What is In memory of those who died at the battle of Chapultapec
100
Meaning of the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor
What is 1. Eagle-National Defense
2. Globe-Worldwide Service
3. Anchor-Maritime Tradition
100
Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps
What is Archibald Henderson
200
Only two Marines to receive two Medals of Honor
What is Dan Daly and Smedley Butler
200
Only Marine to receive five Navy Crosses
What is Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller
200
Origin of the nickname Devil Dog
What is Given by Germans in WWI
200
Origin of the nickname Leatherneck
What is Came from when Marines wore high leather collars to defend against sword slashes.
200
Name 3 Marine Corps Leadership Principles
What is
*Know yourself and seek self-improvement.
*Be technically and tactically proficient.
*Develop a sense of responsibility among your subordinates.
*Make sound and timely decisions.
*Set the example.
*Know your Marines and look out for their welfare.
*Keep your Marines informed.
*Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.
*Ensure assigned tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished.
*Train your Marines as a team.
*Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities.
300
2 GENERAL ORDER
What is 2. Walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
300
What was the first amphibious landing?
What is New Providence, Bahamas, 1776
300
Who was the first female Marine and when did she join?
What is Opha May Johnson, August 13th, 1918
300
What makes up the Marine Corps Emblem and what do they symbolize?
What is Eagle (symbolizes nation), Globe (worldwide service), and Anchor (naval traditions).
300
What are the Marine Corps Core Values?
What is Honor, Courage, and Commitment
400
Who was the first Sergeant Major?
What is Sergeant Major Archibald Sommers
400
Where and when was Operation Urgent Fury?
What is Grenada, October 1983
400
Name 3 conflicts were Marines involved in prior to WWI?
What is The Revolutionary War
Naval War with France
War with Tripoli (Barbary Pirates War)
War of 1812
Florida Indian War
Mexican War
Civil War
Spanish-American War
Philippine Insurrection
Boxer Rebellion
Banana Wars
400
What is the origin of the term "Leatherneck"?
What is Marines wore high leather collars from 1775-1875
400
Name all the officer ranks
What is
W-1 WARRANT OFFICER
W-2 CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER
W-3 CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER
W-4 CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER
W-5 CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER
SECOND LIEUTENANT
FIRST LIEUTENANT
CAPTAIN
MAJOR
LIEUTENANT COLONEL
COLONEL
BRIGADIER GENERAL
MAJOR GENERAL
LIEUTENANT GENERAL
GENERAL
500
What is the history behind the NCO sword?
What is It was the Army infantry sword use by Army and Marine Corps officers during the Civil War. After the Civil War, the sword was passed down to Marine NCOs, the only NCOs in any branch of the US armed forces who are authorized to carry swords.
500
Who is the only Marine to go from Private to General?
What is General G. C. Thomas
500
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!! Mission of the Marine Rifle Squad
What is To locate, close with, and destroy the enemy, by fire and maneuver, or repel the enemy assault by fire and close combat.
500
6 GENERAL ORDER
What is To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the Commanding Officer, Officer of the Day, Officers, and Non-Commissioned Officers of the guard only.
500
DAILY DOUBLE!!! NAME THE THREE RANKS THAT ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE?
What is COLONEL, SGTMAJ OF THE MARINE CORPS, GUNNER