USMC History
This year marks the birth of the United States Marine Corps...
What is 1775
Marines use this acronym when making sound leadership decisions: BAMCIS begins with this word.
What is Begin Planning
Marines render this military courtesy when recognizing officers outdoors.
What is a salute
MCDP 1 is known by this title
What is Warfighting
The Marine Corps Core Values are Honor, Courage, and this value.
What is Commitment
This Philadelphia tavern is recognized as the birthplace of the Marine Corps.
What is Tun Tavern
The leadership trait represented by the letter "J" in JJ DID TIE BUCKLE.
What is Judgment
This hymn is the oldest official song in the U.S. Armed Forces.
What is the Marine Corps Hymn
This concept describes the Marine Corps philosophy of decentralized decision-making.
What is Mission Command?
Marines recite this creed beginning with "This is my rifle."
What is the Rifleman's Creed
The 13th Commandant known as the "Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps."
Who is John A. Lejeune
The first leadership principle states that leaders should know this about themselves and seek self-improvement.
What are their strengths and weaknesses
When the National Anthem plays outdoors and in uniform, Marines should do this.
What is render a salute
According to MCDP 1, war is fundamentally this type of human activity.
What is a clash of opposing wills?
The rank immediately above Lance Corporal
What is Corporal
This battle earned Marines the nickname "Devil Dogs."
What is the Battle of Belleau Wood
This leadership principle emphasizes keeping Marines informed.
What is "Keep your Marines informed"
This term describes showing proper respect to rank, position, and authority.
What is military courtesy
This acronym stands for Observation, Orientation, Decision, Action.
What is the OODA Loop
This publication outlines standards of conduct and leadership expectations for Marines
What is the Marine Corps Manual
This famous flag raising occurred during the Battle of Iwo Jima.
What is Mount Suribachi
This leadership trait is defined as the quality of faithfulness to country, Corps, unit, seniors, peers, and subordinates.
What is Loyalty
The first general order begins with these words.
What is "To take charge of this post"
This warfighting philosophy seeks to shatter the enemy's cohesion through rapid, focused actions.
What is Maneuver Warfare
This Marine Corps birthday message is read annually to all Marines.
What is the Commandant's Birthday Message