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Army Board Study Guide
Army board study guide as outlined in version 5.3 June 2007
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What is direction?
Definition
Providing clear direction involves communicating how to accomplish a mission: prioritizing tasks, assigning responsibility for completion, and ensuring subordinates understand the standard
Term
What FM covers leadership?
Definition
FM 6-22
Term
What does FM 7-0 cover
Definition
Training the force
Term
Define leadership
Definition
leadership is influencing people- by providing purpose, direction and motivation--while working to accompliosh the mission
Term
What is purpose?
Definition
Purpose gives subordinates the reason to act in order to achieve a desired outcome
Term
What is motivation?
Definition
Motivation supplies the will to do what is necessary to accomplish a mission.
Term
Describe the "Be, Know and Do".
Definition
Army leadership begins with what the leader must BE, the values and attributes that shape a leader’s character. Your skills are those things you KNOW how to do, your competence in everything from the technical side of your job to the people skills a leader requires. But character and knowledge—while absolutely necessary—are not enough. You cannot be effective, you cannot be a leader, until you apply what you know, until you act and DO what you must
Term
What are the thee principal ways that leaders can develop others through which they provide knowledge and feedback?
Definition
Counseling
Coaching.
Mentoring.
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A leader’s effectiveness is dramatically enhanced by understanding and developing what areas?
Definition
Military Bearing
Physical Fitness.
Confidence
Resilience
Term
What is military bearing?
Definition
Projecting a commanding presence, a professional image of authority.
Term
What is physical fitness?
Definition
Having sound health, strength, and endurance, which sustain emotional health and conceptual abilities under prolonged stress
Term
What is confidence?
Definition
Projecting self-confidence and certainty in the unit’s ability to succeed in whatever it does; able to demonstrate composure and outward calm through steady control over emotion..
Term
What is resilience?
Definition
Showing a tendency to recover quickly from setbacks, shock, injuries, adversity, and stress while maintaining a mission and organizational focus.
Term
What are the three core domains that shape the critical learning experiences throughout Soldiers’ and leaders’ careers?
Definition
1. Institutional training.
2.Training, education, and job experience gained during operational assignments.
3.self-development.
Term
What are the Leader Actions?
Definition
Influencing – getting people (Soldiers, Army civilians, and multinational partners) to do what is necessary.

Operating – the actions taken to influence others to accomplish missions and to set the stage for future operations.

Improving – capturing and acting on important lessons of ongoing and completed projects and missions.
Term
What are the three levels of leadership?
Definition
1.Direct - Direct leadership is face-to-face, first-line leadership.
2.Organizational - Organizational leaders influence severalhundred to several thousand people. They do this indirectly, generally through more levels of subordinates than do direct leaders.
3.Strategic - Strategic leaders include military and DA civilian leaders at the major command through Department of Defense levels. Strategic leaders are responsible for large organizations and influence several thousand to hundreds of thousands of people
Term
What are the Army Values?
Definition
Loyalty
Duty
Respect
Selfless Service
Honor
Integrity
Personal Coura
Term
Attributes of an Army leader can best be defined as what an Army leader is. What are the attributes of an Army leader?
Definition
A leader of character
A leader with presence.
A leader with intellectual capactiy.
Term
Core leader competencies are what an Army leader does. What are the core leader competencies
Definition
An Army leader leads
An Army leader develops
An Army leader achieves.
Term
Why must leaders introduce stress into training?
Definition
Using scenarios that closely resemble the stresses and effects of the real battlefield is essential to victory and survival in combat.
Term
What are intended and unintended consequences?
Definition
Intended Consequences are the anticipated results of a leader’s decisions and actions.
Unintended consequences arise from unplanned events that affect the organization or accomplishment of the mission..
Term
What is communication?
Definition
A process of providing information
Term
Name the two barriers of communications
Definition
Physical
Psychological
Term
Name some physical barriers of communication
Definition
Noise of battle
Distance
Term
What is counseling?
Definition
Counseling is the process used by leaders to review with a subordinate the subordinate’s demonstrated performance and potential.
Term
What are the three major categories of developmental counseling?
Definition
Event counseling
Performance counseling
Professional growth counseling
Term
Character is essential to successful leadership. What are the three major factors that determine a leaders character?
Definition
Army Values
Empathy
Warrior Ethos
Term
What are the 7 steps to problem solving?
Definition
ID the problem
Gather information
Develop criteria
Generate possible solutions
Analyze possible solutions
Compare posible solutions
Make and implement the decision
Term
What is reverse planning?
Definition
Reverse planning is a specific technique used to ensure that a concept leads to the intended end state.
Term
To assess subordinates, leaders you must-
Definition
Observe and record subordinates’ performance in the core leader competencies.
Determine if the performances meet, exceed, or fall below expected standards.
Tell subordinates what was observed and give an opportunity to comment.
Help subordinates develop an individual development plan (IDP) to improve performance.
