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A quiz to help Cadets learn the history of the United States Marine Corps History.
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1
What is this Cadet Rank?
Cadet Sergeant
Cadet Staff Sergeant
Cadet First Sergeant
Cadet Gunnery Sergeant
2
Who was the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps?
Brigadier General Jacob Zeilin
Captain Samuel Nicholas
Major General John A. Lejeune
Colonel Archibald Henderson
3
What is this Cadet Rank?
Cadet First Sergeant
Cadet Sergeant Major
Cadet Gunnery Sergeant
Cadet Staff Sergeant
4
Seeing what has to be done and commencing a course of action, even in the absence of orders.
Tact
Initiative
Loyalty
Bearing
5
What is the nautical term for corridors?
Gangplank
Passageways
6
Who is the Secretay of the Navy?
Benjamin Stoddert
Jim Webb
Ray Mabus
Richard V. Spencer
7
How many Leadership principles are there?
14
11
15
10
8
Who is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?
General Glenn Walters
General Joseph Dunford
General Robert Lee
General Robert Neller
9
What is the Cadet Rank?
Cadet Captain
Cadet First Lieutenant
Cadet Major
Cadet Second Lieutenant
10
Who is the Vice President of the United States?
Spiro Agnew
Richard Nixon
Mike Pence
Gerald Ford
11
What is the Marine Corps Motto in Latin?
Sic semper tyrannis
Semper Paratus
Semper Fidelis
Spiritus intus alit
12
To talk to no one, except in the line of duty.
No. 5 General Order
No. 8 General Order
No. 7 General Order
No. 10 General Order
13
Who is the Commander in Chief?
Donald Trump
Barrack Obama
George Bush
William Clinton
14
What country did the U.S. and its allies fight in the Gulf War?
Iran
Kuwait
Iraq
United Arab Emerites
15
Who is the Acting Secretary of Defense?
Rex Tillerson
Patrick Shanahan
James Mattis
William Cohen
16
The proper information and facts needed.
Justice
Bearing
Knowledge
Loyalty
17
What war (conflict) did the U.S. fight in the 1960's and the 1970's?
Beirut, Lebanon
Banana Wars
Grenada
Vietnam War (conflict)
18
To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
No. 1 General Order
No. 7 General Order
No. 3 General Order
No. 5 General Order
19
To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.
No. 10 General Order
No. 4 General Order
No. 8 General Order
No. 11 General Order
20
Revolutionary War started in what year and against what country?
1066 Germany
1801 France
1775 Great Britain (England)
1861 Prussia
21
Who was Commandant of the Marine Corps when the Marine Corps emblem was adopted?
Brigadier General Archibald Henderson
General James Amos
Major General John Lejeune
General Jacob Zeilin
22
Name the three parts of the Marine Corps emblem?
Turkey, Globe and Fouled Anchor.
Seas, Eagle and Anchor.
Eagle, Globe and Ship.
Eagle, Globe and Fouled Anchor.
23
What is the Cadet Rank?
Cadet Captain
Cadet Colonel
Cadet Lieutenant Colonel
Cadet Major
24
Who was the first Marine Corps Aviator?
General Glenn Walters
Major Alfred A. Cunningham
Lieutenant General Jon Davis
Colonel John Glenn
25
What is the Birthday of the United States Marine Corps?
December 24, 1775
April 1, 1770
November 10, 1775
July 4, 1776
26
Ability to reach decisions promptly and to announce them in a clean, forceful manner.
Unselfishness
Decisiveness
Justice
Enthusiasm
27
The Korean War (conflict) started and ended in what years?
1950-1953
1939-1945
1918-1921
1775-1783
28
Who was the first female Marine?
Betsy Ross
Opha May Johnson
Nancy Reagan
Brigadier General Margaret Brewer
29
What does the Eagle Represent?
Endangered Species
The Nation
Freedom
A Majestic Bird
30
What was the name of the famous landmark in Mexico City that was stormed?
