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NETCOM ARMY BOARD
ARMY BOARD
Question | Answer |
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What are unified land operations? | describes how the Army seizes, retains, and exploits the initiative to gain and maintain a position of relative advantage in sustained land operations through simultaneous offensive, defensive, and stability operations in order to prevent or deter conflic |
What are the eight operational variables? | A: Political, economic, military, social, physical environment, infrastructure, information, time |
What is Army Doctrine? | A: a body of thought on how Army forces operate as an integral part of a joint force |
What are the six mission variables? | A: Mission, Enemy, Time, Terrain, Troops, Civil considerations |
What are the two most challenging potential enemy threats the U.S. faces? | A: A Nonstate Entity and a Nuclear-Capable Nation-State partnered with one or more Nonstate Actors |
What are the two Army Core Competencies? | A: Combined arms maneuver and wide area security |
What is combined arms maneuver? | the application of combat power to take advantages over the enemy (defeat enemy forces, to seize and occupy and defend land operations) |
What is wide area security? | the application of combat power to deny enemy positions of advantage |
What is mission command? | A: the exercise of authority and direction by the commander using mission orders to conduct unified land operations |
What is the foundation of unified land operations built on? | A: Initiative, decisive action, and mission command *HINT* Remember MID |
What is seizing the initiative? | A: Setting and dictating the terms of action |
What is an operation? | A: A military action, consisting of two of more related tactical actions, designed to achieve a Strategic Objective, in whole or in part |
What is a tactical action? | A: A battle or engagement, employing lethal or nonlethal actions, designed for a specific purpose relative to the Enemy, the Terrain, Friendly Forces, or other entity |
What are the characteristics of an Army operation? | A: Flexibility, integration, lethality, adaptability, depth, synchronization *HINT* Remember F-DIALS |
What are troop leading procedures (TLPs)? | A: A dynamic process used by Small-Unit Leaders to analyze a Mission, Develop a Plan, and Prepare for an Operation |
What are the TLPs? | A: Receive the mission, issue the warning order, make a tentative plan, initiate movement, conduct reconnaissance, complete the plan, issue the warning order, supervise and refine *HINT* Remember RIMICCIS (Rim E See Sis) |
What is the main effort? | A: the designated subordinate unit whose mission at a given point in time is most critical to overall mission success |
What is the supporting effort? | A: designated subordinate units with missions that support the success of the main effort |
What ADP covers The Army? | ADP 1 |
In which domains do US forces operate? | -Air -Land -Maritime -Space -Cyberspace |
As a unique military profession, the army is built upon an ethos of trust. What are four other essential characteristics of our profession? | -military expertise -honorable service -epirit de corps -stewardship |
What are the 11 primary missions of the US armed forces? | counter terrorism and irregular warfare -deter and defeat aggression -project power despite anit-access/area denial challenges -counter weapons of mass destruction |
what is the most important determinant of combat power? | leadership |
what is the US Army's greatest strategic asset; providing depth, versatility, and unmatched experience to the joint force? | the all-volunteer force |
title 10, USC, establishes the basic structure of the Army. What forces make up the army? | One regular army and two reserve components: the regular army, the army reserve, and the national guard. Army civilians support all three components. |
what is the function of the operating force? | operating forces consist of units organized, trained, and equipped to deploy and fight. |
what is the function of the generating force? | the generating force mans, trains, equips, deploys and ensures the readiness of all army forces. |
what five sets of characteristics will enhance the army's operational adaptability? | -depth and versatility -adaptive and innovative -flexibility and agility -integrated and synchronized -lethal and discriminate |
what three strategic roles are in the army vision? | -prevent -shape -win |
what is landpower? | landpower is the ability-by threat, force, or occupation-to gain, sustain, and exploit control over land, resources, and people |
what three strategic roles are in the army vision? | -prevent -shape -win |
What is the Army mission? | To fight and win the nation's wars through prompt and sustained land combat, as part of the joint force. |
