CORPORAL'S COURSE TEST 2 (4A/4B)
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What ranks are pro's and con's assigned too - ANS Pvt through CPL
What are pro's and con's - ANS Record of marines performance, determine reenlistment,
duty assignments, characterization of discharge, computation of composite score for promotion
What is the minimum interval to assign pros and cons - ANS Semi Anual
When are the semi annual pro and con evaluation periods - ANS Jan 31 to July 31
What is the minimum observation criteria for pros and cons - ANS Same duties in excess of
30 days
If pro and con observation period is less than 30 days what will the pro and cons be -
ANS NA/NA
When will pros and cons be required - ANS Semi annually, Transferred, Discharged, EAS,
Promoted to corporal or sergeant, Asssigned TAD
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, What are the minimum pros and cons for reenlistment - ANS 4.0/4.0
What are the minimum pros and cons for corporals applying for recruiting duty - ANS 4.6/4.6
avg in service
What are the minimum pros and cons for MSG - ANS 4.2/4.2 avg in service
What are the minimum pros and cons for independent duty - ANS 4.4/4.4 avg in service
What are the minimum pros and cons for honorable discharge - ANS 3.0/4.0
Who recommends pros and cons - ANS Marines NCO or SNCO recommends
Who assigns pros and cons - ANS Commander assigns pros and cons
What is in the IRAM - ANS Occasions for pros and cons
Attributes examined
The rating scales
What are the attributes of conduct - ANS Obediance, Attitude, Participation, influence,
reliability, physical fitness, courtesy, bearing, interest, cooperation, adaptability
What should proficiency marks take into account - ANS Whole marine concept, Technical
duty skllls and specialized knowledge
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, What are the attributes of proficiency marks - ANS Mission Accomplishment (Performance,
Proficiency), Intellect/wisdom, leadership, character, physical fitness, personal appearance,
PME, MCI, off duty education
What are the special guidance for proficiency marks - ANS Marks 3.0 and bellow need
sufficient documentation such as a Page 11
What are the special guidance for conduct marks - ANS Marks 4.0 and below for any reason
other than court martial, or NJP need page 11 documentation
Will a marine be penalized on subsequent conduct marks after he was NJP'd and was reduced
in rank - ANS No he will not be penalized on conduct marks
What is the highest conduct mark a marine can be awarded on RPT or BCP - ANS 3.9 conduct
What is the marine corps promotion manual - ANS MCO P1400.32
What is the IRAM - ANS MCO P1070.12 Individual records administration manual
What is the goal of the promotion system - ANS To advance the best qualified marines to the
next higher grade
Maintain grade MOS Strength
Ensure only best marines are promoted
What are the two types of promotions - ANS Regular (standard) and meritorious
What is the minimum time in grade requirement for a meritorious promotion - ANS There is
no time in grade req. only time in service
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