their record to suspend favorable
personnel actions
2. That they are enrolled in the ABCP 3. That they Must acknowledge enrollment in the
ABCP by memorandum to the commander within 2 working days of notification of
enrollment

54. Para 3-6 What are some of the ramifications of the Soldier being flagged?
A: 1. That they are nonpromotable
2. That they will not be assigned to command, command sergeant major, or first sergeant
positions
3. They are not authorized to attend military schools and institutional training courses IAW
AR 350-1

55. Para 3-6 During the Soldier notification counseling, what must the Commander
or designated representative inform the Soldier of?
A: 1. Must read the online U.S. Army Public Health Command (USAPHC) Technical Guide
(TG) 358
2. Must complete and return their Soldier Action Plan
3. Are required to meet with a dietitian or health care provider
4. Must participate in unit monthly ABCP assessments to document their progress
5. Must meet the body fat standard in order to be released from the ABCP
6. Must demonstrate satisfactory progress while enrolled in the ABCP and understand that
failure to do so will result in bar to reenlistment or initiation of separation proceedings
7. May request a medical examination if there is reason to believe that there is an
underlying medical condition

56. Para 3-6 How long will a Soldier have to read the online U.S. Army Public Health
Command (USAPHC) Technical Guide (TG) 358 after the notification counseling?
A: within 14 days of enrollment and schedule an appointment with a dietitian, if available,
or health care provider
57. Para 3-6 How long will a Soldier have to complete and return their Soldier Action
Plan after the notification counseling?
A: within 14 days of the notification counseling

58. Para 3-6 How long will a Soldier have to meet with a dietitian or health care
provider?
A: within 30 days of enrollment in the ABCP

59. Para 3-6 What must a Soldier bring have to meet with a dietitian or health care
provider?
A: 1. copy of the commander’s request for nutrition counseling
2. Soldier Action Plan to the dietitian for Review

60. Para 3-6 What must a Soldier bring to the Commander after the meeting with the
dietitian or health care provider?
A: a memorandum signed by the dietitian (or health care provider if a dietitian is not
available) verifying that the nutritional counseling took place

61. Para 3-6 How long does a Soldier have to acknowledge enrollment in the ABCP by
memorandum to the commander?
A: within 2 working days of notification of enrollment

62. Para 3-6 How long does a Soldier have to respond to the commander with a
Soldier Action Plan confirming that he or she has read USAPHC TG 358, provide date
and time of scheduled nutrition counseling, and indicate what approach he or she
intends to use to work towards meeting the body fat standard?
A: Within 14 days of the notification counseling

63. Para 3-6 What must the Soldier include in the Soldier Action plan?
A: the Soldier must complete the Army MOVE!23
(http://usaphcapps.amedd.army.mil/move23/register.asp) interactive questionnaire,
review the survey results, and record the retrieval code

64. Para 3-6 What Table will give a Summary of Army Body Composition Program-
related actions, counseling, and evaluations?
A: Table 3-1

65. Para 3-8 Who must maintain an ABCP file at the unit on each Soldier enrolled in
the program?
A: The Commander

66. Para 3-8 What must the ABCP file contain at a minimum?
A: 1. DA Form 268
2. DA Form 5500 or DA Form 5501 from enrollment and each monthly assessment
3. Notification counseling 4. Soldier Action Plan
5. Nutrition counseling results memorandum
6. Medical evaluation request memorandum
7. Medical evaluation results
8. Release from ABCP counseling memorandum from the unit commander
9. Copy of DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile)

67. Para 3-9 When must commanders conduct a monthly ABCP assessment to
measure Soldier progress?
A: Approximately every 30 days

68. Para 3-9 What is considered to be safely attainable goals that enable Soldiers to
lose excess body fat and meet the body fat standards?
A: A monthly loss of either 3 to 8 pounds or 1 percent body fat

69. Para 3-11 What happens when a temporary medical condition that directly
causes weight gain or prevents weight or body fat loss?
A: Soldiers will have up to 6 months from the initial medical evaluation date to undergo
treatment to resolve the medical condition but a medical specialty physician may extend
the time period up to 12 months

70. Para 3-11 If a Soldier has a medical condition what will happen IAW AR 600-9?
A: the Soldier will participate in the ABCP, to include initiation of a DA Form 268, nutrition
counseling, and monthly body fat assessment, but will not be penalized for failing to show
progress

71. Para 3-11 What happens once the medical condition is resolved, or 6 months (not
to exceed 12 months), whichever occurs first, from the date of the medical evaluation
and if the Soldier still exceeds the body fat standard?
A: he or she will continue participating in the ABCP but will be required to show
satisfactory progress

72. Para 3-11 What happens if the Soldier is unable to show satisfactory progress in
the ABCP?
A: the Soldier will be subject to separation

73. Para 3-12 What is considered a ABCP program failure?

A: 1. The Soldier exhibits less than satisfactory progress on two consecutive monthly ABCP
assessments
2. After 6 months in the ABCP he or she still exceeds body fat standards, and exhibits less
than satisfactory progress for three or more (nonconsecutive) monthly ABCP assessments

74. Para 3-12 What must a Commander request if a Soldier has failed the program?
A: the commander will request a medical evaluation

75. Para 3-12 If the medical evaluation finds no underlying medical condition what
must the Commander do?
A: then the commander will initiate separation action, bar to reenlistment
76. Para 3-12 Who must inform the Soldier, in writing, that a bar to reenlistment,
separation action is being initiated?
A: The commander or supervisor

77. Para 3-13 Who will remove individuals administratively from the ABCP as soon
as the body fat standard is achieved?
A: Commanders and supervisors

78. Para 3-13 What will happen if a Soldier in the ABCP program meet the screening
table weight?
A: The Soldier must remain in the ABCP program until they no longer exceed the required
body fat standard

79. Para 3-13 What must the Commander do when removing a Soldier form the ABCP
program?
A: The commander will remove the DA Form 268 actions and counsel the Soldier on the
importance of maintaining body composition and potential consequences if re-enrolled in
the program within 36 months

80. Para 3-14 What happens if a Soldier exceeds body fat standards within 12
months from release of the ABCP?
A: If no underlying medical condition is found, the commander will initiate separation
action, bar to reenlistment

81. Para 3-14 What happens If, after 12 months but less than 36 months from the
date of release from the ABCP?
A: If no underlying medical condition is found, the commander will re-enroll the Soldier in
the ABCP and the Soldier will have 90 days to meet the standards

82. Para 3-14 What happens if a Soldier fails to meet standards within 90 days (for
those who are removed from a program and then exceed the standards again
between 12-36 months)?
A: Commanders will initiate separation action, bar to reenlistment

83. Para 3-15 How long will pregnant Soldiers be exempt from meeting body fat
standards?
A: Pregnant Soldiers (who previously met the standards) will be given the duration of the
pregnancy plus the period of 180 days after the pregnancy ends

84. Para 3-15 If a Soldier is enrolled in the ABCP and then becomes pregnant, what
actions occur?
A: The Soldier will remain under the flagging action

85. Para 3-15 What happens when a Soldier enters or reenters the ACBP after
pregnancy?
A: Soldiers entered or re-entered in the ABCP after pregnancy will be considered first-time
entries into the program

86. Para 3-16 What happens if a Soldier is hospitalized for 30 continuous days or
more?
A: Soldiers will be exempt from the standards for the duration of the hospitalization and
the recovery period as specified by their profile, not to exceed 90 days from discharge from
the hospital

87. App B-1 Where is the weight for height table listed in Appendix B?
A: in table B-1

88. App B-1 Where is body fat standards listed in Appendix B?

A: in table B-2

89. App B-1 What must Unit commanders require of those personnel that are trained
to perform measurements and before official body fat determinations are made?
A: Commanders must ensure that designated personnel have read the instructions
regarding technique and location and obtained adequate practice before official body fat
determinations are made

90. App B-1 What must the individual taking the measurements have a thorough
understanding of?
A: The individual taking the measurements must have a thorough understanding of the
appropriate body landmarks and measurement techniques

91. App B-1 What could happen if untrained personnel are allowed to take the
measurements?
A: they can give erroneous results if proper technique is not followed

92. App B-1 What will the individuals taking the measurements be designated as?
A: unit fitness trainers, certified master fitness trainers, and/or trained in body
circumference methodology

93. App B-1 How many people are required to take measurements?
A: Two members of the unit will be utilized in the taking of measurements; one to place the
tape measure and determine measurements and the other to assure proper placement and
tension of the tape, as well as to record the measurement on the worksheet

94. App B-1 What happens if a trained individual of the same gender is not available
to conduct the measurements?
A: a female Soldier will be present when a male measures a female, and a male Soldier will
be present when a female measures a male

95. App B-1 How many measurements must be taken?

A: Take all circumference measurements sequentially three times and record them to the
nearest half inch

96. App B-1 How should you record measurements?

A: to the nearest half inch

97. App B-1 What happens if any one of the three closest measurements differs by
more than 1 inch from the other two?
A: take an additional measurement and compute a mathematical average of the three
measurements with the least difference to the nearest half inch and record this value

98. App B-1 What must Soldiers wear when being measured?
A: Soldiers will be measured for body fat in stocking feet and standard Army physical
fitness uniform trunks and T-shirt

99. App B-1 Can Soldiers wear Undergarments that may serve to bind the abdomen,
hip, or thigh areas?
A: No; they are not authorized for wear when a Soldier is being measured for body fat
composition

100. App B-1 Can the tape compress the underlying soft tissues during circumference
measurements?
A: No; It will not compress the underlying soft tissues

101. App B-1 What must the tape measure be made of?
A: non stretchable material, preferably fiberglass

102. App B-1 Can cloth or metal tapes be used?

A: cloth or steel tapes are unacceptable

103. App B-1 Why are cloth tapes unacceptable?

A: Cloth measuring tapes will stretch with usage

104. App B-1 Why are steel tapes unacceptable?

A: most steel tapes do not conform to body surfaces

105. App B-1 How are measuring tapes calibrated?

A: compared with a yardstick or a metal ruler to ensure validity; by aligning the fiberglass
tape measure with the quarter-inch markings on the ruler

106. App B-1 How wide will the tape measure be?
A: one-quarter to one-half inch wide

107. App B-1 How long will the tape measure be?
A: a minimum of 5 feet in length
108. App B-2 What must the Soldier wear when height is being measured?
A: with the Soldier in stocking feet and wearing the authorized physical fitness uniform

109. App B-2 How must the Soldier stand when the height is being measured?
A: looking directly forward with the line of vision horizontal and the chin parallel to the
floor

110. App B-2 How is the height recorded in inches?

A: the Soldier’s height is measured to the nearest half inch

111. App B-2 When measuring height to use the weight for height screening table
how do you round the height?
A: 1. If the height fraction is less than half an inch, round down to the nearest whole
number in inches
2. If the height fraction is half an inch or greater, round up to the next highest whole
number in inches

112. App B-2 How often will Scales used for weight measurement be calibrated?
A: Annually

113. App B-2 How is weight rounded?

A: 1. If the weight fraction of the Soldier is less than one-half pound, round down to the
nearest pound
2. If the weight fraction of the Soldier is one half-pound or greater, round up to the next
whole pound

