Listening for Specific Details Flashcards

You hear: 'The base commander has approved a three-day pass for all soldiers who scored above 85 on last week's skills assessment. The passes are valid from Friday evening at 1800 hours through Monday morning at 0600. Soldiers must sign out at their unit orderly room before departing and sign back in no later than 0530 on Monday.' What score must soldiers have achieved to receive the three-day pass? (A) Above 75 (B) Above 80 (C) Above 85 (D) Above 90

Answer: Above 85

The passage states passes are for soldiers who 'scored above 85 on last week's skills assessment.'

Listen: 'The battalion will conduct a full uniform inspection next Tuesday. Class A uniforms are required for all officers and senior NCOs. Junior enlisted soldiers will wear the service uniform. All personnel must ensure their uniforms are pressed and insignia are properly positioned per regulation.' What uniform must junior enlisted soldiers wear? (A) Class A uniform (B) Field uniform (C) Service uniform (D) Physical training uniform

Answer: Service uniform

The passage states that junior enlisted soldiers will wear the 'service uniform.' Class A uniforms are specified for officers and senior NCOs.

You hear: 'The post exchange will be closed for inventory this coming Wednesday and Thursday. It will reopen Friday morning at 0800. During the closure, the mini-mart near Barracks Seven will remain open from 1000 to 2000 daily as an alternative. The post exchange apologizes for any inconvenience.' How many days will the post exchange be closed? (A) One day (B) Two days (C) Three days (D) Four days

Answer: Two days

The announcement states the post exchange will be closed 'Wednesday and Thursday' — that is two days.

Listen: 'During the debrief, Lieutenant Torres noted the exercise had three major strengths and two significant weaknesses. The strengths included excellent team communication, rapid decision-making under pressure, and efficient use of resources. The weaknesses were inadequate security at the objective and poor time management during the planning phase.' What was identified as a weakness? (A) Rapid decision-making (B) Efficient use of resources (C) Poor time management during planning (D) Strong team communication

Answer: Poor time management during planning

The passage identifies two weaknesses: inadequate security at the objective and poor time management during the planning phase. Option (C) correctly identifies one of the weaknesses.

You hear: 'Sergeant First Class Morrison is scheduled to retire after 22 years of service. His retirement ceremony will be held on April 30th at the Garrison Chapel at 1400 hours. A reception will follow in the dining facility. All soldiers are encouraged to attend — business casual is acceptable.' Where will the retirement ceremony be held? (A) The battalion headquarters (B) The post exchange (C) The dining facility (D) The Garrison Chapel

Answer: The Garrison Chapel

The passage states the ceremony will be at 'the Garrison Chapel.' The dining facility is where the reception will be held, not the ceremony.

Listen: 'The battalion PT test results for this quarter showed that 72 percent of soldiers passed all three events. Eighteen percent passed two out of three events and will require additional training. The remaining ten percent failed two or more events and will be enrolled in the remedial fitness program beginning next Monday.' What percentage of soldiers passed all three PT events? (A) 10 percent (B) 18 percent (C) 72 percent (D) 90 percent

Answer: 72 percent

The passage states that '72 percent of soldiers passed all three events.'