MCJROTC General Knowledge
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
