Question 1

Private First Class (PFC)

Accepted Answer

E-2

Question 2

Lance Corporal (LCpl)

Accepted Answer

E-3

Question 3

Corporal (Cpl)

Accepted Answer

E-4

Question 4

Sergeant (Sgt)

Accepted Answer

E-5

Question 5

Staff Sergeant (SSgt)

Accepted Answer

E-6

Question 6

Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt)

Accepted Answer

E-7

Question 7

Master Sergeant (MSgt)

Accepted Answer

E-8

Question 8

Master Gunnery Sergeant (MGySgt)

Accepted Answer

E-9

Question 9

Sergeant Major (SgtMaj)

Accepted Answer

E-9

Question 10

What Is the primary purpose of the military justice system?

Accepted Answer

Is to provide a framework of law that promotes good order and discipline and provides a means for the adjudication of offenses

Question 11

How many levels of the justice system is there?

Accepted Answer

7

Question 12

What are the prosecution levels?

Accepted Answer

Non-Judicial punishment; Summary Court-martial; Special Court-martial; General Court-martial; Court of military Review; United States Court of Military Appeals; United States Supreme Court

Question 13

What are non-punitive corrective measures?

Accepted Answer

Extra military instruction; Administrative withholding of privileges; Non-punitive censure

Question 14

What are non-punitive measures used for?

Accepted Answer

Correct a deficiency in an individuals performance of duty.

Question 15

What privileges can be withheld?

Accepted Answer

Special liberty; Exchange of duty; Special command programs; Access to base or ship libraries and movies; Access to enlisted or officers' clubs, commissary, and/or exchange; Base parking; Base or ship special services events; Withholding of special pay

Question 16

The NPLOC is kept as a personal matter between

Accepted Answer

The Marine and the person who issued it.

Question 17

The contents of a NPLOC may include but are not limited to:

Accepted Answer

Identification of conduct or performance of duty deficiency; Direction for improvement; Language of admonishment; Identification of sources for assistance; Outline of corrective action; Consequences of failing to correct a deficiency

Question 18

What makes a 6105 a page 11?

Accepted Answer

If it is missing any one of the below; Give written notification of the deficiency.; Recommend corrective action, and indicate assistance available.; Give a comprehensive explanation of what will happen if the problem is not corrected.; Include language concerning a Marine's right to submit a rebuttal statement.; Be recorded in a page 11 entry and signed by the commanding officer.

Question 19

A Marine can be processed for administrative separation through a 6105

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

Signing a page 11 only means that?

Accepted Answer

The counseling has occured.

Question 21

Signing a page 11 does not mean...

Accepted Answer

You agree with the content.

Question 22

NJP are conducted for what type of offenses?

Accepted Answer

Minor

Question 23

Before recommending an NJP what factors need to be considered ?

Accepted Answer

The nature of the offense; Service member's record; Effect of NJP on the service member and their record; Need for good order and discipline; Deterrent effect of the NJP on other members of the command

Question 24

What is an NJP also known as?

Accepted Answer

Article 15

Question 25

Who can impose and who can recommend an NJP?

Accepted Answer

Commander can impose; NCO needs to recommend

Question 26

Whos responsibility is it to write a charge sheet?

Accepted Answer

Platoon Sgt.

Question 27

What are some examples of punitive articles?

Accepted Answer

Article 86 - Absence without leave; Article 89 - Disrespect toward a superior commissioned officer; Article 90 - Assaulting or willfully disobeying a superior commissioned officer; Article 91 - Insubordinate conduct toward a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer; Article 92 - Failure to obey an order or regulation; Article 112a - Wrongful use, possession, manufacturing, or distribution of controlled substances; Article 120 - Rape, sexual assault, and other sexual misconduct; Article 121 - Larceny and wrongful appropriation; Article 134 - General article: Any act that is contrary to good order and discipline or brings discredit; upon the armed forces

Question 28

Charge sheet is..

Accepted Answer

DD Form 458

Question 29

What is included in a charge sheet?

Accepted Answer

Name; Rank; Last four digits of SSN; Unit of the accused; Short narrative of the violation

Question 30

Whos responsibility is it to consider an offense to be minor?

Accepted Answer

Commanding officer

Question 31

What are some factors the commanding officer has to consider for the offense to be minor?

Accepted Answer

The nature of the offense and the surrounding circumstances; The offender's age, rank, duty assignment, record, and experience; Maximum sentence imposable if tried by a general court-martial

Question 32

When is the only time Marines do not have the right to refuse NJP?

Accepted Answer

Aboard a naval vessel

Question 33

When can an NJP be terminated by a Marine?

