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TBS PHASE 3 EXAM NEWEST / TBS PHASE 3 EXAM
PREPARATION /TBS PHASE 3 PRACTICE EXAM 2025/2026
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
Given a scenario, calculate a Marine's performance evaluation
score to determine promotion eligibility. - ANSWER-PES score is
comprised of 4 equally weighted pillars
1. Warfighting:
- Rifle Score/MCMAP Belt worth 12.5 percent of score
2. Physical Toughness:
- PFT worth 12.5 percent
- CFT worth 12.5 percent
3. Mental Agility:
- Informal PME grade in Marine Net/ self-education worth 12.5
percent
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4. Command Input:
- Average marks in grade of three lines of subjective evaluation:
4.1. Individual Character worth 8.3 percent
4.2. Military Occupational Specialty and/or Mission
Accomplishment worth 8.3 percent
4.3. Leadership worth 8.3 percent
define eligibility requirements for promotion - ANSWER-1. Must
meet TIG and TIS:
- TIG: minimum amount of experience in grade - TIS: minimum
requirements for each grade posted in MARADMIN
2. Also must be determined by the commander to be capable of
performing in the higher grade
define the platoon commander's role in the promotion process -
ANSWER-- Evaluator in promotion process:
- Direct supervision over FLS and responsibility for MRO
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Describe Promotion Boards - ANSWER-Two types:
1. Headquarters Marine Corps SNCO Selection Board
- Sgt and above
- FITREPS contain promotion recommendations
2. Local enlisted screening boards
- Commanders having promotional authority may convene these
boards to determine qualifications of eligible enlisted Marines for
promotions to grades up to sergeant
- Usually associated with unit's meritorious promotion programs
Describe Reductions - ANSWER-Two types:
1. Nonpunitive:
1.1. CMC reduces total number of Marines for purpose of shaping
the force
1.2. CMC reduces for technical or professional
incompetence/unacceptable performance of duty:
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---- Technical incompetence: Marine is not proficient or capable of
performing duties as prescribed for their MOS in grade
---- Professional incompetence: Marine who fails to exhibit military
attributes to degree appropriate for current grade
1.3. CRB (Competency Review Board) = formal administrative
body convened to consider sustainability and ability of Marine to
hold current grade
2. Punitive:
- Reduced due to Court-Martial or NJP
- Results in loss of time in grade
identify the types of Marine Corps awards - ANSWER-Three main
Categories:
1. Personal/Military Decorations:
- Bestowed on an individual for specific acts or acts of gallantry or
meritorious service
2. Unit Awards:
TBS PHASE 3 EXAM NEWEST / TBS PHASE 3 EXAM
PREPARATION /TBS PHASE 3 PRACTICE EXAM 2025/2026
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
Given a scenario, calculate a Marine's performance evaluation
score to determine promotion eligibility. - ANSWER-PES score is
comprised of 4 equally weighted pillars
1. Warfighting:
- Rifle Score/MCMAP Belt worth 12.5 percent of score
2. Physical Toughness:
- PFT worth 12.5 percent
- CFT worth 12.5 percent
3. Mental Agility:
- Informal PME grade in Marine Net/ self-education worth 12.5
percent
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4. Command Input:
- Average marks in grade of three lines of subjective evaluation:
4.1. Individual Character worth 8.3 percent
4.2. Military Occupational Specialty and/or Mission
Accomplishment worth 8.3 percent
4.3. Leadership worth 8.3 percent
define eligibility requirements for promotion - ANSWER-1. Must
meet TIG and TIS:
- TIG: minimum amount of experience in grade - TIS: minimum
requirements for each grade posted in MARADMIN
2. Also must be determined by the commander to be capable of
performing in the higher grade
define the platoon commander's role in the promotion process -
ANSWER-- Evaluator in promotion process:
- Direct supervision over FLS and responsibility for MRO
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Describe Promotion Boards - ANSWER-Two types:
1. Headquarters Marine Corps SNCO Selection Board
- Sgt and above
- FITREPS contain promotion recommendations
2. Local enlisted screening boards
- Commanders having promotional authority may convene these
boards to determine qualifications of eligible enlisted Marines for
promotions to grades up to sergeant
- Usually associated with unit's meritorious promotion programs
Describe Reductions - ANSWER-Two types:
1. Nonpunitive:
1.1. CMC reduces total number of Marines for purpose of shaping
the force
1.2. CMC reduces for technical or professional
incompetence/unacceptable performance of duty:
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---- Technical incompetence: Marine is not proficient or capable of
performing duties as prescribed for their MOS in grade
---- Professional incompetence: Marine who fails to exhibit military
attributes to degree appropriate for current grade
1.3. CRB (Competency Review Board) = formal administrative
body convened to consider sustainability and ability of Marine to
hold current grade
2. Punitive:
- Reduced due to Court-Martial or NJP
- Results in loss of time in grade
identify the types of Marine Corps awards - ANSWER-Three main
Categories:
1. Personal/Military Decorations:
- Bestowed on an individual for specific acts or acts of gallantry or
meritorious service
2. Unit Awards:
