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Senior Objectives

 

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(This assumes you have completed OCS)                     Assist Teaching (AT)

Master (M)

 

Task #

History, Customs, Courtesies Tasks

Senior

1.2A

Explain the customs for celebrating the Marine Corps birthday.

AT

1.2B

Identify Marine Corps rank structure.

AT

1.2C

Explain the difference between "color" and "guidon."

AT

1.2D

Demonstrate when to salute.

AT

1.2E

Explain the significance of the "quatrefoil."

AT

1.2F

Explain the significance of the "Mameluke Sword."

AT

1.2G

Explain the significance of the "scarlet trouser stripe."

AT

1.2H

Explain the significance of the "NCO Sword."

AT

1.2I

Explain the mission of the Marine Corps.

AT

 

 

 

 Task #

Leadership Tasks

Senior

2.2A

State the 14 leadership traits

T

2.2B

State the 11 leadership principles

AT

2.2C

State the four indicators of leadership

AT

2.2D

Explain each objective of leadership

AT

2.3A

Explain each leadership trait

AT

2.3B

Explain each leadership principle

AT

2.3C

Explain each indicator of leadership

AT

2.3D

State the three types of counseling methods.

AT

2.4A

Explain each counseling method.

M

2.4B

Explain each approach for counseling.

M

 

 

 

 Task #

Physical Fitness Tasks

Senior

3.2A

Explain the three elements of a physical training period.

T

3.2B

Explain the four components of physical fitness.

AT

3.2C

Explain the five principles of physical fitness.

AT

3.2D

Explain what happens in each stage of physical conditioning

AT

3.2E

Explain the benefits of exercise.

AT

3.3A

Explain the effect of climate on physical training

AT

3.3B

Identify the 3 types of physical readiness training programs.

AT

3.4A

Explain the role of a physical training leader.

M

3.4B

Explain the character traits that physical training provides.

M

3.4C

Explain the objectives for a physical training program.

M

3.4D

Explain the factors to consider when making a PT program.

M

 

 

 

 Task #

Close Order Drill Tasks

Senior

4.2A

Explain when indiv. movements w/ arms can be exe.

T

4.2B

Perform indiv. movements w/ arms

AT

4.2C

Perform indiv. marching movements w/ arms

AT

4.2D

Conduct squad drill when halted w/o arms

AT

4.2E

Conduct squad drill when halted w/ arms

AT

4.2F

Conduct squad drill when marching w/o arms

AT

4.2G

Conduct squad drill when marching w/ arms

AT

4.3A

Conduct platoon drill when halted w/o arms

AT

4.3B

Conduct platoon drill when halted w/ arms

AT

4.3C

Conduct platoon drill when marching w/o arms

AT

4.3D

Conduct platoon drill when marching w/ arms

AT

4.3E

Form for physical drill (PT)

AT

4.3F

ID sword nomenclature

AT

4.3G

Perform sword manual

AT

 

 

 

 Task #

First Aid Tasks

Senior

5.2A

Explain how to start the breathing.

AT

5.2B

Explain how to stop bleeding.

AT

5.2C

Explain how to protect the wound.

AT

5.2D

Explain how to treat for shock.

AT

5.2E

Provide treatment for heat injuries. (heat cramps, heat stroke, heat exhaustion)

AT

5.2F

Provide treatment for cold injuries. (frostbite & hypothermia)

AT

5.2G

Assist an unconscious choking victim.

AT

5.3A

Assist an unconscious casualty, not breathing.

AT

5.3B

Assist an unconscious casualty without a pulse.

AT

5.3C

Assist an unconscious casualty, no breathing and no pulse.

AT

 

 

 

 Task #

Uniform Tasks

Senior

6.2A

ID the proper fitting of the 3 types of cover.

AT

6.2B

ID the proper fitting of the shirt (long & short sleeve)

AT

6.2C

ID the proper fitting of the blouse (utility, service, & dress)

AT

6.2D

ID the proper fitting of the trousers (utility, service, & dress)

AT

6.2E

ID the proper fitting of the civilian uniform (attire).