114. App B-2 How much weight will be accounted for clothing?
A: No weight will be deducted to account for clothing

115. App B-2 What table displays authorized body fat percentage by age?
A: Table B-2

116. App B-2 What is the Maximum allowable percent body fat standards for Age
group: 17–20?
A: Male (% body fat): 20% and Female (% body fat): 30%

117. App B-2 What is the Maximum allowable percent body fat standards for Age
group: 21–27?
A: Male (% body fat): 22% and Female (% body fat): 32%

118. App B-2 What is the Maximum allowable percent body fat standards for Age
group: 28–39?
A: Male (% body fat): 24% and Female (% body fat): 34%

119. App B-2 What is the Maximum allowable percent body fat standards for Age
group: 40 and older?
A: Male (% body fat): 26% and Female (% body fat): 36%

120. App B-4 Where are the sites to measure a male?

A: the neck and the abdomen

121. App B-4 Where are the sites to measure a female?

A: neck, waist (abdomen), and hip measurements

122. App B-5 Where on the neck should a male and female be measured?
A: measure the neck circumference at a point just below the larynx

123. App B-4 Where should a male be measured on the abdomen?

A: At the naval or belly button

124. App B-5 Where on the waist should a female be measured?

A: at the minimal abdominal circumference

125. App B-5 Where are the hips on a female measured?

A: over the greatest protrusion of the gluteal muscles

126. App C-4 What are some Unsafe weight loss strategies that Soldiers are using and
Leaders need to be aware of?
A: 1. Fasting or starvation
2. Water loss or forced dehydration
3. Abuse of diuretics and/or laxatives
4. Vomiting and/or purging 5. Use of diet or weight loss pills

127. App C-4 Explain the Unsafe weight loss strategy of Fasting or starvation?
A: Crash dieting, fasting, or starvation reduces weight, but also slows down the body’s
metabolism and forces the body to utilize lean muscle or organs for energy. Prolonged
fasting can lead to decrease in muscle endurance and loss of strength and power

128. App C-4 Explain the Unsafe weight loss strategy of Water loss or forced
dehydration?
A: Since the body is 75 percent water, this is the easiest way to lose weight. Most common
practices to lose water weight include fluid restriction, exercising in hot and humid
conditions, and the use of saunas, “sauna suits,” or diuretics. Risks of dehydration include
irritability, dizziness, fatigue, weakness, organ failure, and death

129. App C-4 Explain the Unsafe weight loss strategy of Abuse of diuretics and/or
laxatives?
A: Used to reduce further the body of excess “weight.” This method combines all the risks of
dehydration and starvation by depriving the body of fluids and nutrition.

130. App C-4 Explain the Unsafe weight loss strategy of Vomiting and/or purging?
A: May lead to dehydration and can be self-induced or with emetics (laxatives) that
stimulate the response. This method combines all the risk of dehydration and starvation by
depriving the body of fluids and nutrition

131. App C-4 Explain the Unsafe weight loss strategy of Use of diet or weight loss
pills?
A: These weight loss aids may contain chemicals that act like drugs. Many of these
supplements can be lethal, especially when taken before heightened physical activity

AR 670-1 Wear and Appearance of Army

Uniforms and Insignia
1. What Regulation Covers Army Uniforms?
A: AR 670-1

2. What does AR 670-1 Cover?

A: Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

3. Para 1-1 What does a Soldier’s appearance measure?

A: part of his or her Professionalism

4. Para 1-1 What is a matter of personal pride for all Soldiers?

A: Proper wear of the Army uniform

5. Para 1-1 Who has an individual responsibility for ensuring their appearance
reflects the highest level of professionalism?
A: All Soldiers
6. Para 1-1 Who has a responsibility for implementing and applying the standards
contained in AR 670-1 and to ensure the best interests of the Army, including our
shared traditions and customs?
A: Leaders, at all levels

7. Para 1-5 Are Portions of AR 670-1 punitive?

A: Yes

8. Para 1-5 What may happen if Soldiers Violate specific prohibitions and
requirements of AR 670-1?
A: Violations may result in adverse administrative action and/or charges under the
provisions of the UCMJ
9. Para 1-5 Can Civilians wear the Army Uniform?
A: In accordance with Section 771, Chapter 45, Title 10, United States Code, no person
except a member of the U.S. Army may wear the uniform

10. Para 2-3 Who will Approve designs for distinctive unit insignia (DUI), regimental
distinctive insignia (RDI), shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI), flags, and badges?
A: The Institute of Heraldry (TIOH)

11. Para 2-3 Who can approve coats of arms, decorations, flags, streamers, agency
seals, badges, and other types of insignia that are approved for use and/or display?
A: The Institute of Heraldry (TIOH)

12. Para 2-3 Who can approve a new Design of a Guidon for a New Company,
Battalion or BDE?
A: The Institute of Heraldry (TIOH)

13. Para 2-6 Who is Exempt from policies in AR 670-1?

A: Only Those Units designated for ceremonial duties, such as the Old Guard and the U.S.
Army Band, are exempt from the policy to wear the Army service, dress, or utility uniforms
in the performance of ceremonial duties

14. Para 2-6 Can Commanders or 1SG’s require individuals to purchase Optional
uniform items?
A: No

15. Para 2-6 Can Commanders or 1SG’s require individuals to purchase Required
uniform items?
A: Yes they can require the purchase of current issued items of CTA 50-900

16. Para 2-6 Why must Commanders conduct periodic inspections of Uniform Items?
A: 1. To ensure Soldiers possess the minimum quantities of uniforms and that uniforms fit
properly and are serviceable
2. To ensure Soldiers wear only authorized insignia and awards
3. To ensure Soldiers wear only uniform and heraldic items produced by certified
manufacturers, and they meet the specifications for quality and design

17. Para 2-7 Who must Maintain their clothing bag items and any supplemental
clothing items they are issued and ensure that their uniforms and insignia conform
to AR 670-1?
A: All Enlisted Personnel

18. Para 2-7 Who must ensure they Procure and maintain the uniforms and
accessories appropriate to their assigned duties and ensure that their uniforms and
insignia conform to specifications of DA Pam 670-1?
A: All Officers
19. Para 3-1 Who will present a professional image at all times and will continue to
set the example in military presence, both on and off duty?
A: All Soldiers

20. Para 3-1 What does Pride in appearance include?

A: includes Soldiers’ physical fitness and adherence to acceptable weight standards in
accordance with AR 600–9

21 Para 3-1 What is a vital ingredient of the Army’s strength and military
effectiveness?
A: the pride and self discipline that American Soldiers bring to their Service through a
conservative military image

22. Para 3-1 Who is to ensure that military personnel under their command present
a neat and soldierly appearance?
A: Commanders

23. Para 3 What Chapter of AR 670-1 sets the Standards for Appearance and
Grooming Standards?
A: Chapter 3

24. Para 3-2 Are Hair and Fingernail Grooming Standards Punitive under UCMJ?
A: Yes

25. Para 3-2 What is the purpose of Hair grooming standards?

A: It is necessary to maintain uniformity within a military population

26. Para 3-2 What are the two determining factors of if a Hairstyle is acceptable?
A: Neat and Conservative

27. Para 3-2 Who determines if a Hairstyle is considered Neat and Conservative?
A: Army Leaders

28. Para 3-2 What should Leaders exercise in determining if a Hairstyle is Neat and
Conservative?
A: Leaders at all levels to exercise good judgment when enforcing Army policy

29 Para 3-2 Who will comply with hair, fingernail, and grooming policies while in any
military uniform, or in civilian clothes on duty?
A: All Soldiers

30. Para 3-2 How can Leaders judge the appropriateness of a particular hairstyle?
A: by the appearance of headgear when worn

31. Para 3-2 Concerning Headgear and protective mask or other protective
equipment, What will make a Hairstyle Prohibited?
A: Hairstyles (including bulk and length of hair) that do not allow Soldiers to wear the
headgear properly, or that interfere with the proper wear of the protective mask or other
protective equipment, are prohibited

32. Para 3-2 How should the Headgear fit?

A: Headgear will fit snugly and comfortably, without bulging or distortion from the
intended shape of the headgear and without excessive gaps

33. Para 3-2 Are Extreme, eccentric, or faddish haircuts or hairstyles Authorized?
A: No they are not authorized

34. Para 3-2 If Soldiers use dyes, tints, or bleaches what color must they use?
A: They must choose a natural hair color

35. Para 3-2 What Hair Colors are Prohibited?

A: Colors that detract from a professional military appearance are prohibited

36. Para 3-2 What Colors must Soldiers avoid using?

A: Soldiers must avoid using colors that result in an extreme appearance

37. Para 3-2 What are some hair colors that are prohibited?
A: purple, blue, pink, green, orange, bright (fire-engine) red, and fluorescent or neon colors

38. Para 3-2 Who determines if colors are acceptable based on the Soldiers overall
appearance?
A: Army Leaders

39. Para 3-2 Who may cut a part into the hair?
A: Only Soldiers who have a texture of hair that does not part naturally

40. Para 3-2 If a Soldier is authorized to cut a part into their hair, how should the
part be cut?
A: The part will be one straight line, not slanted or curved, and will fall in the area where
the Soldier would normally part the hair

41. Para 3-2 How must the Hair be on the top of the head for Males?
A: The hair on top of the head must be neatly groomed

42. Para 3-2 For Males, what appearance must the hair present?
A: A Tapered Appearance

43. Para 3-2 What is a Tapered Appearance?

A: A tapered appearance is one where the outline of the Soldier’s hair conforms to the
shape of the head curving inward to the natural termination point at the base of the neck
44. Para 3-2 When the hair is combed how will it Not Fall?
A: it will not fall over the ears or eyebrows, or touch the collar, except for the closely cut
hair at the back of the neck

45. Para 3-2 Is the Block-Cut fullness in the back Authorized?

A: It is permitted to a moderate degree, as long as the tapered look is maintained

46. Para 3-2 Are Haircuts with a single, untapered patch of hair on the top of the head
Authorized?
A: No they are considered eccentric and are not authorized

47. Para 3-2 What are some examples of unauthorized male haircuts?
A: 1. Mohawk
2. Horseshoe
3. Tear Drop

48. Para 3-2 Is Hair that is completely shaved or trimmed closely to the scalp
Authorized?
A: Yes

49. Para 3-2 What are Sideburns?

A: Sideburns are hair grown in front of the ear and below the point where the top portion
of the ear attaches to the head

50. Para 3-2 How far down are Sideburns Authorized?

A: Sideburns will not extend below the bottom of the opening of the ear

51. Para 3-2 What is the maximum authorized length of Sideburns?

A: the sideburn will not exceed 1/8 inch when fully extended

52. Para 3-2 When are Males required to keep their face Clean-Shaven?
A: When in Uniform, or in Civilian clothes On Duty

53. Para 3-2 Are Males required to Shave when Off Duty or on Leave?
A: No; They only need to be Clean-Shaven When in Uniform, or in Civilian clothes On Duty

54. Para 3-2 How must Mustaches be kept?

A: Neatly Trimmed, Tapered, and Tidy they cannot present a Chopped off or Bushy
appearance

55. Para 3-2 What is the Authorized size of the Moustache?

A: no portion of the mustache will cover the upper lip line, extend sideways beyond a
vertical line drawn upward from the corners of the mouth or extend above a parallel line at
the lowest portion of the nose
56. Para 3-2 Who is authorized beard growth?
A: Personnel who are authorized by the appropriate Medical Authority by issuing a Medical
Profile

57. Para 3-2 What is the maximum length authorized for medical treatment?
A: The length of the beard cannot exceed 1/4 inch, but must be specified on the Profile

58. Para 3-2 Are Soldiers that have Profiles allowing Beards authorized to shape the
hair growth?
A: No; they are not authorized to shape the hair growth

59. Para 3-2 How should Soldiers maintain an authorized medical beard?
A: Soldiers will keep the growth trimmed to the level specified by the appropriate medical
authority

60. Para 3-2 If a Soldier that has a Medical Profile authorizing a Beard shaves or
trims their Beard, what should be done?
A: The Soldier is in violation of UCMJ and must be counseled. If appropriate, the Soldier
should receive UCMJ Actions, especially if multiple incidents have occurred after being
Counseled.

