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The use of noncommissioned officers can be traced back to ________ - answer The
Roman Legion
Which modern military rank originated as capo de squadra? - answer Corporal
Roman Legion noncommissioned officers were responsible for which of the following?
Select all that apply - answer Supervising camp set-up
Regulating guard duties
Enforcing personal hygiene
he Blue Book identifies the NCO as a technical expert, instructor, and ________. -
answer Enforcer of military regulations
The Marine Corps was reestablished in __________ with the impending threat of war
with France - answer July 11, 1798
Which of the following are included in the observance of the Marine Corps birthday?
Select all that apply. - answer The reading of Gen. John A. Lejeune's birthday
message
Cake-cutting ceremony
Troop formation
When boarding a naval vessel between the hours of 0800 and sunset, Marines should
step to the top of the gangway and ________ - answer Face aft, salute the national
ensign, turn and face the officer of the day, salute, and request permission to come
aboard.
Within how many paces is it appropriate to render a salute? - answer 6-30 paces
The Marine Corps motto _______ was replaced by Semper Fidelis in 1883. - answer
By land, by sea
What is the oldest weapon in continuous use today? - answer NCO sword
Match each letter to the proper term on the sword diagram - answer A) Frog Stud
B) Drag
C) Tip
, The command "Carry, SWORD" can only be given from the halt while at ________.
Select all that apply - answer Order sword
Present arms
Match each Marine NCO's name with the appropriate statement of impact. - answer
First person awarded the Medal of Honor by President Dwight D. Eisenhower-- Duane
Dewey
The youngest living Medal of Honor recipient-- Kyle Carpenter
First Marine awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq-- Jason Dunham
First aviation Marine awarded the Medal of Honor-- Robert Robinson
First Marine awarded the Medal of Honor-- John Mackie
The term corporal is derived from ________. - answer 15th century Italy
In the 17th and 18th centuries, England used American colonists as British Royal
Marines. - answer True
Von Steuben states that the order and discipline of the regiment depends so much upon
the behavior of whom? - answer NCOs
The responsibility for maintaining the customary and traditional standards of conduct
between subordinates and seniors lies with the ________. - answer Senior
Identify the features of the NCO sword - answer A) Pommel
B) Grip
C) Quillon
D) Ricasso
When given the command "Present, SWORD" on the preparatory command "Present,"
raise the right hand to a position level and ________ in front of the neck. - answer 6
inches
Match the Marine NCO with their contribution to the United States Marine Corps -
answer First African-American to serve as Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps--
SgtMaj Alford McMichael
First African-American to serve as an infantry battalion Sergeant Major-- SgtMaj Edgar
Huff
Only enlisted Marine to receive two Medals of Honor for separate actions-- SgtMaj Dan
Daly
First Marine to serve as Sergeant Major of Women Marines--SgtMaj Bertha Peters
Billep
Which of the following is an example of the Marine Corps' ethos? Select all that apply. -
answer Marines exist to fight and win wars.
Every Marine is a rifleman.
Marines take care of their own.