How is trust important to the Army? | Without trust, there is no cohesion. Soldiers will not follow orders except from fear of consequences. |
What are the four field we develop and maintain professional knowledge in? | -military-technical -moral- ethical -political-cultural -leader development |
What is espirit de corps? | Demonstrating strong bonds of loyalty and pride and placing the mission above all else. |
What does AR 600-20 cover? | Army Command Policy |
What does SHARP stand for? | Sexual Harassment/Assault Response Prevention |
What Chapter covers the SHARP Program in AR 600-20? | Chapter 7 & 8 |
What are the Goals of the SHARP Program? | Create a climate that minimizes sexual assault incidents, which impact Army personnel, Army civilians, and family members, and, if an incident should occur, ensure that victims and subjects are treated according to Army policy |
What is the Army's Slogan for the SHARP Program? | I. A.M. STRONG |
What does I. A.M. STRONG stand for? | Intervene, Act, Motivate |
What is the I. AM. STRONG campaign? | It is the Army's campaign to combat sexual assaults by engaging all Soldiers in preventing sexual assaults before they occur. |
What should Soldiers Intervene Act and Motivate? | Soldiers are duty bound to Intervene, Act, and Motivate others to stop sexual assaults and the sexually offensive language and gestures that create an environment friendly to this abuse |
What are the Precursors to Sexual Assault that Soldiers must stop before things get to Sexual Assault? | Sexual innuendos, sexual harassment and egregious indecent assaults |
How can you reduce your risk of being Sexually Assaulted? | Be prepared, alert and assertive |
What are the types of reports you can make if you've been sexually harassed? | Restricted and unrestricted |
Paragraph 7-6 What are the Types of Sexual Harassment? | 1. Quid pro quo 2. Hostile environment |
What army regulation covers suicide prevention? | AR 600-63 |
What does ASPP stand for? | Army Suicide Prevention Program |
What does the success of ASPP depend on? | The existence of proactive, caring, and courageous Soldiers, Family members, and Army civilians who recognize imminent danger and take immediate action to save a life. |
what is the ASPP purpose? | Supports the Army's goal to minimize suicidal behavior by reducing the risk of suicide for Active Army and Reserve Component Soldiers, Army civilians, and Army Family members. |
ASPP Eligibility? | The ASPP applies to all Soldiers (Active Army and Reserve Components) and Army civilians. |
ASPP Responsibilities | Suicide prevention is a commander's program and is the responsibility of every leader.Leaders care for their personnel and create an environment that encourages help-seeking behaviors. |
What are the 3 phases of ASPP? | prevention, intervention, posttension |
How often should soldiers receive suicide prevention training? | At least once a year |
What should soldiers yearly training focus on? How should training be conducted? | All Army Soldiers will receive yearly basic suicide awareness and prevention training focusing on the identification of suicide warning and danger signs, and what lifesaving actions they should take. |
Army leaders will receive what kind of training? | All Army Soldiers will receive yearly basic suicide awareness and prevention training focusing on the identification of suicide warning and danger signs, and what lifesaving actions they should take. |
Who are gatekeepers? | Gatekeepers are individuals who, in the performance of their assigned duties and responsibilities, provide specific counseling to Soldiers and civilians in need. |
What is a primary gatekeeper and who are they? | Primary gatekeeper duties involve assisting those in need who are more susceptible to suicide ideation. |
Who are primary gatekeepers? | Primary Gatekeepers are Chaplains, ASAP counselors, Family Advocacy Program Workers, AER Counselors, ER Medical Techs, and Medical/Dental Health Professionals |
What is a secondary gatekeeper and who are they? | "Secondary gatekeepers" such as Military police, trial defense lawyers and legal assistants, inspectors general, DOD school counselors, red cross workers, first line supervisors |
Five Domains of the H2F System | Physical Readiness Nutritional Readiness Mental Readiness Spiritual Readiness Sleep Readiness |
*Five critical elements of the H2F System | Governance Program Equipment and Facilities Personnel Leadership Education |
What does METL stand for? | Mission Essential Task List |
What is Physical Readiness? | The ability to meet the physical demands of any combat or duty position, accomplish the mission, and continue to fight and win. |
What is TCCC? | A: Tactical Combat Casualty Care |
What are the steps in TCCC? | A: 1. Care under fire 2. Tactical field care 3. Combat casualty evacuation care |
