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 and in the arm - (ANSWER)Brachial Plexus (armpit), ulna nerve, radial
nerve
Name of the bones in the skull - (ANSWER)Maxilla (upper), Mandible ( lower) (Temporomandibular
joint), cranium (top)
Which nerve is inside the thigh? - (ANSWER)the femoral nerve (inner), peroneal nerve (outer)
What can happen after an attack from the ear? - (ANSWER)Ear and mouth bleeding, Extreme ear pain,
Balance problems, loss of hearing
What brings the oxygen blood to the brain - (ANSWER)The Carotid artery
What are the sections of the vertebrae - (ANSWER)cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx
Results from an attack the the eye - (ANSWER)Gouging, major pain, loss of sight, major bleeding
3 types of rehearsals - (ANSWER)Individual, Small critical audience, 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
, USMC MAI COURSE 2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
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
Do we take questions during the demonstration portion? - (ANSWER)No
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./ Question-based discussions that require Marines to discuss
subjects and relate them to warfighting.
What is the purpose of free sparring? - (ANSWER)bridge from static to dynamic and an inoculation to
interpersonal violence.
How long should each sparring bout last? - (ANSWER)Beginners: 2-3 minutes
All other bouts: 3-6 minutes
Sparring events - (ANSWER)Tan: Pugil sticks and body sparring are the free sparring events at this level.
Grey: Ground fighting
Green: Standing striking is the free sparring event for green belt.
Brown: Standing to ground
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 and in the arm - (ANSWER)Brachial Plexus (armpit), ulna nerve, radial
nerve
Name of the bones in the skull - (ANSWER)Maxilla (upper), Mandible ( lower) (Temporomandibular
joint), cranium (top)
Which nerve is inside the thigh? - (ANSWER)the femoral nerve (inner), peroneal nerve (outer)
What can happen after an attack from the ear? - (ANSWER)Ear and mouth bleeding, Extreme ear pain,
Balance problems, loss of hearing
What brings the oxygen blood to the brain - (ANSWER)The Carotid artery
What are the sections of the vertebrae - (ANSWER)cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx
Results from an attack the the eye - (ANSWER)Gouging, major pain, loss of sight, major bleeding
3 types of rehearsals - (ANSWER)Individual, Small critical audience, 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
, USMC MAI COURSE 2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
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
Do we take questions during the demonstration portion? - (ANSWER)No
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./ Question-based discussions that require Marines to discuss
subjects and relate them to warfighting.
What is the purpose of free sparring? - (ANSWER)bridge from static to dynamic and an inoculation to
interpersonal violence.
How long should each sparring bout last? - (ANSWER)Beginners: 2-3 minutes
All other bouts: 3-6 minutes
Sparring events - (ANSWER)Tan: Pugil sticks and body sparring are the free sparring events at this level.
Grey: Ground fighting
Green: Standing striking is the free sparring event for green belt.
Brown: Standing to ground