61. Para 3-2 Can males wear wigs or hairpieces while in uniform or in civilian clothes
on duty?
A: No; except to cover natural baldness or physical disfiguration caused by accident or
medical procedure

62. Para 3-2 What are the three basic categories of Female Hairstyles?
A: 1. Short Length
2. Medium Length
3. Long Length

63. Para 3-2 What is Short Length hair?

A: length that extends no more than 1 inch from the scalp, (excluding bangs)

64. Para 3-2 What is the shortest that a Female’s hairstyle is authorized?
A: No Shorter than ¼ inch from scalp

65. How must bangs be maintained?

A: Bangs must not fall below the eyebrows, may not interfere with the wear of all headgear,
must lie neatly against the head, and not be visible underneath the front of the headgear

66. Para 3-2 What is Medium Length hair?

A: hair length that does not extend beyond the lower edge of the collar (in all uniforms),
and extends more than 1 inch from the scalp
67. Para 3-2 Is Medium length hair required to be secured?
A: No, Medium hair may fall naturally in uniform, and is not required to be secured

68. Para 3-2 What is Long Length hair?

A: hair length that extends beyond the lower edge of the collar

69. Para 3-2 How must Long hair be secured?

A: Long hair will be neatly and inconspicuously fastened or pinned, except that bangs may
be worn

70. Para 3-2 Is Female hair Authorized to bulge or distort or make gaps in the
headgear?
A: No; When headgear is worn, hair should not protrude at distinct angles from under the
edges

71. Para 3-2 What type of Hair Holding devices are Authorized for wear?
A: small plain scrunchies (elastic hair bands covered with material), barrettes, combs, pins,
clips, rubber bands, and hair/head bands

72. Para 3-2 What are Some examples of prohibited Hair Holding Devices?
A: large, lacy scrunchies; beads, bows, or claw or alligator clips; clips, pins, or barrettes
with butterflies, flowers, sparkles, gems, or scalloped edges; and bows made from
hairpieces

73. Para 3-2 During PT is Long length hair authorized to be in a pony tail?
A: Yes; A single pony tail centered on the back of the head is authorized in physical fitness
uniforms, except when considered a safety hazard. It is not required to be worn above the
collar

74. Para 3-2 What is the Authorized use of Cosmetics allowed for Females?
A: They must be applied modestly and conservatively, and that they complement both the
Soldier’s complexion and the uniform

75. Para 3-2 How must Males keep fingernails trimmed?

A: Males will keep nails trimmed so as not to extend beyond the fingertip unless medically
required

76. Para 3-2 What is the Maximum Allowed Length of Fingernails for Females?
A: No longer than 1/4 of an inch as measured from tip of finger

77. Para 3-2 Can a Female be required to keep nails shorter than the Maximum
Allowed length of AR 670-1?
A: Yes; if the Commander determines that the longer length detracts from a professional
appearance, presents a safety concern, or interferes with the performance of duties
78. Para 3-2 What is the Authorized Color of Nail Polish while in Uniform?
A: Only Clear Nail Polish is authorized in uniform or while in civilian clothes on duty

79. Para 3-3 What are the types of tattoos or brands that are prejudicial to good
order and discipline and therefore prohibited anywhere on a Soldier’s body?
A: 1. Extremist
2. Indecent
3. Sexist
4. Racist

80. Para 3-3 What are Extremist Tattoos?

A: Extremist tattoos or brands are those affiliated with, depicting, or symbolizing extremist
philosophies, organizations, or activities

81. Para 3-3 What are Indecent Tattoos?

A: Indecent tattoos or brands are those that are grossly offensive to modesty, decency,
propriety, or professionalism

82. Para 3-3 What are Sexist Tattoos?

A: Sexist tattoos or brands are those that advocate a philosophy that degrades or demeans
a person based on gender

83. Para 3-3 What are Racist Tattoos?

A: Racist tattoos or brands are those that advocate a philosophy that degrades or demeans
a person based on race, ethnicity, or national origin

84. Para 3-3 Where are Soldiers prohibited from getting tattoos?
A: on the head, face, neck, wrists, hands, or fingers

85. Para 3-3 How many Tattoos are Soldiers authorized below the elbow or knee?
A: No more than 4

86. Para 3-3 What is the maximum Authorized size of a Tattoo below the elbow or
knee?
A: must be smaller than the size of the wearer’s hand

87. Para 3-3 What is the date of Soldiers being Grandfathered but can get no more
tattoos in unauthorized areas?
A: 31 March 2014

88. Para 3-3 What must Soldiers that were grandfathered to the Old Tattoo Policy
do?
A: They must self identify to their commander with locations and descriptions
89. Para 3-3 What must happen if a Soldier is not in compliance with the Tattoo
Policy?
A: They must be processed out of the Army

90. Para 3-3 When must Commanders perform a check for extremist, indecent, sexist
and racist tattoos?
A: Commanders must perform an Annual Check to ensure Soldiers are in Compliance with
the Tattoo Policy

91. Para 3-4 What Jewelry is Authorized for wear while in uniform?
A: Soldiers may wear a wristwatch, a wrist identification bracelet, and a total of two rings

92. Para 3-4 Is a Wedding Set considered two rings?

A: No; a wedding set is considered one ring

93. Para 3-4 What Identification bracelets are authorized?

A: medical alert bracelets, missing in action, prisoner of war, or killed in action (black or
silver in color only) bracelets

94. Para 3-4 How many items are Soldiers Authorized to wear on the wrist while in
uniform or civilian clothes on Duty?
A: Soldiers are only authorized to wear one item on each wrist while in uniform, or in
civilian clothes on duty

95. Para 3-4 Are Soldiers Authorized to have any piercings?

A: No; only exception is Females can wear earrings with the service, dress, and mess
uniforms

96. Para 3-4 What type of earrings are authorized for Females?
A: screw-on, clip-on, or post-type earrings in gold, silver, white pearl, or diamond. The
earrings will not exceed 6 mm or 1⁄4 inch in diameter

97. Para 3-4 Are Females Authorized to wear earrings with the Class C uniform?
A: No

98. Para 3-4 What are considered Class C uniforms?

A: combat, utility, hospital duty, food service, physical fitness, field, or organizational

99. Para 3-4 Are there any Restrictions for Females wearing earrings off duty?
A: No; except the earrings do not create or support ear gauging (enlarging the holes in the
lobe)

100. Para 3-4 Are Males Authorized to wear earrings off duty?
A: No
101. Para 3-4 Are Males or Females Authorized to wear Piercings off duty?
A: No; except females can wear only earring piercings while off duty

102. Can Males or Females wear Ankle bracelets, toe rings, necklaces, devices,
medallions, amulets, and personal talismans or icons while in Uniform or on duty in
civilian clothes?
A: No they are not authorized for wear in Uniform or on duty in civilian clothes

103. Para 3-4 Are gold caps, platinum caps, or caps of any unnatural color or texture
for teeth for purposes of dental ornamentation authorized?
A: No

104. Para 3-6 Are Keys or key chains Authorized on the belt, belt loops, or
waistband?
A: Yes as long as they are Not Visible

105. Para 3-6 Are Soldiers Authorized to wear an Electronic Device on belt, belt
loops, or waistband of the uniform?
A: Yes, but Only One Electronic Device can be worn

106. Para 3-6 What color must the Carrying case of an Electronic Device be?
A: Black Only; no other colors are authorized

107. Para 3-6 What activities will Soldiers not walk while engaged in?
A: activities that would interfere with the hand salute and greeting of the day or detract
from a professional image

108. Para 3-6 What are some examples of activities that Soldiers should not walk
while engaged in?
A: walking while eating, using electronic devices, or smoking cigarettes, cigars, or pipes

109. Para 3-6 Are Soldiers authorized to wear wireless or non-wireless

devices/earpieces while wearing Army uniforms?
A: No

110 Para 3-6 Are Soldiers Authorized to use Hands-free devices while operating a
commercial or military vehicle (to include a motorcycle or bicycle)?
A: Yes; Soldiers are Authorized to use Hands-free devices while operating a commercial or
military vehicle (to include a motorcycle or bicycle)

111. Para 3-6 Are Soldiers authorized to place their hands in their pockets?
A: No; except momentarily to place or retrieve objects

112. Para 3-7 What Color must a shoulder bag be if carried in uniform?
A: the bag must be black or match the camouflage pattern uniform being worn, and may not
have any commercial logos
113. Para 3-7 What color must Hand carried bags be?
A: Hand carried bags will be conservative and professional in appearance

114. Para 3-7 Are see-through plastic or mesh bags Authorized?

A: No; The contents of the bag may not be visible

115. Para 3-7 How are Soldiers Authorized to carry shoulder bags?
A: Soldiers may carry authorized bags by hand, on one shoulder using a shoulder strap, or
over both shoulders using both shoulder straps

116. Para 3-7 In what Situation is Wearing Army uniforms prohibited?

A: (1) In connection with the furtherance of any political or commercial interests, or when
engaged in off-duty civilian employment.
(2) When participating in public speeches, interviews, picket lines, marches, rallies, or
public demonstrations, except as authorized by the first O–5 in the chain of command.
(3) When attending any meeting or event that is a function of, or is sponsored by, an
extremist organization.
(4) When wearing the uniform would bring discredit upon the Army, as determined by the
Commander.
(5) When specifically prohibited by Army regulations.

117. Para 3-7 In what Situations are Soldiers Not Required to Wear Headgear with
the Uniform?
A: (1) Headgear is not required if it would interfere with the safe operation of military
vehicles. Wearing military headgear is not required while in or on a privately owned
vehicle (to include a motorcycle, bicycle, or convertible automobile), a commercial vehicle,
or on public conveyance (such as a subway, train, plane, or bus).
(2) Soldiers will not wear headgear indoors, unless under arms in an official capacity, or
when directed by the commander, such as for indoor ceremonial activities.
(3) Male and female Soldiers are not required to wear headgear to evening social events
(after retreat) when wearing the Army service and dress uniforms or the mess and evening
mess uniforms.

118. Para 3-7 How are Soldiers Authorized to store their Headgear in the Class C
Uniform?
A: In cargo pockets or small of the back, but headgear must be hidden from view and not
present a bulky appearance

119. Para 3-8 What uniform items are distinctive and will not be sold to or worn by
unauthorized personnel by law?
A: (1) All Army headgear, when worn with insignia.
(2) Badges and tabs (identification, marksmanship, combat, and special skill).
(3) Uniform buttons (U.S. Army or Corps of Engineers).
(4) Decorations, service medals, service and training ribbons, and other awards and their
appurtenances.
(5) Insignia of any design or color that the Army has adopted.

