ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What DA PAM covers NCOERs? - CORRECT ANSWER DA Pam 623-3
what DA form is the NCOER support form - CORRECT ANSWER DA Form 2166-9-
1A
The DA form 2166-9-1A is mandatory for whom? - CORRECT ANSWER All NCO's
During what time period will the rater conduct the initial counselling with the rated NCO? -
CORRECT ANSWER Within the first 30 days of rating period.
What are the three series of DA Form 2166-9 - CORRECT ANSWER SGT-SGT
SSG-1SG/MSG
SGM/CSM
What does EES stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Electronic Evaluation System
Define Rater - CORRECT ANSWER First-line supervisor of the rated soldier.
Senior Rater - CORRECT ANSWER The second-line rating official who is in the
direct line of supervisor of the rated soldier and senior to the rater.
Who is the last person to sign the NCOER - CORRECT ANSWER The rated NCO
What regulation covers counseling - CORRECT ANSWER ATP 6-22.1
,What is counseling - CORRECT ANSWER Counseling is the process used by leaders
to review with a subordinate the subordinate's demonstrated performance and potential.
Three major categories of developmental counseling - CORRECT ANSWER -Event
counseling
-performance counseling
-professional counseling
Developmental Counseling form - CORRECT ANSWER DA Form 4856
What regulation covers preparing and managing correspondents - CORRECT
ANSWER AR 25-50
What is the purpose of the letterhead - CORRECT ANSWER Identifies the originating
organization and provides standardized mailing address.
IAW AR 25-50 what three words require unique capitalization for internal army
correspondence? - CORRECT ANSWER Soldiers, Family, and Civilian
May correspondence be signed in blue ink? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes, or Black ink.
Black ink can also be used for date.
What is font size and type for correspondence? - CORRECT ANSWER Ariel, 12 point
font
What AR covers wear and appearance of the uniform? - CORRECT ANSWER AR
670-1
Who has a responsibility for ensuring their uniform reflects high professionalism? -
CORRECT ANSWER All soldiers
, Who has the responsibility of applying standards using AR 670-1 for the best interest of the
army? - CORRECT ANSWER Leaders, at all levels
Who can approve coats of arms, decorations, flags, flags etc types of insigmia that are
approved for display? - CORRECT ANSWER The Institute of Heraldry (TIOH)
Who will present a professional image at all times? - CORRECT ANSWER All
soldiers
What does Pride in appearance include? - CORRECT ANSWER includes Soldiers'
physical fitness and adherence to acceptable weight standards in accordance with AR 600-9
Who is to ensure that military personnel under their command present a neat and soldierly
appearance? - CORRECT ANSWER Commanders
What nail polish color is authorized? - CORRECT ANSWER Only clear.
How should the Headgear fit? - CORRECT ANSWER Headgear will fit snugly and
comfortably, without bulging or distortion from the intended shape of the headgear and
without excessive gaps
Why is the significance of the stars facing front on the Shoulder Flag? - CORRECT
ANSWER To give the appearance that we are moving forward not backward.
What does each service stripe represent on the uniform? - CORRECT ANSWER 3
years of honorable service.
What are the different types of badges to wear on uniform? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
Marksmanship
2. combat and special skills
3. identification badge