The Basic School

This document contains real The Basic School (TBS) Exam II questions, updated for the 2026/2027 testing cycle. It includes 100% verified correct answers covering core TBS subject areas such as leadership principles, warfighting concepts, tactical decision-making, operations planning, military ethics, and professional knowledge. The content reflects actual exam-style questions to support accurate preparation and confident exam performance.

TBS - Phase 1 Exam Version 2 (2023 / 2024) | Rated A Questions and Verified Answers 1. List the composition of the interior guard. Who is ultimately responsible for the guard? ~ Answer: The CO, the OOD, the commander of the guard (not always found), the sergeant of the guard, the corporal of the guard, and sentries. The CO is always responsible. 2. What is the difference between the reserve, supernumerary, and relief? ~ Answer: Reserve - two relief marines that are not on watch, back up.

TBS - Phase 1 Exam (2023 / 2024) | Rated A Questions and Verified Answers 1. Identify the marine corps hazing policy ~ Answer: don't haze. 2. Define sexual harassment. ~ Answer: ~ Unwelcome sexual advances ~ Request for sexual favors ~ Verbal/physical conduct of sexual nature ~ Complicity 3. Top secret (security of classified materials) ~ Answer: orange. Unauthorized exposure could be expected to cause exceptionally grave danger to national security. 4. Secret (security of classified materials)...

TBS - Phase 2 Exam Version 2 (2023 / 2024) | Rated A Questions and Verified Answers 1. The M67 fragmentary grenade has a time delay in the fuse of approximately ~ Answer: 4.85 to 5.15 sec 2. What is the first step to preform when a misfire occurs with the M203 Grenade launcher? ~ Answer: Keep the M203 pointed down range at the target and shout

TBS - Phase 2 Exam (2023 / 2024) | Rated A Questions and Verified Answers 1. Which of the following best describes Condition 3 for the M203 Grenade launcher? ~ Answer: Not Applicable to the M203 2. The burn time for this type of ammunition is approximately 40 seconds, and may be white, red, or green. ~ Answer: 40 mm Star Parachute 3. What is the maximum effective range of the M27 for a point target? ~ Answer: 550m 4. One specific purpose for the use of a base unit is to allow __________________....

TBS - Phase 3 Exam (2023 / 2024) | Rated A Questions and Verified Answers 1. Where will the MGs most likely consolidate in the 360? ~ Answer: Direction of most likely enemy counterattack. Emplacement may vary dependent on the situation 2. Elements of an offensive machinegun tasking statement? ~ Answer: ME: upon effective suppression from MG, destroy the EN on Co Obj A IOT allow freedom of movement along MSR ~ MG: in general support O/O support by fire on Co Obj A IOT allow ME to maneuver on the ...

TBS - Phase 3 Exam Review (2023 / 2024) | Rated A Questions and Verified Answers 1. Which of the following is NOT a function of mobility operations A. Emplacing obstacles to block enemy movement, to maneuver units flanks and rear, and clear landing zones for resupply and medical evacuations B. Construction and maintenance of expeditionary airfields, provide technical assistance in constructing camouflaged positions. C. Breaching enemy obstacles during an assault, Prepare combat trails for counte...

TBS - Phase 3 Exam (2023 / 2024) | Rated A Questions and Verified Answers 1. Where will the MGs most likely consolidate in the 360? ~ Answer: Direction of most likely enemy counterattack. Emplacement may vary dependent on the situation 2. Elements of an offensive machinegun tasking statement? ~ Answer: ME: upon effective suppression from MG, destroy the EN on Co Obj A IOT allow freedom of movement along MSR ~ MG: in general support O/O support by fire on Co Obj A IOT allow ME to maneuver on the ...

TBS - Phase 4 Exam Version (2023/ 2024) | Grade A Questions and Verified Answers 1. In what categories does the PES use relative value? ~ Answer: Warfighting and Physical Toughness, more specifically the: ~ CFT ~ PFT ~ Rifle Qual 2. Does relative scoring change the Marine's raw score? ~ Answer: NO! But it does compare the Marine to others and identify top performers. 3. What is the MRO ~ Answer: Marine Reported On 4. What is a First Line Supervisor? ~ Answer: A leader who has direct supervision ...

TBS - Phase 4 Exam Version (2023/ 2024) | Grade A Questions and Verified Answers 1. 4 D's for Physical Security (antiterrorism)? I. Deny II. Delay III. Deter IV. Detect In what categories does the PES use relative value? ~ Answer: Warfighting and Physical Toughness, more specifically the: ~ CFT ~ PFT ~ Rifle Qual 2. Does relative scoring change the Marine's raw score? ~ Answer: NO! But it does compare the Marine to others and identify top performers. 3. What is the MRO ~ Answer: Mar...