Battles
The Marine's performance in this 1918 war earned them the nickname "Devil Dogs" (Teufel Hunden in German)
What is the Battle of Belleau Wood?
This emblem and symbol, adopted in 1968 represents the United States, the globe signifies worldwide service, and the anchor reflects the Corps' Naval heritage.
What is the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor?
One of the most decorated Marines in history, this person received two Medals of Honor for separate actions in the early 20th century. Later in life, he became an outspoken critic of U.S. military interventionism.
Who was Smedley Butler?
The M1903 Springfield rifle was widely used for its accuracy and reliability.
What rifle did Marines primarily use in WWI?
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Fought in 1945, this city provided the United States with airfields close to Japan for emergency landings and bombing missions.
What is the Battle of Iwo Jima?
This crossed braid, worn on dress and service caps dates back to the 19th century and tradition holds that it allowed Marines serving as sharpshooters in a ship's rigging to distinguish officers from enlisted personnel during battle.
What is a quatrefoil?
The most decorated Marine in Corps history, this person served in multiple conflicts and became legendary for his battlefield leadership, especially during the Korean war.
Who is Chesty Puller?
The M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle provided superior firepower compared to many enemy bolt-action rifles.
What weapon became emblematic of Marine infantry during WWII?
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This high-risk maneuver of an amphibious landing at this location in 1950 aimed to cute North Korean supply lines and relieve pressure on teh pusan Perimeter.
What was Operation Battle of Inchon?
The deep blue coat with read trim reflects early Marine uniforms. Enlisted Marines wear the blood stripe on their trousers, commemorating heavy officer and NCO casualties at the 1847 Battle of Chapultepec.
What makes Marine Dress Blues distinct among U.S. military uniforms?
This enlisted Marine is one of the Corps most revered Marines and they received the Medal of Honor for actions at Guadalcanal in WWII and was later killed in action on Iwo Jima.
Who is John Basilone?
The M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR) has largely replaced the M16 and M4 in many Marine infantry roles, reflecting a doctrinal shift toward enhanced accuracy and suppressive fire capability.
What is the standard service rile of modern Marines?
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What is Marine Corps Family Team Building?
This battle was the first major U.S. offensive in the Pacific World War II. This campaign tested Marine amphibious doctrine under brutal conditions and proved the Corps could sustain prolonged jungle combat against a determined enemy.
What is the Battle of Guadalcanal?
This red trim, often called the "blood stripe" for NCOs and officers, commemorates heavy casualties among Marine leaders during the 1847 Battle of Chapultepec in the Mexican-American war.
Why do Marine NCOs and officers wear red piping or stripes on their dress uniforms?
This woman became the first woman to enlist in the Marine Corps in 1918, marking the beginning of formal female service in the Corps, primarily in clerical and administrative roles during WWI.
Who was Opha May Johnson?
This weaponry provided mobile automatic fire within infantry squads, giving Marines suppressive capability without the immobility of heavier machine guns - which was crucial in jungle and island fighting.
What is the Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) in WWII?
What resource provides comprehensive, confidential support for Marines and families by offering counseling, family advocacy, and suicide prevention resources?
What is Marine Corps Behavioral Health?
This 2004 fight represented one of the most intense urban combat operations undertaken by U.S. forces since Vietnam, forcing Marines to adapt doctrine for room-to-room clearning, civilian presence, and asymmetric warfare.
What is the Battle of Fallujah?
This campaign cover was adopted from Army drill traditions and used in recruit training to create uniformity, instant visual authority, and psychological presence. It is not a combat item but a training and discipline symbol.
What is the functional purpose of the campaign cover "Smokey Bear" hat in Marine training?
As Commandant, this Marine championed maneuver warfare doctrine, emphasizing adaptability, decentralized decision-making, and exploiting enemy weaknesses rather than relying on brute force.
What was Alfred M. Gray, Jr?
This heavy machine gun solves a real tachtical niche as it is a versatile machine gun for anti-personnel, light anti-vehicle, and defensive positions.
What is the M2 .50 caliber machine gun?
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Who is Marine For Life?