Army Board Study Guide Exam with
Questions and Correct Answers LATEST
UPDATED 2025-2026 GRADED A+
What ,Army ,Regulation ,covers ,the ,wear ,and ,appearance ,of ,the ,military ,uniform?
,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-AR ,670-1
Why ,is ,the ,flag ,worn ,on ,the ,right ,shoulder ,of ,the ,Utility ,Uniform? ,- ,CORRECT
,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? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-When ,operating
,motorcycles, ,bicycles
When ,must ,Identification ,Tags ,be ,worn? ,- ,CORRECT ,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? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Extended ,Cold ,Weather
,Clothing ,System.
What ,are ,the ,ranks ,that ,shoulder ,boards ,come ,in? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-
Corporal ,through ,SGM ,of ,the ,Army ,and ,also ,the ,Officer ,Ranks.
How ,is ,the ,beret ,properly ,worn? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-The ,beret ,is ,worn ,so
,that ,the ,headband ,(edge ,binding) ,is ,straight ,across ,the ,forehead, ,1 ,inch ,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 ,the ,insignia ,of ,a ,branch ,on ,the ,Patrol ,cap? ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Chaplains.
What ,are ,the ,dimensions ,of ,the ,dress ,uniform ,nameplate? ,- ,CORRECT
,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? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-No ,more ,than ,3. ,(AR ,670-1
,Feb ,2005 ,/ ,29-16 ,/ ,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? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-gold ,stripe ,along ,the ,legs
How ,will ,service ,ribbons ,be ,worn ,on ,the ,male ,Army ,Blue ,Service ,uniform? ,-
,CORRECT ,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? ,- ,CORRECT ,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? ,-
,CORRECT ,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? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-The ,wearers ,left.
What ,is ,the ,maximum ,number ,of ,clasps ,that ,can ,be ,attached ,to ,each
,marksmanship ,badge? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-No ,more ,than ,3.
How ,is ,the ,U.S. ,insignia ,disk ,worn ,on ,the ,male ,Army ,Blue ,Service ,uniform? ,-
,CORRECT ,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? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Three
,years. ,(AR ,670-1 ,Feb ,2005 ,/ ,28-27 ,/PDF ,275)
What ,is ,the ,estimated ,lifetime ,of ,the ,new ,ACU? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-6
,months.
How ,many ,skill ,tabs ,can ,be ,worn ,on ,the ,ACU? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-No ,more
,than ,3
,When ,the ,ACU ,trouser ,leg ,is ,bloused, ,what ,is ,the ,maximum ,distance ,that ,it
,may ,extend ,down ,the ,boot? ,- ,CORRECT ,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? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-The ,Army ,Physical ,Fitness ,Badge.
Who ,are ,the ,only ,Soldiers ,authorized ,to ,wear ,the ,IPFU ,shirt ,outside ,of ,the
,trunks? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Pregnant ,Soldiers.
Are ,Soldiers ,authorized ,to ,wear ,commercially ,purchased ,gray ,or ,black ,spandex
,shorts ,under ,the ,IPFU ,trunks? ,- ,CORRECT ,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 ,- ,CORRECT ,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? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Shoot, ,Move,
,Communicate, ,Survive, ,Adapt
What ,are ,5 ,salient ,"Shoot" ,tasks? ,- ,CORRECT ,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? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Defense ,Advanced ,GPS
,Receiver
What ,are ,the ,5 ,salient ,"Move" ,tasks? ,- ,CORRECT ,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? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Operate
,SINCGARS
, Request ,MEDEVAC
Send ,a ,SITREP
Send ,a ,Spot ,Report
Report ,Explosive ,Hazard
What ,are ,5 ,salient ,"Survive" ,tasks? ,- ,CORRECT ,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? ,- ,CORRECT ,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? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-No, ,he ,or
,she ,has ,the ,right ,to ,demand ,a ,trial ,by ,court ,martial.
What ,kind ,of ,extra ,duty ,is ,an ,NCO ,given ,by ,an ,article ,15? ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-Supervisory ,duty ,only
What ,is ,the ,UCMJ? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Uniform ,Code ,of ,Military ,Justice
How ,many ,articles ,are ,there ,in ,the ,UCMJ? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-There ,are ,146
,Articles ,in ,the ,UCMJ. ,There ,are ,also ,12 ,sub-articles.
When ,was ,the ,UCMJ ,enacted? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-1950, ,congress ,enacted
,the ,UCMJ, ,which ,was ,based ,upon ,and ,replaced ,the ,articles ,of ,WAR, ,which ,had
,been ,around ,in ,various ,forms ,since ,1775.
What ,is ,a ,Field ,Grade ,Article ,15? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-An ,article ,15 ,imposed
,by ,an ,O4 ,or ,above
Who ,may ,impose ,an ,article ,15? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Any ,commanding ,officer,
,including ,a ,warrant ,officer ,exercising ,command.
What ,does ,the ,UCMJ ,establish? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-It ,declares ,what ,conduct
,is ,a ,crime, ,establishes ,the ,various ,types ,of ,courts ,and ,sets ,forth ,the ,basic
,procedures ,to ,be ,followed ,in ,the ,administration ,of ,military ,justice.
