Physics /NCO Promotion Board Study - Board Questions Part 3

NCO Promotion Board Study - Board Questions Part 3

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This deck covers key questions and answers from the NCO Promotion Board Study, focusing on topics like field sanitation, military symbols, and map reading.

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What is field sanitation?
The use of measures to create and maintain healthful environmental conditions.
3 combat badges?
Infantry Combat Medic
What is a award?
A decoration for an individual or a unit.
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What is a decoration?
An award to an individual for an act of gallantry of service.
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DA form 638?
Recommendation for an award.

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TermDefinition

ACS is staffed by?

Volunteers.

What is field sanitation?
The use of measures to create and maintain healthful environmental conditions.
3 combat badges?
Infantry Combat Medic
What is a award?
A decoration for an individual or a unit.
What is a decoration?
An award to an individual for an act of gallantry of service.
DA form 638?
Recommendation for an award.
2 ways to orient a map?
Compass | Terrain association
What is a map?
A graphic representation of a portion of the earth's surface, drawn to scale, as shown from above.
2 ways to hold a compass?
Center hold | Compass to cheek
5 phases of BRM?
Preliminary rifle instruction Down range feedback Field fire Advanced rifle marksmanship Advanced optics, laser, and iron sights
3 types of contour lines?
Index Intermediate Supplementary
Where is the legend found on a map?
Lower left margin.
Who gives final approval on whether water is safe to drink?
Medical personnel.
What is leadership?
The process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission.
What 2 categories do military symbols fall into?
Framed | Unframed
Basic colors of a map and their meaning?
Black-man made structures Brown-relief features Red-populated areas Red/brown-non surveyed Blue-water Green-vegetation
What is the purpose of a common set of military doctrinal terms and military symbols?
To communicate a great deal of information simply and eliminate the need for a lengthy explanation.
What is a good conduct medal given for?
Exemplary behavior Efficiency Fidelity
What is the best protection against disease or biological warfare?
Personal hygiene | Immunization
How deep is w cat hole?
6 - 12 inches
What does SERE stand for?
Survival Evasion Resistance Escape
What is a team?
A group of individuals of organizations work together towards a common goal.
3 rules that apply to water discipline in the field?
Conserve water Do not contaminate Drink from approved sources
5 "F"s of field sanitation?
Fingers Flies Feces Food Fluids
What are the 4 types of waste?
Human Garbage Rubbish Liquid
What diseases are carried by flies?
Cholera Typhoid Dysentery
What is the water requirement per person, per day in a temperate zone?
5 gallons
Who is the principal audience for ADP 1-02?
All members of the profession of arms.
How many gallons of water will a Lester bag hold?
36 gallons.
What form is used for soldier sponsorship?
DA form 5434.