Army Board Study Guide
What Army Regulation covers the wear and appearance of the military uniform? - Answer -AR 670-1
Why is the flag worn on the right shoulder of the Utility Uniform? - Answer -The flag is worn on the right
shoulder to give the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward.
When is the only time that commercially designed protective headgear is authorized for wear with
uniform? - Answer -When operating motorcycles, bicycles
When must Identification Tags be worn? - Answer -NEW AR - At all times in both CONUS and OCONUS
with the exception of when there is a safety concern i.e. physical training.
What does "ECWCS" stand for? - Answer -Extended Cold Weather Clothing System.
What are the ranks that shoulder boards come in? - Answer -Corporal through SGM of the Army and
also the Officer Ranks.
How is the beret properly worn? - Answer -The beret is worn so that the headband (edge binding) is
straight across the forehead, 1inch above the eyebrows. The flash is positioned over the left eye, and
the excess material is draped over to the right ear, extending to at least the top of the ear, and no lower
than the middle of the ear.
,Who is authorized to wear insignia of branch on the Patrol cap? - Answer -Chaplains.
What are the dimensions of the dress uniform nameplate? - Answer -1 x 3 x 1/16 of an inch.
How many marksmanship badges are authorized for wear at one time on the Army Blue Service
Uniform? - Answer -No more than 3. (AR 670-1 Feb -16 / PDF 306)
What is the most noticeable difference between the Army Blue Service Uniform trousers worn by
Soldiers in the ranks of PVT through SPC and those worn by NCOs? - Answer -gold stripe along the legs
How will service ribbons be worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform? - Answer -The ribbons
centered 1/8 inch above the left breast pocket.
How is the Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI) worn on the male Army Blue Service Uniform? - Answer
-1/4 inch above any unit awards or foreign badges that are worn.
Where are unit awards worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform? - Answer -centered and 1/8 above
the right breast pocket flag
Which direction does the belt tab on the army belt extend to on the male Army Blue Service uniform? -
Answer -The wearers left.
What is the maximum number of clasps that can be attached to each marksmanship badge? - Answer -
No more than 3.
How is the U.S. insignia disk worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform? - Answer -The bottom of the
U.S. insignia disk is placed approximately 1 inch above the notch, centered on the right collar,
One service stripe represents how many years? - Answer -Three years. (AR 670-1 Feb -27 /PDF
275)
,What is the estimated lifetime of the new ACU? - Answer -6 months.
How many skill tabs can be worn on the ACU? - Answer -No more than 3
When the ACU trouser leg is bloused, what is the maximum distance that it may extend down the boot?
- Answer -third eyelet from the top of the boot.
What is the only insignia authorized for wear on the IPFU according to AR 670-1? - Answer -The Army
Physical Fitness Badge.
Who are the only Soldiers authorized to wear the IPFU shirt outside of the trunks? - Answer -Pregnant
Soldiers.
Are Soldiers authorized to wear commercially purchased gray or black spandex shorts under the IPFU
trunks? - Answer -Yes, The length of the shorts must end above the knee or higher.
Perform a functions check on an M16/A2 or M4 rifle - Answer -Ensure the weapon is clear and the
weapon is on safe. Charge the weapon and squeeze the trigger (the hammer should not fall) Place the
selector on semi, squeeze and hold the trigger (the hammer should fall); Cock the weapon and slowly
release the trigger (an audible click should be heard); Squeeze the trigger (the hammer should fall);
Place the selector on burst and charge the weapon; Squeeze and hold the trigger (the hammer should
fall); Charge the weapon three times and release the trigger (an audible click should be heard); Squeeze
the trigger (the hammer should fall)
What are the 5 Warrior Task subject areas? - Answer -Shoot, Move, Communicate, Survive, Adapt
What are 5 salient "Shoot" tasks? - Answer -Perform a Functions Check
Load and unload an M16/M4
Engage Targets with an M16/M4
Correct Malfunctions on an M16/M4
Zero an M-16/M4
, What does DAGR stand for? - Answer -Defense Advanced GPS Receiver
What are the 5 salient "Move" tasks? - Answer -Move as a Member of a Fire Team
Map Reading
Land Nav using a map and compass or DAGR
React to Direct Fire Mounted/Dismounted
React to IDF while Mounted/Dismounted
What are 5 salient "Communicate" tasks? - Answer -Operate SINCGARS
Request MEDEVAC
Send a SITREP
Send a Spot Report
Report Explosive Hazard
What are 5 salient "Survive" tasks? - Answer -Evaluate a Casualty
Perform First Aid to Prevent or Control Shock
Perform First Aid for Bleeding and/or Severed Extremity
Perform First Aid for Burns
React to Possible IED
What are 5 salient "Adapt" tasks? - Answer -Escalation of Force
Comply with the Law of War
Comply with the Code of Conduct
Search an Individual
Understand the Culture
Does a person have to accept an article 15? - Answer -No, he or she has the right to demand a trial by
court martial.
