Marine Corps Knowledge

Who was the 1st Marine Corps Commandant?

Captain Samuel Nicholas

Who was the 1st Official Marine Corps Commandant?

Lieutenant General William W. Burrows (appointed by John Adams)

Who was the 1st Marine Corps Recruiter?

Captain Robert Mullan

Who is known as the Father of Marine Corps Aviation?

Major A. A. Cunningham

Who was the 1st Female Marine?

Sergeant Opha May Johnson

Who was the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps?

Who is referred to as the Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps?

General Archibald Henderson

Who is known as the Father of the Marine Corps Band?

John Philip Sousa

Who founded the Marine Corps Band?

The Honorable John Adams

Who is the most decorated Marine?

Lieutenant General Lewis B. 'Chesty' Puller

Who was the 1st Marine Medal of Honor recipient?

John F. Mackie

Which Marines have been awarded two Medals of Honor?

Sergeant Major Daniel Daly and Major General Smedley D. Butler

Who was the Marine Corps Officer presented the Mameluke sword?

1st Lieutenant Presley O'Bannon

What sword is carried by Marine Officers?

Mameluke Sword

What sword is carried by Enlisted Marines?

NCO Sword

What was the 1st Amphibious Landing by Marines?

New Providence Island, Bahamas in March 1776, led by Captain Samuel Nicholas

Scarlet Red "Blood Stripe" worn on trousers

Officers, Staff NCO's, and NCO's wear a blood stripe on their dress blue trousers to commemorate the blood shed by Marines who fought in the Battle of Chapultepec in the September of 1847

Where is the birthplace of the Marine Corps?

Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

When was the Marine Corps founded?

November 10th, 1775

When was the Marine Corps reestablished after being disbanded?

July 11th, 1798 by a resolution of the United States Congress

What is the name of the Marine Corps Band?

The President's Own

What is the name of the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps?

The Commandant's Own

What is the Marine Corps Motto?

Semper Fidelis

What does 'Semper Fidelis' mean?

Semper Fidelis is Latin for 'Always Faithful'

What are the Marine Corps Colors?

Scarlet and Gold

Meaning of the Marine Corps Colors

Scarlet: symbolizes the valor and blood of Marines throughout history Gold: stands for global commitment and presence

What is the Marine Corps Mascot?

An English Bulldog; current mascot is named Chesty XVI

What are the components of the Marine Corps Emblem?

Eagle, Globe, and Fouled Anchor

When was the current Marine Corps emblem adopted?

November 19th, 1868

What does the Eagle in the Marine Corps Emblem represent?

Our nation

What does the Globe in the Marine Corps Emblem symbolize?

Worldwide service

What does the Fouled Anchor in the Marine Corps Emblem show?

Naval ties

What are the Marine Corps Core Values?

Honor, Courage, Commitment

What does Honor represent in the Marine Corps?

A way to exemplify ethical and moral behavior

What does Courage mean in the Marine Corps?

Mental, moral, and physical strength

What does Commitment mean in the Marine Corps?

The spirit of determination and dedication

What are the types of Flags in the Marine Corps?

Storm, Post, and Garrison

What are the measurements of the Storm flag?

5' by 9 1/2'

What are the measurements of the Post flag?

10' by 19'

What are the measurements of the Garrison flag?

20' by 38'

What does the Guidon flag look like?

Scarlet with gold lettering and the Marine Corps Eagle, Globe, and Anchor centered

What are the measurements of the Guidon flag?

22" by 28"

What are the types of Leaders in the Marine Corps?

Delegative, Authoritative, and Participative

What is the definition of Introspection?

The observation of one's own mental state, mental processes, and actions

What is the significance of Presley O'Bannon?

Presley O'Bannon and his Marines marched 600 miles across North African desert to rid "the shores of Tripoli" of the Barbary Pirates; O'Bannon received the Mameluke sword as a sign of respect from the Pasha of Tripoli in 1804 during the First Barbary Pirate War; raised the American flag for the first time in the Old World

What is the history behind the nickname 'Devil Dogs'?

German soldiers nicknamed Marines 'Devil Dogs' for their fierce fighting during the Battle at Belleau Wood in World War I

What is the history behind the nickname 'Leathernecks'?

It was obtained after Marines wore a high leather collar for protection from sword slashes

What is a Quatrefoil?

An interwoven braid in the shape of a cross found on the top of Marine Officer's covers

What is the history of the Quatrefoil?

Originally worn on covers of Marines on ships for sharpshooters to distinguish them from enemies

What are the two messages read at the Marine Corps' Birthday Ball?

The current and 13th Commandant's messages

What is the definition of Leadership?

The ability to influence, lead, or guide others to accomplish a mission

What is the definition of Purpose in Leadership?

Giving others a reason for why they should do a task

What is the definition of Direction in Leadership?

Giving others the knowledge to complete a task

What is the definition of Motivation in Leadership?

A need or desire that energizes and directs behavior

What are the Leadership Objectives?

1. Mission accomplishment 2. Troop Welfare

What does Espirit de corps mean?

A feeling of pride, fellowship, and common loyalty shared among Marines