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Sophomore Objectives

 

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Task #

History, Customs, Courtesies Tasks

Sophomore

1.2A

Explain the customs for celebrating the Marine Corps birthday.

M

1.2B

Identify Marine Corps rank structure.

M

1.2C

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

M

1.2D

Demonstrate when to salute.

M

1.2E

Explain the significance of the "quatrefoil."

M

1.2F

Explain the significance of the "Mameluke Sword."

M

1.2G

Explain the significance of the "scarlet trouser stripe."

M

1.2H

Explain the significance of the "NCO Sword."

M

1.2I

Explain the mission of the Marine Corps.

M

1.3A

Explain the three types of awards, personal, unit and service.

P

 

 

 

Task #

Leadership Tasks

Sophomore

2.2A

State the 14 leadership traits

M

2.2B

State the 11 leadership principles

M

2.2C

State the four indicators of leadership

M

2.2D

Explain each objective of leadership

M

2.3A

Explain each leadership trait

P

2.3B

Explain each leadership principle

P

2.3C

Explain each indicator of leadership

P

2.3D

State the three types of counseling methods.

P

 

 

 

Task #

Physical Fitness Tasks

Sophomore

3.2A

Explain the three elements of a physical training period.

M

3.2B

Explain the four components of physical fitness.

M

3.2C

Explain the five principles of physical fitness.

M

3.2D

Explain what happens in each stage of physical conditioning

M

3.2E

Explain the benefits of exercise.

M

3.3A

Explain the effect of climate on physical training

P

3.3B

Identify the 3 types of physical readiness training programs.

P

 

 

 

Task #

Close Order Drill Tasks

Sophomore

4.2A

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

M

4.2B

Perform indiv. movements w/ arms

M

4.2C

Perform indiv. marching movements w/ arms

M

4.2D

Conduct squad drill when halted w/o arms

M

4.2E

Conduct squad drill when halted w/ arms

M

4.2F

Conduct squad drill when marching w/o arms

M

4.2G

Conduct squad drill when marching w/ arms

M

4.3A

Conduct platoon drill when halted w/o arms

P

4.3B

Conduct platoon drill when halted w/ arms

P

4.3C

Conduct platoon drill when marching w/o arms

P

4.3D

Conduct platoon drill when marching w/ arms

P

4.3E

Form for physical drill (PT)

P

4.3F

ID sword nomenclature

P

4.3G

Perform sword manual

P

 

 

 

Task #

First Aid Tasks

Sophomore

5.2A

Explain how to start the breathing.

M

5.2B

Explain how to stop bleeding.

M

5.2C

Explain how to protect the wound.

M

5.2D

Explain how to treat for shock.

M

5.2E

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

M

5.2F

Provide treatment for cold injuries. (frostbite & hypothermia)

M

5.2G

Assist an unconscious choking victim.

M

5.3A

Assist an unconscious casualty, not breathing.

P

5.3B

Assist an unconscious casualty without a pulse.

P

5.3C

Assist an unconscious casualty, no breathing and no pulse.

P

 

 

 

Task #

Uniform Tasks

Sophomore

6.2A

ID the proper fitting of the 3 types of cover.

M

6.2B

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

M

6.2C

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

M

6.2D

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

M

6.2E

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

M

6.3A

Explain the occasions for wearing the utility uniform.

P

6.3B

Explain the occasions for wearing the service uniform.

P

6.3C

Explain the occasions for wearing the dress uniform.

P

6.3D

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

P

 

 

 

Task #

Interior Guard Tasks

Sophomore

7.2A

State general orders 6-11.

M

7.2B

Explain the challenging procedures of a sentry.

M

7.2C

Explain the escalation of force required before deadly force.

M

7.2D

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

M

7.3A

State general orders 1-11.

P

7.3B

Explain general orders 1-11.

P

7.3C

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

P

 

 

 

Task #

Camouflage Tasks

Sophomore

8.2A

Define dead space

M

8.2B

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

M

8.3A

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

P

 

 

 

Task #

Map Reading Task

Sophomore

9.2A

Explain location and purpose of declination diagram

M

9.2B

Identify the GM angle for a map

M

9.2C

Convert grid azimuth to magnetic azimuth

M

9.2D

Convert magnetic azimuth to grid azimuth

M

9.2E

Read 8 digit grid coordinate

M

 

 

 

Task #

Land Navigation Task

Sophomore

10.2A

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

M

10.2B

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

M

10.2C

Determine a back azimuth.

M

10.2D

During daylight, follow a back azimuth.

M

10.3A

Perform "offset 90" technique around an obstacle.

P

10.3B

During darkness, shoot an azimuth w/ center hold.

P

10.3C

During darkness, follow an azimuth w/ center hold.

