Marine Corps Knowledge

M16A2 Maximum Effective Range on a Point Target

550 Meters

M16A2 Weight with 30 Round Magazine

8.76 Pounds

M16A2 Maximum Effective Range on an Area Target

800 Meters

Who stated, "Uncommon valor was a common virtue"?

Admiral Nimitz said it about the Marines after the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Who is subject to the UCMJ?

All members of the armed forces, active and reserve.

The Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps

Archibald Henderson

Punitive Articles

Articles 77-134

Six Troop Leading Steps

BAMCIS: Begin Planning, Arrange Reconnaissance, Make Reconnaissance, Complete Planning, Issue Orders, Supervise

The Five B's

Beans(Food), Bullets(Ammunition), Batteries(Communication Resupply), Band-Aids(MEDEVAC), Bad Guys(Enemy POWs)

Five major Marine Corps Battles of WWII

Bouganville, Iwo Jima, Guadalcanal, Okinawa, Tarawa

Location of Third Marine Division

Camp Butler, Okinawa, Japan

Location of Second Marine Division

Camp Lejeune, NC

Location of First Marine Division

Camp Pendleton, CA

The first Commandant

Captain Samuel Nicholas

Cards past this point are more for officer candidates.

Cards past this point are more for officer candidates.

Who is the only Marine to earn 5 Navy Crosses?

Colonel Louis B. "Chesty" Puller

Four core elements of a MAGTF

Command Ground Combat, Aviation Combat, and Combat Service Support

Who stated, "Gone to Florida to fight the Indians. Will be back when the war is over."?

Commandant Archibald Henderson, 1836

Who is the first Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor?

Cpl. John F. Mackie

M16A2 Rate of Fire

Cyclic 800 Rounds/Minute, Sustained 12-15 Rounds/Minute

Marine Corps Emblem

Eagle, Globe, and Anchor

Three major developments of the Korean War

Flak Jackets, Thermal Boots, and Vertical Envelopment Doctrine

Flag flown on Sunday and Holidays and measures 20x38ft

Garrison Flag

Father of the Marine Corps Scout Sniper Program

Gunnery Sergeant Carlos Hathcock

Who stated, "Come on, you sons of bitches! Do you want to live forever?"?

Gunnery Sergeant Dan Daly during the Battle of Belleau Wood, 1918

Information of Friendlies

HAS: Higher Mission, Adjacent Units, Supporting Arms

Marine Corps Core Values

Honor, Courage, Commitment

Five Types of Discharge

Honorable, General Under Honorable Conditions, General Under Other than Honorable Conditions, Bad Conduct, Dishonorable

What was the battle in which Marines from house to house and street to street?

Hue City, Vietnam 1968

What is the significance of the Quatrefoil?

It is a cross-shaped braid worn on the top of officers' barracks cover, which originally enabled sharpshooters in the riggins of sailing ships to distinguish between friend and foe.

What is the significance behind the Blood Stripe worn on NCO and Officer uniforms?

It signifies the blood that was shed at the Battle of Chapultepec during the Mexican War.

What was the battle which was fought in order to provide a landing strip for strategic bombers?

Iwo Jima

14 Leadership Principles

JJ DID TIE BUCKLE: Judgement, Justice, Decisiveness, Initiative, Dependability, Tact, Integrity, Endurance, Bearing, Unselfishness, Courage, Knowledge, Loyalty, Enthusiasm

Current Commandant

James F. Amos

Who stated, " The raising of that flag on Suribachi means a Marine Corps for the next 500 years."?

James Forrestal, Secretary of the Navy, Feb. 23, 1945

Aspects of Terrain

KOCOA: Key Terrain, Observation of Fields of Fire, Cover and Concealment, Obstacles, Avenues of Approach

What was the battle in which Marines were held in a 77-day seige?

Khe Sanh, Vietnam 1968

Characteristics of the M16A2

LMGAS: Light Weight, Magazine Fed, Gas Operated, Air Cooled, Shoulder Fired Weapon

Father of Marine Corps Aviation

Lt. Alfred Cunningham

Estimating the Situation

METT-TSL: Mission, Enemy, Terrain and Weather, Troops and Fire Support Available, Time, Space, Logistics

Nine Principles of War

MOOSEMUSS: Mass, Objective, Offensive, Simplicity, Economy of Force, Maneuver, Unity of Command, Supervise, Security

Weapon Condition Three

Magazine Inserted, Chamber Empty, Bolt Forward, Safety On, Ejection Port Closed

Weapon Condition One

Magazine Inserted, Round in Chamber, Bolt Forward, Safety On, and Ejection Port Closed

What is the call sign of the helicopter that transports the president?

