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1. Preparing for the board. Studying for the board will help you pass the knowledge portion of
the board, but you also need to prepare for board procedures. You can do this by attending a
soldier of the month board prior to appearing to the promotion board, having mock bords
within your platoon or unit, and asking questions of soldiers that have already attended a
board. You can also see your supervisor. He has more than likely already attended several
boards and has lots of valuable information that you can use.
a. Review and study the enclosed question and answers and reference publication provided
throughout this study guide.
b. Be familiar with the mission of your unit and your section.
c. When being considered for promotion, know your recommended MOS, the duties
required of your MOS and grade in which you are being considered for promotion.
d. Be prepared to express opinions on items currently in the news.
e. Select your best uniform with emphasis on minor things such as frayed insignia,
unbuttoned pockets, holes, etc. Make sure it is clean, fits correctly, and is well pressed.
Also, ensure that:
1. Patches and stripes are sewn on properly.
2. All authorized awards and decorations are clean, fit correctly, and are correctly
positioned on the uniform.
3. Brass is of the authorized type, highly shined, and correctly positioned.
4. Name tag is in accordance with the regulation and properly positioned on the
uniform.
5. Unit crests are clean and properly positioned on the uniform.
6. Footgear is in good repair and highly shined to include the edge of shoes and soles
painted with sole dressing. Also ensure shoes are properly laced, not cracked, and
heels are not worn down.
7. Know why you were awarded each particular decoration. If your unit has citations,
know what the the citation is and why the unit was awarded it. Know your unit history.
8. Make sure your ID tags are on a double chain around your neck. Make sure you have
your ID card, and any other documents you have been issued, i.e., military drivers
license, SOFA card, meal card, ect.
f. Ensure that you get a clean haircut and are shaven properly. If you have a moustache,
ensure it is IAW AR 670-1. Females ensure their hair is put up or cut IAW AR 670-1.
g. Get a good nights rest the night before the board. You will perform better if you are
fresh and alert. Do not drink excessive alcohol the night before or prior to the board.
h. Have your supervisor check your uniform appearance prior to the board. Have several
different people check it out for accuracy and proper fit. They may notice something your
supervisor missed.
2. Reporting to the board.
a. Knock LOUDLY on the door of the board room and enter when told to do so.
b. Approach the president of the board using proper facing movements and position yourself
in front of the president of the board.
c. Halt at attention, render a crisp hand salute, and report to the president of the board (i.e.
" Sergeant major, SPC Smith reports.) Hold your salute until the president of the board
returns it. Reporting to the president of the board varies from unit to unit, so research
the procedures and practice them prior to appearing for the board.
d. After reporting to the board, you may be asked to perform some facing movements.
Execute them properly and crisply. Practice them with your supervisor and in front of a
mirror to ensure you are executing them correctly.
e. Once you are told to be seated, look over your shoulder, step to the rear with your left
foot, ( or about face as directed ), and be seated. While seated, sit straight with both feet
flat on the floor and approximately one foot apart. Place your hands, fingers outstretched,
but comfortable, on your knees or thighs.
3. Answering board member's questions.
a. Do your best not to show nervousness and listen very carefully to questions being
directed at you.
b. Begin all statements to the board members by title with "Sergeant major," "First
sergeant," or with whatever salutation is appropriate.
c. Speak loudly enough so that all board members will hear you and distinctly enough so
that you will not be misunderstood. If you feel your voice start to waiver because of
nervousness, raising your voice will help to steady it. Do not raise your voice to the point
you are yelling at the board members.
d. Direct your answer to the person asking the question, maintaining eye-to-eye contact at
all times.
e. Do not give answers you do not know or try to fake an answer. If you do not know an
answer, simply say "_________, I do not know the answer." Do not lose your bearing or
become frustrated because you miss a question.
f. If you do not understand the question, ask the board member to please repeat or rephrase it.
g. Do not mumble or begin your reply with "uh", "oh", "I think" or "I believe". This
indicates indecisiveness. Never say "I'm sorry", if you do not know the answer.
h. It is helpful and impressive to repeat the question as part of your answer. For example,
"Sergeant major, the five colors of the map are..."
i. When asked your opinion, be sure it is your opinion. Board members do not penalize you
for an opinion they do not agree with. They only want to evaluate your knowledge,
speaking ability, and ability to intelligently present an opinion.
4. Departing the board.
a. Come to attention in front of the board president.
b. Render a hand salute to the president of the board and hold your salute until it has been
returned.
c. Leave the room using proper facing movements and close the door unless directed
otherwise.
d. Do not discuss questions or information with other personnel attending the board. This
would give them an unfair advantage and an unrealistic evaluation of their knowledge.
5. After the board.
a. Review all paperwork pertaining to the board with your PSNCO. Ensure that all of your
paperwork is correct prior to being sent to your PSC.
b. Get a copy of your DA 3355. This is a good reference item to let you know what areas you
can improve in.
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