USMC History
A/C Knowledge
Customs
Animals
Famous Marines
100

When was the USMC established?

November 10th, 1775

100

How much weight can go on the ramp with no rollers or dual rails on?

5000lbs

100

What foot do you step with first?

Left

100

What is the Marine Corps mascot?

A bulldog

100

Who is the current commendant?

No one!

200

Who was the old man of the Marine Corps?

Archambault Henderson 

200

What is the axel limit for E-J in the cargo compartment?

13,000lbs

200

What are the Marine Corps colors?

Scarlet and Gold

200

What is the Navy's Mascot?

A goat

200

Which marine has 5 navy crosses?

Chesty Puller

300

Who said: "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. The Marines don't have that problem"?

Ronald Regan 

300

What oil pressure does the APU door close?

20PSI (approximately 18 RPM)

300

Length of a normal step (in inches)

30 Inches

300

A Joey is a baby what?

Kangaroo

300

Who is the current SgtMaj of the Marine Corps?

Sgtmaj Ruiz

400

Who owned Tunn tavern?

Robert Mullins

400

How to do alternate reel response test?

High speed drogues only.

Min air speed 185 KIAS, reduce airspeed by 70 KIAS, simulating a receiver. Hose should rewind

400

What is the only uniform a female can wear a web belt in?

Utilities (cammies)

400

What is the name for bat waste?

Guano

400

Which Marine was the first astonaut? 

Col. John Glenn

500

Who was the first to be awarded the Mameluke sword?

Lt. Pressly O'Bannon

500

Name all problems with NVGs (hint, FSHEDSS) and why 

Flickering: bad electrical connection

Scintillation: low light (gained up)

Honeycombing: too bright of light

Edge glow: incompatible lighting

Distortion: fiber optic inverter fail

Darkspots: dust from manufacturer or dead cells

Shading: improper adjustment

500

What are the kinds of commands in drill?

Precatory and execution

500

What products do bees produce? (at least 4)

Honey, Beeswax, Royal Jelly, Pollen, Propolis, Venom

500

Who is regarded as the father of Marine Scout Snipers?

Carlos Hathcock