What Army Regulation covers the wear and appearance of the military uniform? - Answer -AR 670-1
Why is the flag worn on the right shoulder of the Utility Uniform? - Answer -The flag is worn on the right
shoulder to give the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward.
When is the only time that commercially designed protective headgear is authorized for wear with
uniform? - Answer -When operating motorcycles, bicycles
When must Identification Tags be worn? - Answer -NEW AR - At all times in both CONUS and OCONUS
with the exception of when there is a safety concern i.e. physical training.
What does "ECWCS" stand for? - Answer -Extended Cold Weather Clothing System.
What are the ranks that shoulder boards come in? - Answer -Corporal through SGM of the Army and
also the Officer Ranks.
How is the beret properly worn? - Answer -The beret is worn so that the headband (edge binding) is
straight across the forehead, 1inch above the eyebrows. The flash is positioned over the left eye, and
the excess material is draped over to the right ear, extending to at least the top of the ear, and no lower
than the middle of the ear.
,Who is authorized to wear insignia of branch on the Patrol cap? - Answer -Chaplains.
What are the dimensions of the dress uniform nameplate? - Answer -1 x 3 x 1/16 of an inch.
How many marksmanship badges are authorized for wear at one time on the Army Blue Service
Uniform? - Answer -No more than 3. (AR 670-1 Feb -16 / PDF 306)
What is the most noticeable difference between the Army Blue Service Uniform trousers worn by
Soldiers in the ranks of PVT through SPC and those worn by NCOs? - Answer -gold stripe along the legs
How will service ribbons be worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform? - Answer -The ribbons
centered 1/8 inch above the left breast pocket.
How is the Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI) worn on the male Army Blue Service Uniform? - Answer
-1/4 inch above any unit awards or foreign badges that are worn.
Where are unit awards worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform? - Answer -centered and 1/8 above
the right breast pocket flag
Which direction does the belt tab on the army belt extend to on the male Army Blue Service uniform? -
Answer -The wearers left.
What is the maximum number of clasps that can be attached to each marksmanship badge? - Answer -
No more than 3.
How is the U.S. insignia disk worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform? - Answer -The bottom of the
U.S. insignia disk is placed approximately 1 inch above the notch, centered on the right collar,
One service stripe represents how many years? - Answer -Three years. (AR 670-1 Feb -27 /PDF
275)
,What is the estimated lifetime of the new ACU? - Answer -6 months.
How many skill tabs can be worn on the ACU? - Answer -No more than 3
When the ACU trouser leg is bloused, what is the maximum distance that it may extend down the boot?
- Answer -third eyelet from the top of the boot.
What is the only insignia authorized for wear on the IPFU according to AR 670-1? - Answer -The Army
Physical Fitness Badge.
Who are the only Soldiers authorized to wear the IPFU shirt outside of the trunks? - Answer -Pregnant
Soldiers.
Are Soldiers authorized to wear commercially purchased gray or black spandex shorts under the IPFU
trunks? - Answer -Yes, The length of the shorts must end above the knee or higher.
Perform a functions check on an M16/A2 or M4 rifle - Answer -Ensure the weapon is clear and the
weapon is on safe. Charge the weapon and squeeze the trigger (the hammer should not fall) Place the
selector on semi, squeeze and hold the trigger (the hammer should fall); Cock the weapon and slowly
release the trigger (an audible click should be heard); Squeeze the trigger (the hammer should fall);
Place the selector on burst and charge the weapon; Squeeze and hold the trigger (the hammer should
fall); Charge the weapon three times and release the trigger (an audible click should be heard); Squeeze
the trigger (the hammer should fall)
What are the 5 Warrior Task subject areas? - Answer -Shoot, Move, Communicate, Survive, Adapt
What are 5 salient "Shoot" tasks? - Answer -Perform a Functions Check
Load and unload an M16/M4
Engage Targets with an M16/M4
Correct Malfunctions on an M16/M4
Zero an M-16/M4
, What does DAGR stand for? - Answer -Defense Advanced GPS Receiver
What are the 5 salient "Move" tasks? - Answer -Move as a Member of a Fire Team
Map Reading
Land Nav using a map and compass or DAGR
React to Direct Fire Mounted/Dismounted
React to IDF while Mounted/Dismounted
What are 5 salient "Communicate" tasks? - Answer -Operate SINCGARS
Request MEDEVAC
Send a SITREP
Send a Spot Report
Report Explosive Hazard
What are 5 salient "Survive" tasks? - Answer -Evaluate a Casualty
Perform First Aid to Prevent or Control Shock
Perform First Aid for Bleeding and/or Severed Extremity
Perform First Aid for Burns
React to Possible IED
What are 5 salient "Adapt" tasks? - Answer -Escalation of Force
Comply with the Law of War
Comply with the Code of Conduct
Search an Individual
Understand the Culture
Does a person have to accept an article 15? - Answer -No, he or she has the right to demand a trial by
court martial.
