THE BASIC SCHOOL (TBS) PHASE 1 EXAMINATION:
COMPREHENSIVE MARINE CORPS OFFICER
KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT GUIDE
SECTION 1: LEADERSHIP, ETHICS, AND CORE VALUES
1. Which of the following correctly lists the Five Horizontal Themes of Officership?
A. Exemplary character, Devoted to leading Marines, Decisive in the fog of war, Warfighter
ethos, Mentally strong and physically tough
B. Honor, Courage, Commitment, Integrity, Discipline
C. Justice, Judgement, Dependability, Integrity, Decisiveness
D. Prudence, Justice, Courage, Temperance, Loyalty
Answer: A
2. The Four Cardinal Virtues that serve as the Marine Corps' moral compass are:
A. Honor, Courage, Commitment, Integrity
,B. Prudence, Justice, Courage, Temperance
C. Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service
D. Justice, Dependability, Integrity, Decisiveness
Answer: B
3. According to normative ethical theory, which category judges the morality of an action
based on the outcome or consequence of that action?
A. Deontology
B. Virtue Ethics
C. Consequentialism
D. Situational Ethics
Answer: C
4. Deontological ethics is best defined as:
A. Doing what is right because it is right to do so, bound by obligation of duty
,B. The morality of an action based upon the action's outcome and result
C. Morality determined by the identity or character of the individual
D. The study of moral reasoning based on situational factors
Answer: A
5. Virtue Ethics determines morality based on:
A. The outcome or consequence of an action
B. Whether the action is in accordance with one's duty
C. The identity or character of the individual
D. The situational context of the decision
Answer: C
6. The Marine Corps leadership trait mnemonic JJDIDTIEBUCKLE stands for:
A. Justice, Judgement, Dependability, Initiative, Decisiveness, Tact, Integrity, Endurance,
Bearing, Unselfishness, Courage, Knowledge, Loyalty, Enthusiasm
B. Judgement, Justice, Decisiveness, Initiative, Dependability, Tact, Integrity, Endurance,
Bearing, Unselfishness, Courage, Knowledge, Loyalty, Enthusiasm
, C. Justice, Judgement, Decisiveness, Initiative, Dependability, Tact, Integrity, Endurance,
Bearing, Unselfishness, Courage, Knowledge, Loyalty, Enthusiasm
D. Judgement, Justice, Initiative, Decisiveness, Dependability, Tact, Integrity, Endurance,
Bearing, Unselfishness, Courage, Knowledge, Loyalty, Enthusiasm
Answer: A
7. Which of the following is NOT one of the leadership principles?
A. Know yourself and seek self-improvement
B. Be technically and tactically proficient
C. Make sound and timely decisions
D. Maintain strict separation from subordinates
Answer: D
8. The Law of War is best defined as:
A. Directives issued by competent military authority that delineate the circumstances
under which US forces will initiate combat engagement
B. The part of international law that regulates the conduct of armed hostilities
COMPREHENSIVE MARINE CORPS OFFICER
KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT GUIDE
SECTION 1: LEADERSHIP, ETHICS, AND CORE VALUES
1. Which of the following correctly lists the Five Horizontal Themes of Officership?
A. Exemplary character, Devoted to leading Marines, Decisive in the fog of war, Warfighter
ethos, Mentally strong and physically tough
B. Honor, Courage, Commitment, Integrity, Discipline
C. Justice, Judgement, Dependability, Integrity, Decisiveness
D. Prudence, Justice, Courage, Temperance, Loyalty
Answer: A
2. The Four Cardinal Virtues that serve as the Marine Corps' moral compass are:
A. Honor, Courage, Commitment, Integrity
,B. Prudence, Justice, Courage, Temperance
C. Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service
D. Justice, Dependability, Integrity, Decisiveness
Answer: B
3. According to normative ethical theory, which category judges the morality of an action
based on the outcome or consequence of that action?
A. Deontology
B. Virtue Ethics
C. Consequentialism
D. Situational Ethics
Answer: C
4. Deontological ethics is best defined as:
A. Doing what is right because it is right to do so, bound by obligation of duty
,B. The morality of an action based upon the action's outcome and result
C. Morality determined by the identity or character of the individual
D. The study of moral reasoning based on situational factors
Answer: A
5. Virtue Ethics determines morality based on:
A. The outcome or consequence of an action
B. Whether the action is in accordance with one's duty
C. The identity or character of the individual
D. The situational context of the decision
Answer: C
6. The Marine Corps leadership trait mnemonic JJDIDTIEBUCKLE stands for:
A. Justice, Judgement, Dependability, Initiative, Decisiveness, Tact, Integrity, Endurance,
Bearing, Unselfishness, Courage, Knowledge, Loyalty, Enthusiasm
B. Judgement, Justice, Decisiveness, Initiative, Dependability, Tact, Integrity, Endurance,
Bearing, Unselfishness, Courage, Knowledge, Loyalty, Enthusiasm
, C. Justice, Judgement, Decisiveness, Initiative, Dependability, Tact, Integrity, Endurance,
Bearing, Unselfishness, Courage, Knowledge, Loyalty, Enthusiasm
D. Judgement, Justice, Initiative, Decisiveness, Dependability, Tact, Integrity, Endurance,
Bearing, Unselfishness, Courage, Knowledge, Loyalty, Enthusiasm
Answer: A
7. Which of the following is NOT one of the leadership principles?
A. Know yourself and seek self-improvement
B. Be technically and tactically proficient
C. Make sound and timely decisions
D. Maintain strict separation from subordinates
Answer: D
8. The Law of War is best defined as:
A. Directives issued by competent military authority that delineate the circumstances
under which US forces will initiate combat engagement
B. The part of international law that regulates the conduct of armed hostilities
