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What does the Marine Corps uniform represent?
✔✔Tradition, discipline, and pride in the Corps.
What is the proper response when addressing a senior-ranking officer?
✔✔Stand at attention and respond with “Sir” or “Ma’am.”
Why is grooming and uniform inspection important in MCJROTC?
✔✔It demonstrates discipline, attention to detail, and personal pride.
What is the Marine Corps Leadership Principle “Know yourself and seek self-improvement”
about?
✔✔Being honest about strengths and weaknesses and striving to grow.
Why must cadets learn military customs and courtesies?
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,✔✔To show respect, maintain discipline, and uphold tradition.
What is the chain of command?
✔✔A structured line of authority and responsibility from top to bottom.
Why is drill important in MCJROTC training?
✔✔It teaches precision, teamwork, and leadership under pressure.
What does bearing mean as a leadership trait?
✔✔Maintaining a professional and confident appearance and attitude.
What does the acronym MCJROTC stand for?
✔✔Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.
What is the mission of the MCJROTC program?
✔✔To develop leadership, character, and citizenship in high school students.
What is the title of the highest-ranking cadet in a Marine Corps JROTC unit?
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,✔✔Cadet Battalion Commander.
What is the official motto of the United States Marine Corps?
✔✔Semper Fidelis.
What does “Semper Fidelis” mean in English?
✔✔Always Faithful.
What are the Marine Corps core values?
✔✔Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
What is the significance of the Marine Corps emblem?
✔✔It represents the Marine’s commitment to service on land, sea, and in the air.
What three elements make up the Marine Corps emblem?
✔✔Eagle, Globe, and Anchor.
What does the eagle on the Marine Corps emblem symbolize?
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, ✔✔The United States.
What does the globe on the Marine Corps emblem symbolize?
✔✔Worldwide service.
What does the anchor on the Marine Corps emblem symbolize?
✔✔Naval tradition and close ties to the Navy.
Who is the Commandant of the Marine Corps?
✔✔The senior-ranking officer in the Marine Corps.
What is the role of the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps?
✔✔To serve as the senior enlisted advisor to the Commandant.
What is the Marine Corps birthday?
✔✔November 10, 1775.
Where was the Marine Corps founded?
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