105 General Combat Leadership Fundamentals

Question 1

What are the characteristics that enable Marines and Sailors to overcome fear?

Answer 1

Morale 
Discipline 
Esprit de Corps
Proficiency 
Motivation

Question 2

Definition of Morale

Answer 2

Is the individual state of mind. It depends on individual attitude toward everything.

Question 3

Definition of Discipline

Answer 3

The individual or group attitude that ensures prompt obedience to orders.

Question 4

Definition of Esprit de Corps

Answer 4

The loyalty to, pride in and enthusiasm for the unit shown by its members.

Question 5

Definition of Proficiency

Answer 5

Technical, tactical and physical ability to perform the job or mission.

Question 6

Definition of Motivation

Answer 6

Based on psychological factors such as needs, desires and impulses that cause a person to act.

Question 7

What does the acronym BAMCIS stand for?

Answer 7

Begin Planning
Arrange for reconnaissance 
Make reconnaissance 
Complete the plan 
Issue the order 
Supervise

Question 8

Article I

Answer 8

I am an American, fighting in the Armed forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

Question 9

Article II

Answer 9

I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.

Question 10

Article III

Answer 10

If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

Question 11

Article IV

Answer 11

If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them in every way.

Question 12

Article V

Answer 12

When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and it’s allies, or harmful to their cause.

Question 13

Article VI

Answer 13

I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

Question 14

How many rights do prisoners of war have?

Answer 14

12

Question 15

What information are Marines required to given what to their captors?

Answer 15

Name
Rank
Service Number (SSN)
Date of Birth

Question 16

Explain lawful obedience to rules and regulations.

Answer 16

Obey lawful rules and regulations.

Question 17

Explain responsibility to perform paid labor.

Answer 17

Labor that is not military
Not degrading
Not dangerous
Not unhealthy

Question 18

What are the 9 common elements found in a combat environment?

Answer 18

I- Isolation
F- Fear, Stress and Mental Fatigue
H- Homesickness 
I- Individual discomfort 
V- Violent, unnerving sights
C- Casualties 
C- Communications breakdown 
C- Continuous Operations  
C- Confusion & lack of info

Question 19

Rights of a POW

Answer 19

1) Right to recieve sanitary, protective housing and clothing
2) recieve sufficent amount of food to sustain good health
3) receive adequate medical care
4) recieve facilities for proper hygeine
5) practice religious faith
6) keep personal property except weapons, military equipment, ane military documents
7) send and recieve mail
8) recieve packages containing non-contraband items such as food, clothing, educational religious and recreational material.
9) select a fellow POW to represent you
10) recieve humane treatment
11) have a copy of geneva convention and its annexes, including any speical aggreements posed where it can be read. Written in proper language and available upon request.