AT

6.3A

Explain the occasions for wearing the utility uniform.

AT

6.3B

Explain the occasions for wearing the service uniform.

AT

6.3C

Explain the occasions for wearing the dress uniform.

AT

6.3D

Explain the occasions for wearing the civilian uniform (attire).

AT

 

 

 

 Task #

Interior Guard Tasks

Senior

7.2A

State general orders 6-11.

AT

7.2B

Explain the challenging procedures of a sentry.

AT

7.2C

Explain the escalation of force required before deadly force.

AT

7.2D

Explain the duties of the enlisted billets of the interior guard.

AT

7.3A

State general orders 1-11.

AT

7.3B

Explain general orders 1-11.

AT

7.3C

Explain the duties of the officer billets of the interior guard.

AT

 

 

 

 Task #

Camouflage Tasks

Senior

8.2A

Define dead space

AT

8.2B

Explain how the F/AT uses C.C.C. in the defense

AT

8.3A

Explain how the squad uses C.C.C. in the defense.

AT

 

 

 

 Task #

Map Reading Tasks

Senior

9.2A

Explain location and purpose of declination diagram

AT

9.2B

Identify the GM angle for a map

AT

9.2C

Convert grid azimuth to magnetic azimuth

AT

9.2D

Convert magnetic azimuth to grid azimuth

AT

9.2E

Read 8 digit grid coordinate

AT

 

 

 

 Task #

Land Navigation Tasks

Senior

10.2A

During daylight, shoot a mag. azimuth w/ cheek hold.

AT

10.2B

During daylight, follow an mag. azimuth w/ cheek hold.

AT

10.2C

Determine a back azimuth.

AT

10.2D

During daylight, follow a back azimuth.

AT

10.3A

Perform "offset 90" technique around an obstacle.

AT

10.3B

During darkness, shoot an azimuth w/ center hold.

AT

10.3C

During darkness, follow an azimuth w/ center hold.

AT

10.4A

Determine location using intersection

M

10.4B

Determine location using resection

M

 

 

 

 Task #

M-16 A2 Tasks

Senior

11.2A

ID the parts of the M-16

AT

11.2B

State the operating capabilities of the M-16

AT

11.2C

Disassemble the M-16

AT

11.2D

Assemble the M-16

AT

11.2E

Perform a function check with the M-16

AT

11.2F

State the 3 weapon conditions (4, 3, & 1)

AT

11.2G

State the cycle of operation of the M-16

AT

11.2H

Demonstrate the following commands "load, make ready, fire, unload, & unload-show-clear"

AT

11.3A

Explain what a malfunction for the M-16 is

AT

11.3B

Explain what a stoppage for the M-16 is

AT

11.3C

State the acronym for immediate action

AT

11.3D

Define immediate action for the M-16

AT

11.3E

Perform immediate action for the M-16

AT

11.3F

State the acronym for remedial action

AT

11.3G

Define remedial action for the M-16

AT

11.3H

Perform remedial action for the M-16

AT

 

 

 

 Task #

Fireteam Tasks

Senior

12.2A

State the characteristics of the F/AT column formation

AT

12.2B

State the characteristics of the F/AT wedge formation

AT

12.2C

State the characteristics of the F/AT echelon formation

AT

12.2D

State the characteristics of the F/AT skirmisher formation

AT

12.2E

ID the positions w/in a fire team

AT

12.2F

State the duties of a automatic rifleman

AT

12.2G

State the duties of the assistant automatic rifleman

AT

12.2H

State the duties of a fire team leader

AT

12.2I

Explain purpose of SMEAC for F/AT

AT

12.2J

Give 5 paragraph order (SMEAC) to F/AT

AT

12.2K

Give a "SALUTE" report

AT

12.2L

Direct the movement of a F/AT in any combat formation

AT

12.2M

Explain the purpose of a F/AT fire plan sketch

AT

12.2N

Prepare a F/AT fire plan sketch

AT

12.2O

Demonstrate hand and arm signals

AT

12.2P

Use troop leading steps (BAMCIS) to prepare F/AT

AT

12.2Q

Prepare F/AT defensive position

AT

 

