CPLS COURSE: COMP, ADMINISTRATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the role of the Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO)? - Answers-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 - Answers-Enforce uniform regulations
Render proper salute to officers and colors
Conduct drill and ceremonies
What is an NCOs primary responsibility to the American people? - Answers-Instilling a
warrior first mentality
What is the Marine Corps leadership philosophy dependent on? - Answers-Adherence
to traditions and standards
Strict obedience to orders and disciplined behavior
Military Appearance
Why is every Marine a rifleman? - Answers-Principles of infantry apply to all Marines
regardless of MOS
To be an effective leader, Marines must set the example as _______, ________, and
________. - Answers-Warfighters, citizens, human beings
Physical strength - Answers-Ability to withstand combat or environmental hardships
Moral courage - Answers-Ability for leaders to make decisions that meet the high
standards of the USMC despite difficulty or unpopularity
The Marine Corps ethos developed from ________. - Answers-doctrine and actions of
ordinary men and women throughout our history
The ______ and _______ components of a radio produce radio waves. - Answers-
Antenna and transmitter
What are two paths that radio waves travel? - Answers-Ground and Sky waves
What is the most common form of man-made interference for radios? - Answers-
Electrical sources
What are the three types of radio modes? - Answers-Simplex, half duplex, full duplex
What is HF and its frequency range? - Answers-High Frequency; 3-30 MHz
, What is VHF and its frequency range? - Answers-Very High Frequency; 30-300 MHz
What is UHF and its frequency range? - Answers-Ultra High Frequency; 300-3,000MHz
Distance of GROUND WAVES for HF, VHF and UHF. - Answers-HF: 0-50 mi
VHF: 0-30 mi
UHF: 0-50 mi
Distance of SKY WAVES for HF, VHF and UHF. - Answers-HF: 100-8,000 mi
VHF: 50-150 mi
UHF: N/A
What are sources of natural interference? - Answers-Thunderstorms and solar flare
(stars)
How can transmission security be achieved? - Answers-Adhering to radio discipline and
authorized procedures for radio communications
What is longitude? - Answers-Vertical (y-axis)
What is latitude? - Answers-Horizontal (x-axis)
120 clicks on the bezel ring of a lensatic compass equals _____. - Answers-3 degrees
What are two basic techniques to hold a lensatic compass? - Answers-Center-hold and
compass-to-cheek
What are contour lines on a map? - Answers-Elevation
How to read a map: - Answers-Right then up
What is a key quality in mentorship? - Answers-Leaders must have genuine concern for
subordinates
What are MOS roadmaps and what do they provide? - Answers-A guide, career-
counseling tool to ensure technical skills, professional knowledge and intellectual
development are met
What is OSCAR? - Answers-Operational Stress Control and Readiness
Marines who are identified as having ______ or _________ should refer to OSCAR
Mentors. - Answers-combat or operational stress problems
What is COSC? - Answers-Combat and Operational Stress Control
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