CORPORALS COURSE: ADMINISTRATION EXAM/ STUDY GUIDE
What is the purpose of proficiency and conduct marks? - answer- 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. - answer- 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 recommending proficiency marks? Select all that apply. - answer- Mission accomplishment
Leadership
Individual character
Which of the following attributes should be considered when assigning conduct marks? Select all that apply. - answer- Courtesy
Cooperation
Adaptability
For the semi-annual reporting period (1 Feb. to 31 Jul. 2014), select a proficiency mark and a conduct mark for Lance Corporal Brown based upon the information provided. Select each graphic to review the leader's observation notes, and Lance Corporal Brown's training information and counseling forms. Review the IRAM to select an appropriate adjective rating for each mark. Finally, select marks that fall within the marking range that correspond to the adjective rating selected. - answer- 4..6
Who is the deciding authority during the proficiency and conduct mark assignment process? - answer- Commanding officer
Which of the following occasions only require proficiency and conduct marks for Reserve corporals and below?
Select all that apply. - answer- Annual (AN),Completion of annual training (AT)
In addition to mission accomplishment, which of following attributes should be considered when recommending proficiency marks? Select all that apply. - answer- Intellect and wisdom,Individual character,Personal appearance
In addition to courtesy and cooperation, which of the following attributes should be considered when assigning conduct marks? Select all that apply. - answer- Attitude,Interest,Reliability For the semi-annual reporting period (1 Feb. to 31 Jul. 2013), select a proficiency mark and a conduct mark for Lance Corporal Smith based upon the information provided. Select each graphic to review the leader's observation notes, and Lance Corporal Smith's training information and counseling forms. Review the IRAM to select an appropriate adjective rating for each mark. Finally, select marks that fall within the marking range that corresponds to the adjective rating selected. - answer- 4..5
What are the objectives of the promotion system? Select all that apply. - answer- To ensure that only the best and fully qualified Marines are promoted
To maintain the needed strength in each grade and MOS
To ensure all eligible Marines receive an equitable opportunity to compete for promotion
Promotion to which of the following ranks requires a Marine to have a composite score that meets or exceeds the cutting score for their MOS? Select all that apply. - answer- To Cpl
To Sgt
What is the PME requirement for promotion to corporal? - answer- Leading Marines DEP (EPME3000AA) and command-sponsored Lance Corporals Leadership and Ethics
Seminar
Which of the following are objectives of the promotion system? Select all that apply. - answer- To maintain the needed strength in each grade and MOS,To ensure all eligible Marines receive an equitable opportunity to compete for promotion
What are the types of promotions? Select all that apply. - answer- Regular,Meritorious
Which of the following are promotion restrictions that prevent a Marine from being promoted? Select all that apply. - answer- While pending a court-martial or nonjudicial punishment,When not recommended for reenlistment,While outside of the established height, weight, or body fat standards—pending assignment or assigned to the body composition program
What is the minimum time-in-grade requirement for regular promotion to lance corporal?
- answer- 8 months
Which of the following are nonpunitive measures or options available to commanders to enforce good order and discipline? Select all that apply. - answer- Counseling
Extra military instruction
Administrative withholding of privileges
What is the purpose of counseling? - answer- To help a junior achieve or maintain the highest possible level of performance and to correct deficiencies An administrative separation counseling (6105) must be recorded in a page 11 entry, giving the Marine an opportunity for rebuttal. Which of the following elements must be included in the entry? Select all that apply. - answer- Written notification of deficiencies
Specific recommendations for corrective action and available assistance
Reasonable opportunity to undertake the recommended corrective action
Comprehensive explanation of the consequences of failure to take the corrective action
What is the purpose of military law or the UCMJ? - answer- To promote justice and to assist in maintaining good order and discipline
Which of following are punitive measures a commander can use to dispose of offenses?
- answer- Nonjudicial punishment, summary court-martial, special court-martial, general court-martial
Nonpunitive measures or options that are available to commanders include which of the
following? Select all that apply. - answer- Nonpunitive censure,Extra military instruction
What is the purpose of extra military instruction? - answer- To improve the efficiency of an individual through the correction of a deficiency
Which of the following are limitations associated with conducting extra military instruction (EMI)? Select all that apply. - answer- EMI will not be conducted over a period of time that is longer than necessary to correct the deficiency.,EMI will not be conducted for more than 2 hours per day.,EMI may be assigned to be performed after normal working hours.
Which of the following are elements that must be included in an administrative separation counseling (6105) entry? Select all that apply. - answer- Page 11 entry giving the opportunity to submit a rebuttal (written statement that contests or explains),Comprehensive explanation of the consequences of failure to correct deficiencies
STUDY GUIDE
Promotions - 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.
