Customs
Courtesies
Traditions
History
Uniform/Insignia
100

What is the Marine Corps Motto and what does it mean?

Semper Fidelis - Always Faithful

100

How should a Junior Marine stand when a Senior Marine is talking to them?

At parade rest or until told otherwise.

100

When is the Marine Corps Birthday?

November 10, 1775

100

Who was the first Commandant of the Marine Corps?

Captain Samuel Nicholas

100

What are the Marine Corps colors?

Scarlet and Gold?

200

When the Commanding Officer enters the room, what should you do?

"Attention on deck" until told to "carry on"

200

Who is responsible for knowing and upholding Marine Corps customs. 

All Marines to include veterans and retirees. 

200

What is traditionally read at every Marine Corps birthday ball? Who reads the message?

General John A. Lejeune's birthday message.

The Adjutant.

200

Who was the first female Marine?

Opha Mae Johnson.

200

Can Marines have colored hair? If so what colors are authorized? 

Yes, the hair must appear consistent with a natural human color. 

300

How should you refer to the Marine Corps flag?

Colors

300

What is the significance of a salute on the Mrine Corps. 

It is a sign of respect and recognition of authority. 

300

What do the blood stripes on the dress blue uniform represent?

The blood shed by officers and NCO's at the Battle of Chapultepec.

300

What battle gave rise to the phrase "Uncommon valor was a common virtue".

The Battle of Iwo Jima

300

What are the three elements of the Marine Corps emblem and what do they represent?

Eagle: Nation
Globe: Worldwide service
Anchor: Naval Traditions

400

When walking outdoors in uniform with a senior Marine, on which side should you position yourself. 

The senior Marine's left side. 

400

What should you do when passing the Colors in uniform?

Render a salute until you are six paces.

400

Every service member takes an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, what us this oah called?

Oath of Enlistment. 

400

Who was the 13th Commandant known as the "Greatest of all Leathernecks"? 

General John A. Lejeune

400

What is the historical significance of the Marine Corps Dress Blues uniform?

Introduced in 1798, the uniform’s design was influenced by both the naval traditions of the U.S. Navy (since Marines were part of the Navy until the 20th century) and British military dress styles. 

500

What is the purpose of the Marine Corps customs? 

To maintain discipline, respect, and espirit de corps, fostering a cohesive and effective fighting force. 

500

What is the purpose of courtesies in the Marine Corps.

To show respect, maintain discipline and foster a positive and professional environment. 

500

What is played during memorial services, funerals, and other solemn ceremonies? And why?

Taps, it's a way of paying respects to fallen comrades and symbolizing the importance of their sacrifice.

500

What is the name of the first Marine Corps recruitment Tavern and where is it located?

Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...

500

What is the Marine Corps order for uniform regulations. 

MCO 1020.34H

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