RMY PROMOTION BOARD
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SITUATIONAL QUESTIONS 2022 |
Actual Board Questions | NCO
Leadership Scenarios | Pass
Guaranteed - A+ Graded
* *Q1:** "Sergeant, one of your top performers has started showing up late to formation twice
this week, and you see their uniform is consistently disheveled. You've already given them a
verbal warning. What is your next step as a leader?"
* *[CORRECT]** "President of the board, my next step is to conduct a documented informal
counseling using DA Form 4856 to identify the root cause—whether personal, medical, or
morale-related. I will listen first, then set clear expectations, establish a corrective action plan
with a specific timeline, and document everything. If there is no improvement after the
counseling, I will recommend formal counseling or UCMJ action, but my priority is always to
help the Soldier first."
* Rationale: DA PAM 623-3, Chapter 3-1 requires leaders to use developmental counseling
before punitive measures; 2022 emphasis on holistic Soldier care.*
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* *Q2:** "Sergeant, you are a team leader and you observe two of your Soldiers making
inappropriate jokes of a sexual nature in the motor pool. Other Soldiers are present but no one
is saying anything. What do you do?"
* *[CORRECT]** "President of the board, I would immediately intervene and stop the
behavior—this is bystander intervention in action. I would pull the Soldiers aside, correct them
on the spot, and explain that sexual harassment violates Army values and destroys unit
cohesion. I would then report the incident through my chain of command and the SHARP
program, and ensure the Soldiers receive refresher training on the Army's sexual harassment
policy. I would also follow up to ensure the climate improves."
, * Rationale: AR 600-20, Chapter 7 and the 2022 SHARP updates require leaders to intervene,
report, and correct sexually harassing behavior immediately; bystander intervention is a leader
responsibility.*
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* *Q3:** "Sergeant, one of your Soldiers confides in you that they are struggling with alcohol
abuse and it is affecting their duty performance. They ask you not to tell anyone. What is your
response?"
* *[CORRECT]** "President of the board, I would first thank the Soldier for trusting me and
reassure them that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. I would explain that as their
leader, I have a duty to ensure their safety and the unit's readiness, which means I cannot keep
this confidential. I would immediately inform my chain of command and refer the Soldier to the
Army Substance Abuse Program, the chaplain, and behavioral health resources. I would stay
engaged in their recovery process and monitor their performance, balancing accountability with
genuine care for their well-being."
* Rationale: AR 600-20, Chapter 4-6 and FM 6-22 require leaders to report substance abuse
issues to the commander and refer Soldiers to appropriate support services; the 2022 People
First initiative emphasizes leader involvement in Soldier care.*
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* *Q4:** "Sergeant, you discover that a peer NCO in your platoon has been falsifying
maintenance logs on a vehicle to make it appear mission-capable when it is not. The Soldier is
well-liked and has a family. What do you do?"
* *[CORRECT]** "President of the board, I would immediately confront the NCO and direct them
to cease the falsification. I would then report the incident to my first line supervisor and the
commander without delay, because falsifying maintenance records is a serious safety violation
that endangers lives. I would ensure the vehicle is properly inspected and repaired before it is
used again. I would not allow personal relationships to compromise my integrity or the safety of
my Soldiers. The right thing is always the hard thing, but it is the only thing."
* Rationale: AR 750-1 and ATP 5-19 require accurate maintenance documentation and reporting
of safety violations; AR 600-20 mandates leaders report misconduct through proper channels
regardless of personal relationships.*
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* *Q5:** "Sergeant, you are in a toxic work environment where your platoon sergeant routinely
belittles junior enlisted Soldiers in front of the formation and uses profanity directed at
individuals. Morale is low and Soldiers are afraid to speak up. What do you do?"
A
SITUATIONAL QUESTIONS 2022 |
Actual Board Questions | NCO
Leadership Scenarios | Pass
Guaranteed - A+ Graded
* *Q1:** "Sergeant, one of your top performers has started showing up late to formation twice
this week, and you see their uniform is consistently disheveled. You've already given them a
verbal warning. What is your next step as a leader?"
* *[CORRECT]** "President of the board, my next step is to conduct a documented informal
counseling using DA Form 4856 to identify the root cause—whether personal, medical, or
morale-related. I will listen first, then set clear expectations, establish a corrective action plan
with a specific timeline, and document everything. If there is no improvement after the
counseling, I will recommend formal counseling or UCMJ action, but my priority is always to
help the Soldier first."
* Rationale: DA PAM 623-3, Chapter 3-1 requires leaders to use developmental counseling
before punitive measures; 2022 emphasis on holistic Soldier care.*
---
* *Q2:** "Sergeant, you are a team leader and you observe two of your Soldiers making
inappropriate jokes of a sexual nature in the motor pool. Other Soldiers are present but no one
is saying anything. What do you do?"
* *[CORRECT]** "President of the board, I would immediately intervene and stop the
behavior—this is bystander intervention in action. I would pull the Soldiers aside, correct them
on the spot, and explain that sexual harassment violates Army values and destroys unit
cohesion. I would then report the incident through my chain of command and the SHARP
program, and ensure the Soldiers receive refresher training on the Army's sexual harassment
policy. I would also follow up to ensure the climate improves."
, * Rationale: AR 600-20, Chapter 7 and the 2022 SHARP updates require leaders to intervene,
report, and correct sexually harassing behavior immediately; bystander intervention is a leader
responsibility.*
---
* *Q3:** "Sergeant, one of your Soldiers confides in you that they are struggling with alcohol
abuse and it is affecting their duty performance. They ask you not to tell anyone. What is your
response?"
* *[CORRECT]** "President of the board, I would first thank the Soldier for trusting me and
reassure them that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. I would explain that as their
leader, I have a duty to ensure their safety and the unit's readiness, which means I cannot keep
this confidential. I would immediately inform my chain of command and refer the Soldier to the
Army Substance Abuse Program, the chaplain, and behavioral health resources. I would stay
engaged in their recovery process and monitor their performance, balancing accountability with
genuine care for their well-being."
* Rationale: AR 600-20, Chapter 4-6 and FM 6-22 require leaders to report substance abuse
issues to the commander and refer Soldiers to appropriate support services; the 2022 People
First initiative emphasizes leader involvement in Soldier care.*
---
* *Q4:** "Sergeant, you discover that a peer NCO in your platoon has been falsifying
maintenance logs on a vehicle to make it appear mission-capable when it is not. The Soldier is
well-liked and has a family. What do you do?"
* *[CORRECT]** "President of the board, I would immediately confront the NCO and direct them
to cease the falsification. I would then report the incident to my first line supervisor and the
commander without delay, because falsifying maintenance records is a serious safety violation
that endangers lives. I would ensure the vehicle is properly inspected and repaired before it is
used again. I would not allow personal relationships to compromise my integrity or the safety of
my Soldiers. The right thing is always the hard thing, but it is the only thing."
* Rationale: AR 750-1 and ATP 5-19 require accurate maintenance documentation and reporting
of safety violations; AR 600-20 mandates leaders report misconduct through proper channels
regardless of personal relationships.*
---
* *Q5:** "Sergeant, you are in a toxic work environment where your platoon sergeant routinely
belittles junior enlisted Soldiers in front of the formation and uses profanity directed at
individuals. Morale is low and Soldiers are afraid to speak up. What do you do?"