What is the purpose of proficiency and conduct marks? - answer- 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. - answer- 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 recommending proficiency marks? Select all that apply. - answer- Mission accomplishment
Leadership
Individual character
Which of the following attributes should be considered when assigning conduct marks? Select all that apply. - answer- Courtesy
Cooperation
Adaptability
For the semi-annual reporting period (1 Feb. to 31 Jul. 2014), select a proficiency mark and a conduct mark for Lance Corporal Brown based upon the information provided. Select each graphic to review the leader's observation notes, and Lance Corporal Brown's training information and counseling forms. Review the IRAM to select an appropriate adjective rating for each mark. Finally, select marks that fall within the marking range that correspond to the adjective rating selected. - answer- 4..6
Who is the deciding authority during the proficiency and conduct mark assignment process? - answer- Commanding officer
Which of the following occasions only require proficiency and conduct marks for Reserve corporals and below?
Select all that apply. - answer- Annual (AN),Completion of annual training (AT)
In addition to mission accomplishment, which of following attributes should be considered when recommending proficiency marks? Select all that apply. - answer- Intellect and wisdom,Individual character,Personal appearance
In addition to courtesy and cooperation, which of the following attributes should be considered when assigning conduct marks? Select all that apply. - answer- Attitude,Interest,Reliability For the semi-annual reporting period (1 Feb. to 31 Jul. 2013), select a proficiency mark and a conduct mark for Lance Corporal Smith based upon the information provided. Select each graphic to review the leader's observation notes, and Lance Corporal Smith's training information and counseling forms. Review the IRAM to select an appropriate adjective rating for each mark. Finally, select marks that fall within the marking range that corresponds to the adjective rating selected. - answer- 4..5
What are the objectives of the promotion system? Select all that apply. - answer- To ensure that only the best and fully qualified Marines are promoted
To maintain the needed strength in each grade and MOS
To ensure all eligible Marines receive an equitable opportunity to compete for promotion
Promotion to which of the following ranks requires a Marine to have a composite score that meets or exceeds the cutting score for their MOS? Select all that apply. - answer- To Cpl
To Sgt
What is the PME requirement for promotion to corporal? - answer- Leading Marines DEP (EPME3000AA) and command-sponsored Lance Corporals Leadership and Ethics
Seminar
Which of the following are objectives of the promotion system? Select all that apply. - answer- To maintain the needed strength in each grade and MOS,To ensure all eligible Marines receive an equitable opportunity to compete for promotion
What are the types of promotions? Select all that apply. - answer- Regular,Meritorious
Which of the following are promotion restrictions that prevent a Marine from being promoted? Select all that apply. - answer- While pending a court-martial or nonjudicial punishment,When not recommended for reenlistment,While outside of the established height, weight, or body fat standards—pending assignment or assigned to the body composition program
What is the minimum time-in-grade requirement for regular promotion to lance corporal?
- answer- 8 months
Which of the following are nonpunitive measures or options available to commanders to enforce good order and discipline? Select all that apply. - answer- Counseling
Extra military instruction
Administrative withholding of privileges
What is the purpose of counseling? - answer- To help a junior achieve or maintain the highest possible level of performance and to correct deficiencies An administrative separation counseling (6105) must be recorded in a page 11 entry, giving the Marine an opportunity for rebuttal. Which of the following elements must be included in the entry? Select all that apply. - answer- Written notification of deficiencies
Specific recommendations for corrective action and available assistance
Reasonable opportunity to undertake the recommended corrective action
Comprehensive explanation of the consequences of failure to take the corrective action
What is the purpose of military law or the UCMJ? - answer- To promote justice and to assist in maintaining good order and discipline
Which of following are punitive measures a commander can use to dispose of offenses?
- answer- Nonjudicial punishment, summary court-martial, special court-martial, general court-martial
Nonpunitive measures or options that are available to commanders include which of the
following? Select all that apply. - answer- Nonpunitive censure,Extra military instruction
What is the purpose of extra military instruction? - answer- To improve the efficiency of an individual through the correction of a deficiency
Which of the following are limitations associated with conducting extra military instruction (EMI)? Select all that apply. - answer- EMI will not be conducted over a period of time that is longer than necessary to correct the deficiency.,EMI will not be conducted for more than 2 hours per day.,EMI may be assigned to be performed after normal working hours.
Which of the following are elements that must be included in an administrative separation counseling (6105) entry? Select all that apply. - answer- Page 11 entry giving the opportunity to submit a rebuttal (written statement that contests or explains),Comprehensive explanation of the consequences of failure to correct deficiencies
STUDY GUIDE
Promotions - 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.
