Corporal's Course Test 2 (4A/4B): Marine Corps Knowledge Assessment, Exams of Advanced Education

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Corporal's Course Test 2 (4A/4B)

List 3 occasions when a Marine in the rank of private through corporal is required to receive command input marks. - Answer- - Promotion

• Transfer
• Change of primary duty station
• To TAD
• From TAD in excess of 30 days
• Annual
• Semi annual
• Completion of annual training
• Discharge
• Reduction
• Declared deserter
• Active Duty Operational Support TRUE or FALSE: How well a Marine translates skills into actions that contribute to mission accomplishment tasks is considered when a marine is rated for the individual character portion of command input. - Answer- TRUE If a corporal receives Leadership marks of 0.9, what documentation, if any, needs to be provided to higher headquarters? - Answer- Only provide documentation of guidance given to the Marine to support improvement TRUE or FALSE: MCO 1616.1 provides guidance for areas of focus when recommending command input marks. - Answer- TRUE A Culture group is defined as "a group of people whose common world _________________ unites them in a system of social structure and shared _________________." - Answer- view, behaviors Which of the following is NOT a component of a PES score calculation? - Answer- Honor Define the goal of the Marine Corps promotion system. - Answer- The goal of the Marine Corps promotion system is to advance the best qualified Marines to the next higher grade. TRUE or FALSE: Performance Evaluation System (PES) scores for your Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) are computer quarterly. - Answer- FALSE

Complete the statement. Promotions are a reflection of an expectation of _______________ performance, not a reward for _________________ performance - Answer- FUTURE performance, not a reward for PAST performance TRUE or FALSE: when computing a PES score for physical toughness, your PFT, CFT and, MCMAP belt are taking into consideration? - Answer- FALSE What are three criteria that Marines must need in order to qualify for meritorious promotions? - Answer- - PME complete

• Superior performance above and beyond peers
• Not assigned to BCP/MAP Cpl Wilson is a professional, motivated Corporal with above average command input marks. The Marine is PME complete and just scored a 275 on the Combat Fitness Test. Corporal Wilson has the required PES score for promotion. What would prevent this Marine from getting promoted? - Answer- The Marine is assigned to the BCP or MAP The components of METT-T are: - Answer- Mission Enemy Terrain and Weather Troops and Fire Support Available

Time The two types of patrols are ______________ and _______________? - Answer- reconnaissance, combat What hand-and-arm signal does the below figure portray? (Figure has hand raised vertically to the full extent of the arm, fingers extended and joined, palm to the front, and is waving in large horizontal circles with the arm and hand)

• Answer- Assemble Immediate actions are designed to provide? - Answer- Swift and positive small unit reaction to visible or physical contact with the enemy. What are the 6 steps to remember when conducting a patrol? - Answer- 1) reconnoiter and complete the estimate

2. complete the plan
3. prepare the order
4. issue the order
5. supervise - inspect - rehearse
6. execute the mission When communicating an Enemy Spotting Report (SPOTREP), the acronym "SALUTE" is used to report about the enemy. The acronym SALUTE is? - Answer- Size Activity

Location Unit Time Equipment Which of the following is NOT within the composition of an operation order? - Answer- Terrain model The Troop Leading Steps acronym BAMCIS stands for? - Answer- B - Begin planning A - Arrange for reconnaissance & coordination M - Make reconnaissance C - Complete the plan I - Issue the order S - Supervise SAFE is the acronym that identifies the required tasks that are critical to establishing a successful defense, and stands for: Secure posting, Automatic weapons placement, Fields of fire, and ________________? - Answer- Entrenchment What are the 5 actions associated with a Warning Order (WARNO)? - Answer- 1) Detailed mission analysis

2. Situation analysis and course of action development
3. Analysis of each course of action
4. Comparison of each course of action
5. Decision What is the purpose of a range card? - Answer- To provide a sketch of the terrain assigned to a weapons system to cover by fire. A Fragmentary Order (FRAGO) is an abbreviated form of an operations order. A FRAGO must contain, at a minimum paragraphs ________________ and __________________ of the five paragraph operations order. - Answer- Two - Mission, Three - Execution In accordance with MCWP 3-11.3, what is the definition of concealment? - Answer- Anything that hides a Marine, position, unit, or equipment from enemy observation. When communicating an enemy's spotting report (SPOTREP) , the acronym is an established method to remember how on what to report about the enemy? - Answer- SALUTE The 4 types of combat patrols? - Answer- "RACS"
6. Raid
7. Ambush
8. Contact
9. Security

There are 7 steps in planning of a patrol. The following sentence best describes which step? " The patrol leader has completed planning, initial preparations have progressed, members of the patrol are assembled, and then roll call is taken to ensure all patrol members are present." - Answer- Issue the order A ____________________ is a combat formation that is used when speed and control are governing factors, such as when moving through densely wooded areas, fog, smoke, and a long roads and trails. this formation facilitates control and rapid movement, as well as favors firepower and maneuver to the flanks. however this formation is vulnerable to fire from the front and fire to the front is limited. - Answer- Column What hand-and-arm signal does the below figure portray? (Figure has arm extended out in front of body hand is in a fist and pointer finger is sticking up) - Answer- Range What statement describes Critical Vulnerability (CV)? - Answer- A gap of weakness, which is exploited, will do the most damage to the enemies resistance. What is the essential purpose of a combat order? - Answer- To convey a mission and a plan for accomplishing that mission. What are 3 types of camouflage patterns that can be used to blend exposed skin? - Answer- 1) Splotching

2. Striping
3. Combination What does the below symbol portray? ( 2 ø 3 ) - Answer- Fighting position designator for 2nd fire team, 3rd squad Which of the following is NOT a purpose of JEPES? - Answer- A counseling document. TRUE or FALSE: Cpl Martin displays qualities of courage and initiative. he is physically fit and shows a commitment to bettering himself through Professional Military Education (PME). The Marine produces results in his billet and possesses strong decision making abilities. these attributes are rated when assigning Command Input. - Answer- TRUE What is the definition of reliability as it relates to the attributes of conduct? - Answer- Reliability means that a Marine does the right thing in the absence of supervision. How often are Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) composite scores computed? - Answer- Monthly

3 criteria that corporals must meet in order to be qualified for meritorious promotions - Answer- 1) Meets minimum TIS

2. Superior performance above and beyond peers
3. Not assigned to BCP/MAP