Promotion Board Study Guide Army Test Bank

First paragraph of the NCO creed Correct Answer: No one is more professional than I. I am a noncommissioned officer, a leader of soldiers. As a noncommissioned officer, I realize that I am a member of a time honored corps, which is known as "The Backbone of the Army". I am proud of the Corps of noncommissioned officers and will at all times conduct myself so as to bring credit upon the Corps, the military service, and my country regardless of the situation in which I find myself. I will not use my grade or position to attain pleasure, profit, or personal safety. Second paragraph of the NCO creed Correct Answer: Competence is my watchword. My two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my mind - accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my soldiers. I will strive to remain technically and tactically proficient. I am aware of my role as a noncommissioned officer. I will fulfill my responsibilities inherent in that role. All soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership; I will provide that leadership. I know my soldiers and I will always place their needs above my own. I will communicate consistently with my soldiers and never leave them uninformed. I will be fair and impartial when recommending both rewards and punishment. Third paragraph of the NCO creed Correct Answer: Officers of my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not have to accomplish mine. I will earn their respect and confidence as well as that of my soldiers. I will be loyal to those with whom I serve; seniors, peers, and subordinates alike. I will exercise initiative by taking appropriate action in the absence of orders. I will not compromise my integrity, nor my moral courage. I will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to forget that we are professionals, noncommissioned officers, leaders! The Soldier's Creed Correct Answer: I am an American Soldier. I am a warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States, and live the Army values. I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills. I always maintain my arms, my equipment, and myself. I am an expert and I am a professional. I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat. I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life. I am an American Soldier. The Army Song Correct Answer: March along, sing our song, with the Army of the free Count the brave, count the true, who have fought to victory We're the Army and proud of our name We're the Army and proudly proclaim First to fight for the right, and to build the Nation's might, And the Army goes rolling along Proud of all we have done, fighting till the battle's won, And the Army goes rolling along Then it's Hi! Hi! Hey! The Army's on its way Count off the cadence loud and strong (Two! Three!) For where e'er we go, you will always know That the Army goes rolling along. What is the purpose of the Army Suicide Prevention Program (ASPP)? Correct Answer: 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 (AR 600-63, 4- 4a) What are the five overarching strategies for Army suicide-prevention that focuses on maintaining individual readiness? Correct Answer: - Developing positive life coping skills - Encouraging help-seeking behavior - Raising awareness of, and vigilance towards suicide prevention - Synchronizing, integrating, and managing the ASPP - Conducting suicide surveillance, analysis, and reporting (AR 600-63, 4-4h ) What are three principle phases or categories of activities used to mitigate the risk and impact of suicidal behaviors? Correct Answer: - Prevention: Focuses on preventing normal life "stressors" from turning into life crises - Intervention: Attempts to prevent a life crisis or mental disorder from leading to thoughts of suicide to help someone manage suicidal thoughts and take action to intervene when a suicide appears imminent - Postvention: Required when an individual has attempted or completed a suicide (AR 600-63, 44 i ) What are some factors that contribute to suicide? Correct Answer: - Loneliness - Worthlessness - Hopelessness - Helplessness - Guilt (DA PAM 600-24, 3-2) What is the purpose of resiliency-building programs? Correct Answer: To help soldiers and families develop life skills and directly impact the success of suicide prevention efforts by enhancing protective factors and mitigating stressors at the earliest stages (DA PAM 600-24, 3- 3) What is resiliency? Correct Answer: The ability to recover and adapt despite adversity, trauma, illness, changes, or misfortunes (DA PAM 600-24, 3-3) What is one of the greatest barriers to preventing suicides? Correct Answer: A culture that shames soldiers into believing it is not safe to seek help (DA PAM 600-24, 3-4) What is a reason individuals may not seek help? Correct Answer: They believe that their problems or behavioral health issues should remain a secret (DA PAM 600-24, 3-4) What can happen when soldiers keep personal problems or behavioral health issues a secret