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Cpls Course - Exam #2 Questions And
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List three occasions when a Marine in the ranks of Pvt-Cpl is required to receive pros and cons -
Answer✔-semi-annually & annually
-to and from TAD in excess of 30 days
-discharge
-transfer
-promotion
-reduction
-completion of recruit/annual training
-declared deserter
-change of primary duty or responsibilities
True or False - Courage, initiative, physical fitness, self-improvement through PME are all
attributes that are rated when assigning conduct marks - Answer✔False
If a Cpl receives pros and cons of 2.5/3.5 what documentation, if any, needs to be provided to
higher headquarters? - Answer✔documentation to support the marks and guidance given to
the Marine to support improvement
True or False - The IRAM provides guidance for two areas of focus when recommending
proficiency and conduct marks. - Answer✔False
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A culture group is defined as a group of people whose common world ___ unites them in a
system of social structures and shared ____. - Answer✔views; behaviors
A Cpl with average pros and cons of 3.0/4.0 will receive what type of discharge upon separation
from the Marine Corps? - Answer✔honorable
Written answer - Define the goal of the Marine Corps promotion system. - Answer✔Advance
the best qualified Marines to the next higher grade
True or False - Composite scores for your MOS are computed biannually. - Answer✔False
Complete the statement - Promotions are a reflection of an expectation of _____. -
Answer✔future performance, not a reward for past performance
Cpl Morris was reduced to the rank of Pvt on 1 AUG 2015 for possession of illegal drugs. What
date will he be eligible for promotion? - Answer✔18 months - 1 FEB 2017
Written Answer - What are the three criteria that Marines must meet in order to qualify for
meritorious promotions? - Answer✔-PME complete
-superior performance/above and beyond peers
-not assigned to BCP or MAP
Written Answer - Cpl Wilson is a professional, motivated Cpl with 4.5/4.5 pros and cons. He is
PME complete and just scored a 275 on the CFT. Cpl Wilson has the required cutting score for
promotion within his MOS. Provide three reasons that this Marine would not get promoted,
even though he is eligible. - Answer✔-within 3 months of date awarded NJP
-in a promotion restricted status
-assigned to BCP or MAP
-while pending a court-martial or NJP
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Cpls Course - Exam #2 Questions And
Answers |Latest 2025 | Guaranteed Pass
List three occasions when a Marine in the ranks of Pvt-Cpl is required to receive pros and cons -
Answer✔-semi-annually & annually
-to and from TAD in excess of 30 days
-discharge
-transfer
-promotion
-reduction
-completion of recruit/annual training
-declared deserter
-change of primary duty or responsibilities
True or False - Courage, initiative, physical fitness, self-improvement through PME are all
attributes that are rated when assigning conduct marks - Answer✔False
If a Cpl receives pros and cons of 2.5/3.5 what documentation, if any, needs to be provided to
higher headquarters? - Answer✔documentation to support the marks and guidance given to
the Marine to support improvement
True or False - The IRAM provides guidance for two areas of focus when recommending
proficiency and conduct marks. - Answer✔False
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A culture group is defined as a group of people whose common world ___ unites them in a
system of social structures and shared ____. - Answer✔views; behaviors
A Cpl with average pros and cons of 3.0/4.0 will receive what type of discharge upon separation
from the Marine Corps? - Answer✔honorable
Written answer - Define the goal of the Marine Corps promotion system. - Answer✔Advance
the best qualified Marines to the next higher grade
True or False - Composite scores for your MOS are computed biannually. - Answer✔False
Complete the statement - Promotions are a reflection of an expectation of _____. -
Answer✔future performance, not a reward for past performance
Cpl Morris was reduced to the rank of Pvt on 1 AUG 2015 for possession of illegal drugs. What
date will he be eligible for promotion? - Answer✔18 months - 1 FEB 2017
Written Answer - What are the three criteria that Marines must meet in order to qualify for
meritorious promotions? - Answer✔-PME complete
-superior performance/above and beyond peers
-not assigned to BCP or MAP
Written Answer - Cpl Wilson is a professional, motivated Cpl with 4.5/4.5 pros and cons. He is
PME complete and just scored a 275 on the CFT. Cpl Wilson has the required cutting score for
promotion within his MOS. Provide three reasons that this Marine would not get promoted,
even though he is eligible. - Answer✔-within 3 months of date awarded NJP
-in a promotion restricted status
-assigned to BCP or MAP
-while pending a court-martial or NJP
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