USMC History
When was the USMC established?
November 10th, 1775
How much weight can go on the ramp with no rollers or dual rails on?
5000lbs
What foot do you step with first?
Left
What is the Marine Corps mascot?
A bulldog
Who is the current commendant?
No one!
Who was the old man of the Marine Corps?
Archambault Henderson
What is the axel limit for E-J in the cargo compartment?
13,000lbs
What are the Marine Corps colors?
Scarlet and Gold
What is the Navy's Mascot?
A goat
Which marine has 5 navy crosses?
Chesty Puller
Who said: "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. The Marines don't have that problem"?
Ronald Regan
What oil pressure does the APU door close?
20PSI (approximately 18 RPM)
Length of a normal step (in inches)
30 Inches
A Joey is a baby what?
Kangaroo
Who is the current SgtMaj of the Marine Corps?
Sgtmaj Ruiz
Who owned Tunn tavern?
Robert Mullins
How to do alternate reel response test?
High speed drogues only.
Min air speed 185 KIAS, reduce airspeed by 70 KIAS, simulating a receiver. Hose should rewind
What is the only uniform a female can wear a web belt in?
Utilities (cammies)
What is the name for bat waste?
Guano
Which Marine was the first astonaut?
Col. John Glenn
Who was the first to be awarded the Mameluke sword?
Lt. Pressly O'Bannon
Name all problems with NVGs (hint, FSHEDSS) and why
Flickering: bad electrical connection
Scintillation: low light (gained up)
Honeycombing: too bright of light
Edge glow: incompatible lighting
Distortion: fiber optic inverter fail
Darkspots: dust from manufacturer or dead cells
Shading: improper adjustment
What are the kinds of commands in drill?
Precatory and execution
What products do bees produce? (at least 4)
Honey, Beeswax, Royal Jelly, Pollen, Propolis, Venom
Who is regarded as the father of Marine Scout Snipers?
Carlos Hathcock