Corporal Course Test 1

To effectively mentor Marines a key quality that leaders must possess is ____.

A genuine concern for subordinates.

Violating Radio silence, unofficial conversation between operators and using plain language in place of authorized pro-words can ____ radio Transmissions.

Endanger

Leaders at any level can support the combat operational stress control (COSC) Program by ____.

- Minimizing the stress problems and eliminating the stigma associated with seeking help.

The nature of our profession has associated stressors. Leaders must be able to recognize these changes in a marines _____ due to exposure to lethal force and its aftermath.

Behavior and physical / mental functioning.

Advantages of using the ____ technique with the lensatic compass are that they can be used under and visibility condition without taking off the helmet or removing the rifle.

Center hold

Effective leadership depends on the moral examples set by the leader, not only as a warfighter but as a ____ and ____.

Citizen / human being.

There are two principle paths by which radio waves travel from a transmitter to the receiver. The first path travels directly from the transmitter to the receiver, the second path travels up to the ionosphere and is reflected back to the earth. Name these two paths.

Ground Waves and sky waves

The three types of lines on a map are:

Index, Intermediate and supplementary

In combat or peacetime leaders demonstrate ____ by making decisions, no matter how difficult or unpopular, that consistently meet the high standards and expectations of the Marine Corps.

Moral courage

Leaders who identify Marines with combat and operational stress problems should refer marines to ____.

OSCAR mentors.

Radio frequency interface is always present in military environments; most man-made interference comes from what?

Power generators (electrical sources)

Leaders at all levels are responsible for maintaining a units combat readiness. The military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Roadmap help leaders by providing a guide to ensure that ____.

Technical skills, professional knowledge, intellectual development are met.

The MOS roadmap provides marine leaders with a career counseling tool that benefits ____.

The Marine Corps, the unit, the Marine.

Our character, or ethos, has been shaped throughout Marine Corps history not just by doctrine, but also ____.

The actions of ordinary men and women who came before us

What does the phrase "Every Marine is a rifleman" mean?

There are no rear area Marines in expeditionary operations, so the principles of an Infantry Marine apply to all Marines even those in support roles.

Our character has been built on the leadership philosophy that describes Marines as "different", we demonstrate this philosophy.

Through strict obedience to orders and disciplined behavior, through military appearance and adherence to traditional standards.

As leaders of marines, our primary responsibility to the American people is ____.

To instill a warrior first mentality that fights and wins wars.

The foundation of Marine Corps leadership is steeped in the traditions, customs and courtesies of our corps. The NCO's role as a keeper of traditions is to:

Transmit Marine Corps doctrine, customs and practices by word of mouth and example to all junior Marines.

What components of a radio system produce waves?

Transmitter and antenna

An example of traditions and customs that NCO's are expected to know and impart to their subordinates are:

Uniform regulations, drill and ceremonies in accordance with regulation, proper saluting and honors to colors.