2022-2024 Promotion Board Study Guide| 333
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First paragraph of the NCO creed
No one is more professional than I. I am a noncommissioned officer, a leader of soldiers. As a
noncommissioned officer, I realize that I am a member of a time honored corps, which is known
as "The Backbone of the Army". I am proud of the Corps of noncommissioned officers and will
at all times conduct myself so as to bring credit upon the Corps, the military service, and my
country regardless of the situation in which I find myself. I will not use my grade or position to
attain pleasure, profit, or personal safety.
Second paragraph of the NCO creed
Competence is my watchword. My two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my
mind - accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my soldiers. I will strive to remain
technically and tactically proficient. I am aware of my role as a noncommissioned officer. I will
fulfill my responsibilities inherent in that role. All soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership;
I will provide that leadership. I know my soldiers and I will always place their needs above my
own. I will communicate consistently with my soldiers and never leave them uninformed. I will
be fair and impartial when recommending both rewards and punishment.
Third paragraph of the NCO creed
Officers of my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not have to
accomplish mine. I will earn their respect and confidence as well as that of my soldiers. I will be
loyal to those with whom I serve; seniors, peers, and subordinates alike. I will exercise initiative
by taking appropriate action in the absence of orders. I will not compromise my integrity, nor my
moral courage. I will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to forget that we are professionals,
noncommissioned officers, leaders!
The Soldier's Creed
I am an American Soldier.
I am a warrior and a member of a team.
I serve the people of the United States, and live the Army values.
I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and
drills.
I always maintain my arms, my equipment, and myself.
I am an expert and I am a professional.
,I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close
combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
I am an American Soldier.
The Army Song
March along, sing our song, with the Army of the free
Count the brave, count the true, who have fought to victory
We're the Army and proud of our name
We're the Army and proudly proclaim
First to fight for the right, and to build the Nation's might,
And the Army goes rolling along
Proud of all we have done, fighting till the battle's won,
And the Army goes rolling along
Then it's Hi! Hi! Hey! The Army's on its way
Count off the cadence loud and strong (Two! Three!)
For where e'er we go, you will always know
That the Army goes rolling along.
What is the purpose of the Army Suicide Prevention Program (ASPP)?
Supports the Army's goal to minimize suicidal behavior by reducing the risk of suicide for
Active Army and Reserve Component soldiers, Army civilians, and Army family members (AR
600-63, 4-4a)
What are the five overarching strategies for Army suicide-prevention that focuses on
maintaining individual readiness?
- Developing positive life coping skills
- Encouraging help-seeking behavior
- Raising awareness of, and vigilance towards suicide prevention
- Synchronizing, integrating, and managing the ASPP
- Conducting suicide surveillance, analysis, and reporting (AR 600-63, 4-4h)
What are three principle phases or categories of activities used to mitigate the risk and
impact of suicidal behaviors?
- Prevention: Focuses on preventing normal life "stressors" from turning into life crises
- Intervention: Attempts to prevent a life crisis or mental disorder from leading to thoughts of
suicide to help someone manage suicidal thoughts and take action to intervene when a suicide
appears imminent
- Postvention: Required when an individual has attempted or completed a suicide (AR 600-63, 4-
4i)
What are some factors that contribute to suicide?
- Loneliness
- Worthlessness
- Hopelessness
,- Helplessness
- Guilt (DA PAM 600-24, 3-2)
What is the purpose of resiliency-building programs?
To help soldiers and families develop life skills and directly impact the success of suicide
prevention efforts by enhancing protective factors and mitigating stressors at the earliest stages
(DA PAM 600-24, 3-3)
What is resiliency?
The ability to recover and adapt despite adversity, trauma, illness, changes, or misfortunes (DA
PAM 600-24, 3-3)
What is one of the greatest barriers to preventing suicides?
A culture that shames soldiers into believing it is not safe to seek help (DA PAM 600-24, 3-4)
What is a reason individuals may not seek help?
They believe that their problems or behavioral health issues should remain a secret (DA PAM
600-24, 3-4)
What can happen when soldiers keep personal problems or behavioral health issues a
secret?
Result in the development of depression and anxiety, compounded stressors, degraded ability to
think clearly, difficulty with making decisions, thoughts of suicide, suicidal attempts, and
completed suicides (DA PAM 600-24, 3-4)
What is intervention?
Attempting to prevent a life crisis or mental disorder from leading to suicidal behavior, and
includes managing suicidal thoughts that may arise (DA PAM 600-24, 3-7)
At its most basic level, what does intervention include?
Simply include listening, showing empathy, and escorting a person to a helping agency (DA
PAM 600-24, 3-7)
Screening is an important part of prevention and intervention. How is this accomplished?
Screening can be done in person, online, or made available as a self-assessment (DA PAM 600-
24, 3-7)
What does the acronym ACE stand for?
