CPLS COURSE: COMP. EXAM 1 2025
Questions And Answers
What is the role of the Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO)? - --ANSWER--
Keepers of Tradition; transmit Marine Corps Doctrine, customs and practices by
word of mouth
Name some examples of traditions and customs NCOs are expected to impart on
junior Marines - --ANSWER--Enforce uniform regulations
Render proper salute to officers and colors
Conduct drill and ceremonies
What is an NCOs primary responsibility to the American people? - --ANSWER--
Instilling a warrior first mentality
What is the Marine Corps leadership philosophy dependent on? - --ANSWER--
Adherence to traditions and standards
Strict obedience to orders and disciplined behavior
Military Appearance
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, Why is every Marine a rifleman? - --ANSWER--Principles of infantry apply to all
Marines regardless of MOS
To be an effective leader, Marines must set the example as _______, ________,
and ________. - --ANSWER--Warfighters, citizens, human beings
Physical strength - --ANSWER--Ability to withstand combat or environmental
hardships
Moral courage - --ANSWER--Ability for leaders to make decisions that meet the
high standards of the USMC despite difficulty or unpopularity
The Marine Corps ethos developed from ________. - --ANSWER--doctrine and
actions of ordinary men and women throughout our history
The ______ and _______ components of a radio produce radio waves. - --
ANSWER--Antenna and transmitter
What are two paths that radio waves travel? - --ANSWER--Ground and Sky waves
What is the most common form of man-made interference for radios? - --
ANSWER--Electrical sources
What are the three types of radio modes? - --ANSWER--Simplex, half duplex, full
duplex
What is HF and its frequency range? - --ANSWER--High Frequency; 3-30 MHz
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Questions And Answers
What is the role of the Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO)? - --ANSWER--
Keepers of Tradition; transmit Marine Corps Doctrine, customs and practices by
word of mouth
Name some examples of traditions and customs NCOs are expected to impart on
junior Marines - --ANSWER--Enforce uniform regulations
Render proper salute to officers and colors
Conduct drill and ceremonies
What is an NCOs primary responsibility to the American people? - --ANSWER--
Instilling a warrior first mentality
What is the Marine Corps leadership philosophy dependent on? - --ANSWER--
Adherence to traditions and standards
Strict obedience to orders and disciplined behavior
Military Appearance
....COPYRIGHT ©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...TRUSTED & VERIFIED 1
, Why is every Marine a rifleman? - --ANSWER--Principles of infantry apply to all
Marines regardless of MOS
To be an effective leader, Marines must set the example as _______, ________,
and ________. - --ANSWER--Warfighters, citizens, human beings
Physical strength - --ANSWER--Ability to withstand combat or environmental
hardships
Moral courage - --ANSWER--Ability for leaders to make decisions that meet the
high standards of the USMC despite difficulty or unpopularity
The Marine Corps ethos developed from ________. - --ANSWER--doctrine and
actions of ordinary men and women throughout our history
The ______ and _______ components of a radio produce radio waves. - --
ANSWER--Antenna and transmitter
What are two paths that radio waves travel? - --ANSWER--Ground and Sky waves
What is the most common form of man-made interference for radios? - --
ANSWER--Electrical sources
What are the three types of radio modes? - --ANSWER--Simplex, half duplex, full
duplex
What is HF and its frequency range? - --ANSWER--High Frequency; 3-30 MHz
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