Term
What are the team building stages?
Definition
Formation
Enrichment
Sustainment
Term
Name some things in a unit that affect morale
Definition
Mess
Military justice
Mail
Supply
Billets
Term
What are the five levels of MOPP?
Definition
MOPP 0

IPE and Field Available for immediate donning
Protective mask w/ filter and hood installed available
MOPP 1
Overgarment and Field Gear worn
Footwear covers, mask and gloves carried
MOPP 2
Overgarment, Field Gear, Footwear covers worn
Mask and Gloves carried
MOPP 3
Overgarment, Mask and Hood, Field Gear and Overboots worn
Gloves carried
MOPP 4
Overgarment, Mask and Hood, Field Gear, Fotwear covers and Gloves wrn
Term
What does JSLIST stand for?
Definition
Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology
Term
What does MOPP stand for?
Definition
Mission Oriented Protective Posture
Term
When under an NBC attack, when do you give warning?
Definition
After you mask
Term
What are the proper masking procedures?
Definition
Stop breathing and close your eyes, don protective mask, clear mask, check the seal of the mask, sound the alarm to alert others, and continue the mission
Term
What does C.B.R.N. stand for?
Definition
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear
Term
NBC hazards are classified into two types, what are they?
Definition
Immediate hazards- produce casualties immediately after attack
Residual hazards- Delayed effects
Term
What will replace the Nerve Agent Antidote Kit (NAAK) based on shelf life expiration dates?
Definition
The Antidote Treatment, Nerve Agent Autoinjector (ATNAA)
Term
What is the number of Antidote Treatment Nerve Agent Autoinjector (ATNAA) that must be given as immediate first aid treatment for nerve agent poisoning?
Definition
3
Term
What is the number of Nerve Agent Antidote Kits (NAAK) that must be given as immediate first aid treatment for nerve agent poisoning?
Definition
3
Term
Alarms and signals convey warnings of NBC contamination. Units use easily recognizable and reliable alarm methods to respond quickly and correctly to NBC hazards. What are three types of alarms and signals?
Definition
Audible Alarms
Automatic Alarms
Visual Signals
Term
What Field Manual covers NBC Operations?
Definition
FM 3-11
Term
What Field Manual covers NBC Protection?
Definition
FM 3-11.4
Term
What Field Manual covers NBC Decontamination?
Definition
FM 3-5
Term
What is FM 3-7?
Definition
NBC Handbook
Term
What forms do Chemical Agents come in?
Definition
Vapors
Solids
Liquids
Gases
Term
Soldiers in MOPP 4 may lose how much water per hour through perspiration?
Definition
1 quart or more
Term
When fitting the protective mask, in what sequence should the straps be tightened?
Definition
Forehead straps
Cheek straps
Temple straps
Term
Which of the NBC reports is most widely used?
Definition
NBC 1
Term
What are the three types of procedures for MOPP gear exchange?
Definition
Buddy Team
Triple Buddy
Individual
Term
What are three fundamentals of NBC defense?
Definition
Avoid contamination
Protection
Decontamination
Term
How long should you apply pressure when using the Auto injector?
Definition
10 seconds
Term
What do you do with the Auto injector after injecting?
Definition
Stick it through the pocket flap (upper left) so that you do not lose count and so that someone that happens to come across the casualty will know that they have already been given X amount of injections and will not give them more than needed.
Term
The protective mask will not protect against what two types of gases?
Definition
Ammonia vapors or carbon monoxide
Term
When giving Buddy Aid, whose auto injectors would you use?
Definition
The other person (the person's auto injectors that is receiving the medication)
Term
When giving Buddy Aid, how long should you wait if still experiencing the symptoms of Nerve agent, to administer a second nerve agent antidote (MK1)?
Definition
Immediately give the second and third
Term
When giving Self Aid, how long should you wait if still experiencing the symptoms of a Nerve Agent before administering a second MK1?
Definition
Wait 10 to 15 minutes; also wait 10 to 15 minutes between 2nd and 3rd
Term
Once a unit has masked, who can make the decision to unmask?
Definition
The unit commander
Term
What is the shape of the contamination markers?
Definition
Triangle
Term
What type of attack does an M22 ACADA alarm warn you of?
Definition
Chemical (ACADA = Automatic Chemical Agent Detection Alarm)
Term
What are the three levels of Decontamination?
Definition
Immediate
Operational
Thorough
Term
How often should you check your protective mask during peacetime?
Definition
Before, during and after training events, monthly, and semi-annually. (refer to TM 3-4240-339-10 and 20&P manuals) The minumum is MONTHLY...
Term
What are the dimensions of an NBC marker?
Definition
11 1/2 inches on the top by 8 inches on either side
Term
What are the 9 mild symptoms of nerve agent poisoning?
