Acronym's
Operations
Proficiency/Conduct Marks
Promotion System
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100

The "L" in the acronym SALUTE, stands for what?

Location

100

What are the two types of patrols?

Reconnaissance, Combat

100

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.

100

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.

100

What year was the Beirut bombing?

October 1983

200

What does the acronym "CV" stand for?

Critical Vulnerability

200

List the components of an operation order.

Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration and Logistics, Command and Signal

200

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

200

How often are composite scores computed?

Quarterly

200

Where was the first amphibious landing for the Marine Corps?

New Providence, Bahamas (The Battle of Nassau)


300

What does the "I" in BAMCIS stand for?

Issue the Order

300

What are the two paragraphs that at a minimum, must be included in a fragmentary order?

Mission, Execution

300

Pros/Cons of 3.0/4.0 and above qualify a Marine for what type of discharge?

Honorable

300

Promotions are a reflection of an expectation of what?

Future performance, not a reward for past performance

300

What famous Marine Corps fighter also became the first American to orbit the Earth?

John Glenn

400

What does the acronym SAFE stand for?

Security Posting, Automatic Weapons Placement, Fields of Fire, Entrenchment

400

What is the purpose of a range card?

To provide a sketch of the terrain assigned to a weapons system to cover by fire.


400

What three areas of guidance does the IRAM focus on when recommending pros/cons?

Occasions, Attributes, Rating Scale

400

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)

400

Who was the first African American Marine officer?

Frederick C. Branch

500

What are the components of METT-T?

Mission, Enemy, Terrain and Weather, Troops and Fire Support Available, Time

500

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

500

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 

500

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

500

What are the formal colors of the Marine Corps?

Scarlet, Gold, Forest Green