Army Leadership Promotion Board Questions

If there's one area you can't get wrong on the Army Promotion board - it's Leadership. Discover some standard and situational questions you can expect as you appear before the sergeant, staff sergeant, SAMC, or a best warrior competition board.
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[@dragondudenv]

You can tell this person really cares about the future soldiers, he’s sincere and genuine.

[@BillStoker]

Doing what I can brother!

[@johndickey4129]

1SG, I just wanted you to know I went in front of my Brigade CSM today for my first ever promotion board. I was given 1 1/2 weeks to prepare beforehand. I followed your 2 minute drill to a T, and I walked out of there with my promotable status, and all of the members of the board telling me I was ready to take on competition boards! Thank you for sharing the tools to success.

[@BillStoker]

I’m so stoked for you! CONGRATS!!

[@Ketsy16]

Where is his 2 minute drill

[@ethanaugustus6039]

Never stop making these types of videos. They’re the best I’ve seen over board preparation on KZbin!

[@BillStoker]

Man, thank you! 🍺

[@sgtservingusa8005]

I passed my E5 board two years ago, getting knowledge from your videos, and today, I passed my E6 board. I appreciated and enjoyed learning from your videos 1SGT.

[@KevCole7]

I just went to the SSG board and passed, I was in the regulation and watching your videos, and a lot of your tips on how to answer questions took me real far, thank you for making these videos!! They actually do help

[@BillStoker]

Oh man, that's so awesome! Congrats!!

[@yawwepiam8236]

Get in touch Coleman....great work in there

[@austinbabb1023]

Went to the promotion board this morning and got my promotable status with your help top. I watched all of your videos over and over again, and I can't thank you enough for putting the AR into better understanding for junior enlisted soldiers looking to progress their future. Don't stop making these videos! Hooah!!

[@BillStoker]

Right on brother - and a HUGE congrats to you as you begin your journey moving towards becoming an NCO!! Stoked for you!

[@triho8693]

As a junior NCO myself, you are not only teaching board answers but also mentoring me at the same time. I am taking note. Thank you 1SG

[@islandkokonuts6492]

1SG these discussions are Gold. Great Board preparation and mindset preparation on how to be a great leader. Your giving much needed guidance and direction. I Subscribed and Will be following for more.

[@0LightningJolt0]

Going to the Soldier of the Month board, and not only am I studying the Board book but listening to your videos too. Thank you so much!

[@BillStoker]

Crush it!

[@ChangedWinds]

This is incredibly under valued. Thank you Top. A peer suggested your channel and I can see why with this video alone.

[@Zel-ep7eu]

Thank you 1SG for the help. I watched all your videos. I was fully prepared for the board. I walked in, they had me do the creed and said, “we know who you are” and told me I’m good to leave. If not for that, I would have been ready for anything! Thank you for the information and confidence.

[@blackstone7468]

1SG I want to take the time personally to thank you for your videos and helping me study! Even after all this time you’re helping people get their P Status and I really appreciate you!

[@ytello3679]

I have learned so much from watching your videos...Thank you so much for taking your time in address all these great topic... You have differently added to my kit bag..

[@BillStoker]

So glad they helped out!!

[@itskarlad4082]

I am attending the promo board tomorrow, and I didn’t know much I needed to watch this video! Thank you! Great great great content.

[@BillStoker]

Appreciate it! You got this!!

[@emmamueller7207]

This content is gold. Thank you so much for doing this 1SG! I had a no go my past board, and I'm going again this Monday. The difference? A fellow battle shared your channel, and the understanding of the Army topics then vs. now is night and day. Can't thank you enough, God Bless!

[@BillStoker]

Right on Emma! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TheDwilliams1000]

Semper Fi 1SG! Hooah as well. I'm a Marine Corps Veteran and now an Army SPC. I'm so thankful for your videos. Going to the board next week and this is my first ever board.

[@andrewtorres6976]

Striving for soldier of the year and your videos have helped a lot.

[@BillStoker]

You got it!! Keep grinding!!

[@ceanvenegas1301]

Just earned my P status this morning thanks in large part to your videos 1st SGT! Thank you for all your insight and I will definitely have the future soldiers in my charge watch your videos

[@BillStoker]

Congrats!

[@Tiakgrassman404]

Watched this video before my E-6 board today and now I’m promotable . Very very helpful video !

[@Ohdeyummm]

Came back to say that thanks to this series my husband also passed the board as well as several other battles that I sent your videos to. Never stop TOP!! Thankyou !!

[@BillStoker]

So STOKED for you both!

