Marine Corps History
What is the Marine Corps Birthday?
November 10th, 1775
Who is the First Female Marine?
Opha Mae Johnson 1918
What is an E1 in the Marine Corps
Private
What is the first general order?
To take charge of this post and all government property in view
What is the primary service weapon of the USMC?
M16A4 service rifle
What is the Birthplace of the Marine Corps?
Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Who was the first Marine Recruiter?
Captain Robert Mullins
What is the insignia description of a Sergeant in the Marine Corps?
Where did the term Devil Dog come from?
Nickname from the Germans "Teufelhunden" during battle of Belleau Wood
What are the 3 main groups of the M16A4 Service weapon?
L,M,G,A,S
Lightweight, Magazine fed, Gas Operated, Air Cooled, Shoulder fired weapon
What year did the Marine Corps adopt the Eagle Globe and Anchor?
1868
Who was the Commandant responsible for the adoption of the Eagle, Globe and Anchor
BGen Jacob Zeilin
What rank is an E-7 in the Marine Corps
Gunnery Sergeant
What does the term Semper Fidelis mean?
"Always Faithful"
Max Range of M16A4 service rile?
3534 Meters
What was the significance of the battle of Iwo Jima?
Over 26,000 Marines killed. Where "Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue". Flag raised on Mt Surabachi. 80 Marines awarded the Medal of Honor
Who is GySgt Carlos Hathcock?
What is the Rank description of an E-8 in the Marine Corps?
3 stripes up 3 stripes down cross rifles in the center, or, 3 stripes up 3 stripes down diamond in the center
What is the 5th general order?
To quit my post only when properly relieved
Max effective range of a M16A4 service rifle
550 meters point target. 800 meters area target
What was the battle of Okinawa?
Last offensive battle of WWII
Who is the most decorated Marine with 5 Navy Crosses?
LtGen Chest Puller
What are all 3 ranks and there descriptions of an E-9
Master Gunnery Sergeant, Sergeant Major, and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.
he wears 3 stripes up, 4 stripes down, bursting bomb in the center, or 3 stripes up 4 stripes down, 5 point star in the center, or 3 stripes up, 4 stripes down eagle globe and anchor flanked by 2 5 point stars in the center.
What article holds you accountable for absence without leave?
Article 86 of the UCMJ
Cycle of Operations of the M16A4 Service Rifle
Firing, Unlocking, Extracting, Ejecting, Cocking, Feeding, Chambering, Locking