Ranks
What are the two navy E-9 ranks?
Fleet Master Chief Petty Officer
Command Master Chief Petty Officer
Master Chief Petty Officer
What cases does the Special-Court Martial handle?
Cases that are serious, but noncapital, such as desertion, assault, larceny, and robbery.
Who oversaw the development of the Marine Corps?
John Adams
Where was the first Marine amphibious assault?
New Providence, Bahamas
What Date was the Marine Corps emblem adopted?
19 November 1868
How many years of consecutive good service do you need to have to get gold service stripes on dress blue uniforms?
12 years
What was the popular name for the first American flag?
"Old Glory"
What is the full title of the most decorated Marine?
Lieutenant General Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller 5 Navy Crosses
Where did Opha Mae Johnson enlist?
Washington DC
How long was the period of peace in between the Civil War and Spanish-American War in 1898?
33 years
What rank is a O-4 in the navy?
Lieutenant Commander
In world War I and II what language was used by American soldiers as code?
Navajo
Who was the first Marine to be rewarded the Medal of Honor in WWII?
First Lt. George Cannon
What was the battle where no shots were fired?
The battle of Vera Cruz
What was the war cry for the Marines in the War with Spain in 1898?
"Remember the Maine"
What category is E-5 through E-7 in the navy?
Petty Officers
What were the Carlson’s Raiders?
The groups that lead amphibious landings, practice guerilla warfare tactics, and made hit-and-run raids on the enemy.
Who is the godfather of the USMC?
Anthony Zinni or Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller
What were spanish troops denied access to at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba?
fresh water
When did John Quick use his polka dot bandana as a signal flag?
The War with Spain in 1898 during the capturing of the well at Cuzco
What rank is a O-8 in the Navy?
Rear Admiral
What did the U.S. claim the Roosevelt Corollary did to the Monroe Doctrine?
had the direct interest and obligation to impose order in the affairs of Latin American countries
What positions and branches are on the Joint Cheifs of Staff?
Chairman, Vice Chairman, and the Chiefs of Staff for the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and National Guard Bureau
What other locations were attacked on December 7, 1941 other than Pearl Harbor?
Midway, Johnson and the Palmyra Islands
What two weapons were adopted by the Marines in 1891?
The rapid-firing, multi-barreled gatling gun and the hotchkiss revolving cannon