[@JakeEllison94]

1SG, just left the board and am now promotable. Thank you for the great professional growth content. I didn’t get all the questions right but the ones I did were because of the methods I used watching your videos. Thanks again. Keep it coming Top!

[@BillStoker]

So awesome to hear, congrats!!!!

[@yawwepiam8236]

Thank you so much for this life education which applies everywhere in our professional life either in the military or at the corporate world. I am 9 months in the Army and I have been watching and making real good notes for my future promotion board and corporate world after. I'm E-4, Active soldier. Thank you. 👌👍🎉

[@BillStoker]

Appreciate your service friend! Keep at it and the results will take care of themselves.

[@ac8220]

Thanks for all the help top! Got a GO on my SSG board today. By studying the ARs, FMs, TCs, and ADPs, along with your videos I created 1 hell of a toolkit to pass on to my peers and soldiers.

[@jamiefisher8411]

Hell yea

[@harryg33]

1SG, I just earned my promotable status for the E-6 board today here on Fort Carson as an 11B. Your videos helped me tremendously and reminded me to own the room. Great content. I’m so stoked

[@BillStoker]

Congrats!!

[@spawnandbatman6975]

I have a board in two weeks and I am pretty nervous. But this video gave me some comfort and readiness. If I pass that will be a load off my chest. Of I fail. Then I know where I need to improve more. But I'm definitely feeling more confident thanks to you

[@BillStoker]

You got this!!

[@starstreamer725]

Went to my mock board after studying your videos and I must say they helped give me the confidence to outperform my peers on my first try and impress the csm thanks for that leadership pep talk

[@BillStoker]

Crush it!

[@tyrestrong4806]

SPC Strong tuning in, hopefully promotable soon and then.. you already know. Definitely some informative videos I use to help myself study and use a reference. Thank you.

[@chrisdin4109]

These are great. These break the tedium of reading through the regulation.

[@VangKevinCatfish]

thank you Bill. I will start to recommend this channel to all my Soldiers.

[@BillStoker]

Right on brother. Hope all is going wel for you and the Team

[@EnriqueGarcia-rx6kr]

All your videos are awesome, thank you for sharing your knowledge so we learn and become better leaders like you..

[@BillStoker]

I hope we all continue to master our craft!

[@panamioesco1462]

I pass my board study and hearing these videos; I appreciate what you do 1SG , thanks for all that info and advise

[@BillStoker]

Congrats!

[@codranine6054]

Morning 1sg. Working up to my first board. Appreciate what your doing.

[@xavierj.velasco39]

Its been a few years since ive made 5 but had i had this extra tool on my belt i would have felt significantly more prepared for the board. I wanted to thank you 1SG and im sure my soldiers will also thank you as well soon enough

[@luisdecarvalho5170]

Going to the board on may 18th for my P status! Your videos are giving me the confidence, can't wait to kill it!!

[@BillStoker]

Get it!!

[@nicapica86]

This is great. Love the insight and motivation. Getting stoked for the board.

[@BillStoker]

Right on!!

[@nicapica86]

@@BillStoker I passed my board and won BWC for my brigade! Your videos and insights are very helpful. Appreciate it.

[@donnystheone775]

That’s always the best Sponsor I’ve ever seen!!

[@BillStoker]

👊

[@Xtremeproducts]

I'm going to the board 4March and I'm nervous. Was 100% nervous before watching your videos. Now I'm only 80% nervous. 🙏

[@BillStoker]

You got this!! Rehearse the first few minutes - reporting, bio, creeds, etc - that'll set the stage!

[@championboy8992]

I am preparing for the board and your videos have been just a blessing, i hope i get that P status thank u 1SG for all the knowledge you passing out here, be blessed 🙏

[@BillStoker]

You got this!

[@zacharybrooks9053]

Top, I just wanted to thank you for the very practical content and valuable insight from a truly professional NCO. While I’m not boarding for a promotion, I am representing the state of Iowa in a regional recruiting competition and I know that questions like the ones in this video will be asked. By the way, I failed your last situational question. Thanks for the gut check.

[@BillStoker]

Oh wow! Very cool - al the best to you brother and keep grinding!!

[@lakenburkholder9775]

Going to my E-6 board. Just have to brush up on all the topics. Than you for the in depth explanations! Will highly recommend to my future soldiers.

[@BillStoker]

You got this!

[@maxwolthuis]

always smash the like button! There are folks out there failing the shit out of their boards and they need to get this information fast.

[@BillStoker]

Right!?!

