TBS - Phase 1 Exam (Study Guide) Graded A+ 2023/2024

USMC policy on ALCOHOL ABUSE: - ANSWER-IDENTIFY, TREAT, and RETURN alcoholics to full duty. ELIMINATE alcoholism Define DEADLY FORCE. - ANSWER-force used to cause DEATH or SERIOUS BODILY HARM When is DEADLY FORCE authorized? - ANSWER-a. Under conditions of EXTREME NECESSITY b. As a LAST RESORT c. When all other means have failed Identify justifications for DEADLY FORCE. - ANSWER-a. Self defense / defense of others b. defense of property involving national security c. Defense of property dangerous to others d. prevent or interrupt serious offenses against people e. apprehension/arrest (when person committed offense b. - d. f. prevent escape of prisoner when escape poses a threat to harm others Identify the role of TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS in the MAGTF. - ANSWER-enable INFORMATION FLOW throughout all levels of command in a MAGTF Identify the role of COMMAND AND CONTROL in maneuver warfare - ANSWER-to deal effectively with UNCERTAINTY and TIME Identify the duties of a user of cryptographic controlled items - ANSWER-a. to understand EKMS (Electronic Key Management System) b. HANDLING, ACCOUNTABILITY, STORAGE, INVENTORYING, and DISPOSITION REQUIREMENTS of CCI What is COMMANDER'S INTENT? - ANSWER-a. PURPOSE of the operation (WHY) b. METHOD of exploitation (HOW) c. END STATE (WHAT) What is the role of the RED CROSS? - ANSWER-to PROTECT and ASSIST victims of war Identify the role of the NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY - ANSWER-a. private non-profit organizations b. worldwide emergency assistance c. education assistance program d. interest-free loans and grants e. scholarships f. counseling Identify the role of the MARINE CORPS FAMILY SERVICE CENTERS - ANSWER-to provide RESOURCE INFORMATION and TRAINING for a Marine's personal and family affairs Identify elements of the LES - ANSWER- Horizontal Themes (1st) - ANSWER-A man or woman of EXEMPLARY CHARACTER Horizontal Themes (2nd) - ANSWER-Devoted to leading Marines 24/7 Horizontal Themes (3rd) - ANSWER-able to DECIDE, COMMUNICATE, and ACT in the fog of war Horizontal Themes (4th) - ANSWER-a warfighter who embraces the Corps' WARRIOR ETHOS Horizontal Themes (5th) - ANSWER-Mentally strong and physically tough Define COMBAT. - ANSWER-ENGAGING enemy, or being EXPOSED to enemy fire Describe how to write in Naval Letter Format - ANSWER- Identify types of MILITARY CORRESPONDENCE - ANSWER-a. standard letter b. endorsements c. memorandums d. busines letters e. position/point/talking papers f. email g. administrative action forms Prioritize casualties for CASEVAC - ANSWER-a. URGENT b. PRIORITY c. ROUTINE Identify Operational Terms and Graphics - ANSWER- Define the NATURE OF WAR - ANSWER-War is TIMELESS and EVER CHANGING. Nature of war is CONSTANT; however, means and methods continuously EVOLVE. Identify the LEVELS OF WAR - ANSWER-a. Strategic b. Operational c. Tactical Identify the MANEUVER WARFARE concepts. - ANSWER-a. Friction b. Uncertainty c. Fluidity d. Complexity e. The Human Dimension f. Physical Moral and Mental Forces g. Evolution of War e. Science/Art of War f. CG/CV g. Doctrine h. Decentralized Command i. Surfaces and Gaps For what purpose do we use MARGINAL INFORMATION (map)? - ANSWER-a. Identification b. Interpretation c. Evaluation BLACK (map) - ANSWER-MAN-MADE features RED-BROWN / GRAY (map) - ANSWER-cultural features and CONTOUR LINES BLUE (map) - ANSWER-WATER features GREEN (map) - ANSWER-VEGETATION BROWN (map) - ANSWER-older edition map contour lines RED (map) - ANSWER-POPULATED AREAS and ROADS Example of an 8 digit grid: - ANSWER-TH What is the acronym for CONVERTING AN AZIMUTH? - ANSWER-LARS = LEFT ADD RIGHT SUBTRACT Identify how to conduct a TWO POINT INTERSECTION (map) - ANSWER-1. Orient Map 2. Identify YOUR known position and mark it 3. Determine MA from your POS to unknown POS 4. Convert to grid and plot 5. Repeat steps 2 - 4 with another known point 6. Use protractor to find intersection Identify HAZARDS to mitigate risk during training. - ANSWER-a. injury, illness, or death