Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Communication Defined CORRECT ANSWER •Speaker/Writer: Consider who you are or your position, what you feel, and your experiences. •Subject/Message: Consider what you already know about a subject, what you need to know, and determine the kind of evidence or proof that is most useful. •Audience: Consider the listener's or reader's expectations, prior knowledge, and disposition with regards to the subject. COMMUNICATION PROCESS CORRECT ANSWER The communication process is the act of sen...

A map is defined as - CORRECT ANSWER a graphic representation of a portion of the Earth's surface drawn to scale, as seen from above. It uses colors, symbols, and labels to represent features found on the ground. -The ideal representation would be realized if every feature of the area being mapped could be shown in true shape. -The purpose of a map is to provide information on the existence, location, and distance between ground features, such as populated places and routes of travel...

WARFIGHTING PHILOSOPHY - CORRECT ANS •Maneuver warfare seeks to shatter the enemy's cohesion through a series of rapid, violent, and unexpected actions which create a turbulent and rapidly deteriorating situation with which the enemy cannot cope. •Besides traits such as endurance and courage that all warfare demands, maneuver warfare puts a premium on certain particular human skills and traits. It requires: - The temperament to cope with uncertainty. - Flexibility of mind to de...

The primary measures of transmission security over radio circuits involves strict adherence to? - CORRECT ANS Radio Disciplined and Authorized Procedures On the lensatic compass the bezel ring contains how many clicks when rotated fully? Each click equals how many degress? - CORRECT ANS 120 clicks, each click is 3 degress The center-hold technique and compass-to-cheek technique are? - CORRECT ANS The two basic techniques for using the lensatic compass The MOS roadmaps provide Marine l...

Promotions - CORRECT ANSWER •Proficiency and conduct marks are used in the computation of composite scores of lance corporals and corporals. Regular promotion to corporal and sergeant depends on a Marine's composite score. •The promotion system up to the rank of sergeant is described in The Promotion System lesson of this course. •The reference is Marine Corps Order P1400.32D, Marine Corps Promotion Manual, Volume 2, Enlisted Promotions, also known as the Promotion Manual. Ree...

what does the acronym OSCAR stand for? - CORRECT ANS Operational Stress Control and Readiness most frequency interference is always present in a military environment. where does man made interferences come from? - CORRECT ANS electrical sources effective leadership depends on the moral examples set by the leader, not only as a warfighter but as a _____ and _____. - CORRECT ANS citizen and human being in combat or peacetime, leaders demonstrate _____ _____ by making decisions, no matte...

Which core value is considered the guardian of all other values? We rely on it most heavily when times are tough—when difficult decisions have to be made. - CORRECT ANS Courage The objective of war is to __________. - CORRECT ANS Impose our will on our enemy Which of the following best describes friction? - CORRECT ANS The force that resists all action and saps energy, making the simple difficult and the difficult seemingly impossible

Leaders are responsible for fro readiness, the MOS roadmap assists in _________? - CORRECT ANS Technical skills, professional knowledge, and intellectual development. MOS roadmaps provide Marine leaders with career counseling tools that benefits_______________. - CORRECT ANS The unit, the Marine, and the Marine Corps In the foundation of USMC leadership, the NCO's role is to_________________. - CORRECT ANS Transmit Marine Corps doctrine, customs, and priorities by word of mouth an...

What is the purpose of proficiency and conduct marks? - CORRECT ANS To indicate how proficiently individual Marines performed their duties, and how they conducted themselves Which of the following occasions require proficiency and conduct marks for corporals and below on active duty? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANS Transfer to a new duty station (TR) Discharge from the Marine Corps (DC) Change of primary duty (CD) Which of the following attributes should be considered when recomm...

The Troop Leading Steps are - CORRECT ANS Begin planning Arrange for reconnaissance and coordination Make reconnaissance and coordination Complete the planning Issue the order Supervise BAMCIS overview - CORRECT ANS The troop leading steps are meant to aid leaders in making tactically sound decisions, formulating plans, coherently communicating those plans, and Turing those decisions into action. The receipt of a mission - CORRECT ANS Triggers the troop leading steps Warning order is...

IMPORTANCE OF COACHING - CORRECT ANS The Marine Corps' vision of leading is less concerned with rank, self-identity, recognition, or privilege than with the essence of our Corps —the individual Marine and the unyielding determination to persevere. Our vision of leading is linked directly to our common vision of warfighting, which needs leaders devoted to leading, capable of independent and bold action, who are willing and eager to assume new and sometimes daunting responsibilities...