[@ochostankhoe]

Idk if it means anything but I went to the board for e5 a year ago and I’m going to the 6 board next week and this is the first place I came i reccommend your videos to all my joes thankyou 1sg

[@BillStoker]

Appreciate ya & hope you crush it!!

[@joshua_son_of_nun]

Boss, thank you. I have the board this week and this has been excellent content. God bless you sir!

[@BillStoker]

You got this!! 🇺🇸

[@yawwepiam8236]

Joshua, how did the board go?

[@treemann6465]

Your first situational question caught me off guard, and I'm glad you did that. It gave me time to think of it now rather than on the spot. And I think I made something that not only will hit your gut, but blow your spine out the back like a frag grenade.

[@BillStoker]

Right on!

[@treemann6465]

@@BillStoker I passed with flying colors. Already I'm on my way and teaching those behind me the same things for their time. Eternal thanks 1sg 🤙

[@crisn565]

Just went to my promotion board and successfully passed it 1SG. Thank you so much for these videos 🙏🏼

[@BillStoker]

Hell yes! Congrats!!

[@michaelmurray3698]

I honestly believe alot of people have 70% of the puzzle put together to pass a promotion board. The information you give is the rest that will complete anyones kit bag for readiness. Keep doing what you're doing, top 💪

[@BillStoker]

I don’t disagree with your assessment man. 🇺🇸

[@brandonaschoff3516]

This is an amazing video. Please stay motivated to informing us

[@BillStoker]

You got it!

[@akamecup8455]

Thankyou, I’m preparing for the promotion board and I’m very passionate about this but want to present it in the correct way. I think I’ll watch this videos a few more times in my preparation time for the Board

[@taylavie883]

not “taking’em to church ⛪️ !!!” giving thanks to our “sponsor” Lmaooooo😂

[@jessicaturkal5327]

1SG could you do a video on TC 3-25.26 .. board questions.... scenario based preferably, I think any of us can study questions it’s really how we respond to certain scenarios that shows where we are in the mindset of being an NCO.

[@Stone-Wolf-Outdoors]

as always great words and info Brother

[@BillStoker]

🥃

[@austinduc9057]

Got my P status , these videos help a lot.

[@BillStoker]

Heck yes!!! Congrats!!

[@sjaa3919]

I’m going to the solider of the month today I have been watching your videos and studying with your help. I’m currently on rotation in Korea and the board is @ 1300 wish me luck 1sgt!

[@BillStoker]

Hope it went well!!

[@sjaa3919]

@@BillStoker I WON

[@manwhamenice9862]

Hey TOP. Thanks for the videos. Got a go on my first promotion board. Been in less than three years and hoping to go to BLC next months

[@BillStoker]

Awesome! Keep grinding!

[@manwhamenice9862]

@@BillStokerheaded to the SSG board this week

[@angelserrano4591]

Brigade best warrior board today!! Last minute refreshers here lol

[@coronaj07]

My 6 board is tomorrow thanks for the great videos to help on the last of my preparations.

[@BillStoker]

Right on Joshua - you got this!!

[@coronaj07]

@@BillStoker you helped a ton!! I passed and got a "Wow" from the SGM. Thanks again!

[@ashleyhayles2043]

Thank you 1sg, passed my board today

[@j3susray332]

Damn 1SG you're the GOAT. Would you by chance have an update SAMC study guide?

[@BillStoker]

Shoot me an email to [e-mail].

[@markwatson21]

Thank you top.

[@ajtupuola184]

being a mechanic the chances of having no tasks to work on are very rare to none lol we work overtime. Using PT to do maintenance, staying til 19 to do maintenance, every break gets cut down in time, watching other plt/companies go home early, etc. Given that question of having a few hours with no tasks, is it still wrong to let my guys relax before the next hit time? In the counselings that I give every month I include study board questions and random quizzes in the plan of action so everyday regardless of how busy things get, I still conduct it at random so we’re always doing some type of training/studying.

[@emilelexistorrescotto8108]

I have my “P” status because all the time that I was listen to you thanks.

[@BillStoker]

Nice!!

[@sgtservingusa8005]

I am having the SGT promotion board tomorrow I feel confident with your videos.. Thank you 1st SGT

[@BillStoker]

You got this!!

[@sgtservingusa8005]

@@BillStoker I made it 1st SGT thank you so much for share your knowledge 😊

[@starstreamer725]

13:28 leadership you should aim for heck yeah very inspiring 12:35 why should you be promoted keep this at the forefront of your mind

[@kaitlynleslie6909]

my very first board I went on I had four days to prepare and I was 8 months pregnant. while still work 12 hour days in the clinic so there really was no time to study. and I kid you not I didn't know a single answer beside the basics like the creeds, history, prt and some leadership. and I said something along the lines sm I have no idea but would refer to google like everyone does but pretends not to. he laughed, my sponsor didn't. needless to say I did not win. lol.

