Military Programs
PROMOTIONS
APFT/PHYSICAL FITNESS
NCOERS
History of the United States Army
100
What does ASAP stand for?
Army Substance Abuse Program
100
What should you look for when recommending an individual for promotion?
Overall performance, attitude, leadership ability, and development potential
100
What FM covers Physical Fitness Training?
FM 7-22
100
What is the minimum period of time for rater qualifications?
2 months
100
How many SMA have there been?
13
200
What is the mission of ASAP?
To strengthen the overall fitness and effectiveness of the Army's total workforce and to enhance the combat readiness of its Soldiers.
200
What are the three different ways that a soldier may be reduced for misconduct?
1. By article 15, 2. By Court Martial, 3. Conviction by a civil court
200
What are the four phases of physical conditioning?
Initial Conditioning Phase, Toughening Phase, Sustaining Phase, Mobility
200
When will a member of an allied force meet senior rater qualifications?
Never
200
The history of the Noncommissioned Officer began in what year with the birth of the Continental Army?
1775
300
What regulation covers Army Learning Centers?
AR 621-5
300
What are the normal TIS and TIG requirements for promotion to SPC?
TIS: 12 months, TIG: 4 months
300
What are the 3 principles of Army PRT?
Precision, Progression, Integration
300
What form is used for the NCO Counseling/Checklist Record
DA Form 2166-8-1
300
Who was the first Sergeant Major of the Army?
Sergeant Major Willion O. Wooldridge
400
What does TABE stand for?
Test of Adult Basic Education
400
Who has the authority to administratively reduce soldiers in the grades E-2 through E-9.
E-4 and below-Company commander or higher, E-5-E6: Battalion Commander (0-5 or higher), E-7-E-9: Brigade Commander (0-6 or higher)
400
What are the three components of Physical Readiness Training?
Strength, Endurance, Mobility
400
What is a rating scheme?
Is the published rating chain of the NCO's rating officials (rater, senior rater, reviewer)
400
What year was the Sergeant Major of the Army Established?
1966
500
What does SOCAD stand for?
Service members Opportunity College Army Degrees
500
Who has the authority to promote soldiers in the grades E2 through E9?
E4 and below: Unit commander, E5-E6: Battalion Commander (0-5 or higher), E-7-E-9: The commanders of an Army Command (ARCOM)/General Officer Command (GOCOM)/Reserve Support Command (RSC), and a Commanding General of a command outside the OCONUS
500
What are the commands to get a unit from a normal line formation into an extended rectangular formation?
1. Extend to the left, march, 2. Arms downward, move, 3. Left Face, 4. Extend to the left, march, 5. Arms downward, move, 6. Right face, 7. From front to rear count off, 8. Even numbers to the left, uncover
500
How many types of NCOERs are there? And list them?
7, 1. Annual, 2. Change of Rater, 3. Relief for Cause, 4. Complete the Record, 5. 60 Day Rater Option, 6. 60 Day Senior Rater Option, 7. Temporary duty, Special Duty or compassionate reassignment.
500
During the period of World War 1, the First Sergeants often carried a book in their pockets that contained administrative files. This book, which today may be known as a "leaders book" contained the names of everyone in the company and their professional history (AWOL's, work habits, promotions, etc.). This book was passed from First Sergeant to First Sergeant, staying within the company and providing the unit historical information. What was this book called/
A Black Book