Marine Enlisted
Navy Enlisted
Rating/MOS
Uniform Insignia
Wildcard
100
What occupations do the following MOS correlate to? 0311, 0331.
Rifleman, Machine Gunner.
100
Describe the following Navy Service Schools: A School, C School, Bootcamp (location).
A School: Basic technical knowledge required for rating.
C School: Advanced technical knowledge required for rating.
Bootcamp:
100
State the full rating for the following abbreviations: AO, GM, MM.
Aviation Ordnanceman, Gunners Mate, Machinist's Mate.
100
Draw the Uniform Insignia for the following paygrades: Private, Private First Class, Seaman Recruit, Seaman Apprentice.
Private: No Uniform Insignia
Private First Class:
Seaman Recruit: No Uniform Insignia
Seaman Apprentice: 
100
What are the Capital Cities of the following countries: China, North Korea, Iran, and Russia?
Beijing, Pyongyang, Tehran, Moscow.
200
What MOS Groups do the following numbers correlate to? 03, 09, 35, 66.
Infantry, Training, Motor Transport, Aviation Logistics.
200
What is the full rating and paygrade for LN2 Smith and OS1 Schmo?
Legalman Second Class Smith, Operations Specialist First Class Schmo.
200
What MOS Groups do the following numbers correlate to? 01, 06, 27, 75.
Personnel and Administration, Communications, Linguist, Pilot/NFO.
200
Draw the Uniform Insignia for a Lance Corporal and Corporal.
Lance Corporal:
Corporal:
200
List the different types of MAGTFs and their sizes.
Marine Expeditionary Force: 20-90k
Marine Expeditionary Brigade: 3-20k
Marine Expeditionary Unit: 1.5-3k
Special Purpose MAGTF: Size of MEU or smaller
300
Describe the two promotional tracks offered to Gunnery Sergeants upon promotion.
E-8: First Sergeant and Master Sergeant
E-9: Sergeant Major and Master Gunnery Sergeant
First Sergeant + Sergeant Major: Senior Enlisted Advisors (Admin)
Master Sergeant + Master Gunnery Sergeant: Technical Leaders within their MOS.
300
What are NEC Codes, and what are they used for?
Navy Enlisted Classification, used to identify non-rating specific knowledge that can be considered by Navy admin when assigning billets.
300
State the full rating for the following abbreviations: AT, AB, SO, EM.
Aviation Electronics Technician, Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Special Warfare Operator, Electricians Mate
300
Draw the Uniform Insignia for Petty Officers.
Third Class:
Second Class:
First Class:
300
What are the names of the American Frigates that achieved 3 shocking victories over British Frigates during the War of 1812?
Constitution: Defeated Guerrire and Java
United States: Defeated Macedonian
400
Describe the promotion system for Marines looking to promote to the paygrades E-2, E-3, E-4, and E-5 as descibed by the PKB.
E-2, E-3: Time in Grade (TIG) and Time in Service (TIS), with Commanders recommendation.
E-4, E-5: Competitive promotion, CMC controls number of Marines promoted to E-4 and E-5 through the automated composite score.
400
What is the full rating and paygrade for CTCS Shiftman, ITCM Dykema, and LSC Frey?
Senior Chief Cryptologic Technician Shiftman, Master Chief Information Systems Technician Dykema, Chief Logistics Specialist Frey.
400
What MOS Groups do the following number correlate to? 21, 28, 30, 46, 59, 63.
Ground Ordnance Maintenance, Data/Communication Maintenance, Supply Administration and Operations, Communication Strategies and Operations, Electronics Maintenance, Avionics.
400
Draw the Uninform Insignia for a Chief Petty Officer, Senior Chief Petty Officer, Master Chief Petty Officer, and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy.
Chief:
Senior Chief:
Master Chief:
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy:
400
Who are the 3 Marines who earned The Medal of Honor during The Global War on Terror? Describe their acts of valor.
Lance Corporal Kyle Carpenter, Corporal Jason Dunham, Sergeant Dakota Meyer.
Carpenter: Lance Corporal Carpenter and a fellow Marine were manning a rooftop security position on the perimeter of Patrol Base Dakota when the enemy initiated a daylight attack with hand grenades, one of which landed inside their sandbagged position. Without hesitation, and with complete disregard for his own safety, Lance Corporal Carpenter moved toward the grenade in an attempt to shield his fellow Marine from the deadly blast. When the grenade detonated, his body absorbed the brunt of the blast, severely wounding him, but saving the life of his fellow Marine.
Dunham: Discovering seven Iraqi vehicles in a column attempting to depart, Corporal Dunham and his team stopped the vehicles to search them for weapons. As they approached the vehicles, an insurgent leaped out and attacked Corporal Dunham. Corporal Dunham wrestled the insurgent to the ground and in the ensuing struggle saw the insurgent release a grenade. Corporal Dunham immediately alerted his fellow Marines to the threat. Aware of the imminent danger and without hesitation, Corporal Dunham covered the grenade with his helmet and body, bearing the brunt of the explosion and shielding his Marines from the blast.
