USMC Ranks
What is the rank immediately below staff sergeant?
Sergeant
What is the first word in all the General Orders?
“ To ”
What is the mnemonic device for Leadership Traits?
J.J. D.I.D. T.I.E. B.U.C.K.L.E.
A leader maintains high standards and sets a positive example
Set the example
What year was the United States Marine Corps established?
1775
What is the first rank within the commissioned officer category?
Second Lieutenant
What is your 10th General Order?
To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
What are the 2 E s in the mnemonic device?
Enthusiasm and Endurance
A leader takes responsibility for mission outcomes
Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions
What is the nickname given to Marines by German soldiers during WWI?
“Devil Dogs”
What is the highest enlisted rank in the Marine Corps?
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
What is your 7th General Order?
To talk to no one except in line of duty.
What is the definition of Tact?
The ability to conduct yourself in a way that doesn’t cause offense to anyone around you.
A leader assigns tasks based on individual strengths
Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities
What battle made Noncommissioned Officers have a blood stripe on their dress blue trousers?
The Battle of Chapultepec
What is the officer rank indicated by 2 Stars?
Major General
What is your 11th General Order?
To be especially watchful at night and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.
What are the 2 I s in the mnemonic device?
Initiative and Integrity
What leadership principle does this represent?
Situation: A Marine leader assigns a task to their team and provides clear instructions. They check in regularly to ensure progress is being made and offer assistance as needed to ensure the task is being completed successfully.
Ensure assigned tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished
What battle in WW2 was largely symbolized by Marines pushing to raise their flag?
It had the highest amount of casualties of Marines in any battle.
The Battle of Iwo Jima
What is the rank insignia for a MGySgt?
3 Chevrons
4 Rockers
An Exploding Bomb
What is your 6th General Order?
To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the Commanding Officer, Officer of the Day, Officers, and Non-Commissioned Officers of the guard only
What is the definition of Judgement?
Making sound decisions with the information you have in a timely manner.
What leadership principle does this represent?
Situation: A marine realizes they struggle with public speaking.They take a course on communication skills and practice regularly to improve their confidence and effectiveness.
Know yourself and seek self improvement
Where did the Mameluke Sword come from, and which Marine was it first presented to?
Presented to 1stLt Presley O’Bannon in 1804, in recognition of the First Barbary Pirate War