USMC History
MCJROTC & USMC Rank
MCJROTC Chain of command
General Knowledge
Trivia
100

The Marine Corps Core Values

What are Honor, Courage, and Commitment? 

100

The lowest Enlisted rank in MCJROTC.

What is a Cadet Private (C/Pvt)?

100

I am the Secretary of State.

Who is the Honorable Mr. Marco Rubio?

100

The location of the 'Oldest Post in the Marine Corps.

What is Marine Barracks, 8th and I, Washington, D.C.?

100

I am the current Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.


Who is SgtMaj Carlos A. Ruiz?

200

The Marine Corps Colors.

What are Scarlet and Gold?

200

The rank after Cadet Private First Class (C/PFC).

What is Cadet Lance Corporal (C/LCpl)?

200

I am the Secretary of War (Defense). 

Who is the Honorable Mr. Pete Hegseth?

200

Two types of courage.

What are moral and physical courage?

200

I am the Commander-in-Chief of all US Armed Forces.

Who is the Honorable Mr. Donald Trump?

300

The birth date of the US Marine Corps.

What is November 10, 1775?

300

The rank that becomes an NCO in the US Marine Corps. 

What is a Corporal (Cpl)?

300

I am the KWPHS MCJROTC Bn CO?

Who is Cadet LtCol Adoeye?

300

Individual & Team Training: 

In the Marine Corps, which ranks are responsible for conducting individual training? 

NCOs (Cpl, Sgt)

300

I became the first to hold the office of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.

Who is SgtMaj Wilbur Bestwick?

The post of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps was established in 1957.

The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (officially abbreviated to SMMC) is a billet, as well as a unique enlisted grade of rank, and is designated a special paygrade above E-9. The position also has a unique non-commissioned grade of rank insignia, in the United States Marine Corps. The holder of this rank and position is the most senior Enlisted Marine in the Marine Corps, unless an Enlisted Marine is serving as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman, which is the case as of November 3, 2023.

400

The three parts of the Marine Corps emblem. 

What are the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor?

400

The highest Officer rank in MCJROTC.

What is the rank of Cadet Colonel (C/Col)?

400

I am the KWPHS MCJROTC  Bn XO.

Who is Cadet Major Mullen?

400

Individual & Team Training:

In the Marine Corps, which ranks are responsible for small unit training?

SNCOs (SSgt, GySgt, 1stSgt, SgtMaj)

400

Archibald Henderson, who served the longest term as Commandant, 1820-1859.

Who is the "Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps?"

500

The birthplace of the Marine Corps.

What is Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania? 

500

The highest Enlisted rank in MCJROTC.

What is Cadet Sergeant Major (C/SgtMaj)?

500

 I am the KWPHS MCJROTC Bn Sergeant Major?

Who is Cadet SgtMaj Attah?

500

Individual & Team Training:

In the Marine Corps, what ranks are responsible for whole unit training? 

Officers (2ndLt, 1stLt, Capt, Maj, LtCol, Col)

500

A quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism but enables a leader to proceed in the face of it with calmness and firmness.

What is Courage?

600

The Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps.

Who is Archibald Henderson?

Archibald Henderson (January 21, 1783 – January 6, 1859) was the longest-serving Commandant of the Marine Corps, serving from 1820 to 1859. The "Grand old man of the Marine Corps," serving in the United States Marine Corps for over 52 years.

600

The rank below Cadet Sergeant (C/Sgt).

What is a Cadet Corporal (C/Cpl)?

600

I am the current Commandant of the Marine Corps?

Who is General Eric M. Smith?

600

The ability to influence, lead, or guide others so as to accomplish a mission in the manner desired by providing purpose, direction, and motivation. 

What is Leadership

600

First Female Marine.

700

The Latin phrase for "Always Faithful."

What is Semper Fidelis?

Often shortened to Semper Fi.

700

I have one silver disc, but my name is sometimes confusing in the MCJROTC rank structure.

What is a Cadet Second Lieutenant (C/2ndLt)?

700

I am the current MCJROTC Director for Regional 3.

Who is Major Stewart?

700

Individual & Team Training:

Describe the desired results of training.

Prepare to conduct the training.

Conduct training to the required standards.

What are the 3 steps that should be used in preparing & conducting training?

700

The only two Marines who have been awarded the Medal of Honor twice.

Who are SgtMaj Dan Daly & MajGen Smedley Butler?

800

The Marine Corps motto.

What is Semper Fidelis?

800

The highest current rank in KWPHS MCJROTC Cadet Chain of Command. 

What is the Cadet Lieutenant Colonel (C/LtCol)?

800

I am the current National Director of all MCJROTC.

Who is Col Robert Oltmen?

800

The highest Enlisted rank in the US Marine Corps.

What is the Sergeant Major of The Marine Corps?

800

I was the First Commandant of the US Marine Corps.

Who was Captain Samuel Nicholas?

900

Capt Nicholas led the first landing party in 1776 in New Providence Island in the Bahamas.

What was the 1st Marine Corps Amphibious Landing? 

900


What is the rank of a Staff Sergeant of Marines?

900

I am the Vice President of the United States.

Who is the Honorable Mr. JD Vance?

900

I am the 1st Marine to receive the Medal of Honor.


Who is Cpl John F. Mackie?

On July 10, 1863, Mackie was awarded the Medal of Honor (Navy version) for his actions aboard the Galena on May 15, 1862 during the Civil War. Mackie was particularly mentioned for his "gallant conduct and services and signal acts of devotion to duty". On October 11, 1863, he received the medal by U.S. Postal Service mail while aboard the Seminole which was anchored off Sabine Pass, Texas. Mackie was presented the Medal of Honor during a ceremony on the quarterdeck of the ship. He was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps on August 23, 1865, in Boston.

900

The US Marines are direct descendants of  

Who are the British Royal Marines?