TBS PHASE I EXAM

Define Combat

"engaging the enemy with individual or crew served weapons; being exposed to direct or indirect enemy fire; and otherwise undergoing a high probability of direct contact with enemy personnel and firepower, to include the risk of capture." (MCRP 6-11C)

corrective measures for heat injuries,

(1) Corrective actions/treatment for heat cramps: (a) Move to a shady area or improvised shade. (b) Loosen the clothing. (c) Slowly drink at least one canteen of water or sports drink. If salt is available add up to ¼ teaspoon salt if available. (d) Seek medical aid should cramps continue and complete the Casualty Response Card. (1) Corrective actions for heat exhaustion: (a) Move to a cooler location, shady area or improvise shade. (b) Loosen or remove clothing and boots (unless in a chemical environment). (c) Pour water on the head and upper body and fan (d) Slowly drink athletic drinks diluted to half strength or fluids with sodium/salt content. (e) Monitor the casualty until the symptoms are gone. If the symptoms persist, seek medical aid and complete the Casualty Response Card. (1) Corrective action for heat stroke: (a) Move casualty to a cool shady area or improvised shade. (b) Remove outer garments and/or protective clothing if the situation permits. (c) Immerse in cool/cold water, or pour water on the casualty and/or continuous fanning. (d) Have the casualty slowly drink water (if conscious) (e) Seek medical aid immediately! The casualty should be transported to a medical treatment facility as soon as possible, accompanied by his/her Casualty Response Card.

Principles of War

(MOOSEMUSS) mass, offensive, objective, security, economy of force, maneuver, unity of command, surprise, simplicity

Given two azimuths from known points or one azimuth and a linear feature, conduct a re-section to determine your location to within 50 meters.

- find back azimuth from each of the known points -intersection point of the two back azimuths is where you are

Given a military topographic map, identify contour lines without error.

-Contour Lines Assist in determining elevation and terrain features located on a map Index •Every fifth contour line, is thicker than the others, and shows elevation of the line above mean sea level Intermediate •Thinner lines fall between index lines •Four intermediate lines between index contour lines (do not show number) Interval •In between Depression •Tick marks facing down SOSES •Shape •Circular (rounded hills or mountains) •Elongated (ridges, fingers, draws, saddles) •Orientation •North West to South East •Size •Length or width of a feature across its base (not just the index contour line, but also all of the lines all the way down) •Elevation •Height above mean sea level, usually shown in meters on index contours •Contour interval of map shows change in height between contour lines •Slope •Rate of rise or fall of a hill •Types Uniform (gentle or steep) Concave •Closely spaced at top, and widely spaced at the bottom Convex Widely spaced at the top, closely spaced at the bottom Close together → steep Far apart → gentle

service uniforms

-Dress Blue Alphas: medals -Dress Blue Bravos: ribbons and shooting badges -Dress Blue White: White trousers -Dress Blue Charlies: long sleeve khaki shirt with blue trousers -Dress Blue Deltas: short sleeve khaki shirt with blue trousers -Service Alphas: green jacket and pants with ribbons, shooting badges, and long sleeve khaki shirt -Service Bravos: same as alphas but the jacket is not worn -Service Charlies: green trousers and short sleeve khaki shirt

Proactive Phase of Alcohol Abuse Policy

-Offering nonalcoholic beverages. -Ensuring that food is readily available. -Discouraging drinking contests. -Not offering alcohol as a prize. -Not offering alcohol to those Marines underage unless authorized by SECNAV or CMC directives. a. Education. Units are directed to provide preventative education on a regular basis that informs Marines of the health risks as well as the disciplinary actions that can be enforced due to alcohol related incidents. The goal is to educate Marines so that they may make responsible decisions regarding their own personal use of alcohol. b. Deterrent measures utilized to fight against alcohol abuse are: -Health and Welfare inspections. -Random vehicle checkpoints for Driving while intoxicated (DWI)/Driving under the influence (DUI). -Breathalyzer

Maneuver Warfare Concepts

-Orienting on the enemy -System -Shape the action -Set conditions - anticipate -Mission tactics -The contract -Commander's intent -Context Main effort -Focus & risk -Combined arms -Dilemma -For the enemy to counter one action, they become vulnerable to another one -Surfaces -Enemy strengths -Gaps -Enemy weaknesses -We exploit known gaps first, and if non, we create our own