120. Para 3-9 What type of Appearance will Soldiers maintain even when in Civilian
Clothing?
A: Soldiers will ensure that their dress and personal appearance are commensurate with
the high standards traditionally associated with Army service

121. Para 3-10 What type of eyeglasses and sunglasses are authorized for wear with
the uniform?
A: they must be conservative

122. Para 3-10 What type of Eyeglasses or sunglasses are not authorized for wear?
A: Eyeglasses or sunglasses that are trendy or have lenses or frames with conspicuous
initials, designs, or other adornments

123. Para 3-10 What types of lenses are unauthorized?

A: lenses with extreme or trendy colors, which include, but are not limited to, red, yellow,
blue, purple, bright green, or orange

124. Para 3-10 What Lens colors are Authorized?

A: Lens colors must be traditional gray, brown, or dark green shades

125. Para 3-10 When are Soldiers Authorized to wear sunglasses that contain logos
or lens colors that are not Authorized?
A: Soldiers are authorized to wear ballistic spectacle eye protection issued by the Army

126. Para 3-10 Are Soldiers authorized to wear tinted or colored contact lenses?
A: No; Tinted or colored contact lenses are not authorized for wear with the uniform

127. Para 4-1 What Chapter of AR 670-1 Covers the wear of the Combat Uniform?
A: Chapter 4

128. Para 20-27 When are Soldiers Authorized to use an umbrella?

A: Only in Class A and B, dress and mess uniforms

129. Para 20-27 What type of umbrella may be used?

A: The umbrella is black, plain, with no logos or designs, and of a commercial design

130. Para 20-28 Which Shoulder flag will be worn while deployed or in a field
environment?
A: Soldiers will wear the subdued tactical flag insignia while deployed or in a field
environment

131. Para 20-28 Why is the significance of the stars facing front on the Shoulder Flag?
A: To give the appearance that Our Army is moving forward and not backwards
132. Para 21-28 What does each service stripe represent on the uniform represent?
A: 3 years of honorable service

133. Para 21-29 What does each Overseas service bar represent on the uniform?
A: 6 months of service in a Combat Zone

134. Para 22-11 What does the “V” device represent on an Award?
A: denote an award authorized for acts of heroism involving conflict with an armed enemy

135. Para 22-11 What do Numerals represent?

A: a second and succeeding awards

136. Para 22-11 What do Service stars represent?

A: an additional award or service in a named campaign

137. Para 22-11 What does and Arrowhead represent?

A: denotes participation in a combat parachute jump, combat glider landing, or an
amphibious assault landing while assigned or attached as a member of an organized force
carrying out an assigned tactical mission

138. Para 22-14 What are the different types of Badges for wear on the uniform?
A: 1. Marksmanship
2. Combat and Special Skill badges
3. Identification badges
4. Foreign badges

139. Para 3-2 Can a Female Soldier wear a pony tail when wearing PT uniform as a
uniform during deployed or field duty?
A: No; Pony tail is only Authorized when engaged in PT or when enroute to and from
engaging in PT

140. Para 3-2 Can a Female Soldier wear a pony tail when going to a Medical
Appointment or a Physical?
A: No; Pony tail is only Authorized when engaged in PT or when enroute to and from
engaging in PT

Physical Readiness Training (PRT) View

on Mobile
1. What does FM 7-22 Cover?
A: The Army’s Physical Readiness Training Program
2. What FM covers Physical Readiness Training Program?
A: FM 7-22
3. What does PRT stand for?
A: Physical Readiness Training
4. What does PRT prepare Soldiers and units for?
A: 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
5. Para 1-3 What is Physical readiness?
A: Physical readiness is the ability to meet the physical demands of any combat or duty
position, accomplish the mission, and continue to fight and
6. Para 1-4 Why is Physical readiness training a mandatory training requirement?
A: 1. It is Considered by senior leaders to be essential to individual, unit, and force
readiness
2. It is Required by law for all individuals and units

7. Para 1-5 Where do The tasks, conditions, and standards of PRT activities derive
from?
A: The tasks, conditions, and standards of PRT activities derive from C-METL, D-METL and
WTBDs
8. Para 1-5 What does C-METL stand for?
A: core mission essential task list
9. Para 1-5 What does D-METL stand for?
A: directed mission essential task list
10. Para 1-5 What does WTBDs stand for?
A: warrior tasks and battle drills
11. Para 1-6 What are the seven principles of training that PRT links to?
A: 1. Commanders and Other Leaders are Responsible for Training
2. Noncommissioned Officers Train Individuals, Crews, and Small Teams
3. Train as You Will Fight
4. Train to Standard
5. Train to Sustain
6. Conduct Multi-echelon and Concurrent Training
7. Train to Develop Agile Leaders and Organizations
12. Para 1-7 Who’s program is the Physical readiness training program?
A: The Commander’s Program
13. Para 1-7 Who is essential to a successful PRT program and why?
A: Senior NCOs because they are often the most experienced trainers in the unit
14. Para 1-8 What nine things commanders must do to optimize the effect of PRT?
A: 1. Incorporate mission command in PRT
2. Supervise the planning, preparation, execution, and assessment of PRT
3. Align PRT with mission/METL (mission-essential task list) requirements in support of
full spectrum Operations
4. Train to standard according to FM 7-22
5. Assess individual and unit physical readiness according to FM 7-22
6. Provide resources required to execute PRT
7. Incorporate safety and composite risk management (CRM)
8. Ensure training is realistic and performance-oriented
9. Ensure training replicates the operational environment as closely as possible
15. Para 1-9 What do Noncommissioned officers serve as the primary trainers for?
A: enlisted Soldiers, crews, and small teams
16. Para 1-9 What are NCO’s three responsibilities to accomplish the PRT mission?
A: 1. Identify specific tasks that PRT enhances in support of the unit’s C- or D-METL for
individuals, crews and small teams
2. Prepare, rehearse, and execute PRT
3. Evaluate PRT and conduct AARs to provide feedback to the commander
17. Para 1-10 Who is responsible to train junior NCOs and aid in developing junior
officers, ensuring mastery of PRT drills, exercise activities, and assessments?
A: Senior NCO’s
18. Para 1-12 What is the Principle that All Army training is based on?
A: “Train as you will fight”
19. Para 1-13 What does the Toughening phase training provide?
A: provides foundational fitness and fundamental motor skills, which lay the foundation for
all other activities in the sustaining phase
20. Para 1-14 What are the eight tenets of train as you will fight, as they relate to
PRT?
A: 1. PRT must support full spectrum operations and promote quick transitions between
missions
2. PRT must support proficiency in combined arms operations and unified actions
3. PRT focus is on training the fundamentals first
4. PRT must be performance-oriented, conducted under realistic conditions, and mission
focused
5. PRT should incorporate challenging, complex, ambiguous, and uncomfortable situations
6. PRT must incorporate safety and CRM
7. PRT must be conducted under conditions that replicate the operational environment
8. PRT must be conducted during deployments
21. Para 1-15 How should Army PRT be conducted?
A: Army PRT should be tough, realistic, and physically challenging, yet safe in its execution
22. Para 1-15 What is the Objective of PRT being tough, realistic, and physically
challenging?
A: The objective is to develop Soldiers’ physical capabilities to perform their duty
assignments and combat roles
23. Para 1-15 What are the fundamental skills that Physical readiness training
activities include?
A: fundamental skills such as climbing, crawling, jumping, landing, and sprinting, because
all contribute to success in the more complex skills of obstacle
negotiation, combatives, and military movement

24. Table 1-2 What are the Physical requirements to perform WTBD task React to
contact?
A: Run fast under load, jump, bound, crawl, push, pull, squat, roll, stop, start, change
direction, and get up/down
25. Table 1-2 What are the Physical requirements to perform WTBD task Evacuate a
casualty?
A: Squat, lunge, flex/extend/rotate trunk, walk/run, lift, and carry

26. Para 1-17 What are the critical components of physical conditioning?
A: strength, endurance, and mobility

27. Table 1-3 What are the PRT Components that make up Strength?
A: Muscular Strength and Muscular Endurance

28. Table 1-3 What are the PRT Components that make up Endurance?
A: Anaerobic Endurance and Aerobic Endurance

29. Table 1-3 What are the eight PRT Components that make up Mobility?
A: 1. Agility
2. Balance
3. Coordination
4. Flexibility
5. Posture
6. Stability
7. Speed
8. Power
30. Table 1-4 Name 6 PRT Activities?
A: 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

Para 1-18 What should be the goal of all training?

