SGT Promotion board, any advice? What to do/not to do if I don’t know an answer to a question?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 00:20:50 -0400

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Mar 25 at 2018 12:24 AM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 00:24:50 -0400

SGT Private RallyPoint Member exude confidence and patience, when you don’t know your he answer. Know the creeds. Unit history and current events! Know the CoC too! Good luck! Try not to show your nervousness!

Response by SSG(P) Loris Metzinger made Mar 25 at 2018 12:41 AM

SSG(P) Loris Metzinger — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 00:41:29 -0400

Tell the board that you do not know the answer, be honest. If you can think of where the answer can be found, state the FM, AR or ADP. If you respond with, “I don’t know but I’ll find out”, make sure you follow through because I’ve heard of 1SG’s actually following up when a Soldier has given that response. Good luck!

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Mar 25 at 2018 1:54 AM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 01:54:44 -0400

Know the NCO Creed. Know your 10 level tasks and some of your 20 level tasks.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2018 2:49 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 02:49:51 -0400

don't try to bull shit your way through a question. The board will see right through it and can actually be more of a negative thing then just admitting that you don't know. If you don't know the answer to a question, admit that you do not know. Then elaborate on the steps you can take to find the answer.

Response by Maj John Bell made Mar 25 at 2018 10:49 AM

Maj John Bell — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 10:49:31 -0400

If you do not know... There is only one correct answer. "I do not know sir, but I will find out." Then regardless of how the board turns out, find out; and get back to the person who asked you.