What is your fourth safety rule?

Keep your weapon on safe until you intend to fire

What is your second safety rule?

Never point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot

What did Captain John Ripley do at Dong Ha?

He destroyed a bridge at Dong Ha

What happened on the 23rd of October 1983?

Marine barracks were bombed, killing 220 Marines in Beirut, Lebanon

Who was awarded the medal of Honor in the boxer rebellion?

Sergeant Major Daniel Joseph Daly, Pvt Dan Daly

Who was the first African American drill instructor?

Sgt Maj Gilbert "Hash Mark" Johnson

Name the battles during WW1

Belleua Wood, Soissons, and Blanc Mont

What is your 9th general order?

To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions

Out of the education programs, what is the TA program?

Helps Marines to pay education costs while on active duty

Components of the M16A4 Service Rifle(Select Any Answer Below)

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Simple Marine Corps History

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1
What is the Marine Corps motto?
Semper Fidelis
We will defend
Aim High... Fly-Fight-Win
Always Trustworthy
2
How many rockers does a sergeant have?
13
3
1
0
3
What is your fourth safety rule?
Never point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot
Keep your weapon on safe until you intend to fire
4
What is your second safety rule?
Keep your fingers straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire
Keep your weapon on safety
Treat every weapon as if it were loaded
Never point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot
5
Define Terrorism
Pursuit of ideological goals
To prevent unnecessary suffering
6
What rank is this?
Brigadier General
Staff Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant Major
7
What did Captain John Ripley do at Dong Ha?
He destroyed a bridge at Dong Ha
He destroyed a plane at Dong Ha
He blew up a tank at Dong Ha
He destroyed a house at Dong Ha
8
What general order out of 11 starts with "To be especially watchful at night...."
#11
#10
#3
#4
9
A second lieutenant has one gold bar
False
True
10
What date did LtCol. John Glenn launch into the first US man-made capsule in orbit?
14 Nov 2005
12 Oct 1977
20 Feb 1962
11
What is your three Marine Corps core values?
Honor, Courage, Commitment
Justice, Judgment, Intelligence
Strength, Pride, Intelligence
Honor, Pride, Loyalty
12
What general order is to give the alarm in case of fire or disorder?
11
12
5
8
13
Who led the first ambiguous landing at New Providence, Bahamas?
GySgt Hathcock
John F. Mackie
Capt Samuel Nicholas
Captain Foss
14
What happened on the 23rd of October 1983?
Japanese attacked Pearl harbor
The date of the operation called Urgent Fury
Marine barracks were bombed, killing 220 Marines in Beirut, Lebanon
15
Who was awarded the medal of Honor in the boxer rebellion?
Smedly Butler
Johnny Gat
Sergeant Major Daniel Joseph Daly
Pvt Dan Daly
16
What enlisted rank has 4 stripes, a diamond and 3 rockers
Lance Corporal
First Sergeant
Corporal
Doesn't exist
17
Master Sergeant has 3 stripes, crossed rifles, and 3 rockers
True
False
18
What article is considered a general article?
No article
Article 121
Article 134
19
Who was the first African American drill instructor?
Sgt Maj Edgar R. Huff
Capt Robert Mullins
Sgt Maj Gilbert "Hash Mark" Johnson
Dan Daly
20
Sergeant Major has 3 stripes, a star and 4 rockers
False
True
21
Your fourth general order goes as follows "To repeat all calls from post more distant from the guardhouse than my own"
False
True
22
What rank is this?
Sergeant Major
Master Sergeant
First Sergeant
Staff Sergeant
23
Name the battles during WW1
Midway, Okinawa, and Iwo Jima
Hue City, Da Nang
Belleua Wood, Soissons, and Blanc Mont
24
Article 86 is absent without leave
False
True
25
Chief warrant officer 3 has one silver bar and two Scarlet squares
True
False
26
How many silver bars does a captain have?
2
0
4
1
27
What is your second leadership trait? Out of 14
Loyalty
Knowledge
Courage
Judgment
28
Who is the most decorated Marine?
Chesty Puller
GySgt Hathcock
29
How many rockers does a Sergeant Major have?
1
0
4
5
30
What was the name of the Marine who gave his life away on Iwo Jima?
Howard P. Perry
Captain Foss
John Basilone
31
The four degree of burns are 1st degree, 2nd degree, 3rd degree, and 4th degree
True
False
32
Who was the first African American officer in the Marine Corps?
SgtMaj Sommers
BGen Jacob Zeilin
Frederick C. Branch
33
The eagle stands for Nation
True
False
34
What is your 14th leadership trait?
Enthusiasm
Tact
Initiative
Justice
35
Cycle of operation for the M16A4 rifle: firing, unlocking, extracting, ejecting, cocking, feeding, chambering, locking
True
False
36
What operation were Marines engaged in 27 firefights while conducting humanitarian operations in Somalia?
Starlight
Restore Hope
Just Cause
37
What Does UCMJ Stand For?
Universal Core Mlitary Justice
Uniform Corps Miitary Jutice
Uniform Code Mlitary Justice
38
Who is the first sergeant major of the Marine Corps
Sergeant Major Ben Arnold
Sergeant Major Dominic Santiago
Sergeant Major Wilbur Bestwick
39
Honor is the bedrock of our character. Never lie, cheat, or steal; to abide by an uncompromising code of integrity
True
False
40
Who is the first person with NJP authority?