Ask, care, escort: The ace is the Army approved model for peer intervention and provides an
easy acronym to remember that any soldier, leader, family member, or DA civilian can use (DA
PAM 600-24, 3-7)
Explain the "A" in ACE.
Ask:
- Take threats seriously
- Confront the problem directly
- Talk openly about suicide (DA PAM 600-24, 3-7)
Explain the "C" in the acronym ACE.
Care:
- Care for the person
- Remove any means that could be used for self-injury
, - Active listening may produce relief
- Calmly control the situation; do not use force
- Encourage the person to seek help voluntarily
- Reassure the person that help is available (DA PAM 600-24, 3-7)
Explain the "E" in the acronym ACE.
Escort:
- Never leave the person alone
- Escort the person to an emergency room, chain of command, chaplain, behavioral health
professional, or primary care provider
- Never try to force someone to get help (DA PAM 600-24, 3-7)
What are some risk factors to identify persons at risk for committing suicide?
- Failed intimate relationship or relationship strain
- Previous suicide attempts
- Family history of suicide, suicide attempts, depression, or other psychiatric illness
- Depression and/or history of PTSD or other mental illness
- Significant loss such as death of a loved one, loss due to natural disasters, and so on)
- Poor social skills to include difficulty interacting with others (social isolation)
- Drug or alcohol abuse
- Excessive debt
- Work related problems
- Serious medical problems or physical illness (DA PAM 600-24, 3-7)
What are some warning signs of suicide?
- Noticeable changes in eating/sleeping habits and personal hygiene
- Obsession with death
- Change in mood
- Giving away possessions or disregard for what happens to possessions/suddenly making a will
- Feeling sad, depressed, hopeless, anxious, psychic pain or inner tension
- Finalizing personal affairs
- Problems in relationships and/or marriage
- Isolation and withdrawal from social situations
- Themes of death in letters and notes
- Sudden or impulsive purchase of a firearm or obtaining other means of killing oneself (DA
PAM 600-24, 3-7)
What is postvention?
A sequence of planned support and interventions carried out with survivors in the aftermath of a
completed suicide or suicide attempt (DA PAM 600-24, 4-1)
What is the Comprehensive Soldier & Family Fitness (CSF2) program's mission?
To improve the physical and psychological health and resilience of soldiers, their families, and
Department of the Army civilians, and to enhance their performance by providing self-
assessment and training capabilities aligned to five key functional areas known as the "five
dimensions of strength" (Army Directive 2013-07)
QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION| TEST
BANK
First paragraph of the NCO creed
No one is more professional than I. I am a noncommissioned officer, a leader of soldiers. As a
noncommissioned officer, I realize that I am a member of a time honored corps, which is known
as "The Backbone of the Army". I am proud of the Corps of noncommissioned officers and will
at all times conduct myself so as to bring credit upon the Corps, the military service, and my
country regardless of the situation in which I find myself. I will not use my grade or position to
attain pleasure, profit, or personal safety.
Second paragraph of the NCO creed
Competence is my watchword. My two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my
mind - accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my soldiers. I will strive to remain
technically and tactically proficient. I am aware of my role as a noncommissioned officer. I will
fulfill my responsibilities inherent in that role. All soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership;
I will provide that leadership. I know my soldiers and I will always place their needs above my
own. I will communicate consistently with my soldiers and never leave them uninformed. I will
be fair and impartial when recommending both rewards and punishment.
Third paragraph of the NCO creed
Officers of my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not have to
accomplish mine. I will earn their respect and confidence as well as that of my soldiers. I will be
loyal to those with whom I serve; seniors, peers, and subordinates alike. I will exercise initiative
by taking appropriate action in the absence of orders. I will not compromise my integrity, nor my
moral courage. I will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to forget that we are professionals,
noncommissioned officers, leaders!
The Soldier's Creed
I am an American Soldier.
I am a warrior and a member of a team.
I serve the people of the United States, and live the Army values.
I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and
drills.
I always maintain my arms, my equipment, and myself.
I am an expert and I am a professional.
,I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close
combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
I am an American Soldier.
The Army Song
March along, sing our song, with the Army of the free
Count the brave, count the true, who have fought to victory
We're the Army and proud of our name
We're the Army and proudly proclaim
First to fight for the right, and to build the Nation's might,
And the Army goes rolling along
Proud of all we have done, fighting till the battle's won,
And the Army goes rolling along
Then it's Hi! Hi! Hey! The Army's on its way
Count off the cadence loud and strong (Two! Three!)
For where e'er we go, you will always know
That the Army goes rolling along.
What is the purpose of the Army Suicide Prevention Program (ASPP)?
Supports the Army's goal to minimize suicidal behavior by reducing the risk of suicide for
Active Army and Reserve Component soldiers, Army civilians, and Army family members (AR
600-63, 4-4a)
What are the five overarching strategies for Army suicide-prevention that focuses on
maintaining individual readiness?