Poncho Villa
Halls of Montezuma
Chapultepec
South Padre
31
The display of sincere interest and exuberance in performance of duty.
Dependability
Bearing
Enthusiasm
Endurance
32
What are the colors of the Marine Corps?
Scarlet and Gold
Blue and Gold
Silver and Black
Orange and Brown
33
Who were the primary antagonists during World War II (who did the U.S. and its allies fight)?
Germany, Japan and Italy
Russia, Italy and Japan
Canada, England and China
France, Spain and Ireland
34
To salute all officers and all colors, and standards not cased.
No. 10 General Order
No. 9 General Order
No. 11 General Order
No. 7 General Order
35
What is this Cadet Rank?
Cadet Corporal
Cadet Staff Sergeant
Cadet Lance Corporal
Cadet Sergeant
36
Who is the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps?
Sergeant Major Ronald Green
Sergeant Major Michael Barrett
Sergeant Major Charlton Kent
Sergeant Major Wilbur Bestwick
37
Duty to fellow members, servicemen, and the country .......
Justice
Loyalty
Integrity
Endurance
38
The quality of weighing facts and possible solutions on which to base sound decisions.
Endurance
Dependability
Decisiveness
Judgment
39
Who wrote the National Anthem?
Henry Thoreau
John Phillip Sousa
Walt Whitman
Francis Scott Key
40
Who was the first Commandant of the Marine Corps?
Captain Samuel Nicholas
Major General John A. LeJeune
Brigadier General Archibald Henderson
General Alexander A. Vandagrift
41
Who is the Panther Battalion Executive Officer?
Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Juan Galvan
Cadet Major Adamari Salinas
Cadet First Lieutenant Cy Cuella
Cadet Captain Matthew Altman
42
Uprightness of character and soundness of moral principle, absolute truthfulness and honesty
Tact
Judgment
Integrity
Justice
43
Putting others before oneself and personal ambitions, .....
Decisiveness
Initiative
Unselfishness
Dependability
44
What is this Cadet Rank?
Cadet Private First Class
Cadet Sergeant
Cadet Corporal
Cadet Lance Corporal
45
To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the Commanding ....
No. 2 General Order
No. 6 General Order
No. 4 General Order
No. 3 General Order
46
What are the two objectives of Leadership?
Mission Accomplishment and Cadet Welfare.
To pass information and to accomplish the mission.
For communication and busy work.
Give Orders and Scream a lot.
47
To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
No. 6 General Order
No. 5 General Order
No. 9 General Order
No. 3 General Order
48
Who was the first Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps?
Anthony Spadaro
Michael Barrett
Wilbur Bestwick
Henry Black
49
The ability to deal with others without creating offense.
Decisiveness
Knowledge
Tact
Enthusiasm
50
Who is the Commandant of the Marine Corps?
General James Conway
General James Amos
General David Patreaus
General Robert Neller
51
What is the Fly of a flag?
length measured horizontally
width measured vertically
52
What does the Globe represent?
The Universe
World Dominance
Worldwide Service
The earth
53
Who is the Commanding General of the Marine Corps Training and Education Command?
Major General William Mullens III
General P.X. Kelly
General James Amos
Lieutenant General Robert Walsh
54
Who is the MCJROTC Program Director?
Colonel Robert Oltman
Colonel Sara Phoenix
Colonel Thomas Jackson
Colonel James West
55
What is the Cadet Rank?
Cadet Colonel
Cadet Captain
Cadet Second Lieutenant
Cadet Major
56
What is the Marine expression for left?
Deck
Ladderwell
Port
Starboard
57
Creating a favorable impression in carriage, appearance, and .....
Enthusiasm
Unselfishness
Bearing
Justice
58
What is the Cadet Rank?
Cadet Major
Cadet Colonel
Cadet Lieutenant Colonel
Cadet Captain
59
What is this Cadet Rank?
