Knowledge Packet
Who is your SMI?
Colonel James D. Christmas (Ret.)
Who is the first Marine to command an Army division in battle?
General John Lejeune, Thirteenth Commandant
When was the Marine Corps founded?
November 10, 1775
What is the significance of the red stripe on dress blue trouser?
It represents the bloodshed at the battle of Chapultapec.
What are the 3 elements of the Marine Corps emblem?
The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor
Where is the site of the USMC's first amphibious assault?
New Providence, Bahamas
Who is the Assistant Commandant of the USMC?
General Christopher J. Mahoney
What battle earned Marines the moniker "Devil Dogs"?
The Battle of Belleau Wood
What is an 0-3 in the Navy?
Lieutenant
What is your first General Order?
To take Charge of this post and all government property in view.
What are the 3 core values of the Marine Corps?
Honor, Courage, and Commitment
Who is the first marine to be awarded the medal of honor?
John F. Mackie
Who is the first OFFICIAL Commandant of the Marine Corps?
William Ward Burrows
What are the different kinds of E9s in the Marine Corps?
Master Gunnery Sergeant, Sergeant Major, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
What is NJP called in the Marine Corps?
Office Hours
How many leadership traits are there?
14
Who are the two Marines to receive multiple Medals of Honor?
Smedley Butler and Dan Daly
What was the war cry of Marines when battling Spain?
Remember the Maine
What size earrings can be worn with any uniforms?
Within 6 mm (commonly known as 4 inches)
What is your tenth general order?
To salute all officers, and all colors and standards not cased.
What is the name of the Marine Corps' band?
The President's Own
Who oversaw expansion of the Marine Corps?
John Adams
What American merchant vessel ship was stranded in the Hans river, Korea in 1870?
USS General Sherman
What is an O-6 in both the Navy and USMC?
USMC - Colonel
What does the Lamp of Learning signify?
Intensive Study, a Source of Intellect, and Moral and Spiritual Illumination.