Looking for advice to help with my nervousness on the promotion board.

<p>You have received some sound advice here SPC Pounds.&nbsp; Let me give you my point of view from the 1SG chair on the "other side of the table."&nbsp; First of all, be confident.&nbsp; Your leaders have recommended you for promotion.&nbsp; You have demonstrated that potential.&nbsp; I am sure that you are prepared to answer questions.&nbsp; Understand that you may not know the answer to everything.&nbsp; Don't get flustered if you forget something.&nbsp; Like SFC Weems stated, state you do not know the answer to the question.&nbsp; If you know the FM or AR it is located in, tell the Board member that you know you can reference it.&nbsp; Know your Creeds.&nbsp; Very important.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Oh yeah...knock like you mean it before you enter the Board.&nbsp; Keep your movements crisp and clean.&nbsp; Good luck!!!</p>

<p>SPC Pounds, my assumption is the Army promotion boards are similar to the Coast Guard certification boards, and as such, please let me&nbsp;offer you this. Study as much as you can ahead of time, but give yourself the last day to decompress. It really is possible to over study, and nothing we do in the last 24 hours seems to help much. Glance over your study material the last day, but don't get knee deep in something last day.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Consider gathering some of your trusted peers, and have them stage a mock board (preferably in the room where the board will be conducted). Get their feedback. I have done this several times, and it will build your confidence.&nbsp;If nothing else, you will become more comfortable with the environment. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Focus on the basics (square away your uniform, shoes, hair, etc.) Remember the board will form their first&nbsp;opinion of you from your appearance. Even if you don't believe it, you need to project an air of confidence. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Don't let one question throw you. If&nbsp;you get one that stumps you, take a breath, repeat the question back to the board to make certain you understand exactly what's expected, and if all else fails, don't try to BS your way out of a bad question. Own your situation by explaining that you need to research that particular topic. That's what good leaders do.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Finally, a good workout the day before and a good night sleep will do wonders.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Hope that helps some. It looks like you're getting some good advice from your army team. GOOD LUCK!!</p>

My recommendation would be mock board with some NCOs whose advice you trust, and who have been there before and succeeded.  You'll do great -- just do the absolute best you can.  That's all anyone can ask for.