SERGEANT PROMOTION BOARD
TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ALL CORRECT
What are the 4 rest positions? - Answer-Parade rest
Stand at ease
At ease
Rest
What are the 3 primary values of ceremony? - Answer-1. To render honors
2. Reserve traditions
3. Stimulate esprit de corps
What is a file? - Answer-A column, which has a front of only one element
What is a formation? - Answer-The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed
manner
When passing the Colors or while the Colors are passing you; When is the hand salute
Rendered? - Answer-6 paves before/after
What position is the unit guidon once a preparatory command is given? - Answer-The
raised vertical position
Who is responsible for training units and appearance of the Color Guard? - Answer-
CSM
What are the three methods used to teach drill? - Answer-Step by step
By the numbers
Talk-through method
How far in front of the Honor Company or color company do the colors halt? - Answer-
10 steps
When must ID tags be worn? - Answer-When directed by the commander, engaged in
field training, in an aircraft, or OCONUS
How is the beret properly worn? - Answer-Headband straight across forehead, 1 inch
above the eyebrows. The flash is positioned over the left eyes and the excess material
, is draped over to the right ear, extending at least to the top of the ear and no lower than
the middle. The ribbon ends will be cut off and the knot is hidden within the edge
binding.
How are ribbons positioned on the class A uniform? - Answer-Ribbons are centered on
the left side 1/8 of an inch above the left pocket for males. For females, parallel to the
nametag which is between 1 and 2 inches above the top button.
Where are unit awards worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform? - Answer-
centered and 1/8 above the right breast pocket flag
How are marksmanship badges worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform? -
Answer-Marksmanship badges are worn on the upper portion of the left breast pocket
flap, or on the lower portion of the pocket flap, if special skill badges are worn.
How is the U.S. insignia disk worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform? - Answer-
The bottom of the U.S. insignia disk is placed approximately 1 inch above the notch,
centered on the right collar, with the center line of the insignia parallel to the inside edge
of the lapel
How are service badges placed on the Army Blue Service uniform? - Answer-Worn 1/8"
above US Army, 1/4" between badges vertically, 1/2" between badges horizontally
Basic Rifle Marksmanship 4 fundamentals - Answer-Steady position, sight picture,
breath control, trigger squeeze
What are the three phases of physical conditioning? - Answer-1. Preparatory
2. Conditioning
3. Maintenance
What form is used for a Nco evaluation report - Answer-DA Form 2166-9 series
What jewelry may be worn while in uniform? - Answer-Watch, ID, bracelet, 2 or less
rings, religious medal on a chain
What are the team building stages? - Answer-1. Formation
2. Enrichment
3. Sustainment
What are the exercises of the Recovery Drill? - Answer-1. Overhead Arm Pull
2. Rear Lunge
3. Extend and Flex
4. Thigh Stretch
5. Single Leg Over
TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ALL CORRECT
What are the 4 rest positions? - Answer-Parade rest
Stand at ease
At ease
Rest
What are the 3 primary values of ceremony? - Answer-1. To render honors
2. Reserve traditions
3. Stimulate esprit de corps
What is a file? - Answer-A column, which has a front of only one element
What is a formation? - Answer-The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed
manner
When passing the Colors or while the Colors are passing you; When is the hand salute
Rendered? - Answer-6 paves before/after
What position is the unit guidon once a preparatory command is given? - Answer-The
raised vertical position
Who is responsible for training units and appearance of the Color Guard? - Answer-
CSM
What are the three methods used to teach drill? - Answer-Step by step
By the numbers
Talk-through method
How far in front of the Honor Company or color company do the colors halt? - Answer-
10 steps
When must ID tags be worn? - Answer-When directed by the commander, engaged in
field training, in an aircraft, or OCONUS
How is the beret properly worn? - Answer-Headband straight across forehead, 1 inch
above the eyebrows. The flash is positioned over the left eyes and the excess material
, is draped over to the right ear, extending at least to the top of the ear and no lower than
the middle. The ribbon ends will be cut off and the knot is hidden within the edge
binding.
How are ribbons positioned on the class A uniform? - Answer-Ribbons are centered on
the left side 1/8 of an inch above the left pocket for males. For females, parallel to the
nametag which is between 1 and 2 inches above the top button.
Where are unit awards worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform? - Answer-
centered and 1/8 above the right breast pocket flag
How are marksmanship badges worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform? -
Answer-Marksmanship badges are worn on the upper portion of the left breast pocket
flap, or on the lower portion of the pocket flap, if special skill badges are worn.
How is the U.S. insignia disk worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform? - Answer-
The bottom of the U.S. insignia disk is placed approximately 1 inch above the notch,
centered on the right collar, with the center line of the insignia parallel to the inside edge
of the lapel
How are service badges placed on the Army Blue Service uniform? - Answer-Worn 1/8"
above US Army, 1/4" between badges vertically, 1/2" between badges horizontally
Basic Rifle Marksmanship 4 fundamentals - Answer-Steady position, sight picture,
breath control, trigger squeeze
What are the three phases of physical conditioning? - Answer-1. Preparatory
2. Conditioning
3. Maintenance
What form is used for a Nco evaluation report - Answer-DA Form 2166-9 series
What jewelry may be worn while in uniform? - Answer-Watch, ID, bracelet, 2 or less
rings, religious medal on a chain
What are the team building stages? - Answer-1. Formation
2. Enrichment
3. Sustainment
What are the exercises of the Recovery Drill? - Answer-1. Overhead Arm Pull
2. Rear Lunge
3. Extend and Flex
4. Thigh Stretch
5. Single Leg Over
