CPLS COURSE TEST
1. Immediate actions are designed to provide - questions and answers-Swift and positive small
unit reaction to visual or physical contact with the enemy
1. List three occasions when a Marine in the ranks of private through corporal is required to
receive Proficiency and Conduct Marks. - questions and answers-* Transfer
• Discharge
• Promotion
• Reduction
• Semiannual and Annual
• Declared Deserter
• To TAD or From TAD in excess of 30days
• Completion of Recruit Training and Completion of Annual training
• Change of primary duty or responsibilities
10. Cpl Morris was reduced to the rank of private on 1 August 2015, for possession of illegal
drugs. What date will he be eligible for promotion? - questions and answers-1 February 2017
10. What are the three types of camouflage patterns that can be used to blend exposed skin? -
questions and answers-Splotching, striping, and combination.
11. The purpose of a range card is to provide ________________________________ . -
questions and answers-A sketch of the terrain assigned to a weapons system to cover by fire
11. What are three criteria that Marines must meet in order to qualify for meritorious
promotions? - questions and answers-PME complete;
superior performance above and beyond peers;
not assigned to BCP/MAP
12. Cpl Wilson is a professional, motivated corporal of Marines with 4.5/4.5 Pro/Cons marks. He
is PME complete, just scored 275 on the Combat Fitness Test and has the required cutting
score for promotion. What would prevent this Marine from getting promoted? - questions and
answers-Cpl. Wilson may be on BCP. His Chain of Command may think he is not ready for
promotion and not recommend him . He may rate the score but he might not rate the time in
service to be promoted.
12. What does the below symbol portray? (looks like an oval with a "2" and a "3" at the bottom
of it) - questions and answers-Fighting position designate for 2nd Fire Team, 3rd Squad
13. SAFE is the acronym that identifies the required tasks that are critical to establishing a
successful defense, and stands for Security posting, Automatic weapons placement, Fields of
fire and ______ - questions and answers-Entrenchment
, 13. The components of METT-T are: ___________ - questions and answers-Mission Analysis;
Enemy Forces;
Terrain and Weather;
Troops and Fire Support Available;
Time/Space/Logistics;
14. The Individual Records Administration Manual (IRAM) provides guidance for three areas of
focus when recommending proficiency and conduct marks. Those three areas are: - questions
and answers-Occasion
Attributes
Rating Scale
14. The two types of patrols are _____ and ______ - questions and answers-Recon;
Combat
15. True or false. Cpl Martin displays qualities of courage and initiative. He is physically fit and
shows a commitment to bettering himself through Professional Military Education (PME). The
Marine produces results in his billet and possesses strong decision-making abilities. These
attributes are rated when assigning Proficiency Marks. - questions and answers-True
15. What standard hand-and-arm signal does the below figure portray (Dude extending arm
upward and creating a circle movement) - questions and answers-*Assemble
16. Cpl Earnhard's average Pro/Con marks for his Marine Corps career are 3.0/4.0. What type
of discharge would be warranted for this Marine upon separation from the Marine Corps? -
questions and answers-Honorable
16. Immediate actions are designed to provide. - questions and answers-Swift and positive
small unit reaction to visual or physical contact with the enemy.
17. Cpl Chance has just received Pro/Con marks of 2.5/3.5. When submitting these marks to
higher headquarters, what, if any, documentation must this Marine's SNCOIC/NCOIC provide to
higher headquarters? - questions and answers-Documentation to support the marks and
guidance given to the Marine to support improvement.
17. What are the six steps to remember when conducting a patrol? - questions and answers-1)
Reconnoiter and Complete the estimate
2) Complete the Plan
3) Prepare the Order
4) Issue the Order
1. Immediate actions are designed to provide - questions and answers-Swift and positive small
unit reaction to visual or physical contact with the enemy
1. List three occasions when a Marine in the ranks of private through corporal is required to
receive Proficiency and Conduct Marks. - questions and answers-* Transfer
• Discharge
• Promotion
• Reduction
• Semiannual and Annual
• Declared Deserter
• To TAD or From TAD in excess of 30days
• Completion of Recruit Training and Completion of Annual training
• Change of primary duty or responsibilities
10. Cpl Morris was reduced to the rank of private on 1 August 2015, for possession of illegal
drugs. What date will he be eligible for promotion? - questions and answers-1 February 2017
10. What are the three types of camouflage patterns that can be used to blend exposed skin? -
questions and answers-Splotching, striping, and combination.
11. The purpose of a range card is to provide ________________________________ . -
questions and answers-A sketch of the terrain assigned to a weapons system to cover by fire
11. What are three criteria that Marines must meet in order to qualify for meritorious
promotions? - questions and answers-PME complete;
superior performance above and beyond peers;
not assigned to BCP/MAP
12. Cpl Wilson is a professional, motivated corporal of Marines with 4.5/4.5 Pro/Cons marks. He
is PME complete, just scored 275 on the Combat Fitness Test and has the required cutting
score for promotion. What would prevent this Marine from getting promoted? - questions and
answers-Cpl. Wilson may be on BCP. His Chain of Command may think he is not ready for
promotion and not recommend him . He may rate the score but he might not rate the time in
service to be promoted.
12. What does the below symbol portray? (looks like an oval with a "2" and a "3" at the bottom
of it) - questions and answers-Fighting position designate for 2nd Fire Team, 3rd Squad
13. SAFE is the acronym that identifies the required tasks that are critical to establishing a
successful defense, and stands for Security posting, Automatic weapons placement, Fields of
fire and ______ - questions and answers-Entrenchment
, 13. The components of METT-T are: ___________ - questions and answers-Mission Analysis;
Enemy Forces;
Terrain and Weather;
Troops and Fire Support Available;
Time/Space/Logistics;
14. The Individual Records Administration Manual (IRAM) provides guidance for three areas of
focus when recommending proficiency and conduct marks. Those three areas are: - questions
and answers-Occasion
Attributes
Rating Scale
14. The two types of patrols are _____ and ______ - questions and answers-Recon;
Combat
15. True or false. Cpl Martin displays qualities of courage and initiative. He is physically fit and
shows a commitment to bettering himself through Professional Military Education (PME). The
Marine produces results in his billet and possesses strong decision-making abilities. These
attributes are rated when assigning Proficiency Marks. - questions and answers-True
15. What standard hand-and-arm signal does the below figure portray (Dude extending arm
upward and creating a circle movement) - questions and answers-*Assemble
16. Cpl Earnhard's average Pro/Con marks for his Marine Corps career are 3.0/4.0. What type
of discharge would be warranted for this Marine upon separation from the Marine Corps? -
questions and answers-Honorable
16. Immediate actions are designed to provide. - questions and answers-Swift and positive
small unit reaction to visual or physical contact with the enemy.
17. Cpl Chance has just received Pro/Con marks of 2.5/3.5. When submitting these marks to
higher headquarters, what, if any, documentation must this Marine's SNCOIC/NCOIC provide to
higher headquarters? - questions and answers-Documentation to support the marks and
guidance given to the Marine to support improvement.
17. What are the six steps to remember when conducting a patrol? - questions and answers-1)
Reconnoiter and Complete the estimate
2) Complete the Plan
3) Prepare the Order
4) Issue the Order
