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Promotions - ✅ Explanation ✅ •Proficiency and conduct marks are used
in the computation of composite scores of lance corporals and corporals.
Regular promotion to corporal and sergeant depends on a Marine's
composite score.
•The promotion system up to the rank of sergeant is described in The
Promotion System lesson of this course.
•The reference is Marine Corps Order P1400.32D, Marine Corps Promotion
Manual, Volume 2, Enlisted Promotions, also known as the Promotion
Manual.
Reenlistments - ✅ Explanation ✅ •All Marines applying for reenlistment
must have a minimum proficiency and conduct mark average of 4.0/4.0
during the current enlistment contract and extensions to that contract.
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•The reference is MCO 1040.31, Enlisted Retention and Career Development
Manual
Certain Duty Assignments - ✅ Explanation ✅ As special duty and
independent duty assignments involve demanding duties or duties with an
unusual degree of responsibility, Marines must meet special requirements
which include minimum proficiency and conduct marks.
•Marine Recruiter Duty: Corporals applying for recruiting duty must have a
minimum 4.6/4.6 Proficiency/Conduct mark average.
•Marine Security Guard Duty: Marine security guard applicants must have a
minimum 4.2/4.2 Proficiency/Conduct mark average.
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•Independent Duty: Marines going on independent duty must have a
minimum 4.4/4.4 Proficiency/Conduct mark average.
The reference is MCO P1326.6D, Selecting, Screening, and Preparing Enlisted
Marines for Special Duty Assignments and Independent Duties.
Characterization at Discharge - ✅ Explanation ✅ •Honorable
characterization of service is the highest quality characterization and is
appropriate when the quality of the Marine's service has met the standards
of accepted conduct and performance of duty for military personnel.
Therefore, characterization will be honorable for Marines with an average
proficiency mark of 3.0 or higher and average conduct mark of 4.0 or higher.
•This is important as a less than honorable characterization may reduce
employment opportunities and the benefits received from Veterans Affairs
after discharge.
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•The reference is MCO 1900.16, Separation and Retirement Manual.
The purpose of proficiency (pro) and conduct (con) - ✅ Explanation ✅ to
indicate how proficiently individual Marines performed their primary duties,
and how they conducted themselves during the rating period.
RESPONSIBILITIES of Noncommissioned Officers - ✅ Explanation ✅ The
responsibilities of staff noncommissioned officers (SNCOs) and
noncommissioned officers (NCOs) include training and supervising Marines
in the performance of their duties. This close relationship gives NCOs the
ability to record information on a Marine's performance and to evaluate
their performance during the reporting period. NCOs' responsibilities include
providing a fair and balanced recommendation for pro and con marks to the
commander.
RESPONSIBILITIES of Commanding Officers - ✅ Explanation ✅ he
commanding officer establishes unit policies and procedures for
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