What ,are ,the ,three ,classifications ,of ,article ,15s? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-
Summarized, ,Company ,grade, ,field ,grade
Questions and Correct Answers LATEST
UPDATED 2025-2026 GRADED A+
What ,Army ,Regulation ,covers ,the ,wear ,and ,appearance ,of ,the ,military ,uniform?
,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-AR ,670-1
Why ,is ,the ,flag ,worn ,on ,the ,right ,shoulder ,of ,the ,Utility ,Uniform? ,- ,CORRECT
,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? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-When ,operating
,motorcycles, ,bicycles
When ,must ,Identification ,Tags ,be ,worn? ,- ,CORRECT ,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? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Extended ,Cold ,Weather
,Clothing ,System.
What ,are ,the ,ranks ,that ,shoulder ,boards ,come ,in? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-
Corporal ,through ,SGM ,of ,the ,Army ,and ,also ,the ,Officer ,Ranks.
How ,is ,the ,beret ,properly ,worn? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-The ,beret ,is ,worn ,so
,that ,the ,headband ,(edge ,binding) ,is ,straight ,across ,the ,forehead, ,1 ,inch ,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 ,the ,insignia ,of ,a ,branch ,on ,the ,Patrol ,cap? ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Chaplains.
What ,are ,the ,dimensions ,of ,the ,dress ,uniform ,nameplate? ,- ,CORRECT
,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? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-No ,more ,than ,3. ,(AR ,670-1
,Feb ,2005 ,/ ,29-16 ,/ ,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? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-gold ,stripe ,along ,the ,legs
How ,will ,service ,ribbons ,be ,worn ,on ,the ,male ,Army ,Blue ,Service ,uniform? ,-
,CORRECT ,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? ,- ,CORRECT ,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? ,-
,CORRECT ,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? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-The ,wearers ,left.
What ,is ,the ,maximum ,number ,of ,clasps ,that ,can ,be ,attached ,to ,each
,marksmanship ,badge? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-No ,more ,than ,3.
How ,is ,the ,U.S. ,insignia ,disk ,worn ,on ,the ,male ,Army ,Blue ,Service ,uniform? ,-
,CORRECT ,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? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Three
,years. ,(AR ,670-1 ,Feb ,2005 ,/ ,28-27 ,/PDF ,275)
What ,is ,the ,estimated ,lifetime ,of ,the ,new ,ACU? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-6
,months.
How ,many ,skill ,tabs ,can ,be ,worn ,on ,the ,ACU? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-No ,more
,than ,3
,When ,the ,ACU ,trouser ,leg ,is ,bloused, ,what ,is ,the ,maximum ,distance ,that ,it
,may ,extend ,down ,the ,boot? ,- ,CORRECT ,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? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-The ,Army ,Physical ,Fitness ,Badge.
Who ,are ,the ,only ,Soldiers ,authorized ,to ,wear ,the ,IPFU ,shirt ,outside ,of ,the
,trunks? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Pregnant ,Soldiers.
Are ,Soldiers ,authorized ,to ,wear ,commercially ,purchased ,gray ,or ,black ,spandex
,shorts ,under ,the ,IPFU ,trunks? ,- ,CORRECT ,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 ,- ,CORRECT ,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? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Shoot, ,Move,
,Communicate, ,Survive, ,Adapt
What ,are ,5 ,salient ,"Shoot" ,tasks? ,- ,CORRECT ,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? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Defense ,Advanced ,GPS
,Receiver
What ,are ,the ,5 ,salient ,"Move" ,tasks? ,- ,CORRECT ,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? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Operate
,SINCGARS
, Request ,MEDEVAC
Send ,a ,SITREP
Send ,a ,Spot ,Report
Report ,Explosive ,Hazard
What ,are ,5 ,salient ,"Survive" ,tasks? ,- ,CORRECT ,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? ,- ,CORRECT ,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? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-No, ,he ,or
,she ,has ,the ,right ,to ,demand ,a ,trial ,by ,court ,martial.
What ,kind ,of ,extra ,duty ,is ,an ,NCO ,given ,by ,an ,article ,15? ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-Supervisory ,duty ,only
What ,is ,the ,UCMJ? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Uniform ,Code ,of ,Military ,Justice
How ,many ,articles ,are ,there ,in ,the ,UCMJ? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-There ,are ,146
,Articles ,in ,the ,UCMJ. ,There ,are ,also ,12 ,sub-articles.
When ,was ,the ,UCMJ ,enacted? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-1950, ,congress ,enacted
,the ,UCMJ, ,which ,was ,based ,upon ,and ,replaced ,the ,articles ,of ,WAR, ,which ,had
,been ,around ,in ,various ,forms ,since ,1775.
What ,is ,a ,Field ,Grade ,Article ,15? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-An ,article ,15 ,imposed
,by ,an ,O4 ,or ,above
Who ,may ,impose ,an ,article ,15? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Any ,commanding ,officer,
,including ,a ,warrant ,officer ,exercising ,command.
What ,does ,the ,UCMJ ,establish? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-It ,declares ,what ,conduct
,is ,a ,crime, ,establishes ,the ,various ,types ,of ,courts ,and ,sets ,forth ,the ,basic
,procedures ,to ,be ,followed ,in ,the ,administration ,of ,military ,justice.
What ,are ,the ,three ,classifications ,of ,article ,15s? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-
Summarized, ,Company ,grade, ,field ,grade
