Marine Corps History
Rank Structure
MCJROTC Knowledge
Drill Knowledge
General Knowledge
100

What is the birthday of the United States Marine Corps (USMC)?

November 10th, 1775

100

What enlisted rank is above Lance Corporal (Lcpl)?

Corporal

100

What does MCJROTC stand for?

Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps

100

What foot is used to step off when marching?

Left foot

100

What is the Marine Corps Emblem?

The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor

200

What historic tavern is recognized as the birthplace of the Marine Corps?

Tun's Tavern (Philadelphia, PA)

200

What rank insignia consists of three chevrons ("stripes")?

Sergeant

200

What is the highest enlisted rank in MCJROTC?

Cadet Sergeant Major

200

What command is given to stop marching?

Halt

200

What are the four U.S. military branches?

Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force

300

During which war did Marines earn the nickname "Devil Dogs"?

World War I (Belleau Wood)

300

What is the highest enlisted rank in the Marine Corps?

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

300

What does SMI stand for in MCJROTC?

Senior Marine Instructor

300

What command is given to face 180 degrees at the position of attention?

About face

300

Who is the Secretary of the Navy?

The Honorable Mr. Phelan

400

Who was the first Commandant of the Marine Corps?

Samuel Nicholas

400

What officer rank is represented by a silver oak leaf?

Lieutenant Colonel

400

Who is the Commanding Officer of MCJROTC?

Cadet Evelyn Matias-Luz

400

At the position of parade rest, how far apart should your feet be?

12 inches 

400

What Marine Corps sword is traditionally carried by NCOs (Non-Commissioned Officers)?

The Mameluke (NCO) Sword

500

Name the sword carried by Marine Officers?

The Mameluke Sword

500

What rank is represented by a red bar and two gold stripes?

Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CWO2)

500

What is the mission of the MCJROTC program?

To develop leadership, citizenship, and character. 

500

How do you properly "fall out" of a formation?

Step back with the left foot, about face, left face

500

What is the grand old man of the Marine Corps? How many years did he serve? 

Archibald Henderson (39 years)