Army Board Study Guide UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
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, 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Chaplains.
,What are the dimensions of the dress uniform nameplate? - CORRECT ANSWER -1x3
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 -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 -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
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
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, 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Chaplains.
,What are the dimensions of the dress uniform nameplate? - CORRECT ANSWER -1x3
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 -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 -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