A: mastery, not just proficiency
38. Para 1-18 What are the three tenets of standards-based training?
A: 1. Leaders know and enforce standards 2. Leaders define success in the absence of
standards 3. Leaders train to standard, not time
39. Para 1-20 How do Commanders intensify training experiences?
A: by varying training conditions
40. Para 1-20 To prepare Soldiers to meet the physical demands of their profession,
a system of training must focus on what?
A: the development of strength, endurance and mobility, plus the enhancement of the
body’s metabolic pathways
41. Para 1-20 Standards are achieved through precise control of what four things?
A: 1. Prescribe appropriate intensity and duration to which Soldiers perform PRT
2. Properly distribute external loads across the major joints of the body
3. Integrate and balance the components of strength, endurance, and mobility
4. Provide adequate rest, recovery, and nutrition
42. Para 1-22 What is the key to maintaining unit proficiency despite personnel
turbulence and operational deployments?
A: Sustainment training
43. Para 1-23 What is Multi-echelon training?
A: Multi-echelon training is the simultaneous training of more than one echelon on
different tasks
44. Para 1-23 What are the distinct characteristics of Multi-echelon training?
A: 1. They require detailed planning and coordination by commanders and leaders at each
echelon
2. They maintain battle focus by linking individual and collective battle tasks with unit
METL tasks and within large-scale training event METL tasks
3. They habitually train at least two echelons simultaneously on selected METL tasks and
require maximum use of allocated resources and available time
45. Para 1-24 When does Concurrent training occur?
A: Concurrent training occurs when a leader conducts training within another type of
training
46. Para 1-25 What are three training phases of PRT?
A: 1. Initial conditioning
2. Toughening
3.Sustaining
47. Para 1-26 Who has an opportunity to lead every day during PRT?
A: Noncommissioned officers have an opportunity to lead every day during PRT
48. Para 1-27 What is the objective of PRT?
A: to prepare Soldiers to meet the physical demands related to mission and C- or D-METL
49. Para 1-27 Why are exercises, drills, and activities methodically sequenced?
A: to adequately challenge all Soldiers through progressive conditioning of the entire body
while controlling injuries
50. Para 2-1 What is the definition of Army physical readiness?
A: the ability to meet the physical demands of any combat or duty position, accomplish the
mission, and continue to fight and win
51. Para 2-1 What is the goal of the Army Physical Fitness Training Program?
A: to develop Soldiers who are physically capable and ready to perform their duty
assignments or combat roles
52. Para 2-2 What does the initial conditioning phase do?
A: prepares future Soldiers to learn and adapt to Army PRT
53. Para 2-2 What does the Toughening phase activities develop?
A: foundational fitness and fundamental movement skills that prepare Soldiers to
transition to the sustaining phase
54. Para 2-2 What does the Sustaining phase activities develop?
A: a higher level of physical readiness required by duty position and C- or D-METL
55. Para 2-2 What does Reconditioning do?
A: restores Soldiers’ physical fitness levels that enable them to safely re-enter the
toughening or sustaining phase and progress to their previous level of
conditioning
56. Para 2-2 What are the types of PRT training?
A: Types of PRT training include on-ground, off-ground, and combatives
57. Para 2-2 What are three fundamental components within the types of training?
A: strength, endurance, and mobility
58. Para 2-2 What principles does Phase training follow?
A: precision, progression, and integration
59. Para 2-3 What is the purpose of the initial conditioning phase?
A: to establish a safe starting point for people considering entering the Army
60. Para 2-3 When is the initial conditioning phase conducted?
A: it is conducted before enlistment or pre-commissioning
61. Para 2-4 What is the purpose of the toughening phase?
A: to develop foundational fitness and fundamental movement skills
62. Para 2-4 During the toughening phase what does a variety of training activities
with precise standards of execution ensure?
A: that bones, muscles, and connective tissues gradually toughen, rather than break
63. Para 2-4 What do the essential skills of the Toughening phase activities develop?
A: jumping, landing, climbing, lunging, bending, reaching, and lifting
64. Para 2-4 When does the toughening phase occur?
A: during IMT, basic combat training (BCT), one station unit training (OSUT)
(red/white/blue phases), and Basic Officer Leader Course A (BOLC A)
65. Para 2-5 What is the purpose of the sustaining phase?
A: to continue physical development and maintain a high level of physical readiness
appropriate to duty position and the requirements of the unit’s C- or
D-METL as it applies to ARFORGEN
66. Para 2-5 When are the Sustaining phase activities conducted?
A: in unit PRT throughout the Army
67. Para 2-6 What is the objective of reconditioning?
A: to restore physical fitness levels that enable Soldiers to reenter the toughening or
sustaining phase safely, and then progress to their previous levels of conditioning
68. Para 2-6 When may Soldiers participate in reconditioning?
A: after rehabilitation and recovery from injury or illness, and then re-enter training in the
toughening or sustaining phases
69. Para 2-7 What factors can cause Soldiers to move from the toughening or
sustaining phases to reconditioning?
A: extended deployment, field training, block leave, and recovery from illness or injury
70. Para 2-8 What principles does the conduct of Army PRT follow?
A: the principles of precision, progression, and integration
71. Para 2-9 What is Precision?
A: Precision is the strict adherence to optimal execution standards for PRT activities
72. Para 2-9 What is Precision based on?
A: Precision is based on the premise that the quality of the movement or form is just as
important as the weight lifted, repetitions performed or speed of
running
73. Para 2-9 What does the Adherence to precise execution standards in the conduct
of all PRT activities ensure?
A: the development of body management and fundamental movement skills
74. Para 2-10 What is Progression?
A: Progression is the systematic increase in the intensity, duration, volume, and difficulty of
PRT activities
75. Para 2-10 What happens if proper PRT progression is not followed?
A: the Soldier is unable to adapt to the demands of training, the Soldier is then unable to
recover, which leads to overtraining or the possibility of injury
76. Para 2-11 What is Integration?
A: the use of multiple training activities to achieve balance and appropriate recovery
between activities in the PRT program

77. Para 2-11 What do Military movement drills (MMDs) improve?

A: running form and movement under direct or indirect fire
78. Para 2-11 What do guerrilla drill (GD) develop?
A: the strength and skill associated with casualty evacuation and combatives
79. Para 2-12 What are the three components of training?
A: Strength, Mobility and Endurance
80. Para 2-13 What is Strength?
A: Strength is the ability to overcome resistance
81. Para 2-13 What are the two subcomponents of Strength?
A: absolute muscular strength and muscular endurance
82. Para 2-13 What is absolute muscular strength?
A: the capacity of a muscle/muscle group to exert a force against a maximal resistance
83. Para 2-13 What is muscular endurance?
A: the capacity of a muscle/muscle group to exert a force repeatedly or to hold a fixed or
static contraction over a period time
84. Para 2-14 What is Endurance?
A: the ability to sustain activity
85. Para 2-14 What are the two subcomponents of Endurance?
A: anaerobic and aerobic
86. Para 2-14 What is anaerobic?
A: the ability to sustain high-intensity activity of short duration
87. Para 2-14 What is aerobic?
A: low-intensity activity of long duration
88. Para 2-15 What are Examples of anaerobic training?
A: speed running, individual movement techniques, and negotiation of obstacles
89. Para 2-15 What are Examples of aerobic training?
A: foot marching, sustained running, cycling, and swimming
90. Para 2-16 What is Mobility?
A: the functional application of strength and endurance
91. Para 2-17 What are the eight Qualitative performance factors for improved
mobility?
A: 1. Agility
2. Balance
3. Coordination
4. Flexibility
5. Posture
6. Stability
7. Speed
8. Power
92. Para 2-17 What is Agility?
A: the ability to stop, start, change direction, and efficiently change body position
93. Para 2-17 What is Balance?
A: the ability to maintain equilibrium
94. Para 2-17 What is Coordination?
A: the ability to perform multiple tasks
95. Para 2-17 What is Flexibility?
A: the range of movement at a joint and its surrounding muscles
96. Para 2-17 What is Posture?
A: any position in which the body resides
97. Para 2-17 What is Stability?
A: the ability to maintain or restore equilibrium when acted on by forces trying to displace
it
98. Para 2-17 What is Speed?
A: rate of movement
99. Para 2-17 What is Power?
A: the product of strength and speed
100. Para 2-18 What are the three types of training incorporated in the PRT system?
A: 1. On-ground training
2. Off-ground training
3. Combatives
101. Para 2-19 What is On-ground training?
A: activities in which Soldiers maintain contact with the ground
102. Para 2-20 What is Off-ground training?
A: activities that take place off the ground briefly (jumping and landing) or while
suspended above ground for longer periods (climbing bar and negotiation
of high obstacles)
103. Para 2-21 What is Combatives?
A: techniques that deter or defeat opponents using projectile (weapons), striking and/or
close range (grappling)
104. Para 3-1 What does success or failure of the PRT program depends upon?
A: the quality of its leadership
105. Para 3-2 How do officers, NCOs, and PRT leaders set and enforce standards PRT
standards?
A: through complete mastery of FM 7-22 and the PRT Program
106. Para 3-2 Who should be able to explain and demonstrate all PRT activities?
A: officers, NCOs, and PRT leaders
107. Para 3-2 What is the first step in officers, NCOs, and PRT leaders developing
confidence, assurance, and poise?
A: Mastery
108. Para 3-3 What affects the PRT leader effectiveness?
A: The personal appearance and physical qualifications of the PRT leader
109. Para 3-4 How do PRT leaders gain the confidence of the Soldiers?
A: by winning their respect
110. Para 3-4 What happens if Soldiers are exercised too violently?
A: they become so stiff and sore that they look upon the next PRT session with
apprehension; Soldiers can develop an antagonistic attitude toward the leader and Instead
of cooperating, they will malinger at every opportunity
111. Para 4-2 How long does it take for positive changes in physical fitness levels to
take affect?
A: it takes at least six to eight weeks
112. Para 4-21 What is the purpose of the Army Pregnancy Postpartum Physical
Training (PPPT) Program?
A: to maintain health and fitness levels of pregnant Soldiers and to assist them in returning
to pre-pregnancy fitness levels after the end of their pregnancy
113. Para 4-21 Who is responsible for the PPPT Program?
A: The U.S. Army Medical Command has responsibility for the Army Pregnancy Postpartum
Physical Training (PPPT) Program
114. Para 5-1 What are the three Exercise Principals?
A: 1. Precision
2. Progression
3. Integration
115. Para 5-2 What is Precision?
A: strict adherence to the best execution standards for PRT activities
116. Para 5-4 What is Progression?
A: the systematic increase in the intensity or duration of PRT activities
117. Para 5-4 During Progression, what are the three things gradually increased to
produce the desired physiological effect?
A: 1. Intensity
2. Exercise volume
3. Duration
118. Para 5-4 What is Intensity?
A: resistance and pace of an exercise
119. Para 5-4 What is Exercise Volume?
A: number of sets and repetitions
120. Para 5-4 What is Duration?
A: Time
121. Para 5-8 When does Overtraining occur?
A: when training involves excessive frequency, intensity and/or duration of training that
may result in extreme fatigue, illness or injury
122. Table 5-1 What are the Performance Issues Symptoms of Over Training
Syndrome?
A: 1. Early Fatigue
2. Increased Heart Rate w/less Effort
3. Decreased Strength, Endurance, Speed, and Coordination
4. Decreased Aerobic Capacity
5. Delayed Recovery
123. Table 5-1 What are the Physiological Symptoms of Over Training Syndrome?
A: 1. Persistent Fatigue
2. On-going Muscle Soreness
3. Loss of Appetite
4. Excessive Weight Loss
5. Excessive Loss of Body Fat
6. Irregular Menses
7. Increased Resting Heart Rate
8. Chronic Muscle Soreness
9. Increase in Overuse Injuries
10. Difficulty Sleeping
11. Frequent Colds or Infections
124. Table 5-1 What are the Psychological Symptoms of Over Training Syndrome?
A: 1. Irritation or Anger
2. Depression
3. Difficulty in Concentration
4. Difficulty in Concentration
5. Loss of Competitive Drive
6. Loss of Enthusiasm
125. Para 5-9 What does the term “overreaching” refer to?
A: the earliest phase of overtraining
126. Para 5-9 What does Overreaching consists of?
A: extreme muscle soreness that occurs as a result of excessive training with inadequate
rest/recovery between hard training sessions
127. Para 5-11 When does Over Use occur?
A: Continued overreaching without adequate rest/recovery and nutrient intake leads to
overtraining and eventually overuse injuries
130. Para 5-15 What are the authorized exercises for corrective action?
A: 1. Rower
2. Squat Bender
3. Windmill
4. Prone row
5. Push up
6. V-up
7. Leg tuck and twist
8. Supine bicycle
9. Swimmer
10. Eight count push up
131. Para 5-15 What is the maximum repetitions of the authorized exercises for
corrective actions?
A: The number of repetitions should not exceed FIVE
132. Para 5-15 How many of the authorized corrective action exercises can be given
for each corrective action?
A: only one exercise may be selected for corrective actions
133. Para 5-18 What elements does PRT sessions consist of?
A: the elements of preparation, activities, and recovery
134. Para 5-19 What is The preparation drill (PD)?
A: a dynamic warm-up consisting of ten exercises that appropriately prepare Soldiers for
more intense PRT activities
135. Para 5-20 What do Activities address?
A: specific PRT goals in the areas of strength, endurance, and mobility
136. Para 5-20 How many days should strength and mobility be conducted?
A: at least two days
137. Para 5-20 How many days should endurance and mobility be conducted?
A: at least two days
138. Para 5-20 When should you Perform speed running?
A: Perform speed running once per week, preferably in the middle of the week
139. Para 5-20 What should be conducted before the APFT?
A: The preparation drill (PD)
140. Para 5-20 What should be conducted After the conclusion of the AFPT?
A: The Recovery Drill (RD)
141. Para 5-20 What is the preferred day to conduct the APFT?
A: the APFT should be scheduled on Monday to allow for recovery provided by the
weekend
145. Table 5-3 Where can you find a Toughening phase schedule?
A: FM 7-22 Table 5-3
146. Para 5-26 What units should be in the sustaining phase?
A: operational units
147. Table 5-6 Where can you find a Sustaining phase PRT daily session overview?
A: FM 7-22 Table 5-6
148. Para 5-42 How many times a week should PRT be conducted?
A: PRT should be conducted four to five days per week according to AR 350-1
149. Table 5-11 Where can you find a Unit PRT train/ready schedule?
A: FM 7-22 Table 5-11
150. Para 6-1 When can Special conditioning programs (SCP) be conducted?
A: They will be conducted during normal duty hours
151. Para 6-1 Who can be included in Special conditioning programs?
A: 1. APFT or unit PRT goal failure
2. Soldiers on the AWCP
3. Reconditioning
152. Para 6-1 What is the purpose of the Special conditioning programs (SCP)?
A: the SCP programs are not punitive; their purpose is to improve the physical readiness of
Soldiers
153. Para 6-1 What factors should be considered when Soldiers fail to meet APFT
standards or unit goals?
A: 1. Time in training
2. Regular PRT participation
3. Prolonged deployment
4. Recovery from injury, illness or medical condition (physical profile)
154. Para 6-9 What is an Injury?
A: any intentional or unintentional damage to the body resulting from acute or chronic
exposure to mechanical, thermal, electrical, or chemical energy, and
from the absence of such essentials as heat or oxygen
Counseling FM 6-22 Appendix B
1. What does FM 6-22 Appendix B Cover?
A: Counseling

