TBS - Phase 1 Exam (Study Guide 2022 with complete
solution)
USMC policy on ALCOHOL ABUSE:
IDENTIFY, TREAT, and RETURN alcoholics to full duty. ELIMINATE alcoholism
Define DEADLY FORCE.
force used to cause DEATH or SERIOUS BODILY HARM
When is DEADLY FORCE authorized?
a. Under conditions of EXTREME NECESSITY
b. As a LAST RESORT
c. When all other means have failed
Identify justifications for DEADLY FORCE.
a. Self defense / defense of others
b. defense of property involving national security
c. Defense of property dangerous to others
d. prevent or interrupt serious offenses against people
e. apprehension/arrest (when person committed offense b. - d.
f. prevent escape of prisoner when escape poses a threat to harm others
Identify the role of TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS in the MAGTF.
enable INFORMATION FLOW throughout all levels of command in a MAGTF
Identify the role of COMMAND AND CONTROL in maneuver warfare
to deal effectively with UNCERTAINTY and TIME
Identify the duties of a user of cryptographic controlled items
a. to understand EKMS (Electronic Key Management System)
b. HANDLING, ACCOUNTABILITY, STORAGE, INVENTORYING, and DISPOSITION
REQUIREMENTS of CCI
What is COMMANDER'S INTENT?
a. PURPOSE of the operation (WHY)
b. METHOD of exploitation (HOW)
c. END STATE (WHAT)
What is the role of the RED CROSS?
to PROTECT and ASSIST victims of war
Identify the role of the NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY
a. private non-profit organizations
b. worldwide emergency assistance
c. education assistance program
d. interest-free loans and grants
e. scholarships
f. counseling
Identify the role of the MARINE CORPS FAMILY SERVICE CENTERS
to provide RESOURCE INFORMATION and TRAINING for a Marine's personal and
family affairs
Identify elements of the LES
Horizontal Themes (1st)
A man or woman of EXEMPLARY CHARACTER
, Horizontal Themes (2nd)
Devoted to leading Marines 24/7
Horizontal Themes (3rd)
able to DECIDE, COMMUNICATE, and ACT in the fog of war
Horizontal Themes (4th)
a warfighter who embraces the Corps' WARRIOR ETHOS
Horizontal Themes (5th)
Mentally strong and physically tough
Define COMBAT.
ENGAGING enemy, or being EXPOSED to enemy fire
Describe how to write in Naval Letter Format
Identify types of MILITARY CORRESPONDENCE
a. standard letter
b. endorsements
c. memorandums
d. busines letters
e. position/point/talking papers
f. email
g. administrative action forms
Prioritize casualties for CASEVAC
a. URGENT
b. PRIORITY
c. ROUTINE
Identify Operational Terms and Graphics
Define the NATURE OF WAR
War is TIMELESS and EVER CHANGING. Nature of war is CONSTANT; however,
means and methods continuously EVOLVE.
Identify the LEVELS OF WAR
a. Strategic < >
b. Operational < >
c. Tactical < >
Identify the MANEUVER WARFARE concepts.
a. Friction
b. Uncertainty
c. Fluidity
d. Complexity
e. The Human Dimension
f. Physical Moral and Mental Forces
g. Evolution of War
e. Science/Art of War
f. CG/CV
g. Doctrine
h. Decentralized Command
i. Surfaces and Gaps
For what purpose do we use MARGINAL INFORMATION (map)?
solution)
USMC policy on ALCOHOL ABUSE:
IDENTIFY, TREAT, and RETURN alcoholics to full duty. ELIMINATE alcoholism
Define DEADLY FORCE.
force used to cause DEATH or SERIOUS BODILY HARM
When is DEADLY FORCE authorized?
a. Under conditions of EXTREME NECESSITY
b. As a LAST RESORT
c. When all other means have failed
Identify justifications for DEADLY FORCE.
a. Self defense / defense of others
b. defense of property involving national security
c. Defense of property dangerous to others
d. prevent or interrupt serious offenses against people
e. apprehension/arrest (when person committed offense b. - d.
f. prevent escape of prisoner when escape poses a threat to harm others
Identify the role of TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS in the MAGTF.
enable INFORMATION FLOW throughout all levels of command in a MAGTF
Identify the role of COMMAND AND CONTROL in maneuver warfare
to deal effectively with UNCERTAINTY and TIME
Identify the duties of a user of cryptographic controlled items
a. to understand EKMS (Electronic Key Management System)
b. HANDLING, ACCOUNTABILITY, STORAGE, INVENTORYING, and DISPOSITION
REQUIREMENTS of CCI
What is COMMANDER'S INTENT?
a. PURPOSE of the operation (WHY)
b. METHOD of exploitation (HOW)
c. END STATE (WHAT)
What is the role of the RED CROSS?
to PROTECT and ASSIST victims of war
Identify the role of the NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY
a. private non-profit organizations
b. worldwide emergency assistance
c. education assistance program
d. interest-free loans and grants
e. scholarships
f. counseling
Identify the role of the MARINE CORPS FAMILY SERVICE CENTERS
to provide RESOURCE INFORMATION and TRAINING for a Marine's personal and
family affairs
Identify elements of the LES
Horizontal Themes (1st)
A man or woman of EXEMPLARY CHARACTER
, Horizontal Themes (2nd)
Devoted to leading Marines 24/7
Horizontal Themes (3rd)
able to DECIDE, COMMUNICATE, and ACT in the fog of war
Horizontal Themes (4th)
a warfighter who embraces the Corps' WARRIOR ETHOS
Horizontal Themes (5th)
Mentally strong and physically tough
Define COMBAT.
ENGAGING enemy, or being EXPOSED to enemy fire
Describe how to write in Naval Letter Format
Identify types of MILITARY CORRESPONDENCE
a. standard letter
b. endorsements
c. memorandums
d. busines letters
e. position/point/talking papers
f. email
g. administrative action forms
Prioritize casualties for CASEVAC
a. URGENT
b. PRIORITY
c. ROUTINE
Identify Operational Terms and Graphics
Define the NATURE OF WAR
War is TIMELESS and EVER CHANGING. Nature of war is CONSTANT; however,
means and methods continuously EVOLVE.
Identify the LEVELS OF WAR
a. Strategic < >
b. Operational < >
c. Tactical < >
Identify the MANEUVER WARFARE concepts.
a. Friction
b. Uncertainty
c. Fluidity
d. Complexity
e. The Human Dimension
f. Physical Moral and Mental Forces
g. Evolution of War
e. Science/Art of War
f. CG/CV
g. Doctrine
h. Decentralized Command
i. Surfaces and Gaps
For what purpose do we use MARGINAL INFORMATION (map)?
