USMC MAI COURSE 2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Major Target areas of the body Answer - Head, Neck, Torso, Groin, Extremities
Primary weapons of the body Answer - Arms ( hands & elbows) Legs ( knees &
feet)
Pressure point under the armpit Answer - Brachial Plexus
Name of the jawbone Answer - Maxilla (upper) Mandible ( lower)
Which nerve is inside the thigh? Answer - the femoral nerve
Is the cranium easy to damage? Answer - No
What can happen after an attack from the ear? Answer - Ear bleeding, Ear
pain, Balance problems
Which vertebrae supports the head? Answer - Atlas ( C1 )
Results from an attack the the eye Answer - Swelling, bruising, Major Pain
3 types of rehearsals Answer - Individual, Small critique, and dress
, Evidence of effective rehersals Answer - the effective delivery of the
instruction within the time allocated.
4 communication techniques Answer - Verbal, Non Verbal, Listening,
Questioning
When do you explain safeties in EDIP Answer - before demonstration
Do you read off the citation for a warrior study? Answer - No (use your own
words)
What is GOLMEST? Answer - GAIN ATTENTION, OVERVIEW, LEARNING
OBJECTIVES, METHOD/MEDIA, EVALUATION, SAFETY/CEASE TRAINING,
TRANSITION
How many people are in a formal lecture? Answer - 100 +
What are non verbal speech technique? Answer - Hand gestures
Is it recommended to explain steps in the demonstration period Answer - False
What is a Tie In? Answer - A tie-in is a short guided discussion designed to
develop the mental and character discipline of the Marines.
What is the purpose of free sparring? Answer - bridge from static to dynamic
and an inoculation to interpersonal violence.
ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Major Target areas of the body Answer - Head, Neck, Torso, Groin, Extremities
Primary weapons of the body Answer - Arms ( hands & elbows) Legs ( knees &
feet)
Pressure point under the armpit Answer - Brachial Plexus
Name of the jawbone Answer - Maxilla (upper) Mandible ( lower)
Which nerve is inside the thigh? Answer - the femoral nerve
Is the cranium easy to damage? Answer - No
What can happen after an attack from the ear? Answer - Ear bleeding, Ear
pain, Balance problems
Which vertebrae supports the head? Answer - Atlas ( C1 )
Results from an attack the the eye Answer - Swelling, bruising, Major Pain
3 types of rehearsals Answer - Individual, Small critique, and dress
, Evidence of effective rehersals Answer - the effective delivery of the
instruction within the time allocated.
4 communication techniques Answer - Verbal, Non Verbal, Listening,
Questioning
When do you explain safeties in EDIP Answer - before demonstration
Do you read off the citation for a warrior study? Answer - No (use your own
words)
What is GOLMEST? Answer - GAIN ATTENTION, OVERVIEW, LEARNING
OBJECTIVES, METHOD/MEDIA, EVALUATION, SAFETY/CEASE TRAINING,
TRANSITION
How many people are in a formal lecture? Answer - 100 +
What are non verbal speech technique? Answer - Hand gestures
Is it recommended to explain steps in the demonstration period Answer - False
What is a Tie In? Answer - A tie-in is a short guided discussion designed to
develop the mental and character discipline of the Marines.
What is the purpose of free sparring? Answer - bridge from static to dynamic
and an inoculation to interpersonal violence.
