Army Board Study Guide
Exam/406 Questions with Answers
What Army Regulation covers the wear and appearance of the military
uniform? - -AR 670-1
- Why is the flag worn on the right shoulder of the Utility Uniform? - -The
flag is worn on the right shoulder to give the effect of the flag flying in the
breeze as the wearer moves forward.
- When is the only time that commercially designed protective headgear is
authorized for wear with uniform? - -When operating motorcycles, bicycles
- When must Identification Tags be worn? - -NEW AR - At all times in both
CONUS and OCONUS with the exception of when there is a safety concern
i.e. physical training.
- What does "ECWCS" stand for? - -Extended Cold Weather Clothing System.
- What are the ranks that shoulder boards come in? - -Corporal through
SGM of the Army and also the Officer Ranks.
- How is the beret properly worn? - -The beret is worn so that the headband
(edge binding) is straight across the forehead, 1inch above the eyebrows.
The flash is positioned over the left eye, and the excess material is draped
over to the right ear, extending to at least the top of the ear, and no lower
than the middle of the ear.
- Who is authorized to wear insignia of branch on the Patrol cap? - -
Chaplains.
- What are the dimensions of the dress uniform nameplate? - -1 x 3 x 1/16
of an inch.
- How many marksmanship badges are authorized for wear at one time on
the Army Blue Service Uniform? - -No more than 3. (AR 670-1 Feb -
16 / PDF 306)
- What is the most noticeable difference between the Army Blue Service
Uniform trousers worn by Soldiers in the ranks of PVT through SPC and those
worn by NCOs? - -gold stripe along the legs
- How will service ribbons be worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform? -
-The ribbons centered 1/8 inch above the left breast pocket.
, - How is the Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI) worn on the male Army
Blue Service Uniform? - -1/4 inch above any unit awards or foreign badges
that are worn.
- Where are unit awards worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform? - -
centered and 1/8 above the right breast pocket flag
- Which direction does the belt tab on the army belt extend to on the male
Army Blue Service uniform? - -The wearers left.
- What is the maximum number of clasps that can be attached to each
marksmanship badge? - -No more than 3.
- How is the U.S. insignia disk worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform?
- -The bottom of the U.S. insignia disk is placed approximately 1 inch above
the notch, centered on the right collar,
- One service stripe represents how many years? - -Three years. (AR 670-1
Feb -27 /PDF 275)
- What is the estimated lifetime of the new ACU? - -6 months.
- How many skill tabs can be worn on the ACU? - -No more than 3
- When the ACU trouser leg is bloused, what is the maximum distance that it
may extend down the boot? - -third eyelet from the top of the boot.
- What is the only insignia authorized for wear on the IPFU according to AR
670-1? - -The Army Physical Fitness Badge.
- Who are the only Soldiers authorized to wear the IPFU shirt outside of the
trunks? - -Pregnant Soldiers.
- Are Soldiers authorized to wear commercially purchased gray or black
spandex shorts under the IPFU trunks? - -Yes, The length of the shorts must
end above the knee or higher.
- Perform a functions check on an M16/A2 or M4 rifle - -Ensure the weapon
is clear and the weapon is on safe. Charge the weapon and squeeze the
trigger (the hammer should not fall) Place the selector on semi, squeeze and
hold the trigger (the hammer should fall); Cock the weapon and slowly
release the trigger (an audible click should be heard); Squeeze the trigger
(the hammer should fall); Place the selector on burst and charge the
weapon; Squeeze and hold the trigger (the hammer should fall); Charge the
,weapon three times and release the trigger (an audible click should be
heard); Squeeze the trigger (the hammer should fall)
- What are the 5 Warrior Task subject areas? - -Shoot, Move, Communicate,
Survive, Adapt
- What are 5 salient "Shoot" tasks? - -Perform a Functions Check
Load and unload an M16/M4
Engage Targets with an M16/M4
Correct Malfunctions on an M16/M4
Zero an M-16/M4
- What does DAGR stand for? - -Defense Advanced GPS Receiver
- What are the 5 salient "Move" tasks? - -Move as a Member of a Fire Team
Map Reading
Land Nav using a map and compass or DAGR
React to Direct Fire Mounted/Dismounted
React to IDF while Mounted/Dismounted
- What are 5 salient "Communicate" tasks? - -Operate SINCGARS
Request MEDEVAC
Send a SITREP
Send a Spot Report
Report Explosive Hazard
- What are 5 salient "Survive" tasks? - -Evaluate a Casualty
Perform First Aid to Prevent or Control Shock
Perform First Aid for Bleeding and/or Severed Extremity
Perform First Aid for Burns
React to Possible IED
- What are 5 salient "Adapt" tasks? - -Escalation of Force
Comply with the Law of War
Comply with the Code of Conduct
Search an Individual
Understand the Culture
- Does a person have to accept an article 15? - -No, he or she has the right
to demand a trial by court martial.
- What kind of extra duty is an NCO given by an article 15? - -Supervisory
duty only
- What is the UCMJ? - -Uniform Code of Military Justice
, - How many articles are there in the UCMJ? - -There are 146 Articles in the
UCMJ. There are also 12 sub-articles.
- When was the UCMJ enacted? - -1950, congress enacted the UCMJ, which
was based upon and replaced the articles of WAR, which had been around in
various forms since 1775.
- What is a Field Grade Article 15? - -An article 15 imposed by an O4 or
above
- Who may impose an article 15? - -Any commanding officer, including a
warrant officer exercising command.
- What does the UCMJ establish? - -It declares what conduct is a crime,
establishes the various types of courts and sets forth the basic procedures to
be followed in the administration of military justice.
- What are the three classifications of article 15s? - -Summarized, Company
grade, field grade
- What form is used to record Summarized Article 15 proceedings? - -DA
Form 2627-1
- What are articles 77 through 134 of the UCMJ know for? - -Punitive Articles
- What are three types of court martial? - -Summary, Special, General
- What are the maximum punishments that company commanders may
impose? - -14 Days extra duty
14 Days restriction
7 Days correctional custody (E3 and below)
7 Days forfeiture of pay
1 Grade Reduction for E4 and below
Oral or written letter of reprimand
- Who is the highest military court? - -the court of military appeals
- Under what article is Non-judicial punishment imposed - -Article 15
- Who makes up the ocurt of military appeals? - -Original composed of three
civilian judges appointed by the President of the United States for a normal
term of 15 years and confirmed by the Senate of the United States.
Effective October 1, 1990, Congress increased the membership of this
Federal Court to five civilian judges.
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