History
November 10th, 1775
What is your first general order?
Take charge of this post and all government property in view
This three-word Latin motto means “Always Faithful” and is the Corps’ slogan.
Semper Fidelis
This 1945 battle on a Japanese island saw Marines raise the flag on Mount Suribachi, captured in a famous photo.
Iwo Jima
The only Marine in history to be awarded five Navy Crosses.
Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller
What are the official colors of the Marine Corps?
Scarlet and Gold
What is your second general order?
Walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday on this date each year with a cake-cutting ceremony.
November 10th
Marines led the charge in this 2003 operation to topple Saddam Hussein.
Operation Iraqi Freedom?
The Marine Corps recruiting slogan used from 1985–1994 that is still banned from being spoken aloud at the depot.
We’re looking for a few good men
What is the origin of the term “Leatherneck”?
Marines wore high leather collars from 1775-1875
What is your 9th general order?
To call the Corporal of the Guard in any case not covered by instructions.
The two colors of the dress blues uniform and what they represent
Blue for the Corps and scarlet/red for the blood shed by Marines
This WWI battle in France earned Marines the nickname “Devil Dogs” from the Germans.
Belleau Wood
The first woman ever to enlist in the regular Marine Corps (not the Reserve) and the exact date she enlisted.
Opha May Johnson, 13 August 1918?
Who is said to be the “Father of Marine Corps Aviation”?
Lt. Alfred Cunningham
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.
The traditional drink passed around at the Marine Corps Birthday Ball and or Mess night, in a punch bowl containing many different things
Grog
The Marine Corps’ role in amphibious warfare was pioneered by this WWII general, known as the “father of modern amphibious operations.”
Holland Smith
The year the Marine Corps first allowed canvassing recruiters to wear the campaign cover (smokey bear) in public while recruiting.
1956
What was the battle in which marines were held in a 77-day siege?
Khe Sanh, Vietnam 1968
While walking an interior post at night, you observe a person attempting to exit a building through a window. The person is in civilian clothes and is not carrying any visible government property. State the exact sequence of the first three actions you are required to take (per the 11 General Orders).
1) Challenge the person, 2) Detain the person if they do not satisfactorily identify themselves, 3) Call the Corporal of the Guard?)
the longest continuously used weapon in the U.S. military
Mameluke sword
In November 1950, the 1st Marine Division executed “the attack in the opposite direction” to break out of this reservoir after being surrounded by 120,000 Chinese troops.
Chosin (Changjin) Reservoir?
The maximum number of hash marks (4-year service stripes) a Marine can wear on the service coat.
11 -44 years of service