Staff Sergeant Board Pari
Test Questions and
Answers
What is a map? (TC 3-25.26) - Answer-A map is a graphic representation of a portion of
the earth's surface drawn to scale, as seen from above
What are the five major terrain features? (TC 3-25.26) - Answer-Hill, Valley, Ridge,
Saddle, Depression (use "Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing" to remember these
ones)
What are the two techniques for using the lensatic compass? (TC 3-25.26) - Answer-1.
Center hold technique
2. Compass-to-cheek technique
What are the three different map sizes? (TC 3-25.26) - Answer-1. Small - Those maps
with scales of 1:1,000,000
2. Medium - Those maps with scales larger than 1:1,000,000 but smaller than 1:75,000
3. Large - Those maps with scales of 1:75,000 or larger
What are the different types of maps? (TC 3-25.26) - Answer-1. Planimetric
2. Topographic
3. Photomap
4. Joint Operations Graphics
5. Photomosaic
6. Terrain mode
l7. Military city map
8. Special maps
What chapter covers EO in AR 600-20? - Answer-Chapter 6
What are the three different types of EO complaints? (AR 600-20, Ch. 6) - Answer-
Anonymous, Informal, and Formal
What are the six protected categories? (AR 600-20, Ch. 6) - Answer-Race, National
Origin, Sex (to include gender identity), Religion, Color, Sexual Orientation
, What form is used to file a formal complaint? (AR 600-20, Ch. 6) - Answer-DA Form
7279
What is discrimination? (AR 600-20, Ch. 6) - Answer-Discrimination occurs when
someone, or a group of people, is harassed, intimidated, insulted, humiliated, or is
treated less favorably than another person or group, because of their race, color, sex (to
include gender identity), national origin, religion, or sexual orientation. It includes use of
disparaging terms with respect to a person's race, color, sex (to include gender identity),
national origin, religion, or sexual orientation which contributes to a hostile work
environment.
What chapter in AR 600-20 covers SHARP? - Answer-Chapter 7
What are the different sexual harassment reporting methods for SHARP? (AR 600-20,
Ch. 7) - Answer-1. Formally in writing on DA Form 7746.
2. Informally to a full-time brigade-level SARC.
3. Anonymously by any means from an unidentified complainant.
What are the different types of sexual harassment? (AR 600-20, Ch. 7) - Answer-1.
Verbal
2. Nonverbal
3. Physical Contact
4. Quid Pro Quo
5. Hostile Environment
What is sexual assault? (AR 600-20, Ch. 7) - Answer-Sexual assault is intentional
sexual contact characterized by use of force, threats, intimidation, or abuse of authority
or when the victim does not or cannot consent.
What are the two sexual assault reporting methods? (AR 600-20, Ch. 7) - Answer-1.
Unrestricted (investigation opens, commanders are notified, cannot change to restricted
report)
2. Restricted (investigation does NOT open, can change to unrestricted at any time)
What is the purpose of the Army Suicide Prevention Program? (AR 600-63) - Answer-
To minimize suicidal behavior by reducing the risk of suicide for Active Army and RC
Soldiers, Army Civilians, and Family members. Suicide prevention programs implement
control measures to address and minimize risk factors for suicide while strengthening
the factors that mitigate those risks.
What are the 5 overarching strategies used for Army suicide prevention? (AR 600-63) -
Answer-1.) Developing positive life coping skills
2.) Encouraging help-seeking behavior
3.) Raising awareness of, and vigilance towards, suicide prevention.
4.) Synchronizing, integrating, and managing the ASPP through a central controlling
agency (CHPC and SPTF).
