TBS Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
1. Which of the following is the Marine Corps' capstone doctrine, providing the overar
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ching philosophy and fundamental principles for the conduct of all operations?
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A) MCDP 1-0, Marine Corps Operations
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B) MCDP 1, Warfighting
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C) MCDP 1-3, Tactics
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D) MCDP 2, Intelligence
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2. The Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) is directly responsible to the Secretary
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of the Navy for which of the following?
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A) The total performance of the Marine Corps
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B) The administration and discipline of the Marine Corps
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C) The organization and equipment of the Marine Corps
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D) All of the above
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3. Which of the following is NOT one of the four main functions of Marine Corps forc
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es?
A) Provide forces for amphibious operations
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B) Provide security detachments for naval vessels
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C) Provide forces for sustained combat operations ashore
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D) Provide forces for airborne and air assault operations
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4. The MAGTF is a balanced, combined arms force. What are its four core elements?
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A) Command Element, Ground Combat Element, Aviation Combat Element, Logistics Combat
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Element
B) Command Element, Fires Element, Maneuver Element, Sustainment Element
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C) Headquarters Element, Infantry Element, Air Element, Support Element
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D) Command Element, Combat Element, Support Element, Reconnaissance Element
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5. What is the primary purpose of the Marine Corps' philosophy of maneuver warfare?
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A) To destroy the enemy's forces through overwhelming firepower
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B) To shatter the enemy's physical and moral cohesion
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,C) To seize and hold key terrain features
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D) To attrit the enemy's forces over a long period
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6. The concept of "Commander's Intent" describes the desired end state and is compri
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sed of what three parts?
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A) Purpose, Method, End State
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B) Mission, Execution, Service Support
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C) Key Tasks, Purpose, End State
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D) Objective, Scheme of Maneuver, Fires Plan
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7. Which of the following best describes the role of a Marine Corps Officer in the cont
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ext of "Mission Command"?
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A) To provide detailed, step-by-step instructions for every task
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B) To exercise disciplined initiative within the commander's intent
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C) To micromanage subordinate units to ensure success
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D) To focus solely on their own unit's mission, regardless of others
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8. What is the primary responsibility of a leader in terms of "unit cohesion"?
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A) To ensure every Marine is physically fit
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B) To develop mutual trust and a shared sense of purpose
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C) To ensure all equipment is properly maintained
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D) To enforce all regulations strictly and without exception
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9. The principle of "Economy of Force" in warfighting means:
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A) Using all available forces simultaneously
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B) Conserving ammunition and supplies
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C) Allocating minimal essential combat power to secondary efforts
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D) Focusing combat power on the decisive point
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10. Which of the following is a key characteristic of an effective commander's "Schem
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e of Maneuver"?
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A) It focuses on a single, simple plan that cannot be changed
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B) It is a rigid, scripted sequence of events
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C) It provides a flexible framework to exploit opportunities
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D) It is developed after all subordinate units have submitted their plans
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,11. In a MAGTF, which element is typically responsible for providing close air support,
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air superiority, and reconnaissance?
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A) The Ground Combat Element
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B) The Command Element
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C) The Logistics Combat Element
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D) The Aviation Combat Element
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12. Which of the following is the proper order of the "Troop Leading Steps" (BAMCIS)
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?
A) Begin Planning, Arrange Reconnaissance, Make Reconnaissance, Complete Plan, Issue Orde
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r, Supervise
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B) Begin Planning, Make Reconnaissance, Arrange Reconnaissance, Complete Plan, Issue Orde
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r, Supervise
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C) Begin Planning, Arrange Reconnaissance, Make Reconnaissance, Issue Order, Complete Pla
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n, Supervise
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D) Arrange Reconnaissance, Begin Planning, Make Reconnaissance, Complete Plan, Issue Orde
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r, Supervise
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13. Which of the following is a fundamental principle of "Combined Arms"?
