USMC Knowledge (BST & Board Questions)

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 Globerecognizes 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