2. What FM covers Counseling?

A: FM 6-22 Appendix B

3. B-1 What is Counseling?

A: Counseling is the process used by leaders to review with a subordinate the subordinate’s
demonstrated performance and potential

4. B-2 What is one of the most important leadership development responsibilities for
Army leaders?
A: Developmental Counseling

5. B-2 What does The Army’s future and the legacy of today’s Army leaders rests on?
A: the shoulders of those they help prepare for greater responsibility
6. B-3 How is Developmental counseling categorized?
A: by the purpose of the session

7. B-3 What are The three major categories of developmental counseling?

A: 1. Event counseling
2. Performance counseling
3. Professional growth counseling

8. B-4 What does Event-oriented counseling involve?

A: a specific event or situation

9. B-4 What are six examples of Event Counseling?

A: 1. Instances of superior or substandard performance
2. Reception and integration counseling
3. Crisis counseling
4. Referral counseling
5. Promotion counseling
6. Separation counseling

10. B-5 What does the leader use the Specific Instance counseling session to convey?
A: The leader uses the counseling session to convey to the subordinate whether or not the
performance met the standard and what the subordinate did right or wrong

11. B-5 When should a Leader conduct a successful counseling for specific
performance?
A: as close to the event as possible
12. B-5 How do Leaders maintain an appropriate balance for exceptional as well as
substandard duty performance?
A: leaders should keep track of counseling for exceptional versus substandard performance
to strike a balance between the two

13. B-6 Who should Leaders Always counsel?

A: subordinates who do not meet the standard

14. B-6 What should happen if the Soldier or civilian’s performance is unsatisfactory
because of a lack of knowledge or ability?
A: The leader and subordinate will develop a plan for improvement

15. B-6 What does Corrective training help ensure?

A: that the subordinate knows and consistently achieves the standard

16. B-7 What Actions should a Leader take when counseling a subordinate for a
specific performance?
A: 1. Explain the purpose of the counseling—what was expected, and how the subordinate
failed to meet the standard
2. Address the specific unacceptable behavior or action—do not attack the person’s
character
3. Explain the effect of the behavior, action, or performance on the rest of the organization
4. Actively listen to the subordinate’s response
5. Remain neutral
6. Teach the subordinate how to meet the standard
7. Be prepared to do some personal counseling, since a failure to meet the standard may be
related to or be the result of an unresolved personal problem
8. Explain to the subordinate how an individual development plan will improve
performance and identify specific responsibilities in implementing the plan. Continue to
assess and follow up on the subordinate’s progress

17. B-8 What are the two important purposes of Reception and integration
counseling?
A: 1. It identifies and helps alleviate any problems or concerns that new members may
have, including any issues resulting from the new duty assignment
2. It familiarizes new team members with the organizational standards and how they fit
into the team. It clarifies roles and assignments and sends the message that the chain of
command cares

18. B-9 What discussion points should Reception and integration counseling include?
A: 1. Chain of command familiarization
2. Organizational standards
3. Security and safety issues
4. NCO support channel
5. On- and off-duty conduct
6. Personnel/personal affairs/initial and special clothing issue
7. Organizational history, structure, and mission
8. Soldier programs within the organization, such as Soldier of the Month/Quarter/Year,
and educational and training opportunities
9. Off limits and danger areas
10. Functions and locations of support activities
11. On- and off-post recreational, educational, cultural, and historical opportunities
12. Foreign nation or host nation orientation
13. Other areas the individual should be aware of as determined by the leader

19. B-10 What is the purpose of Crisis Counseling?

A: getting a Soldier or employee through a period of shock after receiving negative news,
such as the notification of the death of a loved one or divorce

20. B-10 What does Crisis counseling focus on?

A: It focuses on the subordinate’s immediate short-term needs

21. B-10 How can Leaders assist their subordinates during a Crisis Counseling?
A: by listening and providing appropriate assistance

22. B-11 What does Referral counseling help subordinates work through?
A: a personal situation

23. B-11 What does Referral counseling aim at preventing?

A: it can prevent a problem from becoming unmanageable

24. B-12 Who must Leaders counsel for Promotion IAW with Army Regulations?
A: leaders must conduct promotion counseling for all specialists and sergeants who are
eligible for advancement without waivers but not recommended for promotion to the next
higher grade

25. B-13 What Army Regulation should be cited on a Adverse separation counseling?
A: AR 635-200 Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations

26. B-13 What should an Adverse separation counseling inform the Soldier?
A: it should include informing the Soldier of the administrative actions available to the
commander in the event substandard performance continues and of the consequences
associated with those administrative actions

27. B-13 What should a Leader do when an individual has engaged in serious acts of
misconduct?
A: leaders should refer the matter to the commander and the servicing staff judge advocate

28. B-13 What should a Leader do when rehabilitative efforts fail?

A: They should counsel the subordinate with a view towards separation

29. B-13 Why must the Leader complete a Separation Counseling?

A: It is an administrative prerequisite to many administrative discharges

30. B-13 What is the final warning to the Soldier during an Adverse Separation
counseling?
A: improve performance or face discharge

31. B-13 Who should counsel a Soldier to inform the Soldier of the notification
requirements outlined in AR 635-200?
A: The unit First Sergeant or the Commander

32. B-14 What is the purpose of performance counseling?

A: leaders conduct a review of a subordinate’s duty performance over a certain period

33. B-14 What should the leader and subordinate jointly establish during the
performance counseling?
A: performance objectives and standards for the next period

34. B-15 What should the Leader focus on during the performance counseling?
A: Do not Dwell on the Past, focus on the future: the subordinate’s strengths, areas of
improvement, and potential

35. B-16 What army regulation governs NCOER Counseling?

A: AR 623-3

36. B-16 What is a mandatory requirement during a NCOER Counseling?

A: A face-to-face performance counseling between the Rater and the Rated NCO

37. B-17 What does Counseling at the beginning of and during the evaluation period
ensure?
A: it ensures the subordinate’s personal involvement in the evaluation process

38. B-17 What is the purpose of Performance counseling?

A: Performance counseling communicates standards and is an opportunity for leaders to
establish and clarify the expected values, attributes, and competencies

39. B-17 What should Army leaders ensure that performance objectives and
standards are focused and tied to?
A: the organization’s objectives and the individual’s professional development

40. B-18 What does Professional growth counseling include?

A: planning for the accomplishment of individual and professional goals

41. B-18 What should the leader and subordinate do during a Professional Growth
Counseling?
A: conduct a review to identify and discuss the subordinate’s strengths and weaknesses
and to create an individual development plan that builds upon those strengths and
compensates for (or eliminates) weaknesses

42. B-19 During professional growth counseling, the leader and subordinate may
choose to develop what?
A: “A Pathway to Success”

43. B-19 What should “A Pathway to Success” include?

A: short- and long-term goals and objectives

44. B-21 What is the form used to counsel soldiers?

A: The Developmental Counseling Form, DA Form 4856

45. B-22 During developmental counseling what do Leaders assist their subordinates
with?
A: Leaders assist their subordinates in identifying strengths and weaknesses and creating
plans of action

46. B-22 What do Leaders do Once an individual development plan is agreed upon?
A: they support their Soldiers and civilians throughout the plan implementation and
continued assessment

47. B-22 During Developmental Counseling what must subordinates do to achieve

success?
A: subordinates must be forthright in their commitment to improve and candid in their
own assessments and goal setting

48. B-23 Is the DA Form 4856 adequate to address civilian counseling concerning
Army civilian misconduct or poor performance?
A: No; The servicing Civilian Personnel Office can provide guidance for such situations

49. B-24 What will enhance personal effectiveness as a counselor?

A: leader self-awareness and an adaptable counseling style focusing on key characteristics

50. B-24 What are the 5 Key Characteristics of an effective Counselor?

A: 1. Purpose
2. Flexibility
3. Respect
4. Communication
5. Support

51. B-24 Explain the Key Characteristic of Purpose?

A: Clearly define the purpose of the counseling

52. B-24 Explain the Key Characteristic of Flexibility?

A: Fit the counseling style to the character of each subordinate and to the relationship
desired

53. B-24 Explain the Key Characteristic of Respect?

A: View subordinates as unique, complex individuals, each with a distinct set of values,
beliefs, and attitudes

54. B-24 Explain the Key Characteristic of Communication?

A: Establish open, two-way communication with subordinates using spoken language,
nonverbal actions, gestures, and body language. Effective counselors listen more than they
speak

55. B-24 Explain the Key Characteristic of Support?

A: Encourage subordinates through actions while guiding them through their problems

56. B-25 What are the 4 Qualities of an effective counselor?

A: 1. respect for subordinates
2. Self-awareness and cultural awareness
3. Empathy
4. Credibility

57. B-26 What is One challenging aspect of counseling?

A: selecting the proper approach to a specific situation

58. B-27 How do Self-aware Army leaders consistently develop and improve their
own counseling abilities?
A: by studying human behavior, learning the kinds of problems that affect their followers,
and developing their interpersonal skills

59. B-27 What are the general skills that leaders will need in almost every counseling
situation?
A: active listening, responding, and questioning

60. B-28 What does Active listening help communicate during counseling?
A: Active listening helps communicate reception of the subordinate’s message verbally and
nonverbally

61. B-28 What are the 5 Key elements of active listening?

A: 1. Eye Contact
2. Body Posture
3. Head Nods
4. Facial Expressions
5. Verbal Expressions

62. B-28 What is important about Eye Contact during the counseling?
A: Maintaining eye contact without staring helps show sincere interest. Occasional breaks
of eye contact are normal and acceptable, while excessive breaks, paper shuffling, and
clock-watching may be perceived as a lack of interest or concern

63. B-28 What is important about Body Posture during the counseling?
A: Being relaxed and comfortable will help put the subordinate at ease. However, a too-
relaxed position or slouching may be interpreted as a lack of interest