Reactive Phase of Alcohol Abuse Policy

-relevant treatment provided. -return the Marine to full duty. a. Those who do not successfully complete treatment programs may be separated. b. Identification. The prompt and accurate identification of potential alcoholics allows for the single best method of preventing a potential problem. By diagnosing or recognizing alcohol abuse in its early stages, treatment often times can be conducted at the unit/local level allowing for minimal impact upon the individual and the unit. c. Commanders must establish programs that allow for early identification of alcohol abuse by using methods such as: - health and welfare inspections of billet and work areas. - random vehicle checks. - daily review of incident reporting systems. - daily review of medical treatment facility records.

Five Horizontal Themes

1. A man or woman of exemplary character 2. devoted to leading Marines 24/7 3. a warfighter who embraces the Corps warrior ethos 4. able to decide, communicate, and act in the fog of war 5. mentally strong and physically tough

types of injuries and prioritize CAZEVAC to prevent injury and death.

1. Urgent- A severe injury; threatening to life, limb, or eyesight— casualties marked as urgent must be treated first at the scene and transported immediately 2. Priority- An injury that requires immediate medical attention, but is not threatening to life, limb, or eyesight—for casualties marked as priority, transportation and hospital treatment can be delayed slightly 3. Routine- An injury that is not threatening to life, limb or eyesight. Routine casualties are transported or treated last. (Could be a dead casualty)

Define sexual harassment

A form of discrimination that involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: • Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of a person's job, pay, career, or • Submission to or rejection of such conduct by a person is used as a basis for career or employment decisions affecting that person or • Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.

5 horizontal themes

A man or woman of exemplary character Devoted to leading Marines 24 / 7 Able to decide, communicate, and act in the fog of war A warfighter who embraces the Corps' warrior ethos Mentally strong and Physically Tough

Define Five Stresses of Combat

Boredom, Fog of War, Casualties, Discomfort/Fatigue, Extreme Risk/Fear

Commander's intent to facilitate Decentralized Operations

Commander's Intent -Purpose -Method (CG, CV, ESP) -Endstate Ensure the Commander's intent is known throughout all levels of command, such that the base levels of the unit are able to adapt to situations and utilize the initiative to accomplish the task.

Roles of Marine Corps Family Service Center

Community Counseling Centers, Substance Abuse Program, Family Advocacy Program, New Parent Support Program, School Liaison Program, Family Care Behavioral Specialist, Family Readiness Officers, FOCUS, Transition Readiness

Roles of Red Cross

Emergency Communication Services, Information/Referral Services, Deployment Services

Roles of Navy-Marine Relief Society

Financial Assistance/Counseling, Quick Assist Loans, Health Education, Post Combat Support, Emergency Travel, Disaster Relief, Thrift Shops, Family Assistance

types of cold injury to determine treatment.

Frost bite: freezing of the flesh, do not re warm in the field. Symptoms: Sensations of cold or pain. • Complete loss of sensation in the affected area. The sensation is described as feeling "like a stump," "like a block of wood," or "cube-like." • Tissue becomes hard and red, and then turns white, white-yellow or mottled blue-white, and cold. • Swelling may occur, and blisters may form on the affected area. Trench foot (also called immersion foot) is caused by moisture trapped against the skin for an extended period (e.g. inside a boot) which waterlogs the tissues. Hypothermia The body's first response to cold is the constriction of the blood vessels of the skin, causing a decrease in the amount of heat transported by the blood to the skin. Types: Mild (93.2° F to 95° F). • Moderate (86° F to 93.2° F). • Severe (less than 86° F).

Duties of the User of Cryptographic Controlled Items

Handling, Accountability, Storage, Inventorying and Disposition Requirements of CCI (at tbs you will utilize tactical radios that are known as controlled cryptographic items (CCI). These items are controlled and governed by the Electronic Key Management System (EKMS). EKMS sets guidelines on handling procedures for CCI. In order for a user to handle CCI, a user form must be signed. This form requires the following constraints to be met.1. A user must acknowledge that they have read and understand EKMS and understand the handling, accountability and disposition requirements of CCI. 2. A user assumes full responsibility for the proper handling, storage, inventorying, accounting, and disposition of CCI.)