 

 

 Task #

Squad Tactics Tasks

Senior

13.2A

State the mission of the squad

AT

13.2B

State the organization of the squad

AT

13.2C

ID the personnel positions w/in a squad

AT

13.2D

State the duties of a squad leader

AT

13.2E

ID the symbols for squad members

AT

13.3A

State the characteristics of the squad column formation

AT

13.3B

State the characteristics of the squad wedge formation

AT

13.3C

State the characteristics of the squad echelon formation

AT

13.3D

State the characteristics of the squad skirmisher formation

AT

13.3E

State the characteristics of the squad line formation

AT

13.3F

State the weapons organic to the squad

AT

13.3G

Use BAMCIS to prepare a squad

AT

13.3H

Give 5 paragraph order (SMEAC) to squad

AT

13.3I

Explain the purpose of a squad fire plan sketch

AT

13.3J

Prepare a squad fire plan sketch

AT

13.3K

Direct the movement of a squad in any combat formation

AT

13.3L

Prepare squad in defensive positions

AT

 

 

 

 Task #

Patrolling Tasks

Senior

14.2A

Explain the two areas to consider for organizing a patrol.

AT

14.2B

Explain the two steps to organize a patrol.

AT

14.2C

Identify the elements of a reconnaissance patrol.

AT

14.2D

Explain the purpose of each reconnaissance patrol element.

AT

14.2E

Set up F/AT in hasty defense .

AT

14.2F

Conduct a hasty ambush w/ F/AT size unit.

AT

14.2G

Direct F/AT reaction to a near ambush

AT

14.2H

Direct F/AT reaction to a far ambush

AT

14.2I

Organize a fire team size security patrol.

AT

14.2J

Lead a fire team size security patrol.

AT

14.2K

ID the elements of a combat patrol

AT

14.2L

Explain the purpose of each element of a combat patrol.

AT

14.3A

Set up squad in hasty defense

AT

14.3B

Set up squad in deliberate ambush

AT

14.3C

Direct squad reaction to a near ambush

AT

14.3D

Direct squad reaction to a far ambush

AT

14.3E

Organize a squad sized reconnaissance patrol

AT

14.3F

Lead a squad sized reconnaissance patrol

AT

 

 

 

 Task #

General Tactics Tasks

Senior

15.2A

Explain the components and concept of frontal assaults

AT

15.2B

Explain the components and concept of envelopments

AT

15.2C

Explain each paragraph of the acronym (BAMCIS)

AT

15.3A

Organize a frontal assault

AT

15.3B

Direct a frontal assault

AT

15.3C

Organize an envelopment maneuver

AT

15.3D

Direct an envelopment maneuver

AT

 

 

 

 Task #

5 Paragraph Order Tasks

Senior

17.2A

Identify the (4) sub-paragraphs for ‘Situation’.

AT

17.2B

Identify the purpose of the ‘Mission’ paragraph.

AT

17.2C

Identify the (4) sub-paragraphs for ‘Execution’.

AT

17.2D

Identify the (5) sub-paragraphs for ‘Admin and Logistics’.

AT

17.2E

Identify the (2) sub-paragraphs for ‘Command and Signal’.

AT

17.3A

Explain each sub-paragraph for ‘Situation’.

AT

17.3B

Explain the ‘Mission’ paragraph

AT

17.3C

Explain each sub-paragraph for ‘Execution’.

AT

17.3D

Explain each sub-paragraph for ‘Admin and Logistics’.

AT

17.3E

Explain each sub-paragraph for ‘Command and Signal’.

AT

 

 

 

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