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
