Marine Corps History
What is the birthday of the United States Marine Corps (USMC)?
November 10th, 1775
What enlisted rank is above Lance Corporal (Lcpl)?
Corporal
What does MCJROTC stand for?
Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
What foot is used to step off when marching?
Left foot
What is the official emblem of the United States Marine Corps?
The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor
What historic tavern is recognized as the birthplace of the Marine Corps?
Tun's Tavern (Philadelphia, PA)
What rank insignia consists of three chevrons ("stripes")?
Sergeant
What is the highest enlisted rank in MCJROTC?
Cadet Sergeant Major
What command is given to stop marching?
Halt
What Marine Corps tradition celebrates the founding of the Corps each year on November 10th?
The Marine Corps Birthday Ball
During which war did Marines earn the nickname "Devil Dogs"?
World War I (Belleau Wood)
What is the highest enlisted rank in the Marine Corps?
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
What does SMI stand for in MCJROTC?
Senior Military Instructor
What command is given to face 180 degrees at the position of attention?
About face
What song is traditionally played at Marine Corps celebrations?
The Marines' Hymn
Who was the first Commandant of the Marine Corps?
Samuel Nicholas
What officer rank is represented by a silver oak leaf?
Lieutenant Colonel
1916
At the position of parade rest, how far apart should your feet be?
12 inches
What Marine Corps sword is traditionally carried by NCOs (Non-Commissioned Officers)?
The Mameluke (NCO) Sword
Who was awarded the Mameluke sword?
1stLt Presley O'Bannon
What rank is represented by a red bar and two gold stripes?
Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CWO2)
What is the mission of the MCJROTC program?
To develop leadership, citizenship, and character.
How do you properly "fall out" of a formation?
Step back with the left foot, about face, left face
What does the red stripe on Marine Dress Blue trousers symbolize?
The bloodshed by Marines in the Battle of Chapultepec