Accepted Answer

Before the commanding officer announces the punishment.

Question 34

What can a commanding officer do after the NJP is terminated?

Accepted Answer

Decide if to refer the charges to a court martial

Question 35

Matters in Extenuation

Accepted Answer

Testimony or documentation that establishes circumstances that explain the offense

Question 36

Matters in Mitigation

Accepted Answer

Include testimony or documentation which establishes circumstances that may make an offense less serious.

Question 37

Admonishment and Reprimand

Accepted Answer

Forms of censure that adversly reflect on a person's conduct

Question 38

Admonishment and Reprimand can be administered in what forms?

Accepted Answer

Orally or in writing

Question 39

Which punishments can the CO impose after hearing the accused has committed an offense?

Accepted Answer

⁻Admonishment and Repremand; ⁻Restriction; ⁻Arrest in quarters; ⁻Correctional custody; ⁻Confinement; ⁻Extra Duties; ⁻ Reduction in grade; ⁻Forfeiture of pay

Question 40

Confinement on bread and water can only be administered to persons....

Accepted Answer

Individuals who are embarked on or attached to a vessel.

Question 41

Extra duties to NCO's should not demean their...

Accepted Answer

grade or position

Question 42

What ranks cannot be reduced at NJP?

Accepted Answer

E-6 in the Marine Corps

Question 43

What is the maximum suspension period a Commanding officer can suspend an NJP?

Accepted Answer

6Months

Question 44

What is mitigation?

Accepted Answer

Reduction in either quantity or quality of punishment

Question 45

What is Remission?

Accepted Answer

Unexecuted or unserved portion of the punishment is cancelled.

Question 46

NJP can also be known as?

Accepted Answer

Article 15

Question 47

What is the basic information that should go on a Charge Sheet?

Accepted Answer

Name; Rank; Last four digits of SSN; Unit of the accused; Short narrative of the violation

Question 48

A commander's option on any given case include..

Accepted Answer

Take no action.; Take administrative action (page 11 entry, 6105 entry).; Impose NJP.; Refer the case to a court-martial.

Question 49

The factors to consider for an offense to be minor are..

Accepted Answer

The nature of the offense and the surrounding circumstances; The offender's age, rank, duty assignment, record, and experience; Maximum sentence imposable if tried by a general court-martial

Question 50

Reenlistments

Accepted Answer

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.; The reference is MCO 1040.31, Enlisted Retention and Career Development Manual

Question 51

Certain Duty Assignments

Accepted Answer

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.; 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.

Question 52

REGULAR PROMOTION TO NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER

Accepted Answer

Marines in the grades of corporal (Cpl) and sergeant (Sgt) are required to exercise an ever-increasing degree of maturity, leadership, and professionalism. Consequently, no Marine will be promoted to Cpl or Sgt who has not positively demonstrated the potential, motivation, and maturity to satisfactorily discharge the duties of a small-unit leader. Therefore, it is even more critical to ensure that a commander's recommendation concerning a Marine's promotion to Cpl or Sgt is a thoughtful, deliberate decision.; Each Marine recommended for promotion must be worthy of the title "noncommissioned officer." Marines should be recommended for promotion to Cpl or Sgt only after demonstrating they are worthy of the next higher grade.

Question 53

REGULAR PROMOTION TO CORPORAL

Accepted Answer

The Marine Corps controls the number of Marines promoted to corporal through the use of the composite scores of lance corporals. Composite scores are only computed for lance corporals who will meet eligibility requirements by the end of a promotion quarter.; A lance corporal will be considered eligible for promotion if he or she will have 12 months TIG and 12 months TIS by the end of the promotion quarter and has completed the required PME.; An eligible lance corporal recommended for promotion by his or her commander may only be promoted once they have met the TIG requirement and have a composite score that meets or exceeds the published cutting score for their MOS.; PME Requirement:; Leading Marines Distance Education Program (EPME3000AA) and command-sponsored Lance Corporals Leadership a

Question 54

REGULAR PROMOTION TO SERGEANT

Accepted Answer

The Marine Corps controls the number of Marines promoted to sergeant through the use of the composite scores of corporals. Composite scores are only computed for corporals who will meet eligibility requirements by the end of a promotion quarter.; A corporal will be considered eligible for promotion if he or she will have 12 months TIG and 24 months TIS by the end of the promotion quarter and has completed the required PME.; An eligible corporal recommended for promotion by his or her commander may only be promoted once they have met the TIG requirement and have a composite score that meets or exceeds the current cutting score for their MOS.; PME Requirement:; Corporals Course Distance Education Program (EPME4000AA); and command-sponsored Corporals Course

Question 55

MONTHLY RECOMMENDATION PROCESS

Accepted Answer

To eliminate the requirement for commanders to manually determine the eligibility of Marines by TIG or TIS, and to reduce the number of late promotions because of administrative oversight, the Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS) automatically identifies eligible personnel.

