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100

What are the paragraphs of an OpOrd?

Orientation

Situation

Mission

Execution

Admin & Logistics

Command & Signal

100
What is the official motto of the Marine Corps and what does it mean?
Semper Fidelis - Always Faithful
100

What Marine Corps order pertains to uniform regulations?

MCO P1020.34H

100
What city was home to Tun Tavern, the birthplace of the Marine Corps?
Philadelphia
100
Whos is the most decorated Marine in the history of the Marine Corps?
Chesty Puller
200

What are three types of combat orders?

Warning Order

Operations Order

Fragmentary Order

200
What is the proper distance for saluting an officer (between _ and _)?
6-30 paces
200
What is the proper placement of ribbons on the men's Service Alpha coat?
Centered 1/8" above and parallel to the top edge of the upper left pocket
200
Who is known as the "grand old man" of the Marine Corps?
Archibald Henderson
200

Who is the most recent Marine recipient of the Medal of Honor?

Kyle Carpenter

Awarded 2014 for actions in 2010

300

Under what paragraph of the OpOrd would the following statement be found? 

- About 1 hr ago, 3 EN soldiers were spotted preparing an OP near the OBJ. They are armed with Semi-Auto weapons and have Comm gear. They are expected to withdraw upon contact. -

Situation

- Enemy Situation - 

300
When was the Marine Corps emblem adopted?
1868
300

What is the collar placement of Company Grade insignia on MCCUU and khaki shirts?

One inch from both edges and the long axis parallel to the front edge of the collar

300
Who was the first Commandant of the Marine Corps?
Samuel Nicholas
300
What was the nickname given to GySgt Carlos Hathcock by the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army during the Vietnam War?
White Feather
400

In what paragraph could the Commander's Intent be found?

Execution

400
What famous phrase did Admiral Nimitz coin in regards to Marines fighting on Iwo Jima?
Uncommon valor is a common virtue
400

What is the maximum number of large medals allowed in one row of the Dress Blue "A"?

Answer both male and female

7 Medals for males 

5 Medals for females

400
In what year was the birth of Marine Corps Aviation?
1912
400

Name the only two Marines to receive two Medals of Honor for separate actions during war?

Dan Daly & Smedley Butler

500

Name three common TCMs and their meaning/importance.

ANSWER VARIES

AA, ATK POS, LD, ASLT POS, OBJ, RP, Lateral Limits, LP, OP, FPL, PDF, FPF

500
What is the proper procedure for boarding a naval vessel in uniform?
At the top of the gangplank face aft, salute national ensign, turn back to face Officer of the Deck, salute, request permission to come aboard
500

What is the maximum height for the female black leather pump?

3"

500

Who was the first female Marine?

Opha Mae Johnson 1918 (Reserves)

Lucille McClaren 1943 (AD ME)

Anne Lentz 1943 (AD MO)

500
Who was the only enlisted Marine to receive both the Medal of Honor and Navy Cross for his actions during WWII?
John Basilone