Marine Corps History
This Marine became the first Marine to receive the Medal of Honor.
Who is Corporal John F. Mackie?
This Marine Corps Recruiting slogan is recognized around the world.
What is "The Few, The Proud, The Marines"?
According to military customs and leadership principles, this is the primary method Marines use to communicate issues, requests, and information through their unit.
What is the Chain of Command?
These are the 14 Marine Corps Leadership Traits.
What are Justice, Judgment, Dependability, Initiative, Decisiveness, Tact, Integrity, Endurance, Bearing, Unselfishness, Courage, Knowledge, Loyalty, and Enthusiasm (JJ DID TIE BUCKLE)
This city is recognized as the birthplace of the Marine Corps.
What is Philadelphia?
This Marine aviator became the first Marine to fly in space.
Who is Colonel John Glenn?
These new unmanned systems are increasingly being used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and targeting on the modern battlefield.
What are drones/UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems)?
This Sergeant Major serves as the senior enlisted advisor to our battalion commander.
Who is Sgt Major Price?
These are the six troop-leading steps.
What are BAMCIS (Begin Planning, Arrange Reconnaissance, Make Reconnaissance, Complete the Plan, Issue the Order, Supervise)?
This command is given immediately before presenting a unit for inspection.
What is Open Ranks, March?
This Commandant is known as the "Greatest of All Leathernecks" and authored the Marine Corps Birthday Message.
Who is Lieutenant General John A. Lejeune?
This actor portrayed Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Full Metal Jacket.
Who is Robert. Lee Ermey
This position serves as the most senior enlisted Marine of the entire Corps.
Who is the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps?
This leadership principle is often considered the foundation of all the others because leaders cannot effectively lead Marines they do not understand.
What is "Know your Marines and look out for their welfare"?
During the Marine Corps Birthday Ceremony, the first piece of cake is traditionally presented to this Marine.
Who is the oldest Marine present?
This battle earned Marines the nickname "Devil Dogs."
What is the Battle of Belleau Wood?
This famous phrase is commonly associated with Marines facing adversity or a situation that requires problem solving.
What is "Improvise, Adapt, Overcome"?
Who is the Commanding General, 1st Marine Logistics Group
Who Brigadier General Omar J. Randall
This publication is considered the Marine Corps' warfighting philosophy
Hint: Leading Marines/ Corporals Course req. reading.
What is MCDP 1, Warfighting
This publication provides guidance for military ceremonies and traditions, including Mess Nights.
What is the Marine Corps Drill and Ceremonies Manual?
This battle resulted in the most Medals of Honor awarded for a single battle in Marine Corps history.
What is the Battle of Iwo Jima?
This document serves as the Commandant's vision for modernization and force development.
What is Force Design 2030?
Who is the Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force
Who is LIEUTENANT GENERAL CHRISTIAN F. WORTMAN
Name the elements of a MAGTF.
What are the Command Element, Ground Combat Element, Aviation Combat Element, and Logistics Combat Element?
General Lejeune's Birthday Message states that this quality is the distinguishing mark of Marines throughout generations and binds all Marines together.
Hint: Mess nights foster a ____?
What is Espirit de Corps