Promo Board CERTIFICATION GUIDE
FOR 2025/2026 TESTS|MOST COMMON
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECTLY VERIFIED ANSWERS
(LATEST QUIZZES) |ALREADY A+
GRADED|GUARANTEED PASS
What is the SMA's Role? - The SMA is the senior enlisted position of the Army, serving as
the senior enlisted adviser and consultant to the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Staff of
the Army. The SMA is appointed to serve as the voice of the NCO corps to address the issues of
enlisted Soldiers to all officers. (Chapter 2)
Who is currently SMA? - SMA Michael R. Weimer
What is the difference between a SGM and CSM? - CSM: The CSM is the senior NCO in
the command at battalion and higher levels. The CSM carries out, and enforces, policies and
standards on performance, training, appearance and conduct of the organization. The CSM is
the principal advisor to the commander, giving advice and making recommendations to the
commander and staff in matters pertaining to the organization. The CSM is responsible for
enlisted talent management and ensures all aspects of the NCO C3 are present in the
operational domain.
SGM: The SGM is the key enlisted member of staff elements at battalion and higher levels. The
SGM's experience and abilities are often equal to that of the unit CSM, but their direct
leadership influence is limited in scope to those directly in their charge. The SGM is key in the
training and operations planning process, leveraging their experience and vast technical and
tactical knowledge to advise the staff and the Operations Officer. The SGM is a subject matter
expert in their field, primary advisor on policy development, analytical reviewer of regulatory
guidance and often fulfills the duties of the CSM in the incumbent's absence.
How does the NCO Support Channel support the Chain of Command? - The NCO Support
Channel (leadership chain) parallels and complements the chain of command. It is a channel of
communications and supervision from the Command Sergeant Major (CSM), to 1SG and then to
other NCOs and enlisted personnel of the unit
, What should an NCO expect of an Officer? - • Have personal integrity and high morals.
• Maintain a high state of appearance be a standard bearer.
• Be fair, be consistent, and have dignity.
• Be compassionate and understanding- do not be aloof to the issues and problems of Soldiers.
• Have courage in the face of danger.
• Have courage of convictions and stand up for what is right, even though it might be hard.
• Not expose themselves or Soldiers to unnecessary risk.
• Protect family time and encourage work/life balance.
• Be accountable for their own actions and the actions of their Soldiers.
• Endure hardships equal to the hardships experienced by Soldiers.
What is CSDP? - Command Supply Discipline Program
What is command and control? - It is the exercise of authority and direction by a properly
designated commander over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of the
mission.
Explain the difference between Command and Control. - Command: is the authority that
a commander in the armed forces lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or
assignment (JP 1). Command is personal—an individual person commands, not an organization
or a headquarters. Command is considered more art than science, because it incorporates
intangible elements that require judgment in application.
Control: is the regulation of forces and warfighting functions to accomplish the mission in
accordance with the commander's intent. Commanders exercise control over all forces in their
area of operations, aided by their command and control system.
What are the key elements of Command? - · Authority
· Responsibility
· Decision making
· Leadership
What are the elements of Control? - · Direction
· Feedback
FOR 2025/2026 TESTS|MOST COMMON
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECTLY VERIFIED ANSWERS
(LATEST QUIZZES) |ALREADY A+
GRADED|GUARANTEED PASS
What is the SMA's Role? - The SMA is the senior enlisted position of the Army, serving as
the senior enlisted adviser and consultant to the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Staff of
the Army. The SMA is appointed to serve as the voice of the NCO corps to address the issues of
enlisted Soldiers to all officers. (Chapter 2)
Who is currently SMA? - SMA Michael R. Weimer
What is the difference between a SGM and CSM? - CSM: The CSM is the senior NCO in
the command at battalion and higher levels. The CSM carries out, and enforces, policies and
standards on performance, training, appearance and conduct of the organization. The CSM is
the principal advisor to the commander, giving advice and making recommendations to the
commander and staff in matters pertaining to the organization. The CSM is responsible for
enlisted talent management and ensures all aspects of the NCO C3 are present in the
operational domain.
SGM: The SGM is the key enlisted member of staff elements at battalion and higher levels. The
SGM's experience and abilities are often equal to that of the unit CSM, but their direct
leadership influence is limited in scope to those directly in their charge. The SGM is key in the
training and operations planning process, leveraging their experience and vast technical and
tactical knowledge to advise the staff and the Operations Officer. The SGM is a subject matter
expert in their field, primary advisor on policy development, analytical reviewer of regulatory
guidance and often fulfills the duties of the CSM in the incumbent's absence.
How does the NCO Support Channel support the Chain of Command? - The NCO Support
Channel (leadership chain) parallels and complements the chain of command. It is a channel of
communications and supervision from the Command Sergeant Major (CSM), to 1SG and then to
other NCOs and enlisted personnel of the unit
, What should an NCO expect of an Officer? - • Have personal integrity and high morals.
• Maintain a high state of appearance be a standard bearer.
• Be fair, be consistent, and have dignity.
• Be compassionate and understanding- do not be aloof to the issues and problems of Soldiers.
• Have courage in the face of danger.
• Have courage of convictions and stand up for what is right, even though it might be hard.
• Not expose themselves or Soldiers to unnecessary risk.
• Protect family time and encourage work/life balance.
• Be accountable for their own actions and the actions of their Soldiers.
• Endure hardships equal to the hardships experienced by Soldiers.
What is CSDP? - Command Supply Discipline Program
What is command and control? - It is the exercise of authority and direction by a properly
designated commander over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of the
mission.
Explain the difference between Command and Control. - Command: is the authority that
a commander in the armed forces lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or
assignment (JP 1). Command is personal—an individual person commands, not an organization
or a headquarters. Command is considered more art than science, because it incorporates
intangible elements that require judgment in application.
Control: is the regulation of forces and warfighting functions to accomplish the mission in
accordance with the commander's intent. Commanders exercise control over all forces in their
area of operations, aided by their command and control system.
What are the key elements of Command? - · Authority
· Responsibility
· Decision making
· Leadership
What are the elements of Control? - · Direction
· Feedback
