Customs,Courtesies, & General Orders
What accompanied with a salute?
The greeting of the day
When was the Navy founded?
October 13, 1775
When and when was the Marine Corps founded
November 10th, 1775 in Tun Tavern, Philadelphia
What does the A in an aircraft type decoder stand for?
Attack
What is a E-4 in the Marine Corps?
Corporal
What the 3rd General Order?
To report violations of orders I am instructed to enforce
Who famously said "I have not yet begun to fight!"
John Paul Jones
At what battle in WW1 did the Marine Corps gain the nickname "Devil Dog"?
The Battle of Belleau Wood
What does the KC in KC-130J stand for?
KC means Tanker and Cargo/Transport
What is the insignia for a Senior Chief Petty Officer?
The insignia for a Senior Chief Petty Officer is 1 Silver star, 1 rocker, 1 rating badge, and 3 chevrons
From how far away do you render a salute?
6 steps
What was the name of the operation to kill Osama bin Laden?
Operation Neptune Spear
Who was Lieutenant General Lewis "Chesty" Puller?
He was the most decorated Marine in the history of the corp as well as the the only Marine to win the Navy Cross 5 times
What does VTOL stand for?
Vertical Take Off and Landing
What is a rate in the Navy?
A rate represents a sailors pay-grade and rating
How to half mast the national ensign?
If the national ensign is flying, it should be immediately lowered in a respectful manner to half mast
If the national ensign is not flying, the national ensign will be hoisted to the peak and then lowered to half mast
Name of the submarine tactic used by German in the Second World War to destroy conveys in the Atlantic?
Wolf Packs
Who was the first female Marine?
Opha May Johnson
What are the differences between an F/A 18E/F?
F/A 18E is the single seat variant with just a pilot
F/A 18F is when there is a pilot and NFO
What is the difference between a First Sergeant's and Master Sergeant's insignia?
A First Sergeant has 3 chevrons, 3 rockers, and a diamond
A Master Sergeant has 3 chevrons, 3 rockers, and cross rifles
Explain the process of embarking and disembarking a ship?
Embarkment: Walk up the brow onto the quarterdeck, salute the national ensign, then turn to the OOD, present your ID in your left hand and salute with the right. Then say request permission to come aboard (sir/ma'am)
Disembarkment: The same steps as embarking but in reverse.
What is the name of the first 4 steel ships authorized by Congress?
Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dolphin
What was the significance of the Battle of Tarawa in WW2?
The Japanese commander claimed that "a million men assaulting for a hundred years could not take Tarawa". It took the Marines just 76 hours
Name 3 of the 9 squadron types
VFA, VAW, VP, VAQ, VQ, VRC, HSM, HM, HSC
What does the rating EMN1 stand for?
Electricians Mate Nuclear Petty Officer 1st Class