1st Look at SSG and I am no where near ready for the board?

Here is what I will tell you.....if THEY are telling you that you are going, it's because THEY think you are ready. And if you are in the middle of EIB testing, then you should know some of the answers they are going to ask. I would focus studying to the Army programs that you may be unfamiliar with. Either way, you are already a leader, time to show them you are a leader of other NCO's, which I am sure you did in the USMC. I wouldn't worry, however, that PSG better show the board procedures before you enter next week.

When you're in your primary zone for the board, you (and your command) don't have a choice, you must appear before the board at least once.

If you are on the list to appear in front of the SSGs Board there is a reason. Your leaders more than likely think you are ready for it. Here are some pointers that'll help. Know the board procedures. When you knock on the door right before you appear, knock on it like you mean it. Know your BIO. Practice saying it in front of others. This will help you not say ah or um.Address all NCOs asking you questions by their correct rank (trust me Soldiers say the incorrect rank all the time and it doesn't help them) Look at whomever is asking you the question in the eye and don't interrupt them, even if you know the answer until they are finished. Get your ASUs cleaned and pressed (even you you haven't worn them since the last time). Put your awards and decorations on by using 670-1. Don't wear a clip on tie and make sure the tie you wear has the correct knot in it. BE CONFIDENT WHEN YOU TALK.

BTW, there are no fucking MOCK boards. They are pre-boards. Just a pet peeve. It always pissed me off when someone would try and call one of my boards a mock board.