What are some things I can do to help me study for the Promotion Board?

2015-05-16T18:38:25-04:00

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2015 6:51 PM

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How about online study guides, like this one?

http://www.armystudyguide.com/content/army_board_study_guide_topics/index.shtml

Also, ask your NCO chain (people who have been there recently) how they successfully prepared.

Two humble suggestions. I remember when I was going for SGT (in 1978). I studied the study guide over and over and over.

Online Army Study Guide | ArmyStudyGuide.com

Study for your board exams using flashcards! Practice by answering the questions in the topic online at ArmyStudyGuide.com

Response by SFC Stephen King made May 16 at 2015 7:14 PM

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Ask for a practice board to assist you with the board

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2015 8:54 PM

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SPC Young...while each unit has their own expectations of customs, knowledge and behaviors, be professional but also be yourself. Be CONFIDENT. You are appearing before the board because you meet the minimum standards for promotion and your leaders recommend you; now show us how you EXCEED the minimum standard; why we should definitely promote you... not why we should not. I want to see a confident person, who understands that promotions are not for what you have done, but for what you are expected to do! Think about that. It can change your entire mindset, attitude, and behavior in a very positive way. So the board validates you just as much as you will validate the board.

I am a real fan of going well beyond rote memory to the point where one has actual knowledge of questions and answers in so-called study guides. Also a fan of asking questions that matter--about potential leadership and your job by MOS and NCO status; that relate to your job and present and future rank. I'd expect you to know the difference between General Military Authority and Command Authority. So if the board doesn't ask you questions like that, feel free to suggest them, tactfully, perhaps after the board or if given a chance to speak, tell them of a real life example of your leadership and how you handled it--you be the judge. I used to search and destroy study guides for dumb questions and misleading or wrong answers...and as a young Sp4/5 did the research to find the correct answers and presented both to the board, tactfully. These days, most published guides are pretty good,but beware the locally produced versions!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2015 9:10 PM

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Get hold of a board MOI one that they had the month before and see what topics are covered by each board member. The armystudyguide.com is a good place to look for questions and answers. Basic soldiering questions and situational questions is possible. Know what regulation covets what e.g. Drill & Ceremony, First Aid etc....Recite the Soldiers Creed and NCO Creed Daily. If you're going for NCO then definitely know the NCO Creed some CSM wanna c that you know it. Your PT Score work on getting 90% in each event and maxing. Confidence and Competence play a big role! Best of luck!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2015 12:16 AM

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You need to study as hard as you can, and hopefully your leadership has sent you to the soldier of the month board, so you have a feel for what its all about. Step out and do the tough things others hide from. I am getting ready to compete in the Division NCO of the year competition next week, by doing this I won 4 boards to get there. With winning these boards comes a lot of PT tests, studying and doing extra work, but by doing this I received a few awards along the way, and made Staff Sergeant because of it. Keep your focus where it should be and you can do anything.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2015 12:28 AM

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Don't use the study guides; instead immerse yourself in the adp's (specifically 6-22 and 7-0) and AR's (600-20 ch. 6-8). It allows you to understand the intent and how everything connects much better. Boards and leadership are less about knowing the answer and much more about the context and how to apply it.

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made May 17 at 2015 1:16 AM

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You can do the classic act of making numerous flash cards. You should also conduct mock boards with anyone. You should also stand in front of the mirror and practice. Practice your bio as well.

Response by SSG Trevor S. made May 17 at 2015 3:06 AM

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Get the goofiest, silliest, most funny friends you have to put you through mock boards. If you can keep a straight face with them cracking up you can keep a straight face in front of the board members.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2015 8:06 AM

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Study the models and figures in the adps and adrps. Ensure you know hat the Army profession is and what it means to you. Study directly from the references listed on the board moi and get more then one person to ask you questions.

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Apr 4 at 2019 1:49 PM

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