[@BillStoker]

Oh boy! Hate you got put in that situation. Hope your better equipped for success next time!

[@spccaldwellbretw.2701]

hey i remember interviewing for a leadership position at a temp warehouse hired under usps… they asked me what i would have employees do with 3 hrs downtime i said sweep straighten up areas & get prepared for our next rush… they told me that’s overworking people & someone else who they hired had said let them rest in the break room i swear it was a rigged question

[@BillStoker]

Crazy.

[@francobelonia6781]

hey bill, i've been watching your videos mostly on promotions cause I'm going to the board this month. I wanted to know if it's ok if you share the board questions you have on this video so I can study them more in-depth?? i would truly appreciate it! 🙏 also, thank you so much for these videos! i keep playing them again and again until i can almost recite them myself.

[@BillStoker]

Look at recent videos for a link to free pdf

[@yawwepiam8236]

How did your board go?

[@amobe2000]

Thank you first sergeant, I just passed my board. First attempt

[@BillStoker]

Hell yes!!

[@fadedlegi0n]

That sponsor by the American flag was powerful. I suddenly want a cup of joe and a mock board.

[@BillStoker]

Get some!

[@nansgunschannel8642]

Situation happened recently. Seems like a good place to post. Your in the field. A 4 vehicle convoy gets cleared to enter your area. The vehicles must be ground guided through the area. You see them passing without a ground guide. What do you do?

[@BillStoker]

If they require a ground guide, stop the lead vehicle and correct them or ask if they need assistance and guide them yourself.

[@seanriddle7326]

Love your videos!! Could you do one on adp - 4-25.12?

[@BillStoker]

Sean, I sure will. Cant promise when, but it's on the list!

[@moisesamador2593]

5 fs, types of waste, what is potable water

[@alexplemmons1922]

Could you link your board questions in the description aswell?

[@monsterstuffcards]

1SG, When do we stand up during our boards? I know when we say the creeds, if we are sitting, we will stand up before reciting them. Are there any other creeds, orders, mottos, or sayings that we should stand up for? To follow up, if we are asked to recite 1 paragraph of the NCO creed, do we stand? If we do, do we still say "The Creed of the Non-Commisioned Officer," or rather, do we jump straight into the paragraph?

[@BillStoker]

Stand for creeds. If asked to recite 1 paragraph, say “the first para of the Creed…..”

[@therahfamily6096]

I was just informed I’m being sent to Soldier of the month board March 17. Unfortunately there won’t be an MOI given out so we were told to study as much as possible of whatever basically. What would you recommend are the best topics of focus for me in the next two weeks? Thankfully I already have the NCO Creed down.

[@BillStoker]

Interesting - check out my mock board questions playlist - These are the most common subject areas. Get your hands on your promotion board MOI - may be very similar. Best of luck to you! Oh - and rehearse your first few minutes. Reporting, Bio, Creeds - be able to say all of these things with some umph! It matters!!

[@jordanbryan7609]

Going to the Board next month

[@chrisavila2863]

I passed the board watching these videos

[@vegasskidd7081]

Watching your videos is helping me study for the board

[@BillStoker]

Awesome!

[@clerickolter]

My dad these as a nco and always tossed out a practical or wtf question since you can memorize standard questions for example. Your in a mixed nation unit and your team leader is British army Warrant Officer Holmes and he comes in - do you salute? (Best answer they are enlisted like me but out of respect I salute since she's my CO on the team.) It was not to be mean but to test how they respond if they get a good answer then fine but standing there flabbergasted he likely would vote no promotion leaders don't stand there scared. He had around a hundred of such questions some with no right answer. When others complained he was clear this person could be in combat and in charge if no commissioned officer is around he or she may have to deal with it their character to the unexpected is important.

[@BillStoker]

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing that

[@leomuofor9917]

This is good

[@BillStoker]

👊

[@pedrovaldiviezo8287]

I have a question, what is AR350-1 training all about?

[@kimtaylor5747]

Is there a video on soldier’s manual and mission command?

[@BillStoker]

On the list!

[@daoudahama9477]

Good afternoon 1SG I have one month to study for the board for E-5 and I’m super nervous about it any suggestions?

[@BillStoker]

Get the two minute drill down. Get your moi. Rehearse. Study 20 min a day. Binge my videos. You know, the usual. 😁 You got this!!

