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Corporals Course Test 2 | Corporal's
Course Test 2 (4A/4B) questions and
answers |graded A+| 2025
What ranks are pro's and con's assigned too - (ANSWER)Pvt through CPL
What are pro's and con's - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)Semi Anual
When are the semi annual pro and con evaluation periods - (ANSWER)Jan 31 to
July 31
What is the minimum observation criteria for pros and cons - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)NA/NA
When will pros and cons be required - (ANSWER)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
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What are the minimum pros and cons for reenlistment - (ANSWER)4.0/4.0
What are the minimum pros and cons for corporals applying for recruiting duty -
(ANSWER)4.6/4.6 avg in service
What are the minimum pros and cons for MSG - (ANSWER)4.2/4.2 avg in service
What are the minimum pros and cons for independent duty - (ANSWER)4.4/4.4
avg in service
What are the minimum pros and cons for honorable discharge - (ANSWER)3.0/4.0
Who recommends pros and cons - (ANSWER)Marines NCO or SNCO recommends
Who assigns pros and cons - (ANSWER)Commander assigns pros and cons
What is in the IRAM - (ANSWER)Occasions for pros and cons
Attributes examined
The rating scales
What are the attributes of conduct - (ANSWER)Obediance, Attitude,
Participation, influence, reliability, physical fitness, courtesy, bearing, interest,
cooperation, adaptability
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What should proficiency marks take into account - (ANSWER)Whole marine
concept, Technical duty skllls and specialized knowledge
What are the attributes of proficiency marks - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)Marks 3.0 and
bellow need sufficient documentation such as a Page 11
What are the special guidance for conduct marks - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)No he will not be penalized on conduct marks
What is the highest conduct mark a marine can be awarded on RPT or BCP -
(ANSWER)3.9 conduct
What is the marine corps promotion manual - (ANSWER)MCO P1400.32
What is the IRAM - (ANSWER)MCO P1070.12 Individual records administration
manual
Corporals Course Test 2 | Corporal's
Course Test 2 (4A/4B) questions and
answers |graded A+| 2025
What ranks are pro's and con's assigned too - (ANSWER)Pvt through CPL
What are pro's and con's - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)Semi Anual
When are the semi annual pro and con evaluation periods - (ANSWER)Jan 31 to
July 31
What is the minimum observation criteria for pros and cons - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)NA/NA
When will pros and cons be required - (ANSWER)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
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What are the minimum pros and cons for reenlistment - (ANSWER)4.0/4.0
What are the minimum pros and cons for corporals applying for recruiting duty -
(ANSWER)4.6/4.6 avg in service
What are the minimum pros and cons for MSG - (ANSWER)4.2/4.2 avg in service
What are the minimum pros and cons for independent duty - (ANSWER)4.4/4.4
avg in service
What are the minimum pros and cons for honorable discharge - (ANSWER)3.0/4.0
Who recommends pros and cons - (ANSWER)Marines NCO or SNCO recommends
Who assigns pros and cons - (ANSWER)Commander assigns pros and cons
What is in the IRAM - (ANSWER)Occasions for pros and cons
Attributes examined
The rating scales
What are the attributes of conduct - (ANSWER)Obediance, Attitude,
Participation, influence, reliability, physical fitness, courtesy, bearing, interest,
cooperation, adaptability
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What should proficiency marks take into account - (ANSWER)Whole marine
concept, Technical duty skllls and specialized knowledge
What are the attributes of proficiency marks - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)Marks 3.0 and
bellow need sufficient documentation such as a Page 11
What are the special guidance for conduct marks - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)No he will not be penalized on conduct marks
What is the highest conduct mark a marine can be awarded on RPT or BCP -
(ANSWER)3.9 conduct
What is the marine corps promotion manual - (ANSWER)MCO P1400.32
What is the IRAM - (ANSWER)MCO P1070.12 Individual records administration
manual
