TBS - PHASE 4 FINAL TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ TBS-ATFP-1005a Given a terrorist threat, during operations or daily
routine, identify selfprotectivemeasures to remain a hard target..
Answer: Establish points of contacto Stay mentally prepared for an
attack/know what to do inemergencieso Carry identification that is bilingual,
states blood type,and carry medical alertso Avoid revealing plans to
unknown individualso Keep a low profile and avoid wearing your uniform
inpublico Don't flash around large sums of casho Avoid civil
disturbances/riotso Vary methods of transportation. Use what locals useo
Avoid shortcuts and deserted streets when walking.Stay on established and
secure routeso Ensure that both you and your Marines use the buddysystem
◍ define Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEFs) to include all components.
Answer: § principle warfighting org; capable of missions across a range of
military operations to include amphibious assault and sustained operations
ashore in any environment; headed by Lt General§ Deploys with 60 days of
sustainment§ Major commands: (5)· • A permanent Command Element
(CE).· • A MEF Information Group (MIG)· • A GCE of one or more Marine
Divisions (MARDIV).· • An ACE of one or more Marine Aircraft Wings
(MAW).· • A LCE of one or more Marine Logistics Groups (MLG).
◍ TBS-ATFP-2101a Given a terrorist threat, identify physical security
measures to protect aninstallation from terrorist attack..
Answer: Passive Security Measures: Require considerable effort toestablish,
but once in place require few, if any, Marines forsupport. Several of these
measures are obstacles including: Barriers: most common passive security
measure; eithernatural or manmade. Fences: define a perimeter, canalize,
, and limit accesspoints. To maximize the effectiveness of a fence, clearzones
are generally established inside and outside theperimeter to deny the enemy
cover and concealment whileproviding security forces with good fields of
fire. Alarm systems: provide extensive surveillance whileeconomizing
manpower Lighting: employed to increase the risk to the
intruder;eliminating the cover of darkness will restrict the enemy'sfree
movement. Effective lighting can also provideconcealment for security
forces.Active Security Measures: Patrols to detect, deter, apprehend,and/or
destroy the enemy. Depending on the environment, rulesof engagement
(ROE) are likely to be an overriding concern.Ensure that all members of
your unit understand and adhere toROE. Sentries provide access control,
surveillance, and randomsearches. When an interior guard is established,
attention mustbe paid to guard orders and passive measures which will
supportthe sentry. "Guardian Angels" utilize armed personnel inpositions of
over watch, providing the ability to identify and if needbe, engage threats.
◍ 5 types of promotions.
Answer: 1- regular- with CO's rec2- meritorious- complete PME, TIG
waived; must meet TIS -(below SSgt) performance superior than peers; not
allowed above GySgt -(SSgt+) depends on allocations for SDA/non-SDA3-
incentive- for Marines entering USMC4- accelerated- Sgt, SSGt- based on
exceptional, noteworthy and commendatory performance5- remedial- for
admin errors; must submit to ESRB
◍ TBS-LDR-1003h Without the aid of reference, identify the process for
determiningproficiency/conduct marks, without omission..
Answer: Average Duty Proficiency Marks. The mark to be used is the
average of allduty proficiency marks assigned since the date of the last
Promotion Reduction Reenlistment (after a complete break in service of 24
hours or more)whichever is most recent and prior to the cutoff date. In the
absence of such marks, thecommander will assign an anticipated or
projected duty mark for use in the compositescore. Round off the average of
duty proficiency marks to the nearest10th (4.44 would be 4.4 or 4.45 would
be 4.5). Multiply the average marks by 100 andenter the result on line 6
, under the "Score" column.Line 7: Average Conduct Marks. The mark to be
used is the average of all conductmarks assigned since the date of last
Promotion Reduction Reenlistment (after a complete break in service of 24
hours or more)
◍ composite score.
Answer: mathematical calculation of certain data elements reported on unit
diary that is used as a measuring factor for Marine Corps side comparison of
Marines within a given grade and MOS/OccFld
◍ eligibility requirements for promotion.
Answer: § minimum TIG = must have min amt of exp in grade prior to
promotion§ minimum TIS = must have min amt of exp in service prior to
promotion
◍ platoon commander's role in the promotion process.
Answer: § commander must;-provide promotion recommendations via
fitness report-ensure promotion ceremonies are conducted -Ensure strict
compliance with the policies and regulations-ensure all enlisted marines
meet standards of professionalism, personal performance, and
leadership-dont promote unless Marine can be expected to assume the
responsibilities and duties of that grade -ensure qualified marines are
expeditiously promoted
◍ TBS-LDR-1007c Given a mission and civilian areas, structures, capabilities,
organizations,personnel, and events, integrate civil considerations into
tactical planning to develop anestimate of the situation..
Answer: METT-TCOCOKA-W for terrain considerations, weather
considerationsUrban Zones and Street PatternsASCOPE for Areas,
Structures, Capabilities, Organizations, People, and EventsConsider
caps/lims of wpn systems, buildings, streets, etc.
◍ TBS-LDR-2103a With the aid of reference, identify elements of the fitness
report, in accordancewith the Performance Evaluation System (PES) manual
without error..
