MCT Formal Assessment 2026 – Structured Evaluation Questions and Answers
What is not a factor when controlling sound and light? - correct answer ✔✔ Sound and light
travel farther in inclement weather.
What are four types of knots? - correct answer ✔✔ Square Knot, Bowline, Around the Body
Bowline, Military Rappel Seat
What is a base of fire? - correct answer ✔✔ Position that covers and protects the maneuvering
element
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of Dynamic Warm-Ups? - correct answer ✔✔ Increases
the body's ability to conduct protein synthesis, promoting muscle growth.
What are the Marine Corps Values - correct answer ✔✔ Honor, Courage, Commitment
What are the dimensions of the Parapet? - correct answer ✔✔ 36 inches wide x 6 inches tall
What does SAFESOC stand for? - correct answer ✔✔ Security, Automatic Weapons, Fields of
Fire, Entrenchment, Supplementary/Alternate Positions, Obstacles,
Camouflage/Cover/Concealment.
A pair fired to the torso, followed by an additional shot to the head, describes which
engagement technique? - correct answer ✔✔ Failure to Stop
Which is NOT a consideration when planning to cross a danger area? - correct answer ✔✔ The
patrol waits to conduct accountability of personnel and equipment until the end of the mission.
, When utilizing a tarpaulin which is NOT an effective means of providing shelter from rain and
snow? - correct answer ✔✔ Flat Top
When engaging multiple targets, which target should be engaged first? - correct answer ✔✔
The target that is most threatening
The recommended dose of bleach is ______ of sodium hypochlorite solution (i.e.) regular,
unscented chlorine bleach) mixed per one quart of water. - correct answer ✔✔ Two Drops
A unit's presence can be detected or compromised due to the lack of _____? - correct answer
✔✔ Spoil discipline
What is the IMMEDIATE ACTION for the M240B? - correct answer ✔✔ POPE- Pull, Observe,
Push, Engage
What are the three components needed to mount PVS-14 to a Kevlar? - correct answer ✔✔
Viewer Bracket, Headset Adapter, Viewer Mount
The four weapon conditions for the service rifle are:
Safety on, magazine inserted, round in chamber, bolt forward, and ejection port cover closed,
Condition 2: Not applicable to the service rifle, Condition 3: Safety on, magazine inserted, bolt
forward, and ejection port cover open, Condition 4: Safety on, magazine removed, chamber
empty, bolt forward, and ejection port cover closed. - correct answer ✔✔ False
From the diagram above, identify the butt stock and buffer group. - correct answer ✔✔ B
A patrol that is assigned a mission to destroy enemy troops, equipment, or installations is the
definition of what type patrol? - correct answer ✔✔ Combat
What is not a factor when controlling sound and light? - correct answer ✔✔ Sound and light
travel farther in inclement weather.
What are four types of knots? - correct answer ✔✔ Square Knot, Bowline, Around the Body
Bowline, Military Rappel Seat
What is a base of fire? - correct answer ✔✔ Position that covers and protects the maneuvering
element
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of Dynamic Warm-Ups? - correct answer ✔✔ Increases
the body's ability to conduct protein synthesis, promoting muscle growth.
What are the Marine Corps Values - correct answer ✔✔ Honor, Courage, Commitment
What are the dimensions of the Parapet? - correct answer ✔✔ 36 inches wide x 6 inches tall
What does SAFESOC stand for? - correct answer ✔✔ Security, Automatic Weapons, Fields of
Fire, Entrenchment, Supplementary/Alternate Positions, Obstacles,
Camouflage/Cover/Concealment.
A pair fired to the torso, followed by an additional shot to the head, describes which
engagement technique? - correct answer ✔✔ Failure to Stop
Which is NOT a consideration when planning to cross a danger area? - correct answer ✔✔ The
patrol waits to conduct accountability of personnel and equipment until the end of the mission.
, When utilizing a tarpaulin which is NOT an effective means of providing shelter from rain and
snow? - correct answer ✔✔ Flat Top
When engaging multiple targets, which target should be engaged first? - correct answer ✔✔
The target that is most threatening
The recommended dose of bleach is ______ of sodium hypochlorite solution (i.e.) regular,
unscented chlorine bleach) mixed per one quart of water. - correct answer ✔✔ Two Drops
A unit's presence can be detected or compromised due to the lack of _____? - correct answer
✔✔ Spoil discipline
What is the IMMEDIATE ACTION for the M240B? - correct answer ✔✔ POPE- Pull, Observe,
Push, Engage
What are the three components needed to mount PVS-14 to a Kevlar? - correct answer ✔✔
Viewer Bracket, Headset Adapter, Viewer Mount
The four weapon conditions for the service rifle are:
Safety on, magazine inserted, round in chamber, bolt forward, and ejection port cover closed,
Condition 2: Not applicable to the service rifle, Condition 3: Safety on, magazine inserted, bolt
forward, and ejection port cover open, Condition 4: Safety on, magazine removed, chamber
empty, bolt forward, and ejection port cover closed. - correct answer ✔✔ False
From the diagram above, identify the butt stock and buffer group. - correct answer ✔✔ B
A patrol that is assigned a mission to destroy enemy troops, equipment, or installations is the
definition of what type patrol? - correct answer ✔✔ Combat
