UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, GRADED A+| latest update 2024/25|

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, GRADED A+ Mission of the U.S. Marine Corps "We are warfighters within a warfighting organization. Our Corps performs three important functions for our Nation - we Make Marines and we Win Battles and we Return Quality Citizens." MAGTF Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Ground Combat Element - Air Combat Element - Logistics Combat Element - Command Element MEF Marine Expeditionary Force - the largest principal warfighting element in the active force structure of the Marine Corps - is usually commanded by a Lieutenant General. The size and composition of varies - has one to three Marine Expeditionary Units (MEU) - 40k to 80k MEU Marine Expeditionary Unit - is our nation's self-contained, forward-deployed response force. Embarked aboard amphibious assault ships - maintains a constant state of readiness, able to plan and launch a mission within six hours. - 2.2k marines MEB Marine Expeditionary Brigade - is the next largest MAGTF structure the Marine Corps employs - is typically stood up for specific theaters and engagements, - typically commanded by a Brigadier or Major General. SPMAGTF Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - may be formed to conduct a specific mission that is limited in scope and focus and often in duration. - may be any Expeditionary Operations size, but normally it is a relatively small force— - with narrowly focused capabilities chosen to accomplish a limited mission - Birth of the Marine Corps -Nov 10, 1775, Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, PA, First Led by Captain Samuel Nicholas Quarterfoil - used to distinguish Marines from enemies for riflemen during ship raids Leatherneck Leather strap worn to protect from enemy sword slashes from Rank of Sergeant Major Established by Congress in 1798. First was Archibald Sommers 1957, the 21st Commandant, General Pate, established the billet of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, first was Bestwick Marine Corps Band Established in 1798, "The President's Own", has played for every President except George Washington Mameluke Sword given to Lieutenant Presley O'Bannon for actions at Tripoli. The oldest weapon still in use today by any of the U.S. armed forces. The Blood Stripe Worn on trousers of Officers and NCO's. Conferred on the Corps after the battle of Chapultepec during the Mexican War (90% were casualties). The Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps Archibald Henderson who served the longest term as Commandant. Father of Marine Corps Aviation Lt. Alfred Cunningham, 1912 Marine Corps Emblem Eagle - Nation Globe - Worldwide service Anchor - Naval affiliation Core Values of the Commandant's Planning Guidance Force Design Warfighting Education and Training Manpower Officer 0102 Intelligence Officer 02XX Ground Intelligence Officer 0203 Responsible for tactical planning and employment of ground surveillance and reconnaissance units Human Source Intelligence Officer 0204 Command and or lead CI/HUMINT units Signals Intelligence/Ground Electronic Warfare Officer 0206 tactical information gathering operations and activities in support of identified collection requirements. Air Intelligence Officer 0207 the intelligence functional experts at all command levels of the Marine Air Wing (MAW) Infantry Officer 0302 responsible for training their marines for every variety of ground combat mission in any environment Logistics Officer 0402 coordinating the movement of marines and equipment from ship to shore to forward operating bases Communications Officer 0602 Responsible for the planning, installation, operation and maintenance of data, telecommunications and computer systems Field Artillery Officer 0802 provide close-fire support for infantry and armored r