MARINE CORPS KNOWLEDGE
Where is the rank insignia placed on the collar?
1/2 inch from the side edge of the collar and centered
Where are the ribbons placed on the male Charlie shirt?
1/8 of an inch above the left pocket and centered.
Where are the ribbons worn on the female Charlie shirt?
1/8 of an inch above the top button and centered on the shirt.
Birthday of the Marine Corps?
10 Nov 1775
How many general orders do we have?
11
How many Leadership Traits do we have?
14
What is the regulation for the wear of the web belt?
2 - 4 inches past the buckle end
What is the length of a normal step while marching?
30 inches
What is the normal distance between elements measured from back to chest?
40 inches
Who was the first Marine Corps Aviator?
A.A. Cunningham
What is the translation of Semper Fidelis?
Always Faithful
Who is the "grand Old man of the Marine Corps?
Archibald Henderson
Who is the most decorated Marine?
Chesty Puller
What does the acronym CMC?
Commandant of the Marine Corps
What are the three types of heat injuries?
Cramps, Heat exhaustion and Heat stroke
Who are the Marines that have been awarded two Medals of Honor?
Dan Daly and Smedley Butler
What do Marines call the floor?
Deck
What are the four Marine Corps uniform types
Dress, service, utility and physical training
What are the components of the Marine Corps emblem?
Eagle, Globe and Anchor
What is the Marine Corps mascot?
English Bulldog
What does the Motto mean?
Faithful to yourself, your comrades, your Corps, and your Country
What are the three main parts of the NCO sword?
Foible, Forte,Hilt
What is the origin of the blood stripe?
For the blood shed at Chapultepec and the halls of Montezuma
This flag is flown on Sunday's and Holiday's?
Garrison flag
What is the Marine Corps term for bathroom?
Head
What are the three Marine Corps values?
Honor, Courage and Commitment
When is the only time a female can wear a web belt?
In utilities
What does the Lamp of Learning signify?
Intensive study, Intellect, Moral and Spiritual Illumination
What foot do you step off with on forward March?
Left
What does MCJROTC stand for?
Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
What is the primary objective of leadership?
Mission accomplishment
Where was the first Marine Corps Amphibious Landing?
New Providence Island, Bahamas
Who was the first female Marine?
Opha Mae Johnson
What does the Anchor represent?
Our Naval ties
What is the Marine Corps expression for candy or sweets?
Pogey bait
What is the Marine Corps/Navy term for left?
Port
What are the three types of flags?
Post, Storm and Garrison
What are the two types of drill commands?
Preparatory command and command of execution
Significance of Lt. Presley O'Bannon?
Presented the first Mameluke Sword
What do Marines call a bed?
Rack
First Commandant of the Marine Corps?
Samuel Nicholas
What are the Marine Corps Colors?
Scarlet and Gold
What is the Marine Corps Motto?
Semper Fidelis
What does the Globe represent in the Marine Corps Emblem?
Show Marines serve around the world
What is the Marine Corps/Navy term for right?
Starboard
What are the four life saving steps?
Start the breathing, Stop the bleeding, protect the wound and treat for shock
What does the Eagle represent in the Marine Corps Emblem?
Symbol of our country
What is the origin of the term Devil Dog?
The Battle of Belleau Wood, World War I
Who gave us the nickname Devil Dogs?
The Germans
Name of the Marine Officer Sword?
The Mameluke Sword
What is the name of the Marine Corps Band?
The President's Own
What does the blood stripe on the blue trousers represent?
The blood shed by Marines at the Battle of Chapultepec
Birthplace of the Marine Corps?
Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Pa