1
SGTS COURSE WARFIGHTING QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Marine Corps Ethos - correct-answer -Honor
Courage
Commitment
The goal of maneuver warfare is to: - correct-answer -Generate and exploit an
advantage over the enemy.
The full integration of arms in such a way that to counteract one would make the
enemy vulnerable to another describes which of the following terms? - correct-
answer -Combined arms concept
What does military decision-making require? - correct-answer -Situational
awareness to recognize the essence of a given problem and the creative ability to
devise a practical solution
, 2
What is the commander's intent? - correct-answer -Clear, concise articulation of
the purpose(s) behind one or more tasks assigned to a subordinate
Marine Corps doctrine is defined as: - correct-answer -A teaching of the
fundamental beliefs of the Marine Corps on the subject of war, from its nature
and theory to the preparation and conduct
Choose the list of options that represents sources of opportunity. - correct-answer
-Mere chance, an enemy mistake, or a result of the fog or friction of war itself
4 instruments of national power - correct-answer -DIME
Diplomatic
Information
Military
Economic
Today's understanding of national security came about with the passage of which
act? - correct-answer -National Security Act
, 3
Operational Control (OPCON) - correct-answer -Operational control (OPCON) is
inherent in the combatant command (command authority). OPCON is the
command authority that is exercised at any echelon at or below the level of
combatant command. OPCON may be delegated and involves:
•Organizing and employing commands and forces
•Assigning tasks
•Designating objectives
•Giving authoritative direction necessary to accomplish the mission
Tactical Control (TACON) - correct-answer -Tactical control (TACON) is inherent in
OPCON. TACON is the command authority over assigned or attached forces or
commands, or military capability made available for tasking. TACON is limited to
the detailed direction and control of movements or maneuvers within the
operational area necessary to accomplish the commander's missions or tasks.
Tactical control provides authority for controlling and directing the application of
force or tactical use of combat support assets within the assigned mission or task.
TACON may be delegated to commanders at any level at or below the level of
combatant command.
Administrative Control (ADCON) - correct-answer -Administrative control (ADCON)
is the direction or exercise of authority over subordinate or other organizations in
respect to administration and support actions. ADCON may be delegated to and
exercised by Service commanders at any echelon at or below the level of a
combatant command's Service component command. ADCON includes the
following:
•Organization of Service forces
SGTS COURSE WARFIGHTING QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Marine Corps Ethos - correct-answer -Honor
Courage
Commitment
The goal of maneuver warfare is to: - correct-answer -Generate and exploit an
advantage over the enemy.
The full integration of arms in such a way that to counteract one would make the
enemy vulnerable to another describes which of the following terms? - correct-
answer -Combined arms concept
What does military decision-making require? - correct-answer -Situational
awareness to recognize the essence of a given problem and the creative ability to
devise a practical solution
, 2
What is the commander's intent? - correct-answer -Clear, concise articulation of
the purpose(s) behind one or more tasks assigned to a subordinate
Marine Corps doctrine is defined as: - correct-answer -A teaching of the
fundamental beliefs of the Marine Corps on the subject of war, from its nature
and theory to the preparation and conduct
Choose the list of options that represents sources of opportunity. - correct-answer
-Mere chance, an enemy mistake, or a result of the fog or friction of war itself
4 instruments of national power - correct-answer -DIME
Diplomatic
Information
Military
Economic
Today's understanding of national security came about with the passage of which
act? - correct-answer -National Security Act
, 3
Operational Control (OPCON) - correct-answer -Operational control (OPCON) is
inherent in the combatant command (command authority). OPCON is the
command authority that is exercised at any echelon at or below the level of
combatant command. OPCON may be delegated and involves:
•Organizing and employing commands and forces
•Assigning tasks
•Designating objectives
•Giving authoritative direction necessary to accomplish the mission
Tactical Control (TACON) - correct-answer -Tactical control (TACON) is inherent in
OPCON. TACON is the command authority over assigned or attached forces or
commands, or military capability made available for tasking. TACON is limited to
the detailed direction and control of movements or maneuvers within the
operational area necessary to accomplish the commander's missions or tasks.
Tactical control provides authority for controlling and directing the application of
force or tactical use of combat support assets within the assigned mission or task.
TACON may be delegated to commanders at any level at or below the level of
combatant command.
Administrative Control (ADCON) - correct-answer -Administrative control (ADCON)
is the direction or exercise of authority over subordinate or other organizations in
respect to administration and support actions. ADCON may be delegated to and
exercised by Service commanders at any echelon at or below the level of a
combatant command's Service component command. ADCON includes the
following:
•Organization of Service forces
