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Marine Corps birthday

10 November 1775

Cpt. Samuel Nicholas

1st to be named marine officer, 1st commandant, led the first amphibious landing of the Marines at Providence Island

Number of battalions authorized by congress in 1775

2

Oldest post in the Marine Corps

8th and 1, Washington DC

Brigadier General Jacob Zelin

Adopted the EGA in 1868

Midway

Battle that stopped the Japanese offense in the Pacific during World War II

Marmeluke sword

Carried after the north African campaign against the Barbary pirates (1801-1805)

Leatherneck

Colonial Marines who wore a leather neckpiece on their uniform

"A day in which we will live in infamy"

December 7 1941

Major General John A. Lejeune

Defined modern MC officer and enlisted relations

First time the American flag was raised in the "old world" was in

Derna, Tripoli

Marine Corps emblem (hint:EGA)

Eagle-The nation Globe-Worldwide service Anchor - Naval tradition

Cpl. James Mackey

First marine awarded the medal of honor

Quatrefoil

Four bladed design worn on top of the marine officers cover

Professional Appearance

Good Posture Proper Weight Good muscle tone Good grooming

Archibald Henderson

Grand old man of the Marine Corps

Primary objective of leadership

Mission accomplishment

Leather neck

Name given to colonial marines because of the leather neckpiece they wore

1st Lt. Presley O'Bannon

Officer who led the attack on Derna| was presented the Marmeluke Sword, that of which is carried by all Corps officers today

Betsy Ross

Philadelphia seamstress believed to have made the first flag

Marine Corps colors

Scarlet and gold

Marine Corps motto

Semper Fidelis (always faithful)

Lamp of Learning

Signifies moral and spiritual illumination, intensive study, and a source of intellect

Types of flags used int he military

Storm Post Garrison

Aye aye sir

Term meaning, "I understand and will carry out my orders"

Teufelshunde (Devil Dogs)

The nickname the Germans gave the marines out of respect out of their courage at the battle of Belleau Wood

Dan Daly & Smedley Butler

The only two marines awarded the medal of honor on two separate occasions

Espirit de Corps

The spirit of the team that can greatly motivate individuals

Espirit de Corps

The spirit of the team that can greatly motivate individuals; state of mind or soul of a unit

Col. Lewis (Chesty) Puller

Tiger of the mountains; was awarded five navy crosses

General order eleven

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

General order nine

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

General order eight

To give the Altman in case of fire or disorder

General order five

To quit my post only when properly relieved

General order six

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

General order four

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

General order three

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce

General order ten

To salute all officers, colors, and standards not cased

General order one

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

General order seven

To talk to no one except in the line of duty

Secondary objective of leadership

Troop welfare

Marine Corps birthplace

Tun Tavern Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

General order two

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

Guadalcanal

Why are the first us offense battle and 1st amphibious landing in the Pacific during World War II by Marines

John Phillip Souza

Wrote Semper Fidelis

Cpt. Robert Mullen

first recruiter in the Marine Corps

Lt. Alfred A. Cunningham

the father of Marine Corps aviation

5 key elements that a leader must provide

~ Direction ~ Motivation ~ Purpose

Two primary examples MC standards

~a marines word is his bond ~marines take care of their own

Purpose of the Chain of command

~decentralize authority ~ link the different levels of command


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