Study Guide for JROTC FINAL
USMC General Military Subjects Knowledge Test
The ones that are bolded are the correct answers ;)
Section 1: History & Traditions
1. Where was the Marine Corps founded?
A) Parris Island, SC
B) Quantico, VA
C) Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, PA
D) Camp Lejeune, NC
2. What is the official birthday of the Marine Corps?
A) July 4, 1776
B) November 10, 1775
C) October 13, 1775
D) March 28, 1776
3. Who was the first Commandant of the Marine Corps?
A) Archibald Henderson
B) Samuel Nicholas
C) Robert McMullan
D) John Lejeune
4. What is the meaning of the Marine Corps motto "Semper Fidelis"?
A) Always Forward
B) Always Brave
C) Always Faithful
D) To the Shores
5. What is the name of the Marine Corps sword used by Officers?
A) The NCO Sword
B) The Mameluke Sword
C) The Cutlass
D) The Cavalry Saber
6. Who was the first Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor?
B) John Mackie
B) Dan Daly
C) Smedley Butler
D) John Basilone
7. In which battle did Marines earn the nickname "Teufelhunden" (Devil Dogs)?
A) Iwo Jima
B) Belleau Wood
C) Guadalcanal
D) Khe Sanh
8. Who is the "Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps"?
A) Chesty Puller
B) Archibald Henderson
C) Smedley Butler
D) John Lejeune
9. How many Navy Crosses did LTGEN Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller receive?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
10. What is the significance of the "Blood Stripe" on the Blue Dress trousers?
A) To signify the first casualty of the Corps
B) To honor the memory of the officers and NCOs who died at Chapultepec
C) To represent the blood of all fallen Marines
D) It is purely decorative
11. Who was the first female Marine?
A) Minnie Spotted-Wolf
B) Opha Mae Johnson
C) Carol Mutschler
D) Annie Grimes
12. What was the first amphibious landing in Marine Corps history?
A) Tripoli
B) New Providence, Bahamas
C) Chapultepec
D) Vera Cruz
13. In which year was the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor adopted?
A) 1775
B) 1812
C) 1868
D) 1921
14. What does the Eagle on the EGA represent?
A) The World
B) The Nation
C) Freedom
D) Naval Tradition
15. What does the Globe on the EGA represent?
A) International Presence
B) The Atlantic Ocean
C) Worldwide Service
D) The United Nations
16. What does the Anchor on the EGA represent?
A) Stability
B) Naval Tradition/Partnership with the Navy
C) The Deep Sea
D) Strength
17. Who is the only Marine to ever win two Medals of Honor for two separate actions?
A) John Basilone
B) Chesty Puller
C) Dan Daly & Smedley Butler (Both have 2)
D) Merritt Edson
18. What is the largest amphibious landing in Marine Corps history?
A) Iwo Jima
B) Okinawa
C) Iwo Jima (Casualties) / Okinawa (Troop numbers) (Standard answer: Iwo Jima for scale and intensity)
D) Inchon
19. What was the nickname given to Marine Aviators in the Solomon Islands during WWII?
A) The Red Devils
B) The Cactus Air Force
C) The Flying Leathernecks
D) The Black Sheep
20. Which Commandant established the Marine Corps Institute (MCI)?
A) Archibald Henderson
B) John A. Lejeune
C) Alexander Vandegrift
D) Lemuel Shepherd
Section 2: Leadership & General Knowledge
21. What is the acronym used for the 14 Leadership Traits?
A) BAMCIS
B) SMEAC
C) JJ DID TIE BUCKLE
D) SALUTE
22. In the acronym "JJ DID TIE BUCKLE," what does the "JJ" stand for?
A) Justice & Judgement
B) Jovial & Joint
C) Jump & Jack
D) Junior & Just
23. What is the 1st General Order for a Sentry?
A) To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
B) To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
C) To call the Corporal of the Guard in any case not covered by instructions.