Meyer: Hearing over the radio that four U.S. team members were cut off, Corporal Meyer seized the initiative. With a fellow Marine driving, Corporal Meyer took the exposed gunner's position in a gun-truck as they drove down the steeply terraced terrain in a daring attempt to disrupt the enemy attack and locate the trapped U.S. team. Disregarding intense enemy fire now concentrated on their lone vehicle, Corporal Meyer killed a number of enemy fighters with the mounted machine guns and his rifle, some at near point blank range, as he and his driver made three solo trips into the ambush area. During the first two trips, he and his driver evacuated two dozen Afghan soldiers, many of whom were wounded. When one machine gun became inoperable, he directed a return to the rally point to switch to another gun-truck for a third trip into the ambush area where his accurate fire directly supported the remaining U.S. personnel and Afghan soldiers fighting their way out of the ambush. Despite a shrapnel wound to his arm, Corporal Meyer made two more trips into the ambush area in a third gun-truck accompanied by four other Afghan vehicles to recover more wounded Afghan soldiers and search for the missing U.S. team members. Still under heavy enemy fire, he dismounted the vehicle on the fifth trip and moved on foot to locate and recover the bodies of his team members.
500
Describe the roles and responsibilities of Marine Corps Enlisted Personnel as described by the PKB.
NCO (E-4 to E-5): Link between junior marines and officers, technical knowledge and experience within their MOS, help lead and guide junior enlisted.
Staff NCO (E-6 to E-9): responsible to CO for welfare, morale, discipline, and efficiency of Marines in their charge. First Sergeants and Sergeant Majors serve as senior enlisted advisors, Master Sergeants and Master Gunnery Sergeants provide technical leadership as occupational specialists within their MOS.
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps: Senior most enlisted personnel, selected by the commandant.
500
Describe the roles and responsibilities of Navy Enlisted Personnel as described by the PKB.
Petty Officers(NCO, E-4 to E-6): Lead junior enlisted personnel, perform duties of their respective ratings.
Chiefs (Senior NCO, E-7 to E-9): same as Petty officers with the addition of training junior Officers.
CMC (E-9): Senior most enlisted within a command, special assistant to CO in matters pertaining to health, welfare, job satisfaction, morale, utilization, advancement, and training of the commands enlisted personnel.
500
State the full rating for the following abbreviations: AW, NC, MC, CS, AS, ETN.
Aviation Warfare Systems Operator, Navy Counselor, Mass Communications Specialist, Culinary Specialist, Aviation Support Equipment Technician, Electronics Technician Nuclear.
500
Draw the Uniform Insignia for a Staff Sergeant, Gunnery Sergeant, First Sergeant, Master Sergeant, Sergeant Major, Master Gunnery Sergeant, and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.
Staff Sergeant:
Gunnery Sergeant:
First Sergeant:
Master Sergeant:
Sergeant Major:
Master Gunnery Sergeant:
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps:
500
Who are the 4 Sailors who earned The Medal of Honor during the Global War on Terror? Describe their acts of valor.
Chief Edward Beyers, Petty Officer Second Class Michael Monsoor, Lieutenant Michael Murphy, Senior Chief Britt Slabinski.