Definition
Unexplained runny nose
Unexplained headache
Sudden drooling
Difficulty seeing (dimness of vision and miosis)
Tightness in the chest or difficulty in breathing
Localized sweating and muscular twitching in the area of contaminated skin
Stomach cramps
Nausea
Tachycardia followed by bradycardia (Tachycardia is an abnormally rapid heartbeat wth a heart rate of over 100 beats per minute. Bradycardia is a slow heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute)
Term
What are the 11 severe symptoms of nerve agent poisoning?
Definition
Strange or confused behavior.
Wheezing, dyspnea (difficulty in breathing), and coughing.
Severely pinpointed pupils.
Red eyes with tearing.
Vomiting.
Severe muscular twitching and general weakness.
Involuntary urination and defecation.
Convulsions.
Unconsciousness.
Respiratory failure.
Bradycardia.
Term
When crossing a contaminated area, what 2 things should you avoid doing?
Definition
Stirring up dust and touching anything
Term
Of these 3, Nerve, Blood, and Blister agents, which causes the most casualties?
Definition
Nerve agents
Term
How should an area that is suspected of contamination be crossed?
Definition
Quickly, avoiding depressions and vegetation
Term
What are the 3 effects of a nuclear explosion?
Definition
Blast
Heat
Radiation
Term
What is the color of a Nuclear (radiological) contamination marker?
Definition
White background with ATOM in black letters
Term
What is the current U.S. policy regarding the use of Nuclear assets?
Definition
Last Resort, will use first only if necessary
Term
What are Flash Burns?
Definition
Direct burns produced by the flash of thermal radiation from the fireball
Term
What causes the most casualties in a nuclear attack?
Definition
The initial blast and the heat of detonation
Term
What is the difference between Dose Rate and Total Dose?
Definition
Dose Rate is the amount of radiation per hour; Total Dose is the actual accumulation
Term
Who has the authority to order the use of nuclear weapons?
Definition
Only the President of the U.S.
Term
What are the 3 types of nuclear bursts?
Definition
Air
Ground
Subsurface
Term
What does an AN VDR-2 detect and measure?
Definition
The AN VDR-2 detects and measures nuclear radiation from fallout and radioisotopes.
Term
An NBC-1 report is used to determine what?
Definition
The initial detection of NBC weapons usage by the enemy
Term
What FM covers Nuclear Contamination Avoidance?
Definition
FM 3-11.3
Term
For maximum radiation effect, which nuclear burst would you use?
Definition
Air burst
Term
What is the best way to protect against Biological agents?
Definition
Personal hygiene
Term
What is a vector?
Definition
An insect used to disseminate biological agents (fleas, ticks, lice, mosquitoes....)
Term
What is the current U.S. policy regarding the use of Biological assets?
Definition
No Use
Term
What is meant by Biological Warfare?
Definition
The intentional use by an enemy, of germs or toxins, to cause death and disease among personnel, animals, plants, or more rarely, to deteriorate material
Term
What is the color of a Biological contamination marker?
Definition
Blue background with BIO in red letters
Term
What does FM 3-3 cover?
Definition
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Contamination Avoidance
Term
What are the 4 types of microorganisms found in Biological agents?
Definition
Bacteria
Fungi
Rickettsiae
Viruses
Term
What is the best decontamination for Biological agents?
Definition
Warm soapy water
Term
Where would a biological attack be most effective?
Definition
Cities, large troop concentrations, animals and vegetable crops
Term
How may Chemical Agents be deployed?
Definition
Arterial spray
Artillery bombs
Individuals (pollution of water, food and supplies)
Mines
Rockets
Term
What are the most effective times to use chemical agents?
Definition
Evening and early morning (The lack of wind and sun allows the agents to persist)
Term
Chemical agents are classified by the U.S. into 3 categories, name them
Definition
Persistent
Non-Persistent
Dusty
Term
What is the current U.S. policy regarding the use of Chemical assets?
Definition
No First Use
Term
What is the color of the Chemical contamination marker?
Definition
Yellow with GAS in Red letters
Term
What are the 4 types of Chemical agents?
Definition
Nerve
Blister
Blood
Choking
Term
What decontamination equipment is available for chemical agents?
Definition
M291 SDK - To decontaminate your skin completely, through physical removal, absorption, and neutralization of toxic agents without long-term effects.
M295 IEDK - To decontaminate your chemical protective gloves, mask, hood, overboots, LCE, and weapon.
M100 SDS - To perform immediate decontamination of equipment, vehicles, and crew-served weapons.
FSDS - To perform fixed-site and terrain decontamination. To perform operational and thorough decontamination of vehicles and equipment.
M12A1 PDDA - To spray decontaminating agents, STB slurries and solutions, and hot, soapy water rinses during field decontamination operations. To pump water or foam to fight fires, deice items, wash vehicles, and pump various fluids.
M17 LDS - To perform operational and thorough decontamination of vehicles and equipment. To provide troop showers, as necessary.
MPDS - To perform operational and thorough decontamination of vehicles and equipment.
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