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A) Using one type of unit to accomplish all tasks
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B) The complementary use of different arms to enhance combat power
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C) Keeping all units in reserve
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D) Separating units to prevent them from being targeted together
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14. What is the primary difference between "Strategy" and "Tactics"?
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A) Strategy is concerned with battles, tactics with the war as a whole
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B) Strategy is the art of winning battles, tactics is the art of winning wars
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C) Strategy is the art of winning wars, tactics is the art of winning battles
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D) There is no difference; they are interchangeable terms
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15. The concept of "Risk Management" requires a leader to:
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A) Avoid all risks to protect the force
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B) Accept risk only when the potential gain outweighs the potential loss
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C) Transfer all risk to higher headquarters
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D) Take the most aggressive option regardless of risk
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, 16. Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the Command Element (CE) o
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f a MAGTF?
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A) To provide ground-based fire support
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B) To provide logistical support and resupply
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C) To provide command and control
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D) To provide offensive air support
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17. In the context of tactical decision-making, a "center of gravity" is defined as:
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A) The physical location of the enemy's main force
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B) The source of power that provides moral or physical strength, freedom of action, or will t
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o fight
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C) The enemy's most heavily defended position
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D) The geographic center of the operational area
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18. Which of the following is a core value of the Marine Corps?
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A) Loyalty
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B) Honor
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C) Commitment
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D) All of the above
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19. "Maneuver warfare" seeks to defeat the enemy by:
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A) Destroying his forces through superior firepower and attrition
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B) Bypassing his strengths and attacking his vulnerabilities
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C) Fortifying positions and forcing the enemy to attack
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D) Fighting a war of static, positional defense
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20. A leader's "self-awareness" is crucial for which of the following?
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A) Recognizing personal biases and limitations to improve decision-making
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B) Ensuring they are always right
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C) Demonstrating technical competence
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D) Maintaining a strict professional distance from their Marines
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21. What is the primary purpose of the "Warning Order"?
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A) To issue the final execution order
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and CORRECT Answers
1. Which of the following is the Marine Corps' capstone doctrine, providing the overar
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ching philosophy and fundamental principles for the conduct of all operations?
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A) MCDP 1-0, Marine Corps Operations
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B) MCDP 1, Warfighting
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C) MCDP 1-3, Tactics
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D) MCDP 2, Intelligence
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2. The Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) is directly responsible to the Secretary
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of the Navy for which of the following?
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A) The total performance of the Marine Corps
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B) The administration and discipline of the Marine Corps
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C) The organization and equipment of the Marine Corps
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D) All of the above
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3. Which of the following is NOT one of the four main functions of Marine Corps forc
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es?
A) Provide forces for amphibious operations
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B) Provide security detachments for naval vessels
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C) Provide forces for sustained combat operations ashore
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D) Provide forces for airborne and air assault operations
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4. The MAGTF is a balanced, combined arms force. What are its four core elements?
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A) Command Element, Ground Combat Element, Aviation Combat Element, Logistics Combat
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Element
B) Command Element, Fires Element, Maneuver Element, Sustainment Element
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C) Headquarters Element, Infantry Element, Air Element, Support Element
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D) Command Element, Combat Element, Support Element, Reconnaissance Element
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5. What is the primary purpose of the Marine Corps' philosophy of maneuver warfare?
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A) To destroy the enemy's forces through overwhelming firepower
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B) To shatter the enemy's physical and moral cohesion
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,C) To seize and hold key terrain features
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D) To attrit the enemy's forces over a long period
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6. The concept of "Commander's Intent" describes the desired end state and is compri
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sed of what three parts?
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A) Purpose, Method, End State
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B) Mission, Execution, Service Support
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C) Key Tasks, Purpose, End State
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D) Objective, Scheme of Maneuver, Fires Plan
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7. Which of the following best describes the role of a Marine Corps Officer in the cont
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ext of "Mission Command"?
