OCS USMC History All Sets Questions
and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Who was the first Commandant of the Marine Corps?
✔✔Samuel Nicholas
What is the significance of Tun Tavern in Marine Corps history?
✔✔It is the birthplace of the Marine Corps where the first Marines were recruited.
Why is November 10, 1775, important to Marines?
✔✔It is the official birthday of the United States Marine Corps.
How did the Marine Corps earn the nickname “Leathernecks”?
✔✔From the leather collars worn on their uniforms during the 18th century.
What famous Marine Corps battle took place during World War I?
✔✔The Battle of Belleau Wood
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,What reputation did Marines gain at the Battle of Belleau Wood?
✔✔As fierce and fearless fighters willing to hold the line at any cost.
Why is the phrase “Retreat, hell!” remembered in Marine Corps history?
✔✔It represents the determination of Marines to fight rather than withdraw.
What is the significance of the Marine Corps hymn mentioning “the Halls of Montezuma”?
✔✔It honors the Marine victory in the Mexican-American War at Chapultepec.
What major amphibious assault did the Marines lead during World War II in the Pacific?
✔✔The landing on Iwo Jima
Why is the image of the flag raising on Iwo Jima iconic to Marines?
✔✔It symbolizes courage, sacrifice, and victory in the face of brutal combat.
How did the Marine Corps contribute to the Korean War?
✔✔By fighting in key battles like the Inchon Landing and Chosin Reservoir.
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,Why is the Battle of Chosin Reservoir remembered in Marine history?
✔✔Marines demonstrated extreme bravery and resilience in freezing conditions.
How did the Marine Corps adapt during the Vietnam War?
✔✔By conducting both conventional and guerrilla-style warfare.
What was the significance of the Marine Corps' role in the Tet Offensive?
✔✔They successfully repelled major enemy attacks and demonstrated combat effectiveness.
How did Marines contribute during the Gulf War?
✔✔By executing a rapid and decisive ground assault into Kuwait.
What role did Marines play in the Global War on Terror?
✔✔They conducted combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan to fight terrorism.
Why is the term “Devil Dog” associated with Marines?
✔✔German soldiers reportedly gave Marines this nickname during World War I for their
tenacity.
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, What is the significance of the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem?
✔✔It represents the Marine Corps’ service on land, at sea, and around the world.
What does the Marine Corps motto “Semper Fidelis” mean?
✔✔Always Faithful
How has the mission of the Marine Corps evolved over time?
✔✔It has expanded to include rapid response, humanitarian aid, and counter-terrorism.
What tradition began in 1921 to celebrate the Marine Corps’ birthday?
✔✔The Marine Corps Birthday Ball and cake-cutting ceremony.
Why is the Battle of Tarawa significant in Marine Corps history?
✔✔It demonstrated the need for improved amphibious assault tactics due to high casualties.
What impact did the Marine Raiders have during World War II?
✔✔They conducted elite special operations missions behind enemy lines.
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and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Who was the first Commandant of the Marine Corps?
✔✔Samuel Nicholas
What is the significance of Tun Tavern in Marine Corps history?
✔✔It is the birthplace of the Marine Corps where the first Marines were recruited.
Why is November 10, 1775, important to Marines?
✔✔It is the official birthday of the United States Marine Corps.
How did the Marine Corps earn the nickname “Leathernecks”?
✔✔From the leather collars worn on their uniforms during the 18th century.
What famous Marine Corps battle took place during World War I?
✔✔The Battle of Belleau Wood
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,What reputation did Marines gain at the Battle of Belleau Wood?
✔✔As fierce and fearless fighters willing to hold the line at any cost.
Why is the phrase “Retreat, hell!” remembered in Marine Corps history?
✔✔It represents the determination of Marines to fight rather than withdraw.
What is the significance of the Marine Corps hymn mentioning “the Halls of Montezuma”?
✔✔It honors the Marine victory in the Mexican-American War at Chapultepec.
What major amphibious assault did the Marines lead during World War II in the Pacific?
✔✔The landing on Iwo Jima
Why is the image of the flag raising on Iwo Jima iconic to Marines?
✔✔It symbolizes courage, sacrifice, and victory in the face of brutal combat.
How did the Marine Corps contribute to the Korean War?
✔✔By fighting in key battles like the Inchon Landing and Chosin Reservoir.
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,Why is the Battle of Chosin Reservoir remembered in Marine history?
✔✔Marines demonstrated extreme bravery and resilience in freezing conditions.
How did the Marine Corps adapt during the Vietnam War?
✔✔By conducting both conventional and guerrilla-style warfare.
What was the significance of the Marine Corps' role in the Tet Offensive?
✔✔They successfully repelled major enemy attacks and demonstrated combat effectiveness.
How did Marines contribute during the Gulf War?
✔✔By executing a rapid and decisive ground assault into Kuwait.
What role did Marines play in the Global War on Terror?
✔✔They conducted combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan to fight terrorism.
Why is the term “Devil Dog” associated with Marines?
✔✔German soldiers reportedly gave Marines this nickname during World War I for their
tenacity.
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, What is the significance of the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem?
✔✔It represents the Marine Corps’ service on land, at sea, and around the world.
What does the Marine Corps motto “Semper Fidelis” mean?
✔✔Always Faithful
How has the mission of the Marine Corps evolved over time?
✔✔It has expanded to include rapid response, humanitarian aid, and counter-terrorism.
What tradition began in 1921 to celebrate the Marine Corps’ birthday?
✔✔The Marine Corps Birthday Ball and cake-cutting ceremony.
Why is the Battle of Tarawa significant in Marine Corps history?
✔✔It demonstrated the need for improved amphibious assault tactics due to high casualties.
What impact did the Marine Raiders have during World War II?
✔✔They conducted elite special operations missions behind enemy lines.
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