MARINE CORPS KNOWLEDGE

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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


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