CPL’S COURSE TACTICAL PLANNING EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
List 3 occasions when a Marine in the ranks pf Pvt-Cpl is required to receive
pros/cons? - ANSWER: TAD for 30 days or more
reduction of rank
promotion of rank
Define reliability to attributes as far as conduct - ANSWER: To conduct yourself
properly without supervision
The IRAM provides guidance in 3 areas of focus when recommended pros/cons,
those 3 areas are? - ANSWER: Occasion
Attributes
Rating scale
Define the 3 main goals of the Marine Corps promotion system. - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: PME complete
Superior performance above & beyond peers
Not assigned to BCP/MAP
Promotions are a reflection of an expectation of? - ANSWER: Future performance
not a reward for the past.
4 types of combat patrols are? - ANSWER: Ambush
Contact
Security
, Raid
7 steps in planning and conducting a patrol. - ANSWER: RECPISE
Recon
Estimate
Complete plan
Prepare order
Issue order
Supervise (continuous)
Execute
Immediate actions are designed to provide what? - ANSWER: Swift & positive small
unit reaction to visual or physical contact with the enemy.
What is a SPOTREP - ANSWER: "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 _________. - ANSWER: Convey mission
and a plan for accomplishing that mission.
Which of the following describes critical vulnerability (CV)? - ANSWER: A gap or
weakness which if exploited, will do the most significant damage to an enemies
resistance.
What is an operation order - ANSWER: SMEAC
3 types of camouflage patterns that can be used to blend exposed skin? - ANSWER:
Splotching
Striping
Combination
Acronym SAFE - ANSWER: Security Posting
Automatic weapon placement
Fields of fire
Entrenchment
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
List 3 occasions when a Marine in the ranks pf Pvt-Cpl is required to receive
pros/cons? - ANSWER: TAD for 30 days or more
reduction of rank
promotion of rank
Define reliability to attributes as far as conduct - ANSWER: To conduct yourself
properly without supervision
The IRAM provides guidance in 3 areas of focus when recommended pros/cons,
those 3 areas are? - ANSWER: Occasion
Attributes
Rating scale
Define the 3 main goals of the Marine Corps promotion system. - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: PME complete
Superior performance above & beyond peers
Not assigned to BCP/MAP
Promotions are a reflection of an expectation of? - ANSWER: Future performance
not a reward for the past.
4 types of combat patrols are? - ANSWER: Ambush
Contact
Security
, Raid
7 steps in planning and conducting a patrol. - ANSWER: RECPISE
Recon
Estimate
Complete plan
Prepare order
Issue order
Supervise (continuous)
Execute
Immediate actions are designed to provide what? - ANSWER: Swift & positive small
unit reaction to visual or physical contact with the enemy.
What is a SPOTREP - ANSWER: "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 _________. - ANSWER: Convey mission
and a plan for accomplishing that mission.
Which of the following describes critical vulnerability (CV)? - ANSWER: A gap or
weakness which if exploited, will do the most significant damage to an enemies
resistance.
What is an operation order - ANSWER: SMEAC
3 types of camouflage patterns that can be used to blend exposed skin? - ANSWER:
Splotching
Striping
Combination
Acronym SAFE - ANSWER: Security Posting
Automatic weapon placement
Fields of fire
Entrenchment