64. B-28 What is important about Head Nods during the counseling?
A: Occasionally head nodding indicates paying attention and encourages the subordinate to
continue

65. B-28 What is important about Facial Expressions during the counseling?
A: Keep facial expressions natural and relaxed to signal a sincere interest

66. B-28 What is important about Verbal Expressions during the counseling?
A: Refrain from talking too much and avoid interrupting. Let the subordinate do the talking,
while keeping the discussion on the counseling subject

67. B-28 How do Leaders capture the message fully from their subordinates during a
counseling session?
A: leaders listen to what is said and observe the subordinate’s manners

68. B-29 What may indicate a subordinate’s priorities during a counseling session?
A: A subordinate’s opening and closing statements as well as recurring references

69. B-29 What may indicate an avoidance by the subordinate of the real issue during
a counseling session?
A: Inconsistencies and gaps in their story

70. B-29 What should the leader do if a subordinate has Inconsistencies and gaps in
their story?
A: The Leader should ask more questions

71. B-30 What are some Nonverbal indicators of a subordinate’s attitude?

A: 1. Boredom
2. Self-Confidence
3. Defensiveness
4. Frustration
5. Interest, friendliness, and openness
6. Anxiety

72. B-30 What are some Nonverbal indicators of Boredom?

A: 1. Drumming on the table
2. Doodling
3. Clicking a ballpoint pen
4. resting the head in the palm of the hand

73. B-30 What are some Nonverbal indicators of Self-Confidence?

A: 1. Standing tall
2. Leaning back with hands behind the head
3. Maintaining steady eye contact

74. B-30 What are some Nonverbal indicators of Defensiveness?

A: 1. Pushing deeply into a chair
2. Glaring at the leader
3. Making sarcastic comments as well as crossing or folding arms in front of the chest

75. B-30 What are some Nonverbal indicators of Frustration?

A: 1. Rubbing eyes
2. Pulling on an ear
3. Taking short breaths
4. Wringing the hands
5. Frequently changing total body position

76. B-30 What are some Nonverbal indicators of Interest, friendliness, and
openness?
A: Moving toward the leader while sitting

77. B-30 What are some Nonverbal indicators of Anxiety?

A: Sitting on the edge of the chair with arms uncrossed and hands open

78. B-31 What are the two ways that a Leaders responds during a counseling session?
A: leader responds verbally and nonverbally to show understanding of the subordinate

79. B-31 How should a Leader verbally respond during a counseling session?
A: A Leader’s Verbal responses should consist of summarizing, interpreting, and clarifying
the subordinate’s message

80. B-31 What would be a Leader’s Nonverbal responses during a counseling

session?
A: Nonverbal responses include eye contact and occasional gestures such as a head nod

81. B-32 When asking the subordinate questions during a counseling session what
should the Leader avoid?
A: Counselors should use caution when asking focused questions, too many questions can
aggravate and place the subordinate in a passive mode or they may think it an intrusion of
privacy and become defensive

82. B-32 How should a Counselor ask questions during a counseling session?
A: to obtain information or to get the subordinate to think deeper about a particular
situation they should be something that must be answered without the subordinate being
able to use a yes or no (use open-ended fact-finding questions)

83. B-32 How do Well-posed questions by a counselor enhance a counseling session?

A: they deepen understanding, encourage further explanation, and help the subordinate
perceive the counseling session as a constructive experience

84. B-33 What are some counseling errors that interfere with effective counseling?
A: 1. Dominating the counseling by talking too much
2. Giving unnecessary or inappropriate advice
3. Not truly listening
4. Projecting personal likes, dislikes, biases, and prejudices
5. Rash judgments
6. Stereotyping
7. Losing emotional control
8. Inflexible counseling methods
9. Improper follow-up

85. B-34 What should Leaders do when an issue is beyond their control while trying
to assist and help a Soldier?
A: refer the subordinate to an agency more qualified to help

86. Table B-1 What are some of the Agencies that can assist in solving problems?
A: 1. Adjutant General
2. American Red Cross
3. Army Community Service
4. Army Substance and Abuse Program
5. Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers
6. Army Education Center
7. Army Emergency Relief
8. Career Counselor
9. Chaplain
10. Claims Section SJA
11. Legal Assistance Office
12. Community Counseling Center
13. Community Health Nurse
14. Community Mental Health Service
15. Employee Assistance Program
16. Equal Opportunity Office or Equal Employment Office
17. Family Advocacy Office
18. Finance and Accounting Office
19. Housing Referral Office
20. Inspector General Office
21. Social Work Office
87. Table B-1 How can the Adjutant General assist with in solving problems?
A: They provide personnel and administrative services support such as orders, ID cards,
retirement assistance, deferments, and in-out processing

88. Table B-1 How can the American Red Cross assist with in solving problems?
A: provides communications support between Soldiers and Families and assistance during
or after emergency or compassionate situations

89. Table B-1 How can the Army Community Service assist with in solving problems?
A: Assists Military Families through their information and referral services, budget and
indebtedness counseling, household item loan closet, and information about other military
posts

90. Table B-1 How can the Army Substance and Abuse Program assist with in solving
problems?
A: Provides alcohol and drug abuse prevention and control programs

91. Table B-1 How can the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers assist with in
solving problems?
A: Serves as a Liaison between installation agencies and single Soldiers

92. Table B-1 How can the Army Education Center assist with in solving problems?
A: Provides services for continuing education and individual learning services support

93. Table B-1 How can the Army Emergency Relief assist with in solving problems?
A: Provides financial assistance and personal budget counseling, coordinates student loans
through Army Emergency Relief education loan programs

94. Table B-1 How can the Career Counselor assist with in solving problems?
A: Explains reenlistment options and provides current information on prerequisites for
reenlistment and selective reenlistment bonuses

95. Table B-1 How can the Chaplain assist with in solving problems?
A: Provides spiritual and humanitarian counseling to Soldiers and Army Civilians

96. Table B-1 How can the Claims Section assist with in solving problems?
A: Handles claims for and against the government, most often those for the loss and
damage of household goods

97. Table B-1 How can the Legal Assistance Office assist with in solving problems?
A: Provides legal information or assistance on matters of contracts, citizenship, adoption,
marital problems, taxes, wills, and powers of attorney

98. Table B-1 How can the Community Counseling Center assist with in solving
problems?
A: Provides alcohol and drug abuse prevention and control programs for Soldiers
99. Table B-1 How can the Community Health Nurse assist with in solving problems?
A: Provides preventative health care services

100. Table B-1 How can the Community Mental Health Service assist with in solving
problems?
A: Provides assistance and counseling for mental health problems

101. Table B-1 How can the Employee Assistance Program assist with in solving
problems?
A: Provides health nurse, mental health service, and social work services for Army civilians

102. Table B-1 How can the Equal Opportunity Office or Equal Employment Office
assist with in solving problems?
A: Provides assistance for matters involving discrimination in race, color, national origin,
gender, and religion. Provides information on procedures for initiating complaints and
resolving complaints informally

103. Table B-1 How can the Family Advocacy Office assist with in solving problems?
A: Coordinates programs supporting children and families including abuse and neglect
investigation, counseling and education programs

104. Table B-1 How can the Finance and Accounting Office assist with in solving
problems?
A: Handles inquiries for pay, allowances, and allotments

105. Table B-1 How can the Housing Referral Office assist with in solving problems?
A: Provides assistance with housing on and off post

106. Table B-1 How can the Inspector General Office assist with in solving problems?
A: Renders assistance to Soldiers and Army Civilians. Corrects injustices affecting
individuals and eliminates conditions determined to be detrimental to the efficiency,
economy, morale, and reputation of the Army. Investigates matters involving fraud, waste,
and abuse.

107. Table B-1 How can the Social Work Office assist with in solving problems?
A: Provides services dealing with social problems to include crisis intervention, family
therapy, marital counseling, and parent or child management assistance

108. B-38 What are the three approaches to counseling?

A: 1. Nondirective
2. Directive
3. Combined

109. B-38 What are the advantages of Nondirective approach?

A: 1. Encourages maturity
2. Encourages open communication
3. Develops personal responsibility

110. B-38 What are the disadvantages of Nondirective approach?

A: 1. More time-consuming
2. Requires greatest counselor skills

111. B-38 What are the advantages of directive approach?

A: 1. Quickest method
2. Good for people who need clear, concise direction
3. Allows counselors to use their experience

112. B-38 What are the disadvantages of directive approach?

A: 1. Does not encourage subordinates to be part of the solution
2. Tends to treat symptoms and not the problems
3. Tends to discourage subordinates from talking freely
4. Solution is the counselor’s, not the subordinate’s

113. B-38 What are the advantages of Combined approach?

A: 1. Moderately Quick
2. Encourages maturity
3. Encourages open communication
4. Allows counselors to use their experience

114. B-38 What is the disadvantage the of Combined approach?

A: May take too much time for some situations

115. B-39 What are the four counseling techniques that can be used during
nondirective or combined approaches?
A: 1. Suggesting alternatives
2. Recommending
3. Persuading
4. Advising

116. B-39 Describe how to use the Suggesting Alternatives technique?

A: Discuss alternative actions that the subordinate may take. Leader and subordinate
together decide which course of action is most appropriate

117. B-39 Describe how to use the Recommending technique?

A: Recommend one course of action, but leave the decision to accept it to the subordinate

118. B-39 Describe how to use the Persuading technique?

A: Persuade the subordinate that a given course of action is best, but leave the final
decision to the subordinate. Successful persuasion depends on the leader’s credibility, the
subordinate’s willingness to listen, and mutual trust
119. B-39 Describe how to use the Advising technique?
A: Advise the subordinate that a given course of action is best. This is the strongest form of
influence not involving a command

120. B-40 What are the two counseling techniques that can be used during the
directive approach to counseling?
A: 1. Corrective Training
2. Commanding

121. B-40 Describe how to use the Corrective training technique?

A: Teach and assist the subordinate in attaining and maintaining the required standard. A
subordinate completes corrective training when the standard is consistently attained

122. B-40 Describe how to use the Commanding technique?

A: Order the subordinate to take a given course of action in clear, precise words. The
subordinate understands the order and will face consequences for failing to carry it out

123. B-41 What are the four stages in the counseling process?
A: 1. Identify the need for counseling
2. Prepare for the counseling
3. Conduct the Counseling
4. Follow-up

124. B-42 Describe stage 1: Identify the need for Counseling?

A: Determine the need for the counseling session: i.e. is it associated with an evaluation or
command directed counseling; is it a developmental counseling which requires focused,
two-way communication aimed at subordinate’s development

125. B-43 Describe the 7 steps for stage 2: Prepare for Counseling?
A: 1. Select a suitable place
2. Schedule the time
3. Notify the subordinate well in advance
4. Organize information
5. Outline the counseling session components
6. Plan the counseling strategy
7. Establish the right atmosphere

126. B-43 Explain step 1: Select a suitable place in stage 2: Prepare for Counseling?
A: Conduct the counseling in an environment that minimizes interruptions and is free from
distracting sights and sounds

127. B-43 Explain step 2: Schedule the time in stage 2: Prepare for Counseling?
A: When possible, counsel a subordinate during the duty day. Counseling after duty hours
may be rushed or perceived as unfavorable. Generally, counseling sessions should last less
than an hour
128. B-43 Explain step 3: Notify the subordinate well in advance in stage 2: Prepare
for Counseling?
A: The person to be counseled should know why, where, and when the counseling takes
place. Counseling tied to a specific event should happen as closely to the event as possible.

