Acronym's
The "L" in the acronym SALUTE, stands for what?
Location
What are the two types of patrols?
Reconnaissance, Combat
What is the definition of reliability as it relates to the attributes of conduct?
Reliability means that a Marine does the right thing in absence of supervision.
What is the goal of the Marine Corps promotion system?
The goal of the Marine Corps promotion system is to advance the best qualified Marines to the next higher grade.
What year was the Beirut bombing?
October 1983
What does the acronym "CV" stand for?
Critical Vulnerability
List the components of an operation order.
Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration and Logistics, Command and Signal
List three occasions when the ranks of private through Corporal are required to receive proficiency and conduct marks.
Possible Answers: Transfer, Discharge, Promotion, Reduction, Semi-Annual, Annual, Declared Deserter, To TAD or From TAD (30+ Days or More), Completion of Recruit Training and Completion of Annual Training, Change of Primary Duty or Responsibilities
How often are composite scores computed?
Quarterly
Where was the first amphibious landing for the Marine Corps?
New Providence, Bahamas (The Battle of Nassau)
What does the "I" in BAMCIS stand for?
Issue the Order
What are the two paragraphs that at a minimum, must be included in a fragmentary order?
Mission, Execution
Pros/Cons of 3.0/4.0 and above qualify a Marine for what type of discharge?
Honorable
Promotions are a reflection of an expectation of what?
Future performance, not a reward for past performance
What famous Marine Corps fighter also became the first American to orbit the Earth?
John Glenn
What does the acronym SAFE stand for?
Security Posting, Automatic Weapons Placement, Fields of Fire, Entrenchment
What is the purpose of a range card?
To provide a sketch of the terrain assigned to a weapons system to cover by fire.
What three areas of guidance does the IRAM focus on when recommending pros/cons?
Occasions, Attributes, Rating Scale
Cpl Powell has 4.5/4.5 pro/con marks and he is PME complete. He just scored a 275 on the CFT. Cpl Powell has the required cutting score for promotion within his MOS. What are three reasons that this Marine would not be promoted even though he is eligible?
(Sgt Wise has answers)
Who was the first African American Marine officer?
Frederick C. Branch
What are the components of METT-T?
Mission, Enemy, Terrain and Weather, Troops and Fire Support Available, Time
What are the five actions associated with a warning order (WARNO)?
Detailed Mission Analysis, Situation Analysis and Course of Action Development, Analysis of Each Course of Action, Comparison of Each Course of Action, Decision
Name six attributes that are rated when assigning Conduct Marks.
Acceptable Answers: Obedience, Moral Fitness, Attitude, Participation in Unit Activities Not Related to Unit Mission, Influence on Others, Reliability, Physical Fitness as Affected by Clean and Temperate Habits, Courtesy, General Bearing, Interest, Cooperation, Adaptability
What are three criteria that Marines must meet in order to qualify for meritorious promotion?
PME Complete, Superior performance above and beyond peers, Not assigned to BCP/MAP
What are the formal colors of the Marine Corps?
Scarlet, Gold, Forest Green