general orders
rank
alphabet
history
traits
100

1st general order

To take charge of this post and all government property in view.

100

E-4 

Corporal (two chevrons up cross rifles in the middle 

100

B

Bravo

100

Birthplace of the marine corps

Tunn Tavern Philadelphia, PA

100

Dependability 

The certainty of proper performance of duty. Bearing - Creating a favorable impression in carriage, appearance and personal conduct at all times.

200

3rd General Order

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

200

E-2

Private First Class (one chevron)

200
D

Delta

200

Birthday of the marine corps

10 NOV 1775

200

Integrity 

Uprightness of character and soundness of moral principles; includes the qualities of truthfulness and honesty.

300

7th General Order

To talk to no once except in the line of duty.

300

E-7

Gunnery Sergent (three chevrons up, two rockers, cross rifle in the middle)

300

M

Mike

300
Who is the grand old man of the Marine Corps?

Archibald Henderson

300

Tact

The ability to deal with others without creating offense. 

400

11th General Oder

To be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.

400

E-5

Sergent (three chevrons up, cross rifle in the middle)

400

I

India

400

Mascot of the Marin Corps

English Bulldog

400

Judgement 

The ability to weigh facts and possible solutions on which to base sound decisions.

500

6th General Order

To receive, obey and pass on to the sentry who relives me all orders from the commanding officer, officer of the day, and officers and noncommissioned officers of the guard only.

500

E-8 (both of them)

First Sergent (Three chevrons up, Three rockers, diamond in the center)

Master Sergeant (Three chevrons up, three rockers, cross rifles in the middle)

500

Q

Quebec 

500

Meaning of the blood strip 

In memory of the of those who died at the battle of Chapultapec.

500

Unselfishness

Avoidance of providing for one’s own comfort and personal advancement at the expense of others.