Marine Corps History
When and where was the Marine Corps founded?
At Tun Tavern in Philadelphia in 1775
What is the max effective point target range for a M4
500 meters
how do you read a map?
right and up
What type of warfare does the Marine Corps specialize in?
Maneuver Warfare
Who was Sergeant Reckless?
a horse that served as an ammunition bearer in the Korean War
Who are the two Marines that have received two medals of honor?
Dan Daly, Smedley Butler
How many rounds does a can of 7.62 for the M240B carry?
200 rounds
What are the troop leading Steps?
What are the components of a MAGTF
Ground Combat Element, Logistics Combat Element, Air Combat Element, Command Element
What is the name and mascot of the Marine Corps
Bulldog named Chesty
What nickname did the Germans give Marines in WW1?
"Teufel hunden" or "Devil Dog"
What type and how many batteries are used to operate the PVS-14 or PVS-31
1x AA battery
What are the components of the 5 paragraph order?
Situation, Mission, Execution, Admin and Logistics, Command and Signal
What is the mission of the Marine Corps Rifle Squad?
To locate, close with, and destroy the enemy with fire and maneuver and to repel enemy assault by fire and close combat.
what form of transportation did the Marine Corps pioneer during the Korean War
Helicopter
Where and who said "We're surrounded? Good, that simplifies things."
Chesty Puller in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir
What are the Condition Codes for the M4
Cond 4: Bolt forward, chamber empty, no mag inserted, weapon on safe, ejection port cover closed
Cond 3: Bolt forward, chamber empty, mag inserted, weapon on safe, ejection port cover closed
Cond 2: does not apply
Cond 1: Bolt forward, round in chamber, mag inserted, weapon on safe, ejection port cover closed
What's the uniform regulation order?
P1020.34G
What is the PMARCHP
Patient Provide Safety, Massive Hemorrhage, Airways, Respiratory, Circulatory, Head and Hypothermia
Who is the only marine to serve in the Executive Branch?
Vice President J.D Vance
Where did Marines get the NCO blood stripe and why?
Battle of Montezuma, where 90% of NCOs perished
What is the max range of a M67?
as far as you can throw it
What are the 6 steps in a Call for Fire mission?
Observer ID
Warning order
Target location
Target Description
Method of engagement
Method of fire and Control
What are the four safety rules for handling a rifle
Treat every weapon as if it were loaded
Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot
Keep your finger safe and off the trigger until you intend to fire
Keep your weapon on safe until you intend fire
which two-time academy award nominee served as a mortarman in the 1st Marine Regiment?
Adam Driver