U.S. Army Board Study Guide Version 4.05.01 – 15 November, 2005 Prepared by ArmyStudyGuide.com "Soldiers helping Soldiers since 1999" Check for updates at: http://www.ArmyStudyGuide.com Also available in an Audio(MP3) Format for FREE Visit ArmyStudyGuide.com for more information ArmyStudyGuide.com Portable Board Study Guide Version 4.05.01 November 15, 2005 Army Study Guide Table of Contents Army Programs .............................................................................................................................................4 Weight Control ............................................................................................................................................18 Physical Training.........................................................................................................................................20 Weapons .....................................................................................................................................................22 M136 AT4 – Rocket Launcher ...............................................................................................................22 M16/A2 – 5.56 mm Semiautomatic Rifle ..............................................................................................23 M18A1 – Antipersonnel (Claymore) Mine..............................................................................................27 M2 - .50 Caliber Machine Gun...............................................................................................................28 M203 – 40 mm Grenade Launcher........................................................................................................30 M240B – Machine Gun ..........................................................................................................................31 M249 – Machine Gun.............................................................................................................................33 M4 – 5.56 mm Semiautomatic Rifle.......................................................................................................34 M60 – Machine Gun...............................................................................................................................37 M72 – Light Anti-Tank Weapon .............................................................................................................39 M9 – 9mm Beretta Pistol........................................................................................................................40 MK19 – 40 mm Grenade Machine Gun.................................................................................................41 Hand Grenades......................................................................................................................................43 Awards and Decorations.............................................................................................................................46 Uniforms......................................................................................................................................................50 The new Army Combat Uniform ............................................................................................................52 Chain of Command .....................................................................................................................................54 Leadership ..................................................................................................................................................55 Counseling ..................................................................................................................................................59 NCO Duties, Responsibilities and Authority................................................................................................62 NCO History ................................................................................................................................................65 NCOER .......................................................................................................................................................67 Promotions and Reductions........................................................................................................................69 Leaves and Passes.....................................................................................................................................72 Military Justice.............................................................................................................................................74 Code of Conduct .........................................................................................................................................76 Geneva Convention ....................................................................................................................................77 U.S. Constitution .........................................................................................................................................79 Guard Duty..................................................................................................................................................81 Customs and Courtesies.............................................................................................................................83 Drill and Ceremony .....................................................................................................................................86 Flags............................................................................................................................................................90 2 © Copyright 1999-2005 ArmyStudyGuide.com. Updates @ http://www.ArmyStudyGuide.com ArmyStudyGuide.com Portable Board Study Guide Version 4.05.01 November 15, 2005 Battle Focused Training ..............................................................................................................................93 Training The Force....................................................................................................................................100 Land Navigation / Map Reading................................................................................................................105 First Aid .....................................................................................................................................................111 Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear..............................................................................................118 Field Sanitation .........................................................................................................................................124 Physical Security.......................................................................................................................................127 Security and Intelligence...........................................................................................................................129 Survival......................................................................................................................................................131 Camouflage and Concealment .................................................................................................................136 Maintenance..............................................................................................................................................139 Communications .......................................................................................................................................141 Supply Economy .......................................................................................................................................144 Appendix A: Chain Of Command..............................................................................................................146 Appendix B: NCO Support Channel..........................................................................................................147 Appendix C: Army History Timeline ..........................................................................................................148 Appendix D: Code of Conduct ..................................................................................................................150 Appendix E: General Orders.....................................................................................................................151 Appendix F: NCO Creed ...........................................................................................................................152 Appendix G: Soldier’s Creed.....................................................................................................................153 Appendix H: Charge to the NCO and NCO Vision....................................................................................154 Appendix I: The Soldiers Creed ................................................................................................................155 Appendix J: Army Study Guide References..............................................................................................156 Thank you for using the free U.S. Army Board Study Guide from ArmyStudyGuide.com. 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