Problem Resolution

Informal Resolution System: which includes the direct (person to person) and the Informal Third Party (requesting assistance from another to intervene) approach. The Formal Resolution system: includes: requesting mast (Art 138 and/or 1150).

Leadership Traits

Justice, Judgement, Dependability, Integrity, Decisiveness, Tact, Initiative, Endurance, Bearing, Unselfishness, Courage, Knowledge, Loyalty, Enthusiasm

Leadership Principles

Know yourself and seek self-improvement. Be technically and tactically proficient. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions. Make sound and timely decisions. Set the example. Know your soldiers and look out for their well-being. Keep your subordinates informed. Develop a sense of responsibility in your subordinates. Ensure that the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished. Build the team. Employ your unit in accordance with its capabilities. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions

Given a military topographic map, protractor, a grid azimuth, and compass error, convert an azimuth, without error.

LARS - Left add, right subtract Magnetic to grid: Subtract Grid to magnetic: Add (View declination diagram) To determine the azimuth. MA ± GM = GA

Levels of War

Levels are the strategic (highest): activities at the strategic level focus directly on policy objectives; operational (link) it is the use of tactical results to attain strategic objectives, and tactical (lowest) used to accomplish a particular mission.

Given a military topographic map, protractor, and two points on a map, determine grid azimuth, to within 3 degrees.

Line up points. Draw a line connecting the two. Lay protractor along the line, and find the angle.

Marine Corps Warfighting Concepts (to accomplish the mission)

METT-TC, EMLCOA, CG/CV/Exp, SOM, FSP, Tasks -combined arms, commander's intent, fluidity, friction, levels of war, nature of war

Standard Naval Letter In accordance with the Naval Correspondence Manual

Margin Settings o Style of Type o Letterhead o Standard Subject Identification Block o Originator's Code o Date o From Block o To Block o Via Block o No Vias o One Via o Two or More Vias o Subject Block o Reference Block o Enclosure Block o Paragraph o Signature Block o Signature Format o Three signature blocks used • · When the CO signs • · When the CO is Not present for Signature • · When Others Sign for the CO o Copy to Block • Order Identification o • Directives o Formal written Communication that accomplishes at least one of the followingL o · Establishes or revises policy. o · Delegates authority or assigns responsibility. o · Assigns a mission, function, or task. o · Issues plans or programs. o · Directs courses of action or conduct or regulates administrative practices. o · Establishes a procedure, standard, or method of performing a duty, function, or task. o · Modifies, changes, or cancels another directive. o Examples o · NAVMC o · Marine Corps Bulletin o · ALMAR o · MarAdmin o · DOD Pay and Entitlements Manual. o · Joint Federal Travel Regulations. o · Manual for Courts-Martial. o · SECNAVINSTs: Secretary of the Navy issued instructions on various topics including the Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual. o o OPNAVINSTs: Chief of Naval Operations issued instructions on various subjects.

Marine Air-Ground Task Force concept without omission.

Marine Corps principal organization for all missions across the range of military operations, composed of forces task-organized under a single commander capable of responding rapidly to a contingency anywhere in the world. oCombined forces under a single commander oCommand element •Organization of the MAGTF that will synchronize everything and operate as a synchronizing force for the whole, to make the whole greater than the parts. oGround Combat Element •Hold land oAviation Combat element •Fulfill some or all of the six marine aviation functions •Support unit oLogistics Combat Element •Tactical logistics functions for the force as a whole

Disciplinary Measures of Alcohol Abuse Policy

Officer Qualification Record (OQR)/SRB entry after first incident -DWI with .08% BAC or more -Base driving privileges suspended temporarily within 24 hours pending adjudication. - Suspended for one year upon conviction. - Additional two years for each subsequent DWI/DUI within five year period. - Commanders may make exceptions as appropriate. -OQR/SRB mandatory entry following DWI conviction - Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) directed comment on normal FITREP if convicted of DWI. - CMC directed FITREP following second DWI conviction if SGT or above. -Aiming for retention and reenlistment following treatment

