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List 3 occasions when a Marine in the ranks pf Pvt-Cpl is required to receive pros/cons?
TAD for 30 days or more
reduction of rank
promotion of rank
Define reliability to attributes as far as conduct
To conduct yourself properly without supervision
The IRAM provides guidance in 3 areas of focus when recommended pros/cons, those 3 areas are?
Occasion
Attributes
Rating scale
Define the 3 main goals of the Marine Corps promotion system.
To promote the most qualified Marines.
Ensure each MOS are continuously staffed
Ensure eligible Marines receive equal opportunity to compete for promotion.
How often are composite scores computed for MOS?
Quarterly to update TIS, TIG and update yearly training including range, CFT, PFT.
3 criteria that Marines must meet in order to be qualified for meritorious promotion?
PME complete
Superior performance above & beyond peers
Not assigned to BCP/MAP
Promotions are a reflection of an expectation of?
Future performance not a reward for the past.
4 types of combat patrols are?
Ambush
Contact
Security
Raid
, 7 steps in planning and conducting a patrol.
RECPISE
Recon
Estimate
Complete plan
Prepare order
Issue order
Supervise (continuous)
Execute
Immediate actions are designed to provide what?
Swift & positive small unit reaction to visual or physical contact with the enemy.
What is a SPOTREP
"Spotting Report" the acronym SALUTE is an established method to remember how and what to
report about an enemy.
The essential purpose of a combat order is to _________.
Convey mission and a plan for accomplishing that mission.
Which of the following describes critical vulnerability (CV)?
A gap or weakness which if exploited, will do the most significant damage to an enemies resistance.
What is an operation order
SMEAC
3 types of camouflage patterns that can be used to blend exposed skin?
Splotching
Striping
Combination
Acronym SAFE
Security Posting
Automatic weapon placement
Fields of fire
Entrenchment
The purpose of a range card is to provide _____ .