129. B-43 Explain step 4: Organize information in stage 2: Prepare for Counseling?
A: The counselor should review all pertinent information, including the purpose of the
counseling, facts, and observations about the person to be counseled, identification of
possible problems, and main points of discussion

130. B-43 Explain step 5: Outline the counseling session components in stage 2:
Prepare for Counseling?
A: Using the available information, determine the focus and specific topics of the counseling
session. Note what prompted the counseling requirement, aims, and counselor role.
Identify possible key comments and questions to keep the counseling session subordinate-
centered and which can help guide the subordinate through the session’s stages

131. B-43 Explain step 6: Plan the counseling strategy in stage 2: Prepare for
Counseling?
A: Planning will use all the steps in preparing for counseling

132. B-43 Explain step 7: Establish the right atmosphere in stage 2: Prepare for
Counseling?
A: The right atmosphere promotes open, two-way communication between a leader and
subordinate. To establish a more relaxed atmosphere, offer the subordinate a seat or a cup
of coffee. If appropriate, choose to sit in a chair facing the subordinate since a desk can act
as a barrier

133. B-52 What are the four basic components of a counseling session?
A: 1. Opening the session
2. Discussing the issues
3. Developing a plan of action
4. Recording and closing the session

134. B-53 Explain basic component 1: Opening the session in stage 3: Conduct the
Counseling Session?
A: counselor states the purpose and establishes a subordinate-centered setting

135. B-54 Explain basic component 2: Discussing the issues in stage 3: Conduct the
Counseling Session?
A: Leader and counseled individual should attempt to develop a mutual and clear
understanding of the counseling issues and help the subordinate better understand the
subject of the counseling session: duty performance, a problem situation and its impact, or
potential areas for growth
136. B-56 Explain basic component 3: Developing a plan of action in stage 3: Conduct
the Counseling Session?
A: A plan of action identifies a method and pathway for achieving a desired result. It
specifies what the subordinate must do to reach agreed-upon goals set during the
counseling session. The plan of action must be specific, showing the subordinate how to
modify or maintain his or her behavior

137. B-57 Explain basic component 4: Recording and closing the session in stage 3:
Conduct the Counseling Session?
A: summarize the key points and ask if the subordinate understands and agrees with the
proposed plan of action. With the subordinate present, establish any follow-up measures
necessary to support the successful implementation of the plan of action

138. B-60 Describe stage 4: Follow up?

A: The counseling process does not end with the initial counseling session. It continues
throughout the implementation of the plan of action, consistent with the observed results.
Additional measures may include more focused follow-up counseling, informing the chain
of command, and taking more severe corrective measures

139. B-62 What 4 Qualities must a Leaders demonstrate to counsel effectively?

A: 1. Respect for subordinates
2. Self and Cultural Awareness
3. Credibility
4. Empathy

140. B-62 What 3 skills must Leaders possess to counsel effectively?

A: 1. Active Listening
2. Responding
3. Questioning

141. B-62 What 6 common mistakes must leaders avoid when counseling?
A: 1. Personal Bias
2. Rash judgments
3. Stereotyping
4. Losing emotional control
5. Inflexible counseling methods
6. Improper follow-up

142. B-62 What are the 4 Counseling Processes?

A: 1. Identify the need for counseling
2. Prepare for counseling
3. Conduct the counseling session
4. Follow up

143. B-62 What are the 7 steps to prepare for counseling?

A: 1. Select a suitable place
2. Schedule the time
3. Notify the subordinate well in advance
4. Organize information
5. Outline the components of the counseling session
6. Plan counseling strategy
7. Establish the right atmosphere

145. B-62 What are the 4 steps to conduct the counseling session?
A: 1. Open the session
2. Discuss the issue
3. Develop a plan of action (to include the leader’s responsibilities)
4. Record and close the session

146. B-62 What are the 2 parts of the Follow up?

A: 1. Support the plan of action implementation
2. Assess the plan of action

First Aid STP 21-1 & STP 21-24

1. What Publication for Skill level 1 First Aid?
A: STP 21-1 Chapter 2
2. What does the acronym TCCC stand for?
A: Tactical Combat Casualty Care

3. How many Phases are there for TCCC?

A: Three Phases

4. What are the Phases of TCCC?

A: 1. Care Under Fire
2. Tactical Field Care
3. Combat Casualty Evacuation Care

5. Explain Phase 1 Care Under Fire?

A: you are under hostile fire and are very limited as to the care you can provide
6. Explain Phase 2 Care “Tactical Field Care?
A: you and the casualty are relatively safe and no longer under effective hostile fire, and
you are free to provide casualty care to the best of your ability

7. Explain Phase 3 Care “Combat Casualty Evacuation Care?

A: the care rendered during casualty evacuation (CASEVAC)

8. What does the Acronym CASEVAC stand for?

A: Casualty Evacuation in Non Medical Vehicle or Aircraft
9. When would you not provide First Aid to a Casualty?
A: If rendering Aid will put your life in Danger or if you find a casualty with no signs of life
—no pulse, no breathing

10. In combat, what is the most likely threat to the casualty's life?
A: From Bleeding

11. During care under fire, what could Attempts to check for airway and breathing do
to a Rescuer?
A: Can expose the rescuer to enemy fire

12. When would you NOT attempt to restore the airway?

A: if you find a casualty with no signs of life—no pulse, no breathing

13. What is the 1st Step for Care under Fire?

A: Return fire as directed or required before providing medical treatment

14. When would you advise the Casualty to “Play dead”?

A: If the casualty is unable to move and you are unable to move the casualty to cover and
the casualty is still under direct enemy fire

15. What would you do If the casualty is unresponsive?

A: move the casualty, his/her weapon, and mission-essential equipment to cover, as the
tactical situation permits

16. When would you apply a Tourniquet?

A: If the casualty has severe bleeding from a limb or has suffered amputation of a limb,
administer life-saving hemorrhage control and before moving the casualty

17. When would you perform tactical field care?

A: when no longer under direct enemy fire or situations in which an injury has occurred
during the mission but there has been no hostile fire

18. During Tactical Field Care what medical equipment is?

A: Available medical equipment is limited to that carried into the field by the individual
Soldier

19. When evaluating and/or treating a casualty, when would you seek medical aid?
A: as soon as possible. Do NOT stop treatment. If the situation allows, send another person
to find medical aid.

20. When would you stop a medical evaluation?

A: If there are any signs of nerve agent poisoning, stop the evaluation, take the necessary
protective measures, and begin first aid.
21. How do you determine the Levels of consciousness?
A: AVPU: A = Alert; V = responds to Voice; P = responds to Pain; U = Unresponsive

22. What should you do if the Casualty is being burned?

A: take steps to remove the casualty from the source of the burns before continuing
evaluation and treatment

23. How do you check a casualty's response to pain?

A: rub the breastbone briskly with a knuckle or squeeze the first or second toe over the
toenail

24. What do you do If the casualty is conscious but is choking and cannot talk?
A: stop the evaluation and begin treatment.

25. When would you insert a nasopharyngeal airway?

A: If the casualty is breathing
26. After inserting a nasopharyngeal airway how would you place the casualty?
A: place the casualty in the recovery position

27. What could attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on casualties with

inevitably fatal injuries on the Battlefield result in?
A: may result in additional lives lost as care is diverted from casualties with less severe
injuries

28. What are the Situations that CPR on the Battlefield should be considered for?
A: Only in the case of nontraumatic disorders such as hypothermia, near drowning, or
electrocution should CPR be considered prior to the CASEVAC phase

29. What does CPR Stand for?

A: cardiopulmonary resuscitation

30. What could Converting the tourniquet to a pressure dressing save on the
Casualty?
A: Converting to a pressure dressing may save the Casualty’s Limb

31. Who should be issued a combat pill pack before deploying on tactical missions?
A: Each Soldier

32. What does FMC stand for?

A: Field Medical Card

33. Who should initiate a FMC?

A: The FMC is usually initiated by the combat medic. However, a certified combat lifesaver
can initiate the FMC if a combat medic is not available or if the combat medic directs the
combat lifesaver to initiate the card
34. What is the Job of A Soldier accompanying an unconscious casualty during
CASEVAC?
A: A Soldier accompanying an unconscious casualty should monitor the casualty's airway,
breathing, and bleeding

35. What are the signs of a severe airway obstruction?

A: poor air exchange and increased breathing difficulty, a silent cough, cyanosis, or inability
to speak or breathe

36. What is the “One” Question you can ask a Casualty you suspect is choking?
A: "Are you choking?"

37. What should you do if the casualty Nods Yes to the Question "Are you choking?”?
A: Render Aid for Conscious Casualty Choking

38. Can you slap a choking casualty on the back?

A: NO

39. What could slapping a choking casualty on the back do?

A: This may cause the object to go down the airway instead of out.

40. When should abdominal thrusts not be used?

A: if the victim is in the advanced stages of pregnancy, is very obese, or has a significant
abdominal wound

41. Can clearing a conscious casualty's airway obstruction be done sitting or

standing?
A: Either Standing or Sitting

42. What should happen if a conscious casualty becomes unconscious while

attempting to clear an obstruction?
A: lay him/her down and then start mouth-to-mouth resuscitation procedures

43. What are the 9 signs and symptoms of shock?

A: 1. Sweaty but cool skin.
2. Pale skin.
3. Restlessness or nervousness.
4. Thirst.
5. Severe bleeding.
6. Confusion.
7. Rapid breathing.
8. Blotchy blue skin.
9. Nausea and/or vomiting.

44. What position should a casualty be placed in to treat for shock?

A: Lay the casualty on his/her back unless a sitting position will allow the casualty to
breathe easier

45. When would you not elevate the casualty's legs?

A: If the casualty has an un-splinted fractured leg, an abdominal wound, or a head or spinal
injury

46. What do you need to start if the casualty is in hypovolemic shock from combat
injuries?
A: you may need to establish a saline lock and start an intravenous infusion. A saline lock
should be initiated any time the casualty has suffered a severe loss of blood. If the casualty
has an abnormal level of consciousness or no palpable radial (wrist) pulse on an uninjured
arm, convert the saline lock to an intravenous infusion

What is the First Step to treating a Casualty for a Heat Injury?

A: Identify the Type of Heat Injury

62. What are symptoms for Heat Cramps?

A: (1) Cramping in the extremities (arms and legs).
(2) Abdominal (stomach) cramps.
(3) Excessive sweating.

63. What are the symptoms for Heat exhaustion?

A: (1) Profuse sweating with pale, moist, cool skin.
(2) Headache.
(3) Weakness.
(4) Dizziness.
(5) Loss of appetite.
(6) Cramping.
(7) Nausea (with or without vomiting).
(8) Urge to defecate.
(9) Chills (gooseflesh).
(10) Rapid breathing.
(11) Tingling of the hands and/or feet.
(12) Confusion (not answering easy questions correctly).

63. What are the symptoms for Heatstroke?

A: (1) Red (flushed), hot, dry skin.
(2) Weakness.
(3) Dizziness.
(4) Confusion.
(5) Headache.
(6) Seizures.
(7) Nausea.
(8) Stomach pains or cramps.
(9) Respiration and pulse may be rapid and weak.
(10) Unconsciousness and collapse may occur suddenly.