What advice and/or websites would you recommend to study and prepare for a promotion board?

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Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2016 8:24 PM

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http://www.armystudyguide.com/
Very reliable and useful for promotion boards

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Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2016 9:16 PM

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Here you go

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2016 10:38 PM

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SPC Private RallyPoint Member,

Is it possible that one or more of the Senior NCOs in your company has sat on your battalion's promotion board in recent months? If so, I would ask that NCO whether most of the questions were geared toward the new ADP/ADRP format, the old Army Study Guide format, a scenario format, or a combination of all three.

First, I would get a copy of the most recent M.O.I. from my battalion S-1 to find out exactly which topics will be covered on the next board. I'd download a study-guide app on my phone to help me study those particular topics. For ADP/ADRP boards, I would download an app called "ADP Study Guide." For the traditional Army Study Guide boards, I'd go to http://www.armystudyguide.com and download the flashcards applicable to the topics mentioned on the M.O.I. For scenario formats, I would seek info from NCOs in my battalion as well as those on-line (e.g. threads here on RallyPoint and on Facebook's "Lead from the Front" page) to get examples of scenario questions that might be asked.

Second, I would ensure that I know the most current Chain of Command and NCO Support Channel.

Third, I would ensure that I know the Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer from front to back. Also, remember that the first letter in each paragraph of the NCO Creed actually spells out "N C O."

Fourth, I'd ensure that I know my unit/division's song, motto, history, and description of the unit insignia.

Finally, on the day of the board, I'd refresh my knowledge of current events by reading STRIPES.COM, NEWS.YAHOO.COM, CNN.COM, and FOXNEWS.COM.

Show confidence in all situations. Good luck at the board! It's more fun that it seems. =)

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Response by SGT Lloyd Burge made Apr 20 at 2016 11:03 PM

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An experience that thank god was not me. Don't be so scared that you forget what your own name is.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2016 12:09 AM

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Your S1 will produce an MOI for the board that dictates where the board questions will be from. Study from those sources

Response by CPL Richard Flagg made Apr 21 at 2016 3:39 AM

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Yes here is a mistake I made when I went to the E5 board; I corrected one of the 1SGT's whose English wasn't his strongest ability. Saw my 1SGT proudly nodding his head when asking for clarification; the corrected 1SGT scored me the lowest. lol

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2016 9:47 AM

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I downloaded an audio study guide for some of my Soldiers. A lot of them hate to study from a book but found it helpful to listen while they are working out or driving in their cars. Some people retain information better when they actual hear it instead of reading it.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2016 3:57 PM

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Yes do mock boards, know your ADP'S and be confident. Make sure know the creed of the Non Commisioned Officer. Rehearse your bio a lot

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2016 4:19 PM

2016-04-21T16:19:24-04:00

Army study guide. Know the creed of the non commissioned officer and the meaning behind it.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2016 6:12 PM

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Personally I have used several sources as far as study guides go. I suggest using
http://www.armyadp.com

ArmyADP

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Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2016 6:16 PM

2016-04-22T18:16:00-04:00

PersonallyI have used several sources as far as study guides go. I suggest using
http://www.armyadp.com

ArmyADP

The