PROMOTION BOARD (2023 NEW EXAM ACTUAL STUDY
GUIDE) COMPLETE PRACTICE MATERIAL
1)What is the total Army marksmanship training strategy? - Correct answer The overall concept for
integrating resources into a program designed to train, sustain, and improve the individual and collective skills needed to achieve proficiency in individual and collective gunnery tasks. (FM 3-
22.9, 1-1)
2)What are the five phases of rifle marksmanship training? - Correct answer BRM Preliminary marksmanship instruction; Downrange feedback range firing; Field firing; Advanced rifle marksmanship; Advanced optics, lasers, and iron sights (FM 3-22.9, 1-13)
3)What should be covered in preliminary marksmanship instruction during the "marksmanship fundamentals 1" block? - Correct answer The four fundamentals, basic firing positions, range and safety procedures, dominant eye training, and demonstrating the integrated act of shooting during dry-fire exercises. (FM 3-22.9, 1-18)
4)The instructor/trainer helps the firer master the fundamentals of rifle marksmanship. What must he/she do to perform these duties? - Correct answer Observe the firer, question the firer, and analyze the shot group. (FM 3-22.9, 1-51)
5)What is a M16/M4 series weapon? - Correct answer A 5.56mm, magazine-fed, gas-operated, air-cooled, shoulder-fired weapon.
6)When should you mechanically zero a weapon? - Correct answer Only necessary when the weapon zero is questionable, the weapon is newly assigned to the unit, or the weapon sights have been serviced. (FM 3-22.9, 2-6)
7)What is a stoppage? - Correct answer A failure of an automatic or semiautomatic firearm to complete the cycle of operation. (FM 3-22.9, 3-1)
8)Explain the actions that involve quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing troubleshooting procedures to determine the actual cause? - Correct answer SPORTS. Slap upward on the magazine, Pull the charging handle to the rear, Observe the ejection port, Release the charging handle, Tap the forward assist, Squeeze the trigger. (FM 3-
22.9, 3-2)
Page 1 of 58 9)What are four common malfunctions that are caused by a procedural or mechanical failures of the rifle, magazine, or ammunition? - Correct answer Failure to feed, chamber, or lock; Failure to
fire cartridge; Failure to extract; Failure to eject. (FM 3-22.9, 3-4)
10)What are the steps to clear an M16/M4 series weapon? - Correct answer Point the muzzle in a designated safe direction or in a clearing barrel; Attempt to place the selector level on safe; Remove the magazine; lock the bolt open; visually inspect the receiver and chamber to ensure that these areas contain no ammunition; allow the bolt to move forward by pressing the upper portion of the bolt catch; place the selector level on semi; squeeze the trigger; pull the charging handle and release it, allowing the bolt to return to the full forward position; place the selector lever on safe. (FM 3-22.9, 4-1)
11)What must be done to maintain safety before disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, transporting, or
storing? - Correct answer The weapon must be cleared. (FM 3-22.9, 4-1)
12)What are the eight cycles of functioning involved in firing a round of ammunition? - Correct answer Feeding, chambering, locking, firing, unlocking, extracting, ejecting, and cocking. (FM 3-
22.9, 4-2)
13)What are the four fundamentals the soldier must understand and apply before approaching the firing line? - Correct answer Steady position, aiming, breathing control, and trigger squeeze. (FM
3-22.9, 4-32)
14)What must a soldier do to ensure the weapon is aligned with the target? - Correct answer Soldiers must place the tip of the front sigh-post in the center of the rear sight aperture. (FM 3-
22.9, 4-46)
15)What is the purpose of dominant eye training? - Correct answer This exercise assists the coach and the firer in determining which eye the firer should use when engaging targets. (FM 3-22.9, 4-
65)
16)What are the four basic firing positions taught during PMI? - Correct answer Individual foxhole supported, prone unsupported firing, prone supported firing, kneeling unsupported. (FM 3-22.9, 4-
66)
Page 2 of 58 17)How can the unit utilize the EST 2000 for small arms weapon training? - Correct answer Marksmanship, squad tactical procedures, close-range shoot/don't shoot techniques and skills. (FM 3-22.9, 4-77)
18)What is the objective of 25-meter grouping firing? - Correct answer To fire tight shot groups and to place those shot groups inside a 4cm circle. (The actual location of groups on the target is not important) (FM 3-22.9, 5-4)
19)What is the purpose of single shot group analysis? - Correct answer To identify firer errors on the single shots of a shot group so the soldier can correct these errors while firing the next shot group. (FM 3-22.9, 5-11)
20)What size shot group represents the minimum acceptable firing performance and a better firing performance should be expected? - Correct answer 3 - 4 cm shot groups (FM 3-22.9, 5-17)
21)What does multiple shot group analysis involve? - Correct answer Performing an ongoing analysis of individual shot groups, while comparing them to each other for consistent aiming. (FM 3-22.9, 5-25)
22)What is a technique that can be used to identify errors in soldiers application of trigger squeeze? - Correct answer Place your finger over the firer's finger while he fires, feeling for jerking and smooth follow-through. Watch for jerking of the trigger and smooth follow-through. (FM 3-22.9, 5-
38)
23)What is the purpose of battle-sight zeroing? - Correct answer To align the sights with the weapons barrel give standard issue ammunition. (FM 3-22.9, 5-39)
24)What should occur if the soldier is not zeroed with the rounds alloted? - Correct answer The soldier should be removed from the firing line and given remedial training before attempting to zero again. (FM 3-22.9, 5-46)
25)What is the intent of record fire? - Correct answer To facilitate the commander's evaluation of several individual tasks and integrated marksmanship skill performances, and to provide unit readiness indicators. (FM 3-22.9, 6-63)
26)What regulation prescribes the policy and procedures governing enlisted promotions and reductions? - Correct answer Ar 600-8-19
Page 3 of 58 27)What should you look for when recommending an individual for promotion? - Correct answer Overall performance, attitude, leadership ability, and development potential.
28)What is meant by "inefficiency" - Correct answer A demonstration of characteristics that shows that a person cannot perform duties and responsibilities of the grade and MOS.
29)What must be done for soldiers (SGT and below) who meet advancement or promotion eligibility, without waiver, but are not recommended for promotion? - Correct answer The soldier should be
counseled. This counseling should be directed towards those areas in which the soldier needs to improve in order to qualify for the next higher grade.
30)What is the purpose of the secondary zone? - Correct answer The secondary zone provides incentives to those who strive for excellence and whose accomplishments demonstrated capacity
for leadership, and marked potential warrant promotion ahead of their peers.
31)Name five reasons that a soldier may be administratively reduced? - Correct answer Erroneous enlistment grade, misconduct, inefficiency, approved for discharge from service for less than honorable conditions, failure to complete training (Ex: OCS, flight school)
32)What are the three different ways that a Soldier may be reduced for misconduct? - Correct answer By article 15, by court martial, or conviction by a civil court.
33)What are the normal TIS and TIG requirements for promotion to PFC? - Correct answer TIS: 12 months, TIG: 4 months
34)What are the normal TIS and TIG requirements for promotion to SPC? - Correct answer TIS: 24 months, TIG: 4 months
35)What are the objectives of the Army promotion system? - Correct answer Fill requirements with the best-qualified soldiers; Provide an equitable and just system that will objectively consider all qualified soldiers; Recognize the best qualified soldier and thereby attract and retain the highest caliber soldier for a career in the Army.
36)What is the maximum number of waivers that may be requested when recommending a soldier for promotion? - Correct answer Two
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