D) To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
24. How many General Orders are there?
A) 10
B) 11
C) 12
D) 9
25. What is the acronym for the 6 steps of the Troop Leading Steps?
A) BAMCIS
B) SMEAC
C) SALUTE
D) METT-T
26. In BAMCIS, what does the "B" stand for?
A) Begin Planning
B) Battle Analysis
C) Briefing
D) Base of Fire
27. What is the acronym for a 5-Paragraph Order?
A) BAMCIS
B) SMEAC
C) SALUTE
D) SAFE
28. In SMEAC, what does the "M" stand for?
A) Movement
B) Military
C) Mission
D) Map
29. What is the primary objective of Marine Corps Leadership?
A) Mission accomplishment and popularity
B) Mission accomplishment and troop welfare
C) Discipline and punishment
D) Combat readiness and drilling
30. What are the three core values of the Marine Corps?
A) Duty, Integrity, Loyalty
B) Strength, Courage, Discipline
C) Honor, Courage, Commitment
D) God, Country, Corps
31. What is the acronym used for reporting information on the enemy?
A) SMEAC
B) SALUTE
C) BAMCIS
D) LWH
32. In SALUTE, what does the "S" stand for?
A) Size
B) Sector
C) Shape
D) Speed
33. Who is the Director of MCJROTC?
A) Colonel Smith
B) Colonel Oltman
C)General Johnson
D) Sergeant Major Smith
34. Who is the current Commandant of the Marine Corps? (Note: Always verify current year)
A) Gen. David Berger
B) Gen. Eric Smith
C) Gen. Robert Neller
D) Gen. James Amos
35. Who is the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps? (Note: Always verify current year)
A) Troy Black
B) Carlos Ruiz
C) Ronald Green
D) Michael Barrett
Section 3: Uniforms, Ranks & Weapons
36. What is the rank of an E-6 in the Marine Corps?
A) Sergeant
B) Staff Sergeant
C) Gunnery Sergeant
D) Master Sergeant
37. How many stripes does a Gunnery Sergeant have on their sleeves?
A) 2 up, 1 down
B) 3 up, 1 down
C) 3 up, 2 down
D) 3 up, 3 down
38. What is the rank of an O-3 in the Marine Corps?
A) First Lieutenant
B) Captain
C) Major
D) Lieutenant Colonel
39. A "Bird" on the collar represents which rank?
A) Major General
B) Lieutenant Colonel
C) Colonel
D) Brigadier General
40. What is the weight of an M16A4 service rifle (with 30 round magazine)?
A) 7.5 lbs
B) 8.1 lbs
C) 8.79 lbs
D) 9.5 lbs
41. What is the maximum effective range of an M16A4 on a point target?
A) 500 meters
B) 550 meters
C) 600 meters
D) 800 meters
42. What is the caliber of the M249 SAW?
A) 5.56mm
B) 7.62mm
C) .50 Cal
D) 9mm
43. What is the caliber of the M240B machine gun?
A) 5.56mm
B) 7.62mm
C) .50 Cal
D) .45 Cal
44. What are the four weapon safety rules?
A) Treat every weapon as if it were loaded; Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot; Keep finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire; Keep weapon on safe until you are ready to fire.
B) Safety first; Always aim; Don't drop it; Clean it often.
C) Lock it; Load it; Aim it; Fire it.
D) None of the above.
45. "Condition 1" for an M16A4 rifle means:
A) Magazine inserted, bolt forward, no round in chamber, weapon on safe.
B) Magazine inserted, round in chamber, bolt forward, safety on, ejection port cover closed.
C) Magazine removed, chamber empty, bolt forward, safety on.
D) Magazine inserted, bolt locked to the rear.
46. Which uniforms carry the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor on the buttons?
A) Service Alphas
B) Utility Uniform (MARPAT)
C) Blue Dress Blues
D) PT Gear
47. What is the proper placement of the ribbons on the male Service Alphas?
A) 1/8th inch and centered above the left breast pocket.
B) Flush with the pocket.
C) 1/2 inch above the pocket.
D) Centered on the pocket flap.
48. What is the maximum hair length for a male Marine (top)?
A) 3 inches
B) 2 inches
C) 4 inches
D) 1 inch
49. What are the three levels of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF)?
A) Squad, Platoon, Company
B) MEU, MEB, MEF
C) Division, Wing, Group
D) Battalion, Regiment, Brigade
50. What is the purpose of the "Interior Guard"?
A) To clean the barracks
B) To protect the Chaplain
C) Preserve order, protect property, and enforce regulations.
D) To provide a color guard for parades.