Who has gone through the SGT Audie Murphy board?

2016-05-03T12:57:46-04:00

My CSM asked me and two other NCOs if we wanted to do it. Of course we all said yes, however, that was a week and half ago and the board is in another week. What I'm getting at, is three weeks really enough time to prepare? I've got a study guide from my CSM and this is no joke. With family obligations & daily duties, should I go for it or should I properly prepare myself for the next time?

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made May 3 at 2016 12:59 PM

2016-05-03T12:59:22-04:00

If it is something you want to do.. go for it.... Prepare the best you can...worst case, it will make a great practice run and better prepare you to smoke the board next time.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2016 1:01 PM

2016-05-03T13:01:06-04:00

Give her a go. As SGM Erik Marquez said, even if you don't make the grade this go round then it's great practice for the next time you go. And, you never know, you could pass the test and be inducted on this try. Good luck.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2016 1:03 PM

2016-05-03T13:03:16-04:00

I've personally only met one NCO that has gone through that board and passed! He said it was tough, and nerve wrecking... But totally worth it! I say do the best you can with these three weeks, and go through it. If you make it, then great! But if you fail, you will at least know what you need to study for the next time. Good luck to you, and give it your all!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2016 1:51 PM

2016-05-03T13:51:21-04:00

Ok my MOI says I need to know his autobiography verbatim. I'm horrible at memorizing. If I don't know it, will I be dismissed right then and there?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2016 1:52 PM

2016-05-03T13:52:28-04:00

And what is the performance test? Does anyone know what it consist of?

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2016 2:43 PM

2016-05-03T14:43:20-04:00

If you do not try, you will never make the board. You miss 100% of the shots you fail to take.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2016 6:50 PM

2016-05-03T18:50:37-04:00

Is this your BN, BDE, or the actual selection board done at the division level or higher? I just recently went through the 25th ID board a few weeks ago. I had been preparing heavily the last 6 months. I would say honestly your preparing yourself everyday. The board is more about what you do outside them four walls, don't answer questions how you think they want to hear it, answer it how you honestly lead your Soldiers. I had a BN APFT, 500 word essay in less than a hour, on topic CSM choose, then was in the board for 2.5 hours. The BDE was the same process. And so was division, however at division it was all CSMs grading the PT test. And you had to score atleast a 90 in each event. And yes anyone who had any hiccup on the bio or missed a word, was immediately dismissed from the board. I wish you the best of luck SGT, go for it, the entire process will make you a better NCO regardless of whether you get selected the first time or not. Feel free to contact me if you have any other questions.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2016 7:09 PM

2016-05-03T19:09:05-04:00

Three weeks? It depends on how bad you want it. You can't mess up on the bio first off, secondly you have to live-breath-eat Audie Murphy and study all facts and know the difference from the tumors. Know where he's buried, his plot number, the significance of his grave, kids names, siblings names, etc. know AUDIE MURPHY.. This isn't a regular board to where you get asked FMs and ARs. You must know how to handle Soldier issues and show the board you leadership is impeccable. You have to know how to answer situational questions and back them with references. I'm the secretary here on Fort Riley for our SAMC. It's a challenging week long process. Fort Riley's Board Starts with an APFT, then you go to the shooting range and qualify. You must already be zero'd and coordinate getting out to the range by your unit. Next day is a 50 question test and essay on division standards then AWT testing skill level 1 I.e. Land Nav, CBRN, trams lanes, weapons testing, etc. this all concludes to the board the next day in which you stand in front of the DCSM. If you fail the apft, or can qualify you are automatically DQ'd. It's not bad if your dedicated. Like SGM said worst case is you don't get selected but gain knowledge on the process. Best case is you smoke it first time go. If you have any further questions feel free to message me. Hope this helps and good luck.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2016 10:13 AM

2016-05-08T10:13:28-04:00

I am studying for the Sgt. Audie Murphy board as a SPC, so it's even harder for me because I haven't been in the Army that long. If the CSM asked that you do it, then they see something good in you. Check to see if your area has a study group for the boards. Also, if you don't have time to go to the boards soon, check for future board dates. Best of luck to you!

Response by SFC Richard Senteno made Nov 3 at 2016 10:00 AM

2016-11-03T10:00:43-04:00

I can only speak from my personal experiences. Once you have joined the NCO ranks, you should always be prepared to "lead by example." Your leadership should not set you up for failure. My own experience with the SAM board was in 1994, I was stationed at Fort Knox, Ky, my platoon sergeant recommended me to appear. I had about a month to prepare (I had already won numerous boards and maxed the promotion board, so I felt I just needed to bone up on regs. This board began (the only one I attended) with an APFT, CTT, and then a essay, and finally the board. The APFT was my strong point back then, myself and another SGT were the only ones that scored 300. The same SGT and I both scored 100% on our CTT. That left the board. My PSG and squad leader told me to answer every question honestly, which I did. All told there were 8 NCOs in attendance, I finished just behind the only NCO selected. I was only in the army less than 5 years, so I thought that this other NCO was the bomb, and he was a great representative for the SAMC.
Long story, longer, when I moved to my next duty station, there were 9 NCOs in attendance and all 9 were selected. I thought for while, WOW. But, that wore out quickly, the same month, one of my NCOs competed against 3 of those at a BN quarter board and smoked them (?).

Response by MSgt Larry Gillman made Nov 5 at 2016 11:14 AM

2016-11-05T11:14:17-04:00

There are times when duty comes first and if you have a supportive family and they understand, being in the military is not a job it's a duty.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 7 at 2018 3:29 AM

2018-04-07T03:29:11-04:00

Im going through the same thing right now but lm giving it a chance, lm not fully ready but l just want to experience it and maybe if l don't make it now..l will be ready next time around

Response by MSG Louis Alexander made Apr 7 at 2018 6:58 AM

2018-04-07T06:58:39-04:00

Anthony, you’ve already committed yourself knowing you had a young family. Of course, the family is at the top of the list, but now you have a few more obligations. Additional obligation #1. You owe it to yourself, otherwise you wouldn’t have stepped forward volunteering. #2. You have the obligation to challenge yourself, your training, your mental astuteness and your physical prowler. #3. The CSM has faith in you, retain that faith and win his lifelong admiration of his choice. #4. You owe it to others, who in the spirit of the warrior, will urge you onward and support you every step of the way. #5. You owe it to the people who will take the time to aid in your preparations and those who will administer the tests as you go forward. Sit down and discuss this with your wife and ask her for your support after explaining how important this is in your life. Who knows, she may surprise you and be your #1. Cheer Leader. Do the same with your children if they’re old enough to understand. I’ve never met you, but I have faith in you because I see a leader of men who knows what he has to do and how to do it. Strive for excellence, set the example and be that leader.