Marine Corps Policy On Alcohol Abuse

Proactive Phase: consists of various measures used to preclude the abuse of alcohol. This phase is preventative in nature and has both education and deterrent measures. Reactive phase: The objectives of the reactive phase are to confirm that an alcohol related incident has occurred; take appropriate disciplinary, judicial, or administrative action; and evaluate the individual. Once a Marine has been evaluated the following may occur:

Ops Terms and Graphics

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Elements of LES

Sections A-O, Entitlements, Deductions, Payments, Explanatory Remarks

Marginal Map Information

Sheet name, Series and sheet number, Series name, Scale, Edition number, Index to adjoining sheets and boundaries, Elevation guide, Declination diagram, Bar scales, Contour interval note, Legend, Grid reference box, Stock number

types of military correspondence

Standard letter • Endorsements • Memorandums • Business letters • Position/Point/Talking papers • Email • Administrative action (AA) forms

six types of heat injuries

Sunburn. A bad case of sunburn can be incapacitating. Be sure to wear protective clothing even if you think it is "too hot" to do so. Prickly heat rash. Rashes take a long time to heal, particularly in the tropics. The itching and consequent scratching can lead to infection. Fungus infections. Fungus infections will leave open sores on your feet and groin. The scratching will lead to open ulcers, infection, and disease. While they can occur in nearly every environment, they are more typically found in a hot weather or humid setting. Heat cramps. Heat cramps will result in painful cramps in the muscles. Heat cramps are also considered to produce a "heat casualty." Heat exhaustion. More serious than heat cramps, heat exhaustion is also considered to produce a "heat casualty." Heat stroke. The most serious of the heat-related problems, heat stroke is the total collapse of the body's heat regulatory mechanism. It is the most serious of the "heat casualties" and is a life threatening injury.

Role of tactical communications within the MAGTF

To allow for the movement of information throughout all levels of the MAGTF. 6 tactical tenets: cooperating, adapting, being faster, achieving a decision, gaining the advantage, exploiting success and finishing

Role of Command and Control in Maneuver Warfare without error

To help get rid of the problems associated with uncertainty and time. First and foremost, the command and control system must deal effectively with the twin problems of uncertainty and time. It must be compatible with our doctrine of maneuver warfare. It must function effectively across a broad spectrum of conflicts and environments - that is, in "any clime and place". Moreover, while designed principally to work effectively in war, it should also apply to peacetime activities, operational or administrative.

Marine Corps Foreign Language Program

To increase availability of competent professional linguists to meet Marine Corps requirements To prepare every Marine, regardless of military occupational specialty (MOS), with the key enablers of regional expertise and language capability to meet the requirements of the Marine Corps' expeditionary operations.

Marine Corps Hazing policy

To prevent instances of hazing throughout the Marine Corps and improve overall effectiveness as a fighting force. Definition: Hazing is defined as any conduct whereby a military member or members, regardless of Service or rank, without proper authority causes another military member or members, regardless of Service or rank, to suffer or be exposed to any activity which is cruel, abusive, humiliating, oppressive, demeaning, or harmful. Soliciting or coercing another to perpetrate any such activity is also considered hazing. Hazing need not involve physical contact among or between military members; it can be verbal or psychological in nature. Actual or implied consent to acts of hazing does not eliminate culpability of the perpetrator.

Nature of War

War is a violent clash of interests between or among organized groups characterized by the use of military force. The Nature of War: Friction——Uncertainty-—Fluidity— Disorder—Complexity—The Human Dimension— Violence and Danger—Physical, Moral, and Mental Forces—The Evolution of War—The Science, Art, and Dynamic of War. While dependent on the laws of science and the intuition and creativity of art, war takes its fundamental character from the dynamic of human interaction.

Signs of Suicide

Withdrawal, Preparing to Die, Planning Death, Change in Behaviors/Habits, Low Self-Esteem, No Hope for Future

Marine Corps Policy on the Use of Illegal Drugs

Zero tolerance. The distribution, possession or use of illegal drugs is not tolerated in the United States Marine Corps.