3) What is a CCP? | A: Casualty collection point |
What is a CASEVAC? | A: Casualty Evacuation in Non-Medical Vehicle or Aircraft |
5) When would you not render first aid to a casualty? | A: If doing so would put your life in danger or the casualty shows no signs of life |
In combat, what is the biggest threat to a casualty’s life? | A: bleeding |
How do you determine a casualty’s level of consciousness? | A: A – Alert, V – Responds to voice, P – Responds to pain, U – unconscious |
What is CPR? | A: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – used to restore heartbeat |
What is a FMC? | A: Field Medical Card |
When would you not loosen clothing? | A: chemical environment or clothing is stuck to the wound |
What are the four types of burns? | A: C-Chemical, E-Electric, L-Laser, T-Thermal *HINT* Remember the acronym CELT |
What are the three categories of heat injury? | A: Heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heatstroke |
What are the two methods for opening the airway? | A: Head tilt/chin lift method and Jaw thrust |
When would you not use the head tilt/chin lift method? | A: Suspected neck or spinal injury |
What is self aid? | A: Emergency treatment applied to one’s self |
What is the object of first aid? | A: To control bleeding, overcome shock, relieve pain, prevent infection *HINT* Remember the acronym TORP |
What publication covers first aid? | A: TC 4-02.1 |
What is first aid? | A: Care rendered to a casualty prior to the arrival of medical personnel |
What is the unique feature of type “O” blood? | A: Universal donor |
How high above an injury should you apply a tourniquet? | A: 2-4 inches |
What are the two types of fractures? | A: Open (compound), Closed (simple) |
What are the three types of bleeding? | A: Arterial, Venous, Capillary *HINT* Remember AVC |
Name 4 common points for checking pulse. | A: side of neck (carotid), ankle (dorsalis pedis), wrist (radial), groin (femoral) |
Which lines must be given before the helicopter can get in the air? | A: Lines 1-5 |
What is Mission Command? | the exercise of authority and direction by the commander using mission orders to enable disciplined initiative within the commander's intent to empower agile and adaptive leaders in the conduct of unified land operations. |
What are the six principles of mission command? | Build cohesive teams through mutual trust. Create shared understanding. Provide a clear commander's intent. Exercise disciplined initiative. Use mission orders. Accept prudent risk. |
What is a commander's intent? | The commander's intent purpose of the operation and the desired military end state that supports mission command, provides focus to the staff, and helps subordinate and supporting commanders act to achieve results |
What are Mission Orders? | directives that emphasize to subordinates the results to be attained, not how they are to achieve them |
What is command? | The authority that a commander in the Armed forces lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment. |
How do staff members assist the commander? | Staff assists the commander in the details of planning, preparing, executing, and assessing by conducting the operations process |
What are the 5 systems included in the mission command system? | 1. personnel 2. networks 3. information systems 4. processes and procedures 5. facilities and equipment |
What is mutual trust? | shared confidence among commanders, subordinates, and partners |
What are some examples of equipment needed to sustain a mission command system? | Vehicles, generators, and lighting |
What AR covers Enlisted Promotions and Reductions? | AR 600-8-19 |
What are the three levels of promotion? | 1. decentralized 2. Semi-centralized 3. centralized |
At what level are Soldiers promoted to the grade of E5/E6? | Semi-Centralized |
What are the TIG/TIS requirements for promotion to SGT/E5? | PZ: 36 months TIS - 8 months TIG SZ: 18 months TIS - 6 months TIG |
What are the TIG/TIS requirements for promotion to SSG/E6? | PZ:72 months TIS - 10 months TIG SZ:48 months TIS - 7 months TIG |
What are the three different ways that a soldier may be reduced for misconduct? | 1. By Article 15 2. By Court Martial 3. Conviction by a civil court |
Name five reasons that a Soldier may be administratively reduced. (EMIAF) | 1. Erroneous enlistment grade 2. Misconduct 3. Inefficiency 4. Approve for discharge Under Other Than Honorable conditions 5. Failure to complete training |
What is the purpose of the secondary zone? | The secondary zone (SZ) provides incentives to those who strive for excellence and whose accomplishments demonstrated capacity for leadership, and marked potential warrant promotion ahead of their peers |
What are the objectives of the Army promotion system? | *Fill requirements with the best qualified soldiers *Provide an equitable and just system that will consider all qualified soldiers *Recognize the best qualified and retain the highest caliber soldier for a career in the Army |