Company Commander
A Saff Sergeant
41
What rank is this
Major General
Second Lieutenant
Captain
1st Lieutenant
42
What rank is this?
1st Lieutenant
Second Lieutenant
Lieutenant Colonel
43
How many stripes does a Gunnery Sergeant have?
3
4
6
12
44
What is your first leadership trait? Out of 14
Unselfishness
Judgment
Tact
Justice
45
What is your 9th general order?
To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions
To quit my post only when properly relieved
To take responsibility for your actions
To train your Marines as a team
46
Out of the education programs, what is the TA program?
Helps a marine obtain an equivalency diploma
Helps Marines to pay education costs while on active duty
47
How many Navy crosses did Chesty Puller have?
3
5
6
2
48
Who was the first female to join and what year?
Georgia Mary in 1912
Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour in 1934
Opha Mae Johnson in 1918
Margaret A. Brewer in 1890
49
Components of the M16A4 Service Rifle(Select Any Answer Below)
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50
What rank is this?
Sergeant Major E-9
Staff Sergeant E-4
Staff Sergeant E-6
Sergeant Major E-7
51
What battle was the term "Devil Dog" given?
Pusan
Banana Wars
Belleua Wood
Guadalcanal
52
What rank is this?
Corporal
Captain
Master Gunnery Sergeant
Gunnery Sergeant
53
The globe stands for World Wide Service
False
True
54
Battle of Tarawa. What did the Japanese boast about?
That marines would be cut off and had to fight back to the sea
It would take a million US soldiers a hundred years to conquer Tarawa
That they had superior forces and that the soldiers would lose
55
A general has four gold stars
False
True
56
Who received the first medal of Honor and on what date?
Sergeant Marry Wrath | 12 Oct 1933
Cpl Ben Marry | 03 Jan 1993
Cpl John F. Mackie | 15 May 1862
Cpl John Glenn Sr. | 07 April 1766
57
Define leatherneck
A leather strap used to prevent bullets from entering your rib cage
Leather strap worn to protect from enemy sword slashes from 1775-1875
Leather strap worn to protect from enemy gunfire from 1776-1812
58
There are 11 general orders
False
True
59
Who was the first African American recruiter?
Sgt Maj Gilbert "Hash Mark" Johnson
James Anderson Jr.
Howard P. Perry
Billie Jean
60
Out of forms of punishment, what does reprimand mean?
Bad conduct or dishonorable discharge
Given orally or in writing
The Brig
Reducing Pay Grade
61
Which general order starts out with "To receive..."
#1
#4
#6
#13
62
Semper Fidelis means "Always Faithful" in Latin
True
False
63
The anchor stands for Navy traditions
True
False
64
How many Marine casualties did Iwo Jima have?
28,000 Marine casualties
Less than 15,000 Marine casualties
50 Marine casualties
Over 26,000 Marine casualties
65
What is your 7th USMC leadership trait? Out of 14
Initiative
Dependability
Integrity
Unselfishness
66
What general order is to quit my post only when properly relieved?
5
6
3
12
67
Finish some of the Rifleman's Creed: This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine.....
My rifle is my best friend. It is my life
My rifle is my best friend. I must protect it at all cost
My rifle is my enemy. It is my life
We will become part of each other. We will
68
Name the battles during WW2
Belleua Wood, Soissons, and Blanc Mont
Restore Hope and Banana Wars
Midway, Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Iwo Jima, Okinawa
69
A lance corporal has one stripe with crossed rifles
False
True
70
What rank is this?
Corporal
Lance Corporal
Sergeant Major
Staff Sergeant
71
Who was the first African American Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps?
Staff Sergeant Ackerson
Frederick C. Branch
Sergeant Major Sommers
Sergeant Major Edgar R. Huff
72
What is your first safety rule?
Never point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot
Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire
Keep your weapon unsafe until you intend to fire
Treat every weapon as if it were loaded
73
Master Sergeant is E-8
True
False
74
What rank is this?
Warrant Officer 1
Chief Warrant Officer 4
Chief Warrant Officer 3
75
Who was the first African American woman officer to retire after 20 years?
Captain Richard E. Fleming
Annie L. Grimes
John Basilone
Margaret A. Brewer
76
What rank is this?
Sergeant Major
Chief Warrant Officer 4
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
Private First Class
77
What battle did Marines have to reinforce the US army during the Korean war?
Soissons
Belleua Wood
Pusan Perimeter
78
What is your first Marine Corps leadership principle? Out of 11
Set the examples
Take responsibility for your actions
Be technically and tactically proficient
Employ your command appropriately
79
What is the purpose of Law of War?
To help the homeless
To feed the homeless
To defeat any enemy that comes in your way
To prevent unnecessary suffering
80
Out of the options what best describes Urgent Fury?
Operation in California in which Marines evacuated American school students
Made up term
Operation in which Marines were sent to Japan
Operation in Grenada In which Marines evacuated American medical students
81
Who was the first African American female combat pilot?
Lydia "Sworn to carry your burdens"
Marissa Smith
Amanda "The Beast" Carr
Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour
82
How many stars on either side of the Marine Corps emblem does Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps have?
0 stars on either side of a Marine Corps emblem
4 star on either side of a Marine Corps emblem
1 star on either side of a Marine Corps emblem
2 stars on either side of a Marine Corps emblem
83
What was the day, month and year the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor?
23rd October 1983
7th December 1941
3rd of March 1776
1933
84
Dan Daly and Smedly Butler received two Medals of Honor
False
True
85
What article talks about insubordination?
Article 31
Article 91
Article 134
86
Who was the "Grand old man of the marine corps". The person in question also served for 38 years as commandant.
Robert mullins
John Glenn
BGen Jacob Zellin
Archibald Henderson
87
Finish some of your Rifleman's Creed: I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to k*** me...
We will become part of each other. We will ..
I must shoot him before he shoots me. I will...
This is my rifle.
We are each other.... I will
88
Out of your 11 Marine Corps leadership principles number three is to know your Marines and look out for the welfare
True
False
89
What are the two parts of a IFAK(Individual First Aid Kit)
Minor injury kit and Trauma kit
Toothbrush and a phone charger
90
Who was the first recruiter of the Marine corps?
Howard P. Perry
Sergeant Borgens
Capt Robert Mullins
Lten. Chesty Puller
91
They're four life-saving tips in first aid. What is number four?
Treat for shock
Protect the wound
Restore the breathing
Stop the bleeding
92
When did the term "1st to Fight" appear?
The term appeared during the Banana Wars
It was a term used in recruiting posters during World War I
The term became legendary shortly after Belleau Wood
It was during one of the battles of Korea.
93
Chief warrant officer 5 has how many Silver bars and Scarlet scripes?
It does not have any Scarlet stripes, but it has one silver bar
One silver bar and one Scarlet stripe
One gold bar and four Scarlet stripes
94
They're four life-saving tips in first aid. What is number one?
Restore the breathing
Treat for shock
Protect the wound
Call emergency services
95
How many silver stars does a Brigadier General have?
7
2
1
43
96
What are the two types of fractures?
None
Those only one type of fracture and that is closed
Open and closed
There is too many to say
97
What article is Larceny?
Article 10,000
Article 121
Article 91
Article 134
98
They're four life-saving tips in first aid. What is number three?
Treat for shock
Protect the wound
Stop the bleeding
Restore the breathing
99
Components of the M16A4 Service Rifle(Select Any Answer Below)
Select me
Pick Me
100
Who was the first director of the MC women's reserve?
Annie L. Grimes
Col R.C Streeter
101
How many stripes, rockers and crossed rifles does a private have?
Three stripes, crossed rifles and one rocker
One stripe with crossed rifles
It doesn't have anything. No Insignia
102
What was the last offensive battle of World War II?
Hue City
Da Nang
Midway
Okinawa
103
What are the 3 types of burns?
Thermal, Electrical, and Chemical
Anything Hot🔥
Thermal, Lightning, and Fire
104
What is your third safety rule?
Don't point your weapon at somebody
Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire
Treat every weapon as if it were loaded
105
What was Lt. Presley O' Bannon known for?
He was the first Marine and american to orbit Earth
He evacuated 7000 civilians from Saigon
He joined Prince Hamet to attack Libya. Mameluke Sword
106
Confidential, Secret, and Top secret are security classifications
False
True
107
How many stripes does a corporal have?
0
2
1
3
108
The president of the United States is Donald Trump
True
False
109
How many stripes and rockers does a first sergeant have?
0
363367
3
2
110
Who was considered the godfather of Marine Corps aviation in 1912?
Capt Samuel Nicholas
Alfred A. Cunningham
111
What rank is this?
Lieutenant Colonel
General
Major
Made up rank. Doesn't exist
112
Midway marked the first battle that US forces had utilized broken secret Japanese code.
False
True
113
What article is considered a catch-all
No article
Article 50
Article 134
Article 89
114
Your second general order is "To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce"
True
False
115
What rank or ranks are E-9
First sergeant, staff sergeant, private
Master Gunnery Sergeant, Sergeant Major, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
Master Sergeant, gunnery sergeant, first sergeant
Sergeant Major
116
What is your 1st General Order?
To talk to no one except in the line of duty
To salute all officers, and all colors, and standards not cased
To take charge of this post and all government property in view
To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder
117
What are articles 120, 125, 134, and 137 about?
Disrespect
General article
Insubordination
🍇 articles
118
A warrant officer has one gold bar and two Scarlet Squares
False
True
119
What rank is an E-2?
Staff Sergeant
Private First Class
Staff sergeant
Private
120
A major general has two silver stars
True
False
121
What is the maximum range of the M16A4 service rifle?
550 meters
It doesn't have a maximum range. It goes to infinity
2,865 meters
3,534 meters

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