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A) To provide detailed, step-by-step instructions for every task
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B) To exercise disciplined initiative within the commander's intent
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C) To micromanage subordinate units to ensure success
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D) To focus solely on their own unit's mission, regardless of others
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8. What is the primary responsibility of a leader in terms of "unit cohesion"?
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A) To ensure every Marine is physically fit
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B) To develop mutual trust and a shared sense of purpose
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C) To ensure all equipment is properly maintained
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D) To enforce all regulations strictly and without exception
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9. The principle of "Economy of Force" in warfighting means:
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A) Using all available forces simultaneously
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B) Conserving ammunition and supplies
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C) Allocating minimal essential combat power to secondary efforts
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D) Focusing combat power on the decisive point
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10. Which of the following is a key characteristic of an effective commander's "Schem
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e of Maneuver"?
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A) It focuses on a single, simple plan that cannot be changed
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B) It is a rigid, scripted sequence of events
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C) It provides a flexible framework to exploit opportunities
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D) It is developed after all subordinate units have submitted their plans
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,11. In a MAGTF, which element is typically responsible for providing close air support,
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air superiority, and reconnaissance?
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A) The Ground Combat Element
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B) The Command Element
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C) The Logistics Combat Element
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D) The Aviation Combat Element
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12. Which of the following is the proper order of the "Troop Leading Steps" (BAMCIS)
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?
A) Begin Planning, Arrange Reconnaissance, Make Reconnaissance, Complete Plan, Issue Orde
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r, Supervise
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B) Begin Planning, Make Reconnaissance, Arrange Reconnaissance, Complete Plan, Issue Orde
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r, Supervise
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C) Begin Planning, Arrange Reconnaissance, Make Reconnaissance, Issue Order, Complete Pla
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n, Supervise
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D) Arrange Reconnaissance, Begin Planning, Make Reconnaissance, Complete Plan, Issue Orde
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r, Supervise
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13. Which of the following is a fundamental principle of "Combined Arms"?
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A) Using one type of unit to accomplish all tasks
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B) The complementary use of different arms to enhance combat power
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C) Keeping all units in reserve
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D) Separating units to prevent them from being targeted together
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14. What is the primary difference between "Strategy" and "Tactics"?
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A) Strategy is concerned with battles, tactics with the war as a whole
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B) Strategy is the art of winning battles, tactics is the art of winning wars
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C) Strategy is the art of winning wars, tactics is the art of winning battles
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D) There is no difference; they are interchangeable terms
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15. The concept of "Risk Management" requires a leader to:
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A) Avoid all risks to protect the force
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B) Accept risk only when the potential gain outweighs the potential loss
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C) Transfer all risk to higher headquarters
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D) Take the most aggressive option regardless of risk
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, 16. Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the Command Element (CE) o
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f a MAGTF?
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A) To provide ground-based fire support
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B) To provide logistical support and resupply
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C) To provide command and control
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D) To provide offensive air support
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17. In the context of tactical decision-making, a "center of gravity" is defined as:
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A) The physical location of the enemy's main force
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B) The source of power that provides moral or physical strength, freedom of action, or will t
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o fight
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C) The enemy's most heavily defended position
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D) The geographic center of the operational area
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18. Which of the following is a core value of the Marine Corps?
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A) Loyalty
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B) Honor
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C) Commitment
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D) All of the above
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19. "Maneuver warfare" seeks to defeat the enemy by:
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A) Destroying his forces through superior firepower and attrition
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B) Bypassing his strengths and attacking his vulnerabilities
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C) Fortifying positions and forcing the enemy to attack
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D) Fighting a war of static, positional defense
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20. A leader's "self-awareness" is crucial for which of the following?
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A) Recognizing personal biases and limitations to improve decision-making
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B) Ensuring they are always right
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C) Demonstrating technical competence
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D) Maintaining a strict professional distance from their Marines
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21. What is the primary purpose of the "Warning Order"?
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A) To issue the final execution order
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