Cpls Course Administration
Promotions - answers•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 - answers•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.
•The reference is MCO 1040.31, Enlisted Retention and Career Development Manual
Certain Duty Assignments - answersAs 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 - answers•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) - answersto indicate how proficiently
individual Marines performed their primary duties, and how they conducted themselves
during the rating period.
RESPONSIBILITIES of Noncommissioned Officers - answersThe 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES of Commanding Officers - answershe commanding officer
establishes unit policies and procedures for recommending and assigning proficiency
and conduct marks. Since the commanding officer cannot physically observe all
corporals and below on a daily basis, the commander will rely on SNCOs and NCOs to
evaluate the performance of their Marines and to submit recommended proficiency and
conduct marks. Although the commander should review and consider the recommended
marks, the commander has sole responsibility in the assignment of marks for each
Marine. The commanding officer is the deciding authority and is responsible for
maintaining an equitable proficiency and conduct performance evaluation system for
Marines in his/her charge.
IRAM - answersprovides SNCOs, NCOs, and commanders with the guidance
necessary to recommend and assign proficiency and conduct marks. The IRAM
establishes guidelines to create consistency in the evaluation process, measuring
specific factors expected of all Marines
OCCASIONS THAT REQUIRE MARKS - answers-Temporary disability retired list
-discharge
-Promotion to Cpl or Sgt
-Reduction
Promotions - answers•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 - answers•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.
•The reference is MCO 1040.31, Enlisted Retention and Career Development Manual
Certain Duty Assignments - answersAs 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 - answers•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) - answersto indicate how proficiently
individual Marines performed their primary duties, and how they conducted themselves
during the rating period.
RESPONSIBILITIES of Noncommissioned Officers - answersThe 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES of Commanding Officers - answershe commanding officer
establishes unit policies and procedures for recommending and assigning proficiency
and conduct marks. Since the commanding officer cannot physically observe all
corporals and below on a daily basis, the commander will rely on SNCOs and NCOs to
evaluate the performance of their Marines and to submit recommended proficiency and
conduct marks. Although the commander should review and consider the recommended
marks, the commander has sole responsibility in the assignment of marks for each
Marine. The commanding officer is the deciding authority and is responsible for
maintaining an equitable proficiency and conduct performance evaluation system for
Marines in his/her charge.
IRAM - answersprovides SNCOs, NCOs, and commanders with the guidance
necessary to recommend and assign proficiency and conduct marks. The IRAM
establishes guidelines to create consistency in the evaluation process, measuring
specific factors expected of all Marines
OCCASIONS THAT REQUIRE MARKS - answers-Temporary disability retired list
-discharge
-Promotion to Cpl or Sgt
-Reduction