Marine One

What is the origin of the term "Leatherneck"?

Marines wore high leather collars from 1775-1875.

Eight Principles of Camouflage

Movement, Shadows, Position, Shape, Color, Texture, Dispersion, Shine

M16A2 Cartridge

NATO 5.56mm

Location of Fourth Marine Division

New Orleans, LA

Where was the first amphibious landing?

New Providence, Bahamas 1776

What is the origin of the term "Devil Dog"?

Nickname given to Marines by Germans, "Teufelhunde", at the Battle of Belleau Wood during WWI.

Weapon Condition Four

No Magazine, Chamber Empty, Bolt Forward, Safety On, Ejection Port Closed

UCMJ Article 15

Non-Judicial Punishment

Weapon Condition Two

Not Applicable with M16A2

Marine Corps Birthday

November 10th, 1775

Five Paragraph Order

O-SMEAC: Orientation, Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration and Logistics, Command and Signal

Purpose of an Interior Guard

PEP: Preserve Order, Enforce Regulations, Protect Property

Four major battles of the Korean War

PICS: Pusan, Inchon, Chosin Reservoir, Seoul

Operation Desert Shield/Storm

Persian Gulf War, 1990-1991

Flag flown on weekdays and Saturday and measures 10x19ft

Post Flag

Who stated, "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem."?

President Ronald Reagan, 1985

Concealment

Protection from enemy observation.

Cover

Protection of the entire body from enemy fire.

UCMJ Article 31

Rights of the Accused

Information about the Enemy

SALUTE: Size, Activity, Location, Unit, Time, Equipment

Remedial Action for a Weapon Jam

SPORTS: Seek Cover, Pull Charging Handle, Observe Round or Brass Ejecting, Release Bolt, Tap Forward Assist, Sight and Fire Weapon

Official colors of the Marine Corps

Scarlet and Gold

Marine Corps Motto

Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)

Current Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

Sergeant Major Carlton Kent

Who are the only two Marines to be awarded two Medals of Honor?

Smedley Butler and Dan Daly

Flag mounted on a vehicle

Standard

Three types of Court Martial

Summary, Special, and General

Immediate Action for a Weapon Jam

Tap. Rack. Bang.

Who are "The President's Own"?

The Marine Corps Band

Operation Enduring Freedom

The U.S. response in Afghanistan to the 9/11 attacks, 2001.

Camouflage

The art of concealment or disguise.

Stern

The back of a ship.

Bow

The front of a ship.

Galley

The kitchen on a ship.

Port

The left side of a ship.

Operation Just Cause

The operation in which Marines were sent to Panama to apprehend Manuel Noriega, 1989.

Operation Urgent Fury

The rescue of students from the island of Grenada 1983.

Operation United Shield

The response to the Black Hawk Down incident in Somalia, 1995.

Starbord

The right side of a ship.

What is the significance behind the Mameluke Sword?

The sword presented to Lt. Presley Neville O'Bannon by Prince Hamet for the Marines actions in the Battle of Tripoli.

Bulkhead

The walls on a ship.

What is the significance behind the NCO sword?

They are the only NCOs of any branch still authorized to carry swords.

Eleventh General Order of the Guard

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.

Ninth General Order of the Guard

To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions.

Eighth General Order of the Guard

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

Fifth General Order of the Guard

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

Sixth General Order of the Guard

To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me; all orders from the commanding officer, officer of the day, and officers and non-commissioned officers of the guard only.

Fourth General Order of the Guard

To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.

Third General Order of the Guard

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

Tenth General Order of the Guard

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

First General Order of the Guard

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

Seventh General Order of the Guard

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

Second General Order of the Guard

To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

Four Safety Rules for All Weapons Systems

Treat,Never,Keep,Keep: 1.Treat every weapon as if it were loaded. 2.Never point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot. 3.Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire. 4.Keep the weapon on safe until you intend to fire.

What are the customs associated with the Marine Corps Birthday?

Troop formations, the Marine Corps Ball, Lejeune's Birthday Message.

Birthplace of the Marine Corps

Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What is the historical significance of the French Fourragere?

Worn in recognition of the accomplishments at Belleau Wood, Soissons, and Blanc Mont

"Every Marine Officer is a ________________."

rifle platoon commander

"Every Marine is a ________."

rifleman