[@bresmith3758]

Is it possible to get a study guide I’m going to my first promotion board

[@BillStoker]

Free PDF Study Guide for the Army Promotion Board kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp6pYXZmpaeZhs0

[@KageTV]

Hi Boss, how can i get a hold of that paper you have with all those questions.

[@BillStoker]

Free PDF Study Guide for the Army Promotion Board kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp6pYXZmpaeZhs0

[@1Noza]

SSG board tomorrow. LESSSSS GO

[@BillStoker]

Get it!!!

[@jordanjorge959]

I might go this Friday. (Donsa)

[@BillStoker]

On a DONSA!?

[@jordanjorge959]

@@BillStoker crazy right? They probably will tell me on Thursday that is off.

[@Reverseflash1819]

1SG i want your opinion on the board can a board ask you about ncoers even you are not an nco in a promotion board? Also I failed twice the promotion board one was because my leadership didn’t even bother to assist me with it . The second one was the same thing my leadership didn’t even bother to assist me and I was told literally 3 days before you are going to the board with a complete different moi. I know I may sound like i am whining but can they do that?

[@BillStoker]

If it's on the MOI, then yes of course they can ask you. I typically don't expect SPCs to know a lot about NCOERs. I hate to hear of your past issues and hope that you take them as lessons learned so that you can care for those in your charge better in the future. Get that MOI and start studying now so that next time you can blow it out of the water! Best to you brother!

[@Reverseflash1819]

Roger 1SG also what study guide do you recommend? I clearly see the one I have on quizlet is kind of useless and also the situational got me twice I don’t have the confidence to answer it

[@donnystheone775]

Can you go over AR 350-30?

[@BillStoker]

A board study guide style video? Yea I can add that to the list.

[@jordanbryan7609]

How’s it going, do you think I could send you my MOI and you could make a Quizlet or something for me ? I’m having a hard time finding critical information in army doctrine. Anything would help !

[@BillStoker]

You can send to [e-mail] Check my study guide kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp6pYXZmpaeZhs0

[@jordanbryan7609]

@@BillStoker your awesome. I’m currently in iraq so I won’t be wearing dress blues or anything. I will be sending you an email soon !

[@minecraftman392]

I was selected to do my promotion board in a week and I really dont know much of anything. I can study but the moment I get infront of people I tend to forget everything i learned and struggle talking with a higher volume. Any tips of what I should do?

[@BillStoker]

Top Strategy to Pass the Army Promotion Board kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZOppqBoocqIa5o

[@FilippiniProductions]

Are your promotion board guidelines applicable to NCO/Soldier of the Month boards, or do you have different guidelines for NCO/Soldier of the Month boards?

[@BillStoker]

Should apply equally, though each Bn may differ slightly. Double check MOI and talk to previous competitors.

[@FilippiniProductions]

Thank you

[@rowenanickols1384]

Are you a 1sg in Fort Sam back in 2019?

[@BillStoker]

Nope. I’ve been at JBLM since dec 2018.

[@mahndasavageENT]

I’m going to the solider of the month broad any tips ?

[@BillStoker]

Lol - all my content. But seriously - get a hold of your MOI, and get in the books for all tasks/subjects. Rehearse everything. You got this!

[@mahndasavageENT]

@@BillStoker I got them MOI they told me last Friday July 9 that going to the broad July 22. MOI have 12 sections on the MOI I’m sweating

[@vegasskidd7081]

What's your MOS 1ST SGT

[@BillStoker]

I’m a 25W

[@arnoldmweyola5700]

where can i find army regulations?

[@BillStoker]

adp.army.mil

[@IvanA-yb9oy]

Failed my board today mainly because I didn’t have my uniform properly set up. I don’t know most of the questions and told my CSM he was wrong. Got barred from the board and possibly flagged but on the bright side he told me to come back next month

[@BillStoker]

That’s quite the experience!

[@timotheeyappi3641]

You are a Legend 🙌🏾😹

[@djcm9932]

If he really wanted to help us he would provide a free PDF study guide

[@BillStoker]

Why don’t you just ask?

[@jeremiahwright4450]

Sounds to me like I can kick down the office door, scream as loud as possible, say the most incoherent shit with a straight face meanwhile just staring down the board members and all the while still having a pretty good chance of passing. Edit: This is a joke. I already asked my Sergeants and an officer this and they said no 😞

[@djcm9932]

My leadership is ass give us a free PDF study guide

[@ChiIeboy]

Have you been drinking?