FMF Warfare Fundamentals – Comprehensive Review

When were the Marines placed under the Department of the Navy?

1834

List the five visible components of the FMF Warfare Officer (FMFWO) breast-insignia.

Background, crossed rifles, Eagle-Globe-&-Anchor, scroll reading “Fleet Marine Force,” and a surf wave breaking on a beach (to show the littoral).

What Marine Corps motto is captured by the phrase “First to Fight”?

Marines have spearheaded every American war since 1775, reflecting constant readiness and global deployment.

Why were early Marines nicknamed “Leathernecks”?

A leather stock worn 1775-1875 protected the neck from saber slashes and forced an erect military bearing.

In what battle did the Germans call Marines “Teufelhunden,” meaning Devil Dogs?

Battle of Belleau Wood, 1918.

Define esprit de corps.

Loyalty, pride, enthusiasm, and devotion to one’s unit; unit spirit.

Who said “Uncommon valor was a common virtue,” and to what battle was he referring?

Adm. Chester Nimitz, describing Marine actions at Iwo Jima in WWII.

Translate “Semper Fidelis” and give the year it was adopted.

“Always Faithful,” adopted 1883.

Give the founding date, place, and first Commandant of the Marine Corps.

10 Nov 1775, Tun Tavern, Philadelphia; Capt Samuel Nicholas (traditionally first Commandant).

What happened at Derna, Tripoli, in 1805?

Marines stormed the Barbary pirates’ fortress and raised the U.S. flag for the first time in the Eastern Hemisphere.

During what 1847 battle did Marines enter the Halls of Montezuma?

Battle of Chapultepec, Mexico City, Mexican War.

What aviation milestone occurred for the Corps in 1913?

The Marine Corps formed its first aviation unit.

Who was the first woman Marine to earn the Combat Action Ribbon?

SSgt Josephine Gebers.

What occurred on 23 Oct 1983 in Beirut?

A suicide truck-bomb destroyed the Marine HQ, killing 241 Americans and wounding 70.

Code-name of the unsuccessful 2004 attempt to seize Fallujah.

Operation Vigilant Resolve (First Battle of Fallujah).

Why is Archibald Henderson called the “Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps”?

Served as Commandant 1820-1859 (39 years) and raised standards of appearance, training, and discipline.

Quote made famous by Daniel Daly at Belleau Wood.

“Come on, you sons of bitches, do you want to live forever?”

How many Medals of Honor did Daniel Daly and Smedley D. Butler each earn?

Two each (they are the only two Marines with two MOHs).

Who was the 13th Commandant and first Marine to command an Army division in combat?

MajGen John A. Lejeune (commanded 2d Infantry Div in WWI).

Marine nicknamed “Chesty” and “Tiger of the Mountains.”

LtGen Lewis B. Puller; Corps mascot bulldogs are named “Chesty” in his honor.

Which Pima Indian Marine was immortalized in the second flag-raising photograph on Mt. Suribachi?

Cpl Ira H. Hayes.

Who was the first enlisted woman Marine?

Pvt Opha Mae Johnson (13 Aug 1918).

Who was the first Black woman Marine officer to retire after