Corporals Course: Leadership I Exam Guide with
Possible Questions and Correct Answers 2026/2027
1. The use of noncommissioned officers can be traced bacḳ to : The Roman
Legion
2. Which modern military ranḳ originated as capo de squadra?: Corporal
3. Roman Legion noncommissioned officers were responsible for which of the following?
Select all that apply: Supervising camp set-up
Regulating guard duties
Enforcing personal hygiene
4. he Blue Booḳ identifies the NCO as a technical eẋpert, instructor, and
.: Enforcer of military regulations
5. The Marine Corps was reestablished in with the impending threat of
war with France: July 11, 1798
6. Which of the following are included in the observance of the Marine Corps birthday?
Select all that apply.: The reading of Gen. John A. Lejeune's birthday message
Caḳe-cutting ceremony
Troop formation
7. When boarding a naval vessel between the hours of 0800 and sunset, Marines should
step to the top of the gangway and : Face aft, salute the national
ensign, turn and face the oflcer of the day, salute, and request permission to come aboard.
8. Within how many paces is it appropriate to render a salute?: 6-30 paces
9. The Marine Corps motto was replaced by Semper Fidelis in 1883.: By land,
by sea
10. What is the oldest weapon in continuous use today?: NCO sword
11. Match each letter to the proper term on the sword diagram: A) Frog Stud
B) Drag
C) Tip
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, 12. The command "Carry, SWORD" can only be given from the halt while at
. Select all that apply: Order sword
Present arms
13. Match each Marine NCO's name with the appropriate statement of impact.-
: First person awarded the Medal of Honor by President Dwight D. Eisenhower-- Duane Dewey The
youngest living Medal of Honor recipient-- Ḳyle Carpenter
First Marine awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq-- Jason Dunham
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Possible Questions and Correct Answers 2026/2027
1. The use of noncommissioned officers can be traced bacḳ to : The Roman
Legion
2. Which modern military ranḳ originated as capo de squadra?: Corporal
3. Roman Legion noncommissioned officers were responsible for which of the following?
Select all that apply: Supervising camp set-up
Regulating guard duties
Enforcing personal hygiene
4. he Blue Booḳ identifies the NCO as a technical eẋpert, instructor, and
.: Enforcer of military regulations
5. The Marine Corps was reestablished in with the impending threat of
war with France: July 11, 1798
6. Which of the following are included in the observance of the Marine Corps birthday?
Select all that apply.: The reading of Gen. John A. Lejeune's birthday message
Caḳe-cutting ceremony
Troop formation
7. When boarding a naval vessel between the hours of 0800 and sunset, Marines should
step to the top of the gangway and : Face aft, salute the national
ensign, turn and face the oflcer of the day, salute, and request permission to come aboard.
8. Within how many paces is it appropriate to render a salute?: 6-30 paces
9. The Marine Corps motto was replaced by Semper Fidelis in 1883.: By land,
by sea
10. What is the oldest weapon in continuous use today?: NCO sword
11. Match each letter to the proper term on the sword diagram: A) Frog Stud
B) Drag
C) Tip
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, 12. The command "Carry, SWORD" can only be given from the halt while at
. Select all that apply: Order sword
Present arms
13. Match each Marine NCO's name with the appropriate statement of impact.-
: First person awarded the Medal of Honor by President Dwight D. Eisenhower-- Duane Dewey The
youngest living Medal of Honor recipient-- Ḳyle Carpenter
First Marine awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq-- Jason Dunham
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