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TBS Phase 2 Exam Guide 2026: Tactics,
Questions & Answers
Which of the following is a Marine Corps ethics publication? - correct answer- MCWP 6-11,
Leading Marines
What is the definition of ethics? - correct answer- A set of standards or value system by which
free, human actions are ultimately determined as right or wrong, good or evil
The _____________________ is the agency located with the combat operations center
(COC) where supported units plan and coordinate fire support - correct answer- Fire Support
Coordination Center (FSCC)
Which planned target is used only in the defense and offers an immediate available
prearranged barrier of fire designed to impede enemy movement across defensive lines or
area? - correct answer- Final Protective Fire (FPF)
Which fire support coordination measure is assigned to an area in which specific firing or
coordination restrictions are imposed? - correct answer- Restrictive Fire Area
Which is a formal document created at the highest level of command and always has a target
number assigned? - correct answer- Target List
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Identify an advantage of Analytical decision making - correct answer- Manages large amount
of information
The ________________ prevents a captor from placing an
EPW at greater risk than his captor. - correct answer- Geneva Convention
The ____________ of EPWs by categories first requires that individual EPWs be identified
as belonging to a particular category - correct answer- Segregation
Which of the following may be confiscated from a detainee? - correct answer- Compass
Part A of an EPW capture tag is? - correct answer- Attached to
EPW
Detainee reports will be written in what format? - correct answer- 5 W's
What is the definition of a moral dilemma? - correct answer- A situation that requires a choice
between equally undesirable alternatives
What is a common problem in military ethics? - correct answer- Issuing an unclear order
resulting in undesirable methods or illegal acts in carrying out the order
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Which of the following is a Marine Corps Values publication? - correct answer- MCRP 6-
11B, Marine Corps Values: A User's Guide for Discussion Leaders
The M67 fragmentary grenade has a time delay in the fuse of approximately - correct answer-
4.85 to 5.15 sec
What is the first step to preform when a misfire occurs with the M203 Grenade launcher? -
correct answer- Keep the M203 pointed down range at the target and shout, "MISFIRE!"
What is the maximum effective range of the M249 light machine gun for a point target? -
correct answer- 800 m
The burn time for this type of ammunition is approximately 40 seconds, and may be white,
red, or green - correct answer- 40 mm parachute
A hot barrel for the M249 is defined as? - correct answer- 200 rounds in less than 2 min
What is used to predict the enemy scheme of maneuver? - correct answer- Enemy Most
Likely Course of Action
Shortly after receiving a mission, what can a leader issue to make effective use of the
available time? - correct answer- Warning Order
TBS Phase 2 Exam Guide 2026: Tactics,
Questions & Answers
Which of the following is a Marine Corps ethics publication? - correct answer- MCWP 6-11,
Leading Marines
What is the definition of ethics? - correct answer- A set of standards or value system by which
free, human actions are ultimately determined as right or wrong, good or evil
The _____________________ is the agency located with the combat operations center
(COC) where supported units plan and coordinate fire support - correct answer- Fire Support
Coordination Center (FSCC)
Which planned target is used only in the defense and offers an immediate available
prearranged barrier of fire designed to impede enemy movement across defensive lines or
area? - correct answer- Final Protective Fire (FPF)
Which fire support coordination measure is assigned to an area in which specific firing or
coordination restrictions are imposed? - correct answer- Restrictive Fire Area
Which is a formal document created at the highest level of command and always has a target
number assigned? - correct answer- Target List
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Identify an advantage of Analytical decision making - correct answer- Manages large amount
of information
The ________________ prevents a captor from placing an
EPW at greater risk than his captor. - correct answer- Geneva Convention
The ____________ of EPWs by categories first requires that individual EPWs be identified
as belonging to a particular category - correct answer- Segregation
Which of the following may be confiscated from a detainee? - correct answer- Compass
Part A of an EPW capture tag is? - correct answer- Attached to
EPW
Detainee reports will be written in what format? - correct answer- 5 W's
What is the definition of a moral dilemma? - correct answer- A situation that requires a choice
between equally undesirable alternatives
What is a common problem in military ethics? - correct answer- Issuing an unclear order
resulting in undesirable methods or illegal acts in carrying out the order
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Which of the following is a Marine Corps Values publication? - correct answer- MCRP 6-
11B, Marine Corps Values: A User's Guide for Discussion Leaders
The M67 fragmentary grenade has a time delay in the fuse of approximately - correct answer-
4.85 to 5.15 sec
What is the first step to preform when a misfire occurs with the M203 Grenade launcher? -
correct answer- Keep the M203 pointed down range at the target and shout, "MISFIRE!"
What is the maximum effective range of the M249 light machine gun for a point target? -
correct answer- 800 m
The burn time for this type of ammunition is approximately 40 seconds, and may be white,
red, or green - correct answer- 40 mm parachute
A hot barrel for the M249 is defined as? - correct answer- 200 rounds in less than 2 min
What is used to predict the enemy scheme of maneuver? - correct answer- Enemy Most
Likely Course of Action
Shortly after receiving a mission, what can a leader issue to make effective use of the
available time? - correct answer- Warning Order