P

 

 

 

Task #

M-16 A2 Tasks

Sophomore

11.2A

ID the parts of the M-16

M

11.2B

State the operating capabilities of the M-16

M

11.2C

Disassemble the M-16

M

11.2D

Assemble the M-16

M

11.2E

Perform a function check with the M-16

M

11.2F

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

M

11.2G

State the cycle of operation of the M-16

M

11.2H

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

M

11.3A

Explain what a malfunction for the M-16 is

P

11.3B

Explain what a stoppage for the M-16 is

P

11.3C

State the acronym for immediate action

P

11.3D

Define immediate action for the M-16

P

11.3E

Perform immediate action for the M-16

P

11.3F

State the acronym for remedial action

P

11.3G

Define remedial action for the M-16

P

11.3H

Perform remedial action for the M-16

P

 

 

 

Task #

Fireteam Tasks

Sophomore

12.2A

State the characteristics of the F/T column formation

M

12.2B

State the characteristics of the F/T wedge formation

M

12.2C

State the characteristics of the F/T echelon formation

M

12.2D

State the characteristics of the F/T skirmisher formation

M

12.2E

ID the positions w/in a fire team

M

12.2F

State the duties of a automatic rifleman

M

12.2G

State the duties of the assistant automatic rifleman

M

12.2H

State the duties of a fire team leader

M

12.2I

Explain purpose of SMEAC for F/T

M

12.2J

Give 5 paragraph order (SMEAC) to F/T

M

12.2K

Give a "SALUTE" report

M

12.2L

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

M

12.2M

Explain the purpose of a F/T fire plan sketch

M

12.2N

Prepare a F/T fire plan sketch

M

12.2O

Demonstrate hand and arm signals

M

12.2P

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

M

12.2Q

Prepare F/T defensive position

M

 

 

 

Task #

Squad Tactics Tasks

Sophomore

13.2A

State the mission of the squad

M

13.2B

State the organization of the squad

M

13.2C

ID the personnel positions w/in a squad

M

13.2D

State the duties of a squad leader

M

13.2E

ID the symbols for squad members

M

13.3A

State the characteristics of the squad column formation

P

13.3B

State the characteristics of the squad wedge formation

P

13.3C

State the characteristics of the squad echelon formation

P

13.3D

State the characteristics of the squad skirmisher formation

P

13.3E

State the characteristics of the squad line formation

P

13.3F

State the weapons organic to the squad

P

13.3G

Use BAMCIS to prepare a squad

P

13.3H

Give 5 paragraph order (SMEAC) to squad

P

13.3I

Explain the purpose of a squad fire plan sketch

P

13.3J

Prepare a squad fire plan sketch

P

13.3K

Direct the movement of a squad in any combat formation

P

13.3L

Prepare squad in defensive positions

P

 

 

 

Task #

Patrolling Tasks

Sophomore

14.2A

Explain the two areas to consider for organizing a patrol.

M

14.2B

Explain the two steps to organize a patrol.

M

14.2C

Identify the elements of a reconnaissance patrol.

M

14.2D

Explain the purpose of each reconnaissance patrol element.

M

14.2E

Set up F/T in hasty defense .

M

14.2F

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

M

14.2G

Direct F/T reaction to a near ambush

M

14.2H

Direct F/T reaction to a far ambush

M

14.2I

Organize a fire team size security patrol.

M

14.2J

Lead a fire team size security patrol.

M

14.2K

ID the elements of a combat patrol

M

14.2L

Explain the purpose of each element of a combat patrol.

M

14.3A

Set up squad in hasty defense

P

14.3B

Set up squad in deliberate ambush

P

14.3C

Direct squad reaction to a near ambush

P

14.3D

Direct squad reaction to a far ambush

P

14.3E

Organize a squad sized reconnaissance patrol

P

14.3F

Lead a squad sized reconnaissance patrol

P

 

 

 

Task #

General Tactics Tasks

Sophomore

15.2A

Explain the components and concept of frontal assaults

M

15.2B

Explain the components and concept of envelopments

M

15.2C

Explain each paragraph of the acronym (BAMCIS)

M

15.3A

Organize a frontal assault

P

15.3B

Direct a frontal assault

P

15.3C

Organize an envelopment maneuver

P

15.3D

Direct an envelopment maneuver

P

 

 

 

Task #

5 Paragraph Order Tasks

Sophomore

17.2A

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

M

17.2B

Identify the purpose of the ‘Mission’ paragraph.

M

17.2C

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

M

17.2D

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

M

17.2E

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

M

17.3A

Explain each sub-paragraph for ‘Situation’.

P

17.3B

Explain the ‘Mission’ paragraph

P

17.3C

Explain each sub-paragraph for ‘Execution’.

P

17.3D

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

P

17.3E

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

P

 

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