FMF STUDY GUIDE SECTION 101
MARINE CORPS HISTORY, RANK
STRUCTURE, AND COURTESIES
FUNDAMENTALS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
100% CORRECT RATED A+
1775
Answer: The Marine Corps was created on November 10, 1775, in Philadelphia at
Tun Tavern by a resolution of the Continental Congress, which "raised 2 battalions
of Marines." Captain Samuel Nicholas became the first Commandant.
1776
Answer: The first Marine landing occurred during the Revolutionary War when
Marines invaded New Providence Island in the Bahamas to seize guns and
supplies. The nickname "Leatherneck" originated from the stiff leather stock worn
around the neck.
1805
Answer: Marines stormed the Barbary pirates' stronghold in Tripoli on the "Shores
of Tripoli" and raised the "Stars and Stripes" for the first time in the Eastern
Hemisphere.
1834
Answer: The Marines were officially organized under the Department of the
Navy.
1847
Answer: During the Mexican War, Marines occupied the "Halls of Montezuma" at
MARINE CORPS HISTORY, RANK
STRUCTURE, AND COURTESIES
FUNDAMENTALS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
100% CORRECT RATED A+
1775
Answer: The Marine Corps was created on November 10, 1775, in Philadelphia at
Tun Tavern by a resolution of the Continental Congress, which "raised 2 battalions
of Marines." Captain Samuel Nicholas became the first Commandant.
1776
Answer: The first Marine landing occurred during the Revolutionary War when
Marines invaded New Providence Island in the Bahamas to seize guns and
supplies. The nickname "Leatherneck" originated from the stiff leather stock worn
around the neck.
1805
Answer: Marines stormed the Barbary pirates' stronghold in Tripoli on the "Shores
of Tripoli" and raised the "Stars and Stripes" for the first time in the Eastern
Hemisphere.
1834
Answer: The Marines were officially organized under the Department of the
Navy.
1847
Answer: During the Mexican War, Marines occupied the "Halls of Montezuma" at
