Corporals Course Administration questions and answers with Accredited solutions

Corporals Course Administration questions and answers with Accredited solutions Promotions - •Proficiency and conduct marks are used in the computation of composite scores of lance corporals and corporals. Regular promotion to corporal and sergeant depends on a Marine's composite score. •The promotion system up to the rank of sergeant is described in The Promotion System lesson of this course. •The reference is Marine Corps Order P1400.32D, Marine Corps Promotion Manual, Volume 2, Enlisted Promotions, also known as the Promotion Manual. Reenlistments - •All Marines applying for reenlistment must have a minimum proficiency and conduct mark average of 4.0/4.0 during the current enlistment contract and extensions to that contract. •The reference is MCO 1040.31, Enlisted Retention and Career Development Manual. Certain Duty Assignments - As special duty and independent duty assignments involve demanding duties or duties with an unusual degree of responsibility, Marines must meet special requirements which include minimum proficiency and conduct marks. •Marine Recruiter Duty: Corporals applying for recruiting duty must have a minimum 4.6/4.6 Proficiency/Conduct mark average. •Marine Security Guard Duty: Marine security guard applicants must have a minimum 4.2/4.2 Proficiency/Conduct mark average. •Independent Duty: Marines going on independent duty must have a minimum 4.4/4.4 Proficiency/Conduct mark average. The reference is MCO P1326.6D, Selecting, Screening, and Preparing Enlisted Marines for Special Duty Assignments and Independent Duties. Characterization and Discharge - •Honorable characterization of service is the highest quality characterization and is appropriate when the quality of the Marine's service has met the standards of accepted conduct and performance of duty for military personnel. Therefore, characterization will be honorable for Marines with an average proficiency mark of 3.0 or higher and average conduct mark of 4.0 or higher. •This is important as a less than honorable characterization may reduce employment opportunities and the benefits received from Veterans Affairs after discharge. •The reference is MCO 1900.16, Separation and Retirement Manual. Purpose of Pros and Cons - •The purpose of proficiency (pro) and conduct (con) marks is to indicate how proficiently individual Marines performed their primary duties, and how they conducted themselves during the rating period.