Cadet Sergeant
Cadet Gunnery Sergeant
Cadet Sergeant Major
Cadet First Sergeant
60
What is the nautical term for ceilings?
Tops
Overheads
61
What is the Marine expression for right?
Bulkhead
Starboard
Port
Deck
62
The quality of being impartial and consistent in exercising command.
Integrity
Judgment
Justice
Knowledge
63
What is the name of the cross shaped braid on Officer's covers?
Aluminum Foil
The Cross
Quatrefoil
Maltese Falcon
64
What is the nautical term for walls?
Gangway
Bulkheads
65
Who is the Marine Instructor?
GySgt John Rambo
MSgt James Jordan
SgtMajor John Quick
1stSgt David Banner
66
What is this Cadet Rank?
Cadet Staff Sergeant
Cadet Sergeant Major
Cadet Gunnery Sergeant
Cadet First Sergeant
67
Who were the primary antagonists during World War I (who did the U.S. and its allies fight)?
Japan, China and Singapore
Mexico, Spain and Russia
Germany, Austria-Hungary and Turkey
France, England and Canada
68
Who is the Senior Marine Instructor?
Major Thomas Connor
Master Sergeant James Jordan
Colonel Robert Oltman
Colonel Sara Phoenix
69
What is the Cadet Rank?
Cadet First Lieutenant
Cadet Major
Cadet Captain
Cadet Second Lieutenant
70
Which is not a Leadership Trait?
Selfishness
Judgement
Enthusiasm
Decisiveness
71
What was the name of the battle where the Marines earned their Blood Stripes?
Battle for the Alamo
Battle of Fallujah
Battle of Iwo Jima
Battle for Chapultepec
72
What are the Three Branches of Government?
Parliamentary, Monarchies and Theocracy
Fascisim, Communisim and Socialism
Executive, Legislative and Judicial
73
What war accounted for the most American casualties?
The War of 1812
World War II
The Revolutionary War
The Civil War
74
What happened on 7 December 1941 in Hawaii?
Russia attacked Pearl Harbor
Japan attacked Pear Harbor
Italy attacked Pearl Harbor
Germany attacked Pearl Harbor
75
How many Stripes are on the United States Flag?
10
12
13
15
76
How many stripes on the United States Flag are red?
6
7
8
5
77
What is one purpose of the Chain of Command?
keep all information to yourself
Promote friends
To Decentralize authority
To be the boss
78
Being able to stand up for one’s beliefs if fare with fear or criticism.
Integrity
Dependability
Courage
Bearing
79
How many stripes on the United States Flag are white?
7
8
6
9
80
To quit my post only when properly relieved.
No. 8 General Order
No. 6 General Order
No. 5 General Order
No. 9 General Order
81
The ability to keep up with a task without giving up .......
Endurance
Courage
Loyalty
Enthusiasm
82
What is the Cadet Rank?
Cadet Lance Corporal
Cadet Sergeant
Cadet Corporal
Cadet Private First Class
83
Who was the first female Marine General Officer?
Brigadier General Margaret Brewer
Brigadier General Anna May Hayes
Major General Angela Salinas
Lieutenant General Carol Mutter
84
To be especially watchful at night and during the time for challenging, to challenge all ......
No. 10 General Order
No. 11 General Order
No. 7 General Order
No. 8 General Order
85
To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, .....
No. 3 General Order
No. 1 General Order
No. 4 General Order
No. 2 General Order
86
Who is the only enlisted Marine to earn two Medals of Honor?
Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone
Sergeant Major Dan Daly
Sergeant Major Justin Lehew
Sergeant Dakota Meyer
87
Who is the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps?
General John Paxton
General Gary L. Thomas
General Robert Magnus
General Glenn Walters
88
What is the name of the National Anthem?
Stars and Stripes Forever
Star-Spangled Banner
Old Glory
America the Beautiful
89
Who is the Panther Battalion Commanding Officer?
Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Adamari Salinas
Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Juan Galvan
Cadet Sergeant Major Andrew Serrano
Colonel Sara Phoenix
90
Who is the Panther Battalion Sergeant Major?
Anotnio Munoz
Karla Garza
Leslie Chavez
Geronimo Gonzalez
91
Where is the Birth Place of the United States Marine Corps?
Tun Tavern Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
8th and I Washington, District of Columbia
Peach Tree Atlanta, Georgia
The Alamo San Antonio, Texas
92
Who is the Secretary of State?
Richard Spencer
Mike Pence
Hillary Clinton
Mike Pompeo
93
What is the Cadet Rank?
Cadet Captain
Cadet Major
Cadet First Lieutenant
Cadet Lieutenant Colonel
94
The certainty of the proper performance of duty.
Unselfishness
Enthusiasm
Dependability
Courage
95
Who made the first American flag?
Ivanka Trump
Michelle Obama
Abigail Adams
Betsy Ross
96
What is the hoist of a flag?
width measured vertically
length measured horizontally
97
Who is the most decorated Marine in Marine Corps history?
Lieutenant General Lewis B. (Chesty) Puller
General John Paxton
Major General Smedley Butler
Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone
98
What is the nautical term for floors?
Decks
Bulkhead
99
Which is not a Leadership Trait?
Courage
Dependability
Faithfulness
Loyalty
100
Who was the Commander of the Revolutionary Army?
General George S. Paxton
General Harry Lee
General Ulysses S. Grant
General George Washington
101
Who is the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Region 5 Director?
Lieutenant Colonel Mark Stroman
Colonel Sara Phoenix
Colonel John Fox
Major Juan Galvan
102
Who is known as the Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps?
General Alfred M. Gray
Brigadier General Archibald Henderson
Lieutenant General Lewis B. Puller
General Robert Neller
103
What is one purpose of the Chain of Command?
To destabilize government
To fight wars
To link the different levels of command
To centrailize authority
104
Who is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?
General Joseph F. Dunford
General James Mattis
General Paul J. Selva
Genral Robert Neller
105
What is this Cadet Rank?
Cadet Private
Cadet Private First Class
Cadet Corporal
Cadet Lance Corporal
106
What do the 13 stripes represent on the United States Flag?
The 13 Major Battles in our history.
The 13 original signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Does not represent anything.
The 13 Original Colonies.
107
What are the Three flag types?
Small, Medium and Large.
Garrison, Post and Outpost.
Storm, Post and Garrison.
Red, White and Blue.
108
Which two are nicknames for Marines?
Flyboys and Crackerjacks
Dog Face and Squid
Minutemen and Sailor
Devil Dogs and Leathernecks
109
What is the name of the sword carried by Marine Corps Officers?
Marmaduke Sword
Hardened Sword
Mameluke Sword
Excalibur Sword
110
What does the Fouled Anchor represent?
Maritime Tradition/Naval Affiliation
Lost Sailors
Naval Shipping
Sea World
111
Who was the Mameluke Sword presented to in Derna Tripoli?
General James Conway
Captain Samuel Nicholas
Major General John Lejuene
First Lieutenant Presley O'Bannon
112
What is Leadership?
To bend the rules to suit your needs
To gain power and control
The ability to inspire and influence others....
To control others
113
What are the first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution known as?
The Bill of Rights
States Rights
The 10 Commandments
The Magna Carta
114
To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions.
No. 8 General Order
No. 9 General Order
No. 7 General Order
No. 3 General Order
115
To give the alarm incase of fire or disorder.
No. 1 General Order
No. 8 General Order
No. 11 General Order
No. 5 General Order
116
What are the Marine Corps Core Values?
Bearing, Integrity and Loyalty
Justice, Knowledge and Initiative
Judgement, Tact and Endurance
Honor, Courage and Commitment
