USMC History
Rank & Extra...
MCJROTC Chain of command
General Knowledge
Trivia
100
The Marine Corps Core Values
What are Honor, Courage, and Commitment?
100
The lowest Enlisted rank in MCJROTC.
What is a Cadet Private (C/Pvt)?
100
I am the Secretary of State.
Who is the Honorable Mr. Marco Rubio?
100
The location of the 'Oldest Post in the Marine Corps.
What is Marine Barracks, 8th and I, Washington, D.C.?
100
I am the current Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.
Who is SgtMaj Carlos A. Ruiz?
200
The Marine Corps Colors.
What are Scarlet and Gold?
200
The rank after Cadet Private First Class (C/PFC).
What is Cadet Lance Corporal (C/LCpl)?
200
I am the Secretary of War (Defense).
Who is the Honorable Mr. Pete Hegseth?
200
Two types of courage.
What are moral and physical courage?
200
I am the Commander-in-Chief of all US Armed Forces.
Who is the Honorable Mr. Donald Trump?
300
What are the Primary & Secondary objectives of Marine Corps Leadership?
Primary: Mission Accomplishment
Secondary: Troop Welfare
300
The rank that becomes an NCO in the US Marine Corps.
What is a Corporal (Cpl)?
300
I am the KWPHS MCJROTC Bn CO?
Who is Cadet LtCol Adoeye?
300
What are the (5) documents known as the "Freedom Documents"?
1. Mayflower Compact (11 Nov 1620)
2. Declaration of Independence (4 July 1776)
3. Articles of Confederation (1781)
4. Constitution of the United States (17 Sep 1787)
5. The Bill of Rights (15 Dec 1791)
300
I became the first to hold the office of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.
Who is SgtMaj Wilbur Bestwick?
The post of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps was established in 1957.
The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (officially abbreviated to SMMC) is a billet, as well as a unique enlisted grade of rank, and is designated a special paygrade above E-9. The position also has a unique non-commissioned grade of rank insignia, in the United States Marine Corps. The holder of this rank and position is the most senior Enlisted Marine in the Marine Corps, unless an Enlisted Marine is serving as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman, which is the case as of November 3, 2023.
400
The three parts of the Marine Corps emblem.
What are the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor?
400
The highest Officer rank in MCJROTC.
What is the rank of Cadet Colonel (C/Col)?
400
I am the KWPHS MCJROTC Bn XO.
Who is Cadet Major Mullen?
400
What are the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
400
Archibald Henderson, who served the longest term as Commandant, 1820-1859.
Who is the "Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps?"
500
What is the Birthday and Birthplace of the Marine Corps?
10 Nov 1775
At Tun's Tavern in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
500
The highest Enlisted rank in MCJROTC.
What is Cadet Sergeant Major (C/SgtMaj)?
500
I am the KWPHS MCJROTC Bn Sergeant Major?
Who is Cadet SgtMaj Attah?
500
What are the (3) Branches of Government?
Legislative
Judical
Executive
500
A quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism but enables a leader to proceed in the face of it with calmness and firmness.
What is Courage?
600
The Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps.
Who is Archibald Henderson?
Archibald Henderson (January 21, 1783 – January 6, 1859) was the longest-serving Commandant of the Marine Corps, serving from 1820 to 1859. The "Grand old man of the Marine Corps," serving in the United States Marine Corps for over 52 years.
600
The rank below Cadet Sergeant (C/Sgt).
What is a Cadet Corporal (C/Cpl)?
600
I am the current Commandant of the Marine Corps?
Who is General Eric M. Smith?
600
The ability to influence, lead, or guide others so as to accomplish a mission in the manner desired by providing purpose, direction, and motivation.
What is Leadership
600
Who was the first female Marine?
700
The Latin phrase for "Always Faithful."
What is Semper Fidelis?
Often shortened to Semper Fi.
700
I have one silver disc, but my name is sometimes confusing in the MCJROTC rank structure.
What is a Cadet Second Lieutenant (C/2ndLt)?
700
I am the current MCJROTC Director for Regional 3.
Who is Major Stewart?
700
What are the (3) Basic Leadership Styles?
Authoritative
Participative
Delegative
700
The only two Marines who have been awarded the Medal of Honor twice.
Who are SgtMaj Dan Daly & MajGen Smedley Butler?
800
The Marine Corps motto.
What is Semper Fidelis?
800
The highest current rank in KWPHS MCJROTC Cadet Chain of Command.
What is the Cadet Lieutenant Colonel (C/LtCol)?
800
I am the current National Director of all MCJROTC.
Who is Col Robert Oltmen?
800
The highest Enlisted rank in the US Marine Corps.
What is the Sergeant Major of The Marine Corps?
800
I was the First Commandant of the US Marine Corps.
Who was Captain Samuel Nicholas?
900
When, what was the first Marine Amphibious landing, and who led it?
In 1776, New Providence Island in the Bahamas led by Capt Samuel Nicholas.
900
What is the rank of a Staff Sergeant of Marines?
900
I am the Vice President of the United States.
Who is the Honorable Mr. JD Vance?
900
I am the 1st Marine to receive the Medal of Honor.
Who is Cpl John F. Mackie?
On July 10, 1863, Mackie was awarded the Medal of Honor (Navy version) for his actions aboard the Galena on May 15, 1862 during the Civil War. Mackie was particularly mentioned for his "gallant conduct and services and signal acts of devotion to duty". On October 11, 1863, he received the medal by U.S. Postal Service mail while aboard the Seminole which was anchored off Sabine Pass, Texas. Mackie was presented the Medal of Honor during a ceremony on the quarterdeck of the ship. He was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps on August 23, 1865, in Boston.
900
The US Marines are direct descendants of
Who are the British Royal Marines?
1000
Who was the American Patriot who is known for saying, "Give me Liberty or Give me Death"?
Patrick Henry
1000
Who was the American Patriot who is known as the "Father of our Constitution"?
James Madison
1100
Who was the American Patriot who is known for saying, "I regret that I have but one life to give for my country"?
Nathan Hale