History and Traditions
The Continental Congress resolution that established two battalions of Marines was passed on this date.
10 November 1775
The standard service rifle currently issued to most Infantry Marines.
M27 (IAR) Infantry Automatic Rifle
The three Marine Corps core values.
Honor, Courage, and Commitment
This Marine received the Medal of Honor and later became one of the Corps' most decorated Marines.
Lewis B. Puller
The Marine Corps falls under this Department of the U.S. government.
Department of the Navy
The Marine Corps adopted this emblem officially in 1868 under Commandant Jacob Zeilin.
Eagle, Globe and Anchor
The acronym PEQ refers to a device commonly used for aiming and target illumination.
Laser aiming device
This core value emphasizes integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
Honor
This Marine Corps aviator became the first American astronaut to orbit Earth.
John Glenn
A Marine rifle squad typically consists of this many fire teams.
3
This Commandant issued Marine Corps Order No. 47, creating the annual Marine Corps Birthday Message tradition.
John A. Lejeune
This machine gun is chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO and commonly employed at the squad level.
M240B
This core value requires Marines to make the right decision despite fear or adversity.
Courage
This Marine Corps general commanded coalition forces during Operation Desert Storm.
Walter E. Boomer
The smallest tactical unit led by a corporal.
Fire Team
This Marine Corps Manual chapter contains the Corps' enduring philosophy on warfighting and maneuver warfare.
MCDP 1 Warfighting
Marines often refer to this optic as the RCO.
Rifle Combat Optic
This core value is demonstrated through dedication to mission accomplishment and fellow Marines.
Commitment
This legendary Marine Corps Commandant is known for the quote, "Retreat, hell! We just got here."
Lewis B. Puller
This is the largest standing MAGTF.
Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF)
This battle in Nicaragua earned future Commandant Merritt Edson significant recognition before World War II.
Battle of Ocotal
What is the barrel length of the M16A4 Service Rifle
20 inches
The Marine Corps leadership trait most closely associated with consistently doing what is right when no one is watching.
Integrity
This Marine Corps officer twice received the Medal of Honor for actions in Haiti and Nicaragua.
Smedley Butler
The four major elements of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF).
Command Element, Ground Combat Element, Aviation Combat Element, and Logistics Combat Element