CPL-S COURSE ADMINISTRATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS

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AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2025
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Promotions - correct answer- v v v




•Proficiency and conduct marks are used in the computation of composite scores of lance corporals a nd
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corporals. Regular promotion to corporal and sergeant depends on a Marine's composite score.
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•The promotion system up to the rank of sergeant is described in The Promotion System lesson of this
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course.
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•The reference is Marine Corps Order P1400.32D, Marine Corps Promotion Manual, Volume 2, Enliste d
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Promotions, also known as the Promotion Manual.
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Reenlistments - correct answer- v v v




•All Marines applying for reenlistment must have a minimum proficiency and conduct mark average of
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4.0/4.0 during the current enlistment contract and extensions to that contract.
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•The reference is MCO 1040.31, Enlisted Retention and Career Development Manual
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Certain Duty Assignments - correct answer-
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As special duty and independent duty assignments involve demanding duties or duties with an unusua l
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degree of responsibility, Marines must meet special requirements which include minimum proficiency and
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conduct marks.
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,•Marine Recruiter Duty: Corporals applying for recruiting duty must have a minimum 4.6/4.6 Proficien
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cy/Conduct mark average.
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•Marine Security Guard Duty: Marine security guard applicants must have a minimum 4.2/4.2 Proficie
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ncy/Conduct mark average.
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•Independent Duty: Marines going on independent duty must have a minimum 4.4/4.4 Proficiency/Co
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nduct mark average.
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The reference is MCO P1326.6D, Selecting, Screening, and Preparing Enlisted Marines for Special Duty
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Assignments and Independent Duties.
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Characterization at Discharge - correct answer- v v v v v




•Honorable characterization of service is the highest quality characterization and is appropriate when t he
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quality of the Marine's service has met the standards of accepted conduct and performance of dut y for
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military personnel. Therefore, characterization will be honorable for Marines with an average pro ficiency
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mark of 3.0 or higher and average conduct mark of 4.0 or higher.
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•This is important as a less than honorable characterization may reduce employment opportunities an d
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the benefits received from Veterans Affairs after discharge.
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•The reference is MCO 1900.16, Separation and Retirement Manual.
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The purpose of proficiency (pro) and conduct (con) - correct answer-
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to indicate how proficiently individual Marines performed their primary duties, and how they conduct ed
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themselves during the rating period.
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, RESPONSIBILITIES of Noncommissioned Officers - correct answer- v v v v v v




The responsibilities of staff noncommissioned officers (SNCOs) and noncommissioned officers (NCOs) i
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nclude training and supervising Marines in the performance of their duties. This close relationship give s
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NCOs the ability to record information on a Marine's performance and to evaluate their performance during
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the reporting period. NCOs' responsibilities include providing a fair and balanced recommenda tion for pro
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and con marks to the commander.
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RESPONSIBILITIES of Commanding Officers - correct answer- v v v v v v




he commanding officer establishes unit policies and procedures for recommending and assigning profi
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ciency and conduct marks. Since the commanding officer cannot physically observe all corporals and b
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elow on a daily basis, the commander will rely on SNCOs and NCOs to evaluate the performance of th eir
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Marines and to submit recommended proficiency and conduct marks. Although the commander sh ould
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review and consider the recommended marks, the commander has sole responsibility in the assig nment
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of marks for each Marine. The commanding officer is the deciding authority and is responsible for
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maintaining an equitable proficiency and conduct performance evaluation system for Marines in hi s/her
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charge.
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IRAM - correct answer- v v v




provides SNCOs, NCOs, and commanders with the guidance necessary to recommend and assign profic
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iency and conduct marks. The IRAM establishes guidelines to create consistency in the evaluation proc ess,
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measuring specific factors expected of all Marines
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OCCASIONS THAT REQUIRE MARKS - correct answer--Temporary disability retired listv v v v v v v v v




-discharge

-Promotion to Cpl or Sgt v v v v




-Reduction

-Desertion

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-PCS

-Service school completion v v




-Semi-anual

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