USMC Knowledge (BST & Board Questions with complete solutions)

By an act of the Continental congress, the United States Marine Corps became a regular branch of our country's service when? correct answers November 10, 1775 Who established the United States Marine Corps? correct answers Captain Samuel Nicholas Where was the United States Marine Corps established? correct answers Tun Tavern, PA Who was the proprietor of the tavern? correct answers Peg Mullen, Robert Mullen's wife. Who was the first Marine Corps recruiter? correct answers Robert Mullen The Marine Corps as it exists today, was formed when? correct answers July 11, 1798 What is the symbol of the United States Marine Corps? correct answers The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor What does each symbol recognize? correct answers The Eagle- recognizes our nation. The Globe- recognizes our worldwide service. The Anchor- recognizes our naval traditions The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor was adopted when? correct answers 1868 Who adopted the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor? correct answers Brig. General Jacob Zealin, 7th Commandant, USMC The term Leatherneck comes from where? correct answers From when the Marines wore a leather strap to protect their neck from enemy swords, from . What is the Marine Corps motto? correct answers "Semper Fidelis" What was the Marine Corps motto before "Semper Fidelis"? correct answers "By land, by sea" When was the Marine Corps motto changed to "Semper Fidelis"? correct answers 1880 Where do Marines get the nickname "Devil Dog"? correct answers From the battle of Belleau Wood in June 1918 Who was the first Marine Corps aviator? correct answers A. A. Cunningham, in 1912 Who was the first woman Marine? correct answers Opha M. Johnson, on August 13, 1918 Who was the first Marine helo pilot to receive the Medal of Honor? correct answers Major Stephen Pless