CPL-ADM-2026 CIVIL AVIATION TRAINING AUTHORITY (CATA)|FLIGHT
OPERATIONS AND PILOT TRAINING DIRECTORATE| COMMERCIAL
PILOT LICENSE (CPL) COURSE: ADMINISTRATION – EXAMINATION 2026
(Aviation Management, Airline Administration & Flight Operations Control
Assessment) Aviation Operations & Airline Management
Theoretical & Applied Aviation Administration Examination [2026]
Promotions
•Proficiency and conduct marks are used in the computation of composite scores of lance
corporals and corporals. Regular promotion to corporal and sergeant depends on a Marine's
composite score.
•The promotion system up to the rank of sergeant is described in The Promotion System lesson
of this course.
•The reference is Marine Corps Order P1400.32D, Marine Corps Promotion Manual, Volume 2,
Enlisted Promotions, also known as the Promotion Manual.
Reenlistments
•All Marines applying for reenlistment must have a minimum proficiency and conduct mark
average of 4.0/4.0 during the current enlistment contract and extensions to that contract.
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,•The reference is MCO 1040.31, Enlisted Retention and Career Development Manual
Certain Duty Assignments
As special duty and independent duty assignments involve demanding duties or duties with an
unusual degree of responsibility, Marines must meet special requirements which include
minimum proficiency and conduct marks.
•Marine Recruiter Duty: Corporals applying for recruiting duty must have a minimum 4.6/4.6
Proficiency/Conduct mark average.
•Marine Security Guard Duty: Marine security guard applicants must have a minimum 4.2/4.2
Proficiency/Conduct mark average.
•Independent Duty: Marines going on independent duty must have a minimum 4.4/4.4
Proficiency/Conduct mark average.
The reference is MCO P1326.6D, Selecting, Screening, and Preparing Enlisted Marines for
Special Duty Assignments and Independent Duties.
Characterization at Discharge
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, •Honorable characterization of service is the highest quality characterization and is appropriate
when the quality of the Marine's service has met the standards of accepted conduct and
performance of duty for military personnel. Therefore, characterization will be honorable for
Marines with an average proficiency mark of 3.0 or higher and average conduct mark of 4.0 or
higher.
•This is important as a less than honorable characterization may reduce employment
opportunities and the benefits received from Veterans Affairs after discharge.
•The reference is MCO 1900.16, Separation and Retirement Manual.
The purpose of proficiency (pro) and conduct (con)
to indicate how proficiently individual Marines performed their primary duties, and how they
conducted themselves during the rating period.
RESPONSIBILITIES of Noncommissioned Officers
The responsibilities of staff noncommissioned officers (SNCOs) and noncommissioned officers
(NCOs) include training and supervising Marines in the performance of their duties. This close
relationship gives NCOs the ability to record information on a Marine's performance and to
evaluate their performance during the reporting period. NCOs' responsibilities include providing
a fair and balanced recommendation for pro and con marks to the commander.
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OPERATIONS AND PILOT TRAINING DIRECTORATE| COMMERCIAL
PILOT LICENSE (CPL) COURSE: ADMINISTRATION – EXAMINATION 2026
(Aviation Management, Airline Administration & Flight Operations Control
Assessment) Aviation Operations & Airline Management
Theoretical & Applied Aviation Administration Examination [2026]
Promotions
•Proficiency and conduct marks are used in the computation of composite scores of lance
corporals and corporals. Regular promotion to corporal and sergeant depends on a Marine's
composite score.
•The promotion system up to the rank of sergeant is described in The Promotion System lesson
of this course.
•The reference is Marine Corps Order P1400.32D, Marine Corps Promotion Manual, Volume 2,
Enlisted Promotions, also known as the Promotion Manual.
Reenlistments
•All Marines applying for reenlistment must have a minimum proficiency and conduct mark
average of 4.0/4.0 during the current enlistment contract and extensions to that contract.
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,•The reference is MCO 1040.31, Enlisted Retention and Career Development Manual
Certain Duty Assignments
As special duty and independent duty assignments involve demanding duties or duties with an
unusual degree of responsibility, Marines must meet special requirements which include
minimum proficiency and conduct marks.
•Marine Recruiter Duty: Corporals applying for recruiting duty must have a minimum 4.6/4.6
Proficiency/Conduct mark average.
•Marine Security Guard Duty: Marine security guard applicants must have a minimum 4.2/4.2
Proficiency/Conduct mark average.
•Independent Duty: Marines going on independent duty must have a minimum 4.4/4.4
Proficiency/Conduct mark average.
The reference is MCO P1326.6D, Selecting, Screening, and Preparing Enlisted Marines for
Special Duty Assignments and Independent Duties.
Characterization at Discharge
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, •Honorable characterization of service is the highest quality characterization and is appropriate
when the quality of the Marine's service has met the standards of accepted conduct and
performance of duty for military personnel. Therefore, characterization will be honorable for
Marines with an average proficiency mark of 3.0 or higher and average conduct mark of 4.0 or
higher.
•This is important as a less than honorable characterization may reduce employment
opportunities and the benefits received from Veterans Affairs after discharge.
•The reference is MCO 1900.16, Separation and Retirement Manual.
The purpose of proficiency (pro) and conduct (con)
to indicate how proficiently individual Marines performed their primary duties, and how they
conducted themselves during the rating period.
RESPONSIBILITIES of Noncommissioned Officers
The responsibilities of staff noncommissioned officers (SNCOs) and noncommissioned officers
(NCOs) include training and supervising Marines in the performance of their duties. This close
relationship gives NCOs the ability to record information on a Marine's performance and to
evaluate their performance during the reporting period. NCOs' responsibilities include providing
a fair and balanced recommendation for pro and con marks to the commander.
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