What is the maximum number of waivers that may be requested when recommending a soldier for promotion? | two |
What is the maximum number of points possible on the Promotion Point Worksheet (DA Form 3355? | 800 points |
What does AR 623-3 cover? | A: Evaluation standards for all ranks, Officers, Warrant Officers, and enlisted Soldiers |
What is the DA Form 1059? | A: Service School Academic Evaluation Report |
What will the NCOER rating chain consist of? | A: will consist of the rated NCO, the rater, the senior rater, and the reviewer |
What are the 1-4 different types of NCOER’s? | 1. Change of Rater 2. Annual 3. Extended Annual 4. Change of Duty |
What are the 5-9 different types of NCOER’s? | 5. Depart Temporary Duty, Special Duty, or Temporary Change of Station 6. Temporary Duty, Special Duty, or Temporary Change of Station 7. Relief for Cause 8. Complete the Record 9. Senior Rater |
Under the ERS a Soldier is evaluated on performance and potential. In this system, what three kinds of evaluations are given? | -Duty Evaluations -School evaluations -DA evaluations |
Who is the last person that signs an NCOER | The rated soldier |
What form is used on NCOER | 2166-9-1 |
What form is used for counseling? | 4856 |
What publication covers the counseling process? | ATP 6-22.1 (Formerly FM 6-22 Appendix B). |
What are the three major categories of developmental counseling? | 1. Event counseling. 2. Performance counseling. 3. Professional growth counseling. |
What are the three approaches to counseling? | 1. Nondirective. 2. Directive. 3. Combined. |
What are the four basic components of a counseling session? | 1. Open the session. 2. Discuss the issues. 3. Develop a plan of action. 4. Record and close the session |
Who is NETCOM's SARCa | (Need answer) |
who is NETCOMS EOA | MSG Chaney and SFC Knowles |
What is the purpose of the EO program? | A: EO Program formulates, directs, and sustains a comprehensive effort to maximize human potential and to ensure fair treatment for all persons based solely on merit, fitness, and capability in support of readiness |
What is discrimination? | A: Any action that unlawfully or unjustly results in unequal treatment of persons or groups based on race, color, gender, national origin or religion |
What is an EOA, EOL, EOR? | A: Equal Opportunity – Advisor (BDE and higher), Leader, Representative (company and BN) |
What regulation governs the investigations of EO Complaints? | A: AR 15-6 |
What are the two types of EO Complaints? | A: Formal and Informal |
What is an Informal Complaint? | A: any complaint that a Soldier or Family member does not wish to file in writing |
What is a Formal Complaint? | A: a complainant files in writing and swears to the accuracy of the information and Formal complaints require specific actions, are subject to timelines, and require documentation of the actions taken |
What is the form used to file a Formal Complaint? | A: DA Form 7279 (Equal Opportunity Complaint Form) |
How long do Soldiers have to file a Formal Complaint? | A: 60 days from the incident |
Five critical elements of the H2F System | Governance Program Equipment and Facilities Personnel Leadership Education |
Five Domains of the H2F System | Physical Readiness Nutritional Readiness Mental Readiness Spiritual Readiness Sleep Readiness |
Initial phase of H2F prepares Recruits/Soldiers to perform | OPAT WTBDs HPDTs ACFT |
Sustaining phase of H2F prepares Soldiers to: | continue building readiness |
Four Parts of H2F Doctrine | System Design Build Deliver |
Principles of H2F | Optimization Individualization Immersion |
What is an SPRC? | Soldier Performance Readiness Center |
What is the Army standard for a brigade-sized unit SPRC? | 40,000 square feet |
An SPRC's outdoor training areas include: | Obstacle Course ACFT Testing Lanes/Track Terrain Running Course Sheltered Strength Training Racks Containerized Strength Equipment PT Fields Climbing Pods |
Phases of the H2F System | Initial Phase Sustaining Phase |
What is the overarching goal of the H2F System? | Soldier readiness |
What is VO2 Max? | The highest amount of OXYGEN that can be used during MAXIMAL AEROBIC effort |
How many bones are in the human skeleton? | 206 |
What is the overarching physical training goal of H2F? | Movement Lethality |
What is Mental Readiness? | What is Mental Readiness? The ability to meet the mental DEMANDS of any combat or duty position, ADAPT successfully in the presence of extreme RISK and ADVERSITY, accomplish the MISSION, and continue to FIGHT and WIN. |
What is Spiritual Readiness? | The framework that helps Soldiers cope with stress by finding MEANING in events and the world May come from religious, philosophical, or human values |