- Developing positive life coping skills
- Encouraging help-seeking behavior
- Raising awareness of, and vigilance towards suicide prevention
- Synchronizing, integrating, and managing the ASPP
- Conducting suicide surveillance, analysis, and reporting (AR 600-63, 4-4h)
What are three principle phases or categories of activities used to mitigate the risk and
impact of suicidal behaviors?
- Prevention: Focuses on preventing normal life "stressors" from turning into life crises
- Intervention: Attempts to prevent a life crisis or mental disorder from leading to thoughts of
suicide to help someone manage suicidal thoughts and take action to intervene when a suicide
appears imminent
- Postvention: Required when an individual has attempted or completed a suicide (AR 600-63, 4-
4i)
What are some factors that contribute to suicide?
- Loneliness
- Worthlessness
- Hopelessness
,- Helplessness
- Guilt (DA PAM 600-24, 3-2)
What is the purpose of resiliency-building programs?
To help soldiers and families develop life skills and directly impact the success of suicide
prevention efforts by enhancing protective factors and mitigating stressors at the earliest stages
(DA PAM 600-24, 3-3)
What is resiliency?
The ability to recover and adapt despite adversity, trauma, illness, changes, or misfortunes (DA
PAM 600-24, 3-3)
What is one of the greatest barriers to preventing suicides?
A culture that shames soldiers into believing it is not safe to seek help (DA PAM 600-24, 3-4)
What is a reason individuals may not seek help?
They believe that their problems or behavioral health issues should remain a secret (DA PAM
600-24, 3-4)
What can happen when soldiers keep personal problems or behavioral health issues a
secret?
Result in the development of depression and anxiety, compounded stressors, degraded ability to
think clearly, difficulty with making decisions, thoughts of suicide, suicidal attempts, and
completed suicides (DA PAM 600-24, 3-4)
What is intervention?
Attempting to prevent a life crisis or mental disorder from leading to suicidal behavior, and
includes managing suicidal thoughts that may arise (DA PAM 600-24, 3-7)
At its most basic level, what does intervention include?
Simply include listening, showing empathy, and escorting a person to a helping agency (DA
PAM 600-24, 3-7)
Screening is an important part of prevention and intervention. How is this accomplished?
Screening can be done in person, online, or made available as a self-assessment (DA PAM 600-
24, 3-7)
What does the acronym ACE stand for?
Ask, care, escort: The ace is the Army approved model for peer intervention and provides an
easy acronym to remember that any soldier, leader, family member, or DA civilian can use (DA
PAM 600-24, 3-7)
Explain the "A" in ACE.
Ask:
- Take threats seriously
- Confront the problem directly
- Talk openly about suicide (DA PAM 600-24, 3-7)
Explain the "C" in the acronym ACE.
Care:
- Care for the person
- Remove any means that could be used for self-injury
, - Active listening may produce relief
- Calmly control the situation; do not use force
- Encourage the person to seek help voluntarily
- Reassure the person that help is available (DA PAM 600-24, 3-7)
Explain the "E" in the acronym ACE.
Escort:
- Never leave the person alone
- Escort the person to an emergency room, chain of command, chaplain, behavioral health
professional, or primary care provider
- Never try to force someone to get help (DA PAM 600-24, 3-7)
What are some risk factors to identify persons at risk for committing suicide?
- Failed intimate relationship or relationship strain
- Previous suicide attempts
- Family history of suicide, suicide attempts, depression, or other psychiatric illness
- Depression and/or history of PTSD or other mental illness
- Significant loss such as death of a loved one, loss due to natural disasters, and so on)
- Poor social skills to include difficulty interacting with others (social isolation)
- Drug or alcohol abuse
- Excessive debt
- Work related problems
- Serious medical problems or physical illness (DA PAM 600-24, 3-7)
What are some warning signs of suicide?
- Noticeable changes in eating/sleeping habits and personal hygiene
- Obsession with death
- Change in mood
- Giving away possessions or disregard for what happens to possessions/suddenly making a will
- Feeling sad, depressed, hopeless, anxious, psychic pain or inner tension
- Finalizing personal affairs
- Problems in relationships and/or marriage
- Isolation and withdrawal from social situations
- Themes of death in letters and notes
- Sudden or impulsive purchase of a firearm or obtaining other means of killing oneself (DA
PAM 600-24, 3-7)
What is postvention?
A sequence of planned support and interventions carried out with survivors in the aftermath of a
completed suicide or suicide attempt (DA PAM 600-24, 4-1)
What is the Comprehensive Soldier & Family Fitness (CSF2) program's mission?
To improve the physical and psychological health and resilience of soldiers, their families, and
Department of the Army civilians, and to enhance their performance by providing self-
assessment and training capabilities aligned to five key functional areas known as the "five
dimensions of strength" (Army Directive 2013-07)
