Marine Corps History
It was in this establishment that the Marine Corps was founded.
Tun Tavern
It was this captain who had, quote, “I have not yet begun to fight!”
John Paul Jones
This NCO wears two chevrons with crossed rifles in the center.
Corporal
This score on the PFT will make a Marine exempt from height/weight standards.
285
These two countries are classified as peer competitors to the United States.
China and Russia
It was because of this battle that the “blood stripe” became a part of Marine dress uniforms.
Chapultapec
The sinking of this ship led to US involvement in World War I.
RMS Lusitania
These two officer ranks are golden.
O-1 and O-4
This city is the location of not only Marine OCS, but also The Basic School.
Quantico, VA
This new class of submarine is projected to enter service in 2031.
Columbia Class
This father of Marine Corps Aviation retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Alfred A. Cunningham
This naval battle marked a proverbial “turning of the tide” in the Pacific campaign of World War II.
Midway
This junior enlisted rank only exists in the Marine Corps.
Lance Corporal
This acronym is used to recall the Marine Corps leadership principles.
JJDIDTIEBUCKLE
This reform of the fleet has caused the Marine Corps to remove tanks from its capabilities.
Force Design 2030
While not the first Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, this was the first Marine to reach the rank of Sergeant Major.
Archibald Sommers
Commissioned in 1954, this was the first US nuclear submarine.
USS Nautilus
a gold fouled anchor with a silver superimposed USN and one silver star above the anchor
Senior Chief
Naval Nuclear Power School is located in this city.
Charleston, South Carolina
This class of destroyer’s production was canceled due to cost overruns and unclear mission objectives.
Zumwalt
This former commandant is known as the Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps.
Archibald Henderson
This plan of naval engagement, deriving its name from a serpent, was crucial to the Union’s victory over the Confederacy in the Civil War.
Anaconda Plan
This piece of uniform attire has a golden chin strap for officers and a black chin strap for enlisted personnel.
Combination Cover
Following Hell Week, this is the second phase of training at BUD/S.
Combat Dive Phase
Currently in development, this sixth-generation fighter jet is projected to include AI and drone technology.
F-47