Beyers: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a Hostage Rescue Force Team Member in Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM from 8 to 9 December 2012. As the rescue force approached the target building, an enemy sentry detected them and darted inside to alert his fellow captors. The sentry quickly reemerged, and the lead assaulter attempted to neutralize him. Chief Byers with his team sprinted to the door of the target building. As the primary breacher, Chief Byers stood in the doorway fully exposed to enemy fire while ripping down six layers of heavy blankets fastened to the inside ceiling and walls to clear a path for the rescue force. The first assaulter pushed his way through the blankets, and was mortally wounded by enemy small arms fire from within. Chief Byers, completely aware of the imminent threat, fearlessly rushed into the room and engaged an enemy guard aiming an AK-47 at him. He then tackled another adult male who had darted towards the corner of the room. During the ensuing hand-to-hand struggle, Chief Byers confirmed the man was not the hostage and engaged him. As other rescue team members called out to the hostage, Chief Byers heard a voice respond in English and raced toward it. He jumped atop the American hostage and shielded him from the high volume of fire within the small room. While covering the hostage with his body, Chief Byers immobilized another guard with his bare hands, and restrained the guard until a teammate could eliminate him. His bold and decisive actions under fire saved the lives of the hostage and several of his teammates. By his undaunted courage, intrepid fighting spirit, and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of near certain death, Chief Petty Officer Byers reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Monsoor: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as automatic weapons gunner for Naval Special Warfare Task Group Arabian Peninsula, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom on 29 September 2006. As a member of a combined SEAL and Iraqi Army sniper overwatch element, tasked with providing early warning and stand-off protection from a rooftop in an insurgent held sector of ar Ramadi, Iraq, Petty Officer Monsoor distinguished himself by his exceptional bravery in the face of grave danger. In the early morning, insurgents prepared to execute a coordinated attack by reconnoitering the area around the element's position. Element snipers thwarted the enemy's initial attempt by eliminating two insurgents. The enemy continued to assault the element, engaging them with a rocket-propelled grenade and small arms fire. As enemy activity increased, Petty Officer Monsoor took position with his machine gun between two teammates on an outcropping of the roof. While the SEALs vigilantly watched for enemy activity, an insurgent threw a hand grenade from an unseen location, which bounced off Petty Officer Monsoor's chest and landed in front of him. Although only he could have escaped the blast, Petty Officer Monsoor chose instead to protect his teammates. Instantly and without regard for his own safety, he threw himself onto the grenade to absorb the force of the explosion with his body, saving the lives of his two teammates. By his undaunted courage, fighting spirit, and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of certain death, Petty Officer Monsoor gallantly gave his life for his country, thereby reflecting great credit upon himself and upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Murphy: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life, above and beyond the call of duty, as the leader of a special reconnaissance element with Naval Special Warfare Task Unit Afghanistan on 27 and 28 June 2005. While leading a mission to locate a high-level anti-coalition militia leader, Lieutenant Murphy demonstrated extraordinary heroism in the face of grave danger in the vicinity of Asadabad, Konar Province, Afghanistan. On 28 June 2005, operating in an extremely rugged, enemy-controlled area, Lieutenant Murphy's team was discovered by anti-coalition militia sympathizers who revealed their position to Taliban fighters. As a result, between 30 and 40 enemy fighters besieged his four-member team. Demonstrating exceptional resolve, Lieutenant Murphy valiantly led his men in engaging the large enemy force. The ensuing fierce firefight resulted in numerous enemy casualties, as well as the wounding of all four members of his team. Ignoring his own wounds and demonstrating exceptional composure, Lieutenant Murphy continued to lead and encourage his men. When the primary communicator fell mortally wounded, Lieutenant Murphy repeatedly attempted to call for assistance for his beleaguered teammates. Realizing the impossibility of communicating in the extreme terrain and in the face of almost certain death, he fought his way into an open terrain to gain a better position to transmit a call. This deliberate heroic act deprived him of cover, exposing him to direct enemy fire. Finally achieving contact with his headquarters, Lieutenant Murphy maintained his exposed position while he provided his location and requested immediate support for his team. In his final act of bravery, he continued to engage the enemy until he was mortally wounded, gallantly giving his life for his country and for the cause of freedom. By his selfless leadership, courageous actions, and extraordinary devotion to duty, Lieutenant Murphy reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Slabinski: For his actions during Operation ANACONDA in 2002, to rescue teammate Petty Officer First Class Neil Roberts.
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while assigned to a Joint Task Force in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In the early morning of 4 March 2002, Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Slabinski led a reconnaissance team to its assigned area atop a 10,000-foot snow-covered mountain. Their insertion helicopter was suddenly riddled with rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire from previously undetected enemy positions. The crippled helicopter lurched violently and ejected one teammate onto the mountain before the pilots were forced to crash land in the valley far below. Senior Chief Slabinski boldly rallied his five remaining team members and marshalled supporting assets for an assault to rescue their stranded teammate. During reinsertion the team came under fire from three directions, and one teammate started moving uphill toward an enemy strongpoint. Without regard for his own safety, Senior Chief Slabinski charged directly toward enemy fire to join his teammate. Together, they fearlessly assaulted and cleared the first bunker they encountered. The enemy then unleashed a hail of machine gun fire from a second hardened position only twenty meters away. Senior Chief Slabinski repeatedly exposed himself to deadly fire to personally engage the second enemy bunker and orient his team’s fires in the furious, close-quarters firefight. Proximity made air support impossible, and after several teammates became casualties, the situation became untenable. Senior Chief Slabinski maneuvered his team to a more defensible position, directed air strikes in very close proximity to his team’s position, and requested reinforcements. As daylight approached, accurate enemy mortar fire forced the team further down the sheer mountainside. Senior Chief Slabinski carried a seriously wounded teammate through deep snow and led a difficult trek across precipitous terrain while calling in fire on the enemy, which was engaging the team from the surrounding ridges. Throughout the next 14 hours, Senior Chief Slabinski stabilized the casualties and continued the fight against the enemy until the hill was secured and his team was extracted. By his undaunted courage, bold initiative, leadership, and devotion to duty, Senior Chief Slabinski reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.