Corporals Course Test 2 (4A/4B) questions and
answers
What ranks are pro's and con's assigned too - ANS-Pvt through CPL
What are pro's and con's - ANS-Record of marines performance, determine
reenlistment, duty assignments, characterization of discharge, computation of
composite score for promotion
What is the minimum interval to assign pros and cons - ANS-Semi Anual
When are the semi annual pro and con evaluation periods - ANS-Jan 31 to July 31
What is the minimum observation criteria for pros and cons - ANS-Same duties in
excess of 30 days
If pro and con observation period is less than 30 days what will the pro and cons be -
ANS-NA/NA
When will pros and cons be required - ANS-Semi annually, Transferred, Discharged,
EAS, Promoted to corporal or sergeant, Asssigned TAD
Completed TAD (In Excess of 30 Days), NJP, other occasions outlined in IRAM
What are the minimum pros and cons for reenlistment - ANS-4.0/4.0
What are the minimum pros and cons for corporals applying for recruiting duty - ANS-
4.6/4.6 avg in service
What are the minimum pros and cons for MSG - ANS-4.2/4.2 avg in service
What are the minimum pros and cons for independent duty - ANS-4.4/4.4 avg in service
What are the minimum pros and cons for honorable discharge - ANS-3.0/4.0
Who recommends pros and cons - ANS-Marines NCO or SNCO recommends
Who assigns pros and cons - ANS-Commander assigns pros and cons
What is in the IRAM - ANS-Occasions for pros and cons
Attributes examined
The rating scales
What are the attributes of conduct - ANS-Obediance, Attitude, Participation, influence,
reliability, physical fitness, courtesy, bearing, interest, cooperation, adaptability
, What should proficiency marks take into account - ANS-Whole marine concept,
Technical duty skllls and specialized knowledge
What are the attributes of proficiency marks - ANS-Mission Accomplishment
(Performance, Proficiency), Intellect/wisdom, leadership, character, physical fitness,
personal appearance, PME, MCI, off duty education
What are the special guidance for proficiency marks - ANS-Marks 3.0 and bellow need
sufficient documentation such as a Page 11
What are the special guidance for conduct marks - ANS-Marks 4.0 and below for any
reason other than court martial, or NJP need page 11 documentation
Will a marine be penalized on subsequent conduct marks after he was NJP'd and was
reduced in rank - ANS-No he will not be penalized on conduct marks
What is the highest conduct mark a marine can be awarded on RPT or BCP - ANS-3.9
conduct
What is the marine corps promotion manual - ANS-MCO P1400.32
What is the IRAM - ANS-MCO P1070.12 Individual records administration manual
What is the goal of the promotion system - ANS-To advance the best qualified marines
to the next higher grade
Maintain grade MOS Strength
Ensure only best marines are promoted
What are the two types of promotions - ANS-Regular (standard) and meritorious
What is the minimum time in grade requirement for a meritorious promotion - ANS-
There is no time in grade req. only time in service
What is the minimum TIS for merit. promotion to SGT - ANS-18 Months
What is the minimum TIS for merit. promotion to CPL - ANS-6 Months
What is the minimum TIS for merit. promotion to LCPL or PFC - ANS-None
To be eligible for merit. promotion a marine must be what? - ANS-PME complete,
Significant degree of advanced knowledge, Leadership skills above current grade,
superior performance on unusual assignments, not in restricted promotion status, not in
BCP/MAP
answers
What ranks are pro's and con's assigned too - ANS-Pvt through CPL
What are pro's and con's - ANS-Record of marines performance, determine
reenlistment, duty assignments, characterization of discharge, computation of
composite score for promotion
What is the minimum interval to assign pros and cons - ANS-Semi Anual
When are the semi annual pro and con evaluation periods - ANS-Jan 31 to July 31
What is the minimum observation criteria for pros and cons - ANS-Same duties in
excess of 30 days
If pro and con observation period is less than 30 days what will the pro and cons be -
ANS-NA/NA
When will pros and cons be required - ANS-Semi annually, Transferred, Discharged,
EAS, Promoted to corporal or sergeant, Asssigned TAD
Completed TAD (In Excess of 30 Days), NJP, other occasions outlined in IRAM
What are the minimum pros and cons for reenlistment - ANS-4.0/4.0
What are the minimum pros and cons for corporals applying for recruiting duty - ANS-
4.6/4.6 avg in service
What are the minimum pros and cons for MSG - ANS-4.2/4.2 avg in service
What are the minimum pros and cons for independent duty - ANS-4.4/4.4 avg in service
What are the minimum pros and cons for honorable discharge - ANS-3.0/4.0
Who recommends pros and cons - ANS-Marines NCO or SNCO recommends
Who assigns pros and cons - ANS-Commander assigns pros and cons
What is in the IRAM - ANS-Occasions for pros and cons
Attributes examined
The rating scales
What are the attributes of conduct - ANS-Obediance, Attitude, Participation, influence,
reliability, physical fitness, courtesy, bearing, interest, cooperation, adaptability
, What should proficiency marks take into account - ANS-Whole marine concept,
Technical duty skllls and specialized knowledge
What are the attributes of proficiency marks - ANS-Mission Accomplishment
(Performance, Proficiency), Intellect/wisdom, leadership, character, physical fitness,
personal appearance, PME, MCI, off duty education
What are the special guidance for proficiency marks - ANS-Marks 3.0 and bellow need
sufficient documentation such as a Page 11
What are the special guidance for conduct marks - ANS-Marks 4.0 and below for any
reason other than court martial, or NJP need page 11 documentation
Will a marine be penalized on subsequent conduct marks after he was NJP'd and was
reduced in rank - ANS-No he will not be penalized on conduct marks
What is the highest conduct mark a marine can be awarded on RPT or BCP - ANS-3.9
conduct
What is the marine corps promotion manual - ANS-MCO P1400.32
What is the IRAM - ANS-MCO P1070.12 Individual records administration manual
What is the goal of the promotion system - ANS-To advance the best qualified marines
to the next higher grade
Maintain grade MOS Strength
Ensure only best marines are promoted
What are the two types of promotions - ANS-Regular (standard) and meritorious
What is the minimum time in grade requirement for a meritorious promotion - ANS-
There is no time in grade req. only time in service
What is the minimum TIS for merit. promotion to SGT - ANS-18 Months
What is the minimum TIS for merit. promotion to CPL - ANS-6 Months
What is the minimum TIS for merit. promotion to LCPL or PFC - ANS-None
To be eligible for merit. promotion a marine must be what? - ANS-PME complete,
Significant degree of advanced knowledge, Leadership skills above current grade,
superior performance on unusual assignments, not in restricted promotion status, not in
BCP/MAP
