Questions and Answers (2026) |
Verified Examination Questions
and Answers
‣ When should the orientation meeting with a new Future Soldier take
place? -✓✓No earlier than three days and no later than ten days after
their enlistment.
‣ Who are 'influencers,' and why should they be included in the
orientation? -✓✓Influencers are immediate family members, friends, or
anyone who was critical in the Future Soldier's decision to enlist. They
should be included to build trust, keep the Future Soldier motivated, and
ensure they understand the enlistment process and benefits.
‣ What is the Occupational Physical Assessment Test (OPAT)? -✓✓A
series of four physical performance tests used to assess a Future
Soldier's physical capabilities and qualify them for their chosen Military
Occupational Specialty (MOS).
‣ What is the minimum frequency for conducting Physical Training (PT)
with Future Soldiers? -✓✓Recruiters should conduct some form of PT
with Future Soldiers at least twice a month.
, ‣ What is one of the key requirements for a Future Soldier to earn an
advanced rank before shipping to IMT? -✓✓Passing the Army fitness
test of record (APFT).
‣ What is the Future Soldier Training System (FSTS)? -✓✓A self-paced
online training program that allows Future Soldiers to learn the subjects
on the Basic Training Task List (BTTL) on their own time, using any
computer or mobile device.
‣ What is the Future Soldier Game Hub? -✓✓An online gaming platform
designed to help Future Soldiers learn common Army tasks in a fun and
interactive way. It is a tool to supplement the FSTS, not replace it.
‣ What do the ship potential color codes (RED, AMBER, GREEN)
indicate? -✓✓GREEN: A qualified Future Soldier who is prepared to
ship. AMBER: The Future Soldier is experiencing issues that may result
in a potential waiver or loss. RED: The Future Soldier is a certain loss
due to disqualification or unresolved issues.
‣ What are some of the most common reasons for Future Soldier losses?
-✓✓Enlistment Apprehension (fear of shipping), Failure to Graduate,
Moral or Legal Issues, Temporary Medical Disqualifications, Failure to
meet Weight Standards.
‣ What is the purpose of holding Future Soldier training functions? -
✓✓To motivate, train, and inspire Future Soldiers while giving them a