Bst & Board Usmc Knowledge Questions With Correct Answers 2023

BST & BOARD USMC Knowledge Questions WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 By an act of the Continental congress, the United States Marine Corps became a regular branch of our country's service when? - ANSWER November 10, 1775 Who established the United States Marine Corps? - ANSWER Captain Samuel Nicholas Where was the United States Marine Corps established? - ANSWER Tun Tavern, PA Who was the proprietor of the tavern? - ANSWER Peg Mullen, Robert Mullen's wife. Who was the first Marine Corps recruiter? - ANSWER Robert Mullen The Marine Corps as it exists today, was formed when? - ANSWER July 11, 1798 What is the symbol of the United States Marine Corps? - ANSWER The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor What does each symbol recognize? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 1868 Who adopted the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor? - ANSWER Brig. General Jacob Zealin, 7th Commandant, USMC The term Leatherneck comes from where? - ANSWER From when the Marines wore a leather strap to protect their neck from enemy swords, from . What is the Marine Corps motto? - ANSWER "Semper Fidelis" What was the Marine Corps motto before "Semper Fidelis"? - ANSWER "By land, by sea" When was the Marine Corps motto changed to "Semper Fidelis"? - ANSWER 1880 Where do Marines get the nickname "Devil Dog"? - ANSWER From the battle of Belleau Wood in June 1918 Who was the first Marine Corps aviator? - ANSWER A. A. Cunningham, in 1912 Who was the first woman Marine? - ANSWER Opha M. Johnson, on August 13, 1918 Who was the first Marine helo pilot to receive the Medal of Honor? - ANSWER Major Stephen Pless Who was the first Marine pilot to shoot down an enemy plane? - ANSWER 1st Lt. E. S. Brewer Who was the first female Marine Warrant Officer? - ANSWER CWO Ruth L. Wood Who was the first Marine Officer to die in battle? - ANSWER Captain John Fitzpatrick Which Marine served the longest term as Commandant? - ANSWER Archibald Henderson How long did Archibald Henderson serve as Commandant? - ANSWER 38 years How much time does a person have to dawn and clear the gas mask? - ANSWER 15 seconds Which Commandant installed the office of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps? - ANSWER The 21st Commandant, General Pate; in 1957 On Feb. 20, 1962, one of the Marine Corps' finest pilots manned the first capsule to orbit the earth. Who was it? - ANSWER Lieutenant Colonel John H. Glenn When was the dress blue uniform adopted? - ANSWER On August 24, 1797 Who adopted the dress blue uniform? - ANSWER Sec. of War James McHenry The Mameluke sword was presented to whom? - ANSWER Lt. Presley N. O'Bannon Who presented the Mameluke sword to Lt. Presley O'Bannon? - ANSWER The Pasha of Tripoli How many Marines were killed on the island of Iwo Jima? - ANSWER Approx. 5,931 Marines How many Marines died on the first day at Iwo Jima? - ANSWER Approx. 2,500 Marines Of the six Americans pictured rai