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Forward....From the sea - What is the Navy and Marine Corps vision for the future? Eagle, Globe and Anchor - What is in the center of the warfare device? Surf wave crashing on the sandy beach( the littoral zone) - What is in the background of the warfare device? Operational Maneuver from the sea - What is the doctrine of time? Two crossed rifles - What is center of warfare device behind the EGA? The rifle ethic - What does the two crossed rifles symbolize? Fleet Marine Force - What is emblazoned at the bottom of the breast insignia? 3500.27A - What is the instruction for ORM? Decision making tool used at all levels to minimize risk to acceptable levels. - What is ORM? Identify Hazards Assess Hazards Make Risk Decisions Implement Controls Supervise - What is the 5 step process for ORM? Accept risk when benefits outweigh the cost. Accept no unnecessary risk. Anticipate and manage risk by planning. Make risk decisions at the right level. - What are the 4 principles of ORM? Kevlar, safety helmets, hard hats - What is the PPE for head protection? 84 dBa ( 8 hr TWA) sound level or 140 dB pressure level. - What is PPE requirements for single ear protection? 104 dBa ( 8 hr TWA) sound level - What is PPE for double ear protection? Any material that because of its quantity, concentration, or physical or chemical characteristics may pose a threat to health when used incorrectly. - What is Hazardous material? Any discarded material which meets definition of HM or designated Hazardous waste by EPA - What is Hazardous waste? Technical bulletins containing info about materials such as composition, chemical and physical characteristics, health and safety hazards and precautions for use. - What's is MSDS? 10NOV1775 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania @ Tun Tavern Raised 2 BN's Led by Capt. Samuel Nicholas considered to be first commandant of MC. - What happened in 1775? First marine landing during Revolutionary War in New Providence Island. Marines adopted the nickname Leatherneck. - What happened in 1776? Marines stormed the Barbary pirates at Burma on the "Shores of Tripoli" Stars and stripes raised on the eastern hemisphere for the FIRST time. - What happened in 1805? During the Mexican War, Marines occupied the "Halls of Montezuma" in Mexico City during the Battle of Chapultepec - What happened in 1847? Under Colonel Robert E. Lee Marines and Army stormed Harper's Ferry to end a attempted slave revolt by John Brown. - What happened in 1859? EGA adopted BGEN Jacob Zeillin(7th Commandant) modified the British Royal Marines emblem. E=Nation G=Worldwide Service A=Sea Traditions - What happened in 1868? Marines made Semper Fidelis the official motto. Latin for Always Faithful - What happened in 1883? Marines defended the American Legation in Peking China during Boxer Rebellion. Multinational defense. - What happened in 1900? The Marine Corps established its first aviation unit. Major Alfred A. Cunningham(first pilot) - What is important about 1913? Marines participated in 8 distinct operations in France Awarded French Fourragere still worn by 5th and 6th Marines - What is important about 1917? The Marine Corps was reorganized into the Fleet Marine Force in Quantico Virginia. - What happened in 1933? Marines landed in South Vietnam preforming in the longest war in MC history - What happened in 1965? Marines deployed to Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping force. 23OCT1983 suicide truck bomb attacked HQ killing 241 and wounded 70 - What happened in 1982? Operation Desert Storm Marine airborne operations heavily used. Land forces sent after weakening forces in Iraq. - What happened in JAN 1991? Operation Enduring Freedom 07OCT2001 Together with 3 smaller actions under the GWOT - What happened in 2001? B-1 Lancer, B-2 Spirit, and B-52 Strato Fortress bombers - What bombers were used to start OEF? F-14 Tomcat and. F/A-18 Hornet and Tomahawk cruise missiles from U.S. and Britain. - What other equipment was used to start OEF? Invasion of Iraq(MAR20-MAY01) Alongside UK, Australia, Poland - What happened in 2003? The First Battle of Fallujah(APR) Operation Vigilant Resolve Unsuccessful attempt - What happened in 2004? Second Battle of Fallujah(NOV-DEC) Operation Al Fahr "the dawn" and Phantom Fury - What happened in 2004? One of the greatest battles in MC history took place in Belleu Wood, France during WWI French renamed the area "the wood of the Brigade of Marines" German evaluated Marines as "Storm Troops" German nicknamed Marines as "Teufelhunden" meaning "Devil Dogs" - What happened in the Battle of Belleu Wood? August 07, 1942, Marines landed on beaches of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands launching first land offensive during WWII Marines tested their new amphibious doctrine providing a crucial turning point of the war in pacific - What happened in the Battle of Guadalcanal? Gilbert Islands were first offensive Prime objectives were Tarawa Atoll and Betio Island where a Japanese Commander said "it would take 1 million American 100 years to conquer it. Took 76 hrs. 20NOV1943 - What happened in the Battle of Tarawa? Due to the need of airfields for Air Force and advanced bases for Navy Island were Saipan, Guam, Tinian JUN/JUL 1943 LtGEN Holland M Smith led 136,000 to conquer. - What happened in the Battle of Mariana Islands? 19FEB1945 fought in the largest all-Marine battle in history Bloodiest battle(23,300) casulties ADM Chester W Nimitz said " Among the Americans who served on Iwo Islands, uncommon valor was a common virtue - What happened in the Battle of Iwo Jima? pushing in N Korea NOV1950 Chinese forces sent 10 divisions to beat Marines and 7 were smashed Marines used all equipment, gathered wounded, and maintained tactical intergrity - What happened in the Battle of Chosin Reservior? During Vietnamese holiday of Tet JAN1968 Communist infiltrated Hue City Marines used MOUT to overcome City secured 25FEB1968 - What happened in the Battle of Hue City? Became Commandant in 1820, held until his death in 1859 for 39 years. "Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps". Introduced higher standards like professional appearance, discipline. - Who was Archibald Henderson? Won Medal of Honor for semaphoring for an emergency lift of the naval bombardment while under Spanish and American shellfire for his performance at Cuzco well. - What is significant about John Quick? Won two medal of honors one for Chinese boxer rebellion and for First Caco war in Haiti During the battle of Belleu Wood he yelled "Come on you sons of bitches, do you wanna live forever". - What is significant about Dan Daly? LtGEN Puller served in Nicaragua leading 32 Marines to engage rebels and bandits through the jungles to the Honduran border. "Tiger of the Mountains" Mascot "Chesty" the Bulldog - What was Louis B. "Chesty" Puller?