Question 56

IF NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PROMOTION

Accepted Answer

In combination with the automated process, commanders must decide whether their personnel are recommended for regular promotion. By the 15th of the month prior to the effective date of promotion, the commander must post a "NOT REC PROM" (not recommended for promotion) entry for any private through corporal that they do not recommend for promotion. For privates and private first class Marines, this entry prevents the MCTFS from posting a "select grade" of E2 or E3 respectively and they will not be promoted. For lance corporals and corporals, this entry prevents their composite scores from being calculated so these Marines should not receive a "select grade" of E4 or E5 respectively and they will not be promoted.

Question 57

PROMOTION CUTTING SCORES

Accepted Answer

Monthly, the Marine Corps determines the number of new corporals and sergeants that will be needed based upon the number of vacancies that exist throughout the Marine Corps within each MOS. With this information, each month the Marine Corps generates and publishes a cutting score for each MOS.; A cutting score is the minimum composite score that a Marine must have for his or her MOS to be selected for promotion to either corporal or sergeant.; Each MOS will have a cutting score for promotion to corporal and a separate cutting score for promotion to sergeant.; Reserve Marines: are promoted the first month of each promotion quarter. Their composite scores are computed only for the first month of each promotion quarter.

Question 58

PUNITIVE OPTIONS

Accepted Answer

Nonjudicial punishment; Summary court-martial; Special court-martial; General court-martial

Question 59

STANDARD OF PROOF AT NJP

Accepted Answer

"Office hours" is not a criminal trial; it is a disciplinary proceeding. Its purpose is to determine whether an offense was committed by the member and, if appropriate, to impose punishment. Such punishment is designed for minor misconduct, without a record of "federal conviction." As such, the standard of proof by which facts must be established at office hours is a "preponderance of the evidence," rather than "beyond a reasonable doubt," as it is at a court-martial.

Question 60

RIGHTS OF ACCUSED AT NJP

Accepted Answer

If the accused accepts NJP, the member then has the right to appear before the CO at the hearing. Other rights of the accused at NJP include:; To remain silent, anything you say or submit may be used against you; To be accompanied by a spokesperson provided by you; To examine evidence (documents or objects) against you; To present matters in defense, extenuation, and mitigation either orally or in writing; To have witnesses attend the proceeding; To have the proceedings open to the public; To refuse nonjudicial punishment; To demand trial by court-martial vice nonjudicial punishment; To appeal on the grounds the punishment was unjust or was disproportionate to the offense(s)

Question 61

DEMAND TRIAL BY COURT-MARTIAL VICE NJP

Accepted Answer

Before the imposition of nonjudicial punishment, the accused has the right to demand trial by court-martial in lieu of nonjudicial punishment. This does not apply to persons attached to or embarked in a vessel.; If the accused refuses nonjudicial punishment, charges may be referred for trial by summary, special, or general court- martial.

Question 62

RIGHT TO APPEAL NJP

Accepted Answer

After nonjudicial punishment is imposed, if the Marine feels the punishment is unjust or is disproportionate to the offense, then the Marine has the right to appeal to the next superior authority. The appeal must be submitted in writing and within a reasonable time—normally five working days.; If unable to submit within five working days, then the Marine must advise the officer imposing punishment of the circumstances and request an extension.

Question 63

Summary Court-martial

Accepted Answer

Trial by summary court-martial provides a simplified procedure for the resolution of charges involving minor incidents of misconduct. It consists of one commissioned officer. You may refuse trial by summary court-martial. If you refuse, the case may be referred to a special, or general court-martial.; The maximum punishment a summary court-martial may impose is considerably less than a special or general court-martial.; For E-4 and below the maximum is confinement for 1 month, 45 days hard labor without confinement, or 60 days restriction; forfeiture of two-thirds pay for 1 month; and reduction to the lowest pay grade.

Question 64

Special Court-martial

Accepted Answer

A special court-martial is the intermediate court level. It consists of a military judge, trial counsel (prosecutor), defense counsel, and a minimum of three officers sitting as a panel of court members or jury. An enlisted accused may request a court composed of at least one-third enlisted personnel. The accused may also request trial by judge alone.; The maximum punishment is a bad conduct discharge, confinement for 12 months, forfeiture of two-thirds pay per month for 12 months, and reduction to the lowest pay grade.

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