Answer: Reporting Senior's Profile shows all the averages per grade that you
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ TBS-ATFP-1005a Given a terrorist threat, during operations or daily
routine, identify selfprotectivemeasures to remain a hard target..
Answer: Establish points of contacto Stay mentally prepared for an
attack/know what to do inemergencieso Carry identification that is bilingual,
states blood type,and carry medical alertso Avoid revealing plans to
unknown individualso Keep a low profile and avoid wearing your uniform
inpublico Don't flash around large sums of casho Avoid civil
disturbances/riotso Vary methods of transportation. Use what locals useo
Avoid shortcuts and deserted streets when walking.Stay on established and
secure routeso Ensure that both you and your Marines use the buddysystem
◍ define Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEFs) to include all components.
Answer: § principle warfighting org; capable of missions across a range of
military operations to include amphibious assault and sustained operations
ashore in any environment; headed by Lt General§ Deploys with 60 days of
sustainment§ Major commands: (5)· • A permanent Command Element
(CE).· • A MEF Information Group (MIG)· • A GCE of one or more Marine
Divisions (MARDIV).· • An ACE of one or more Marine Aircraft Wings
(MAW).· • A LCE of one or more Marine Logistics Groups (MLG).
◍ TBS-ATFP-2101a Given a terrorist threat, identify physical security
measures to protect aninstallation from terrorist attack..
Answer: Passive Security Measures: Require considerable effort toestablish,
but once in place require few, if any, Marines forsupport. Several of these
measures are obstacles including: Barriers: most common passive security
measure; eithernatural or manmade. Fences: define a perimeter, canalize,
, and limit accesspoints. To maximize the effectiveness of a fence, clearzones
are generally established inside and outside theperimeter to deny the enemy
cover and concealment whileproviding security forces with good fields of
fire. Alarm systems: provide extensive surveillance whileeconomizing
manpower Lighting: employed to increase the risk to the
intruder;eliminating the cover of darkness will restrict the enemy'sfree
movement. Effective lighting can also provideconcealment for security
forces.Active Security Measures: Patrols to detect, deter, apprehend,and/or
destroy the enemy. Depending on the environment, rulesof engagement
(ROE) are likely to be an overriding concern.Ensure that all members of
your unit understand and adhere toROE. Sentries provide access control,
surveillance, and randomsearches. When an interior guard is established,
attention mustbe paid to guard orders and passive measures which will
supportthe sentry. "Guardian Angels" utilize armed personnel inpositions of
over watch, providing the ability to identify and if needbe, engage threats.
◍ 5 types of promotions.
Answer: 1- regular- with CO's rec2- meritorious- complete PME, TIG
waived; must meet TIS -(below SSgt) performance superior than peers; not
allowed above GySgt -(SSgt+) depends on allocations for SDA/non-SDA3-
incentive- for Marines entering USMC4- accelerated- Sgt, SSGt- based on
exceptional, noteworthy and commendatory performance5- remedial- for
admin errors; must submit to ESRB
◍ TBS-LDR-1003h Without the aid of reference, identify the process for
determiningproficiency/conduct marks, without omission..
Answer: Average Duty Proficiency Marks. The mark to be used is the
average of allduty proficiency marks assigned since the date of the last
Promotion Reduction Reenlistment (after a complete break in service of 24
hours or more)whichever is most recent and prior to the cutoff date. In the
absence of such marks, thecommander will assign an anticipated or
projected duty mark for use in the compositescore. Round off the average of
duty proficiency marks to the nearest10th (4.44 would be 4.4 or 4.45 would
be 4.5). Multiply the average marks by 100 andenter the result on line 6
, under the "Score" column.Line 7: Average Conduct Marks. The mark to be
used is the average of all conductmarks assigned since the date of last
Promotion Reduction Reenlistment (after a complete break in service of 24
hours or more)
◍ composite score.
Answer: mathematical calculation of certain data elements reported on unit
diary that is used as a measuring factor for Marine Corps side comparison of
Marines within a given grade and MOS/OccFld
◍ eligibility requirements for promotion.
Answer: § minimum TIG = must have min amt of exp in grade prior to
promotion§ minimum TIS = must have min amt of exp in service prior to
promotion
◍ platoon commander's role in the promotion process.
Answer: § commander must;-provide promotion recommendations via
fitness report-ensure promotion ceremonies are conducted -Ensure strict
compliance with the policies and regulations-ensure all enlisted marines
meet standards of professionalism, personal performance, and
leadership-dont promote unless Marine can be expected to assume the
responsibilities and duties of that grade -ensure qualified marines are
expeditiously promoted
◍ TBS-LDR-1007c Given a mission and civilian areas, structures, capabilities,
organizations,personnel, and events, integrate civil considerations into
tactical planning to develop anestimate of the situation..
Answer: METT-TCOCOKA-W for terrain considerations, weather
considerationsUrban Zones and Street PatternsASCOPE for Areas,
Structures, Capabilities, Organizations, People, and EventsConsider
caps/lims of wpn systems, buildings, streets, etc.
◍ TBS-LDR-2103a With the aid of reference, identify elements of the fitness
report, in accordancewith the Performance Evaluation System (PES) manual
without error..
Answer: Reporting Senior's Profile shows all the averages per grade that you
