U.S. Army Board Study Guide

U.S. Army Board Study Guide

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U.S. Army Board Study Guide Table of Contents

Army Programs ............................................................................................................................................. 5

ASAP - Army Substance Abuse Program................................................................................................ 5

ACS - Army Community Service.............................................................................................................. 7

ACES - Army Continuing Education Center ............................................................................................ 7

AER - Army Emergency Relief ................................................................................................................ 9

Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program .................................................................... 10

EO - Equal Opportunity.......................................................................................................................... 12

AFAP - Army Family Action Plan ........................................................................................................... 15

ARC - Army Red Cross.......................................................................................................................... 16

Army Reenlistment / Retention Program ............................................................................................... 16

Army Safety Program............................................................................................................................. 17

Army Sponsorship Program................................................................................................................... 18

QOLP - Army Quality of Life Program ................................................................................................... 18

BOSS ¨C Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers .................................................................................. 19

CHAMPUS / TRICARE .......................................................................................................................... 20

DEERS ¨C Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System .................................................................. 21

NCODP ¨C Noncommissioned Officer Development Program ............................................................... 21

Weight Control ............................................................................................................................................ 23

Physical Training......................................................................................................................................... 26

Weapons ..................................................................................................................................................... 29

M136 AT4 ¨C Rocket Launcher ............................................................................................................... 29

M16/A2 ¨C 5.56 mm Semiautomatic Rifle .............................................................................................. 31

M4 ¨C 5.56 mm Semiautomatic Rifle....................................................................................................... 35

M18A1 ¨C Antipersonnel (Claymore) Mine.............................................................................................. 40

M2 - .50 Caliber Machine Gun ............................................................................................................... 42

M203 ¨C 40 mm Grenade Launcher........................................................................................................ 45

M240B ¨C Machine Gun .......................................................................................................................... 47

M249 ¨C Machine Gun............................................................................................................................. 49

M60 ¨C Machine Gun...............................................................................................................................51

M72 ¨C Light Anti-Tank Weapon ............................................................................................................. 53

M9 Pistol ................................................................................................................................................ 55

M11 Pistol .............................................................................................................................................. 57

MK19 ¨C 40 mm Grenade Machine Gun ................................................................................................. 59

Hand Grenades...................................................................................................................................... 63

Awards and Decorations ............................................................................................................................. 67

Uniforms ...................................................................................................................................................... 73

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Army Green Service Uniform (Class A) ................................................................................................. 74

Army Blue Service Uniform.................................................................................................................... 76

BDU - Battle Dress Uniform ................................................................................................................... 78

ACU - Army Combat Uniform................................................................................................................. 78

IPFU ¨C Improved Physical Fitness Uniform ........................................................................................... 80

Chain of Command ..................................................................................................................................... 82

Leadership .................................................................................................................................................. 83

Counseling .................................................................................................................................................. 88

NCO Duties, Responsibilities and Authority................................................................................................ 92

NCO History ................................................................................................................................................ 95

NCOER / ERS............................................................................................................................................. 97

Promotions and Reductions ...................................................................................................................... 101

Leaves and Passes................................................................................................................................... 104

Military Justice........................................................................................................................................... 106

Code of Conduct ....................................................................................................................................... 108

Geneva Convention .................................................................................................................................. 109

U.S. Constitution ....................................................................................................................................... 111

Guard Duty ................................................................................................................................................ 112

Army History.............................................................................................................................................. 115

Customs and Courtesies........................................................................................................................... 119

Drill and Ceremony ................................................................................................................................... 123

Flags.......................................................................................................................................................... 127

Battle Focused Training ............................................................................................................................ 130

Training The Force.................................................................................................................................... 137

The Army Plan .......................................................................................................................................... 143

Land Navigation / Map Reading................................................................................................................ 145

First Aid ..................................................................................................................................................... 152

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear.............................................................................................. 160

Field Sanitation ......................................................................................................................................... 167

Physical Security....................................................................................................................................... 170

Security and Intelligence ........................................................................................................................... 172

Desert Operations ..................................................................................................................................... 174

Survival...................................................................................................................................................... 178

Camouflage, Concealment and Decoys ................................................................................................... 183

Maintenance.............................................................................................................................................. 186

Communications ....................................................................................................................................... 189

Supply Economy ....................................................................................................................................... 192

Appendix A: Chain Of Command.............................................................................................................. 194

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Appendix B: NCO Support Channel.......................................................................................................... 195

Appendix C: Army History Timeline .......................................................................................................... 196

Appendix D: Code of Conduct .................................................................................................................. 198

Appendix E: General Orders ..................................................................................................................... 199

Appendix F: NCO Creed / Charge to the NCO ......................................................................................... 200

Appendix G: The Soldiers Creed .............................................................................................................. 201

Appendix H: The Army Song..................................................................................................................... 202

Appendix I: Board Prep Guide .................................................................................................................. 203

Appendix J: Army Study Guide References.............................................................................................. 208

Appendix K: Notes .................................................................................................................................... 211

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Army Programs

ASAP - Army Substance Abuse Program

What does ASAP stand for?

Army Substance Abuse Program

(AR 600-85 Mar 2006)

What is the mission of ASAP?

The ASAP¡¯s mission is to strengthen the overall fitness and effectiveness of the Army¡¯s total

workforce and to enhance the combat readiness of its Soldiers.

(AR 600-85 Mar 2006 / 1-30 / PDF 19)

What are the objectives of ASAP?

? Increase individual fitness and overall unit readiness.

? Provide services, which are adequate and responsive to the needs of the total workforce and

emphasize alcohol and other drug abuse deterrence, prevention, education, and treatment.

? Implement alcohol and other drug risk reduction and prevention strategies that respond to

potential problems before they jeopardize readiness, productivity, and careers.

? Restore to duty those substance-impaired Soldiers who have the potential for continued military

service.

? Provide effective alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and education at all levels of

command, and encourage commanders to provide alcohol and drug-free leisure activities.

? Ensure all military and civilian personnel assigned to ASAP staff are appropriately trained and

experienced to accomplish their mission.

? Achieve maximum productivity and reduce absenteeism and attrition among DA civilian

employees by reducing the effects of the abuse of alcohol and other drugs.

? Improve readiness by extending services to the total Army.

? Ensure quality customer service.

(AR 600-85 Mar 2006 / 1-30 / PDF 19)

What is meant by deglamorization of alcohol?

Personnel will not promote any function glamorizing the use of alcohol through drinking contests,

games, initiations, or the awarding of alcoholic beverages as prizes in contests.

What army Regulation covers ASAP?

AR 600-85

Is ASAP participation mandatory for Individuals that are command referred?

ASAP participation is mandatory for all Soldiers who are command referred. Failure to attend a

mandatory counseling session may constitute a violation of Article 86 of the Uniform Code of

Military Justice (UCMJ).

(AR 600-85 Mar 2006 / 1-31 / PDF 19)

What will happen to Soldiers who fail to participate in or fail to respond successfully to

rehabilitation?

Soldiers who fail to participate adequately in, or to respond successfully to, rehabilitation will be

processed for administrative separation and not be provided another opportunity for rehabilitation

except under the most extraordinary circumstances, as determined by the CD in consultation with

the unit commander.

(AR 600-85 1-31 / Mar 2006 / PDF 19)

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