History
Marine Corps was created in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Tun Tavern.
What is 1775?
The battle on 7 August 1942 launched the first US land offensive of WWII
What is the Battle of Guadalcanal?
This Sergeant earned 2 medals of honor. (1) Chinese Boxer Rebellion (2) First Caco War
Who is Sergeant Dan Daly?
Identifying, assessing, and controlling risks to appropriate levels
What is risk management?
President, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Navy, and Commandant of the Marine Corps
What is the service chain of command?
Marines stormed the Barbary pirates stronghold at Burma
What is 1805?
LtGen Holland “Howlin’ Mad” Smith led a combined invasion force of Marines and Soldiers that totaled 136,000 during this battle.
What is the Battle of Mariana Islands?
Brigadier General Margaret A. Brewer became the first woman general officer on this date
What is 11 May 1978?
Enhances decision making skills, preserves personnel, and increases the probability of success
What are key aspects of risk management?
Approx 3,400 Marines who protect key naval installations and facilities
Who is Marine Security Forces?
1883
What is the year the marine corps adopted the motto “semper fidelis”?
This battle occurred in November 1950 during the Korean War
What is the battle of Chosin Reservoir?
Corporal Dunham was awarded a Medal of Honor for covering a grenade and shielding his marines during an engagement is this location
What is Husaybah, Iraq?
This level of RM is where we operate on a daily basis. “On the spot” decisions
What is time critical?
Air Combat Element for the MEF
What is the Marine Air Wing?
This person was the first pilot of the marine corps and had his first solo flight on 01 August 1912
What is Major Alfred A. Cunningham?
Arabic for “the dawn”, this operation was the first time joint and coalition forces operated under one single chain of command
What is Operation Al-Fajr?
An O-8 in the Marine Corps
What is a Major General?
Hearing protection must be worn at these levels
What is 84dba (8hrs TWA) and 104 dba peak sound pressure?
What is S-4?
This operation was launched after the Iraqi government invaded Kuwait and refused to comply with the United Nations
What is Operation Desert Storm?
4,000 Marines from this unit fought along 650 Afghan soldiers in the Helmand River Valley during Operation Strike of the Sword
What is 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB)?
Salute the duty, request permission to go ashore, then salute the ensign
What are the procedures for departing the vessel between 0800 and Sunset?
OPNAVINST 5100.19
What is the instruction for the Navy Occupational Safety and Health Program?
This MAGTF is normally used for disaster relief and humanitarian assistance
What is a Special Purpose MAGTF (SPMAGTF)