FMF OFFICER Study Guide

Marine Corps birthday - Answer- 10 Nov 1775 What is the significance of EGA - Answer- Worn making clear statement that the wearer is a member of the Navy/Marine Corps team. What is the background of the Device - Answer- - A surf wave crashing on the sandy beach (the littoral zone) - At the time the device was designed, "Forward... From the Sea" was the Navy and Marine Corps joint vision for the future and supported the reputation, "on the shores of Tripoli" and the "sands of Iwo Jima". This is represented in the background of the device. What is the significance of crossed rifles - Answer- The two crossed rifles symbolize the rifleman ethic this program is designated to install in Sailors assigned to the Marines. What is the significance of Scroll on device - Answer- - The scroll along the bottom of the breast insigni'a is emblazoned with "Fleet Marine Force". - Although Marine componency was established in 1982, the Navy continues to utilize the title Fleet Marine Force in their role as a Naval Type Commander; therefore it is appropriate our program be titled after the role in which Marine Forces are tied to the Navy. Where was the Marine Corps created - Answer- Tun Tavern What created the Marine Corps - Answer- Resolution of the Continental Congress to raise two battalions of Marines, November 10th What is a Leather Neck - Answer- Leather stock, or neckpiece worn as part of the Marine uniform from 1775- 1875. Protects neck from sword slashes When was the Leather Neck stock warn by the Marines - Answer- What did the Leather Neck stock protect - Answer- It protected the neck form saber slashes WHO SAID "UNCOMMON VALOR WAS A COMMON VIRTUE"? - Answer- ADMIRAL NIMITZ description of Marines and Sailors at Iwo Jima. Significance of the term Devil Dog - Answer- 1918, Battle of Belleau Wood, Marines persistent attack and fighting ability had Germans calling them Teufelhunden.