CPLS COURSE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023

CPLS COURSE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023 1. Immediate actions are designed to provide Swift and positive small unit reaction to visual or physical contact with the enemy 2. When communicating an enemy spotting report (SPOTREP). The acronym ______________ is an established method to remember how and what to report to the enemy SALUTE 3. The four types of combat patrols are: Raid; Ambush; Contact; Security 4. There are seven steps in planning for conducting a patrol. The following best describes which step? When the patrol leader has completed planning, initial preparations have progressed, and the members of the patrol are assembled, then roll call is taken to ensure all patrol members are present. Issue the Order. 5. Which of the following is NOT within the composition of an Operation Order? Terrain Model 6. A _________ is a combat formation that is used when speed and control are governing factors, such as when moving through densely wooded areas, fog, smoke, and along roads and trails. This formation facilitates control and rapid movement, as well as favors firepower and maneuver to the flanks. However, this formation is vulnerable to fire from the front and fire to the front is limited. Column 7. What standard hand and Arm Signal does the below figure portray? (Marine with arm extended in front of him, one finger pointed up) Range - 100 meters 8. Which of the following describes Critical Vulnerability (CV)? A gap or weakness, which if exploited, will do the most significant damage to the enemy's resistance. 9. What is the essential purpose of a combat order? Convey a mission and a plan for accomplishing that mission. 10. What are the three types of camouflage patterns that can be used to blend exposed skin? Splotching, striping, and combination. 11. The purpose of a range card is to provide ________________________________ . A sketch of the terrain assigned to a weapons system to cover by fire 12. What does the below symbol portray? (looks like an oval with a "2" and a "3" at the bottom of it) Fighting position designate for 2nd Fire Team, 3rd Squad 13. SAFE is the acronym that identifies the required tasks that are critical to establishing a successful defense, and stands for Security posting, Automatic weapons placement, Fields of fire and ______ Entrenchment 14. The Individual Records Administration Manual (IRAM) provides guidance for three areas of focus when recommending proficiency and conduct marks. Those three areas are: Occasion Attributes Rating Scale 15. True or false. Cpl Martin displays qualities of courage and initiative. He is physically fit and shows a commitment to bettering himself through Professional Military Education (PME). The Marine produces results in his billet and possesses strong decision-making abilities. These attributes are rated when assigning Proficiency Marks. True 16. Cpl Earnhard's average Pro/Con marks for his Marine Corps career are 3.0/4.0. What type of discharge would be warranted for this Marine upon separation from the Marine Corps? Honorable 17. Cpl Chance has just received Pro/Con marks of 2.5/3.5. When submitting these marks to higher headquarters, what, if any, documentation must this Marine's SNCOIC/NCOIC provide to higher headquarters? Documentation to support the marks and guidance given to the Marine to support improvement.