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Questions and Answers) | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the Marine Corps’ birthday?
✔✔November 10, 1775.
Who is the first Commandant of the Marine Corps?
✔✔Captain Samuel Nicholas.
What is the official motto of the Marine Corps?
✔✔Semper Fidelis.
What does Semper Fidelis mean in English?
✔✔Always Faithful.
What is the Marine Corps’ emblem?
✔✔Eagle, Globe, and Anchor.
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,What does the Eagle represent in the Marine Corps emblem?
✔✔The United States.
What does the Globe represent in the Marine Corps emblem?
✔✔Worldwide service.
What does the Anchor represent in the Marine Corps emblem?
✔✔Naval traditions and sea service.
What is the Marine Corps’ hymn called?
✔✔The Marines’ Hymn.
What is the opening line of the Marines’ Hymn?
✔✔From the Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of Tripoli.
Who was the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps?
✔✔General John A. Lejeune.
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,What is the significance of General Lejeune in Marine Corps history?
✔✔He institutionalized Marine Corps birthday celebrations.
What is the highest rank in the Marine Corps during peacetime?
✔✔General (O-10).
What rank is directly below Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps?
✔✔Sergeant Major.
What is the current mission of the Marine Corps?
✔✔To make Marines, win our nation’s battles, and develop quality citizens.
What are the two types of Marine Corps leadership?
✔✔Formal and informal leadership.
What is the USMC policy on hazing?
✔✔Zero tolerance.
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, What are the three types of flag used in ceremonies?
✔✔Post, Garrison, and Storm flags.
What does the term "Esprit de Corps" mean?
✔✔A common spirit of pride, loyalty, and honor shared by Marines.
What is the purpose of close order drill?
✔✔To instill discipline, confidence, and leadership.
What are the five paragraph orders used in combat?
✔✔SMEAC – Situation, Mission, Execution, Admin & Logistics, Command & Signal.
What does BAMCIS stand for in troop leading procedures?
✔✔Begin the planning, Arrange reconnaissance, Make reconnaissance, Complete the plan, Issue
the order, Supervise.
What is the first general order of a sentry?
✔✔To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
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Questions and Answers) | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the Marine Corps’ birthday?
✔✔November 10, 1775.
Who is the first Commandant of the Marine Corps?
✔✔Captain Samuel Nicholas.
What is the official motto of the Marine Corps?
✔✔Semper Fidelis.
What does Semper Fidelis mean in English?
✔✔Always Faithful.
What is the Marine Corps’ emblem?
✔✔Eagle, Globe, and Anchor.
1
,What does the Eagle represent in the Marine Corps emblem?
✔✔The United States.
What does the Globe represent in the Marine Corps emblem?
✔✔Worldwide service.
What does the Anchor represent in the Marine Corps emblem?
✔✔Naval traditions and sea service.
What is the Marine Corps’ hymn called?
✔✔The Marines’ Hymn.
What is the opening line of the Marines’ Hymn?
✔✔From the Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of Tripoli.
Who was the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps?
✔✔General John A. Lejeune.
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,What is the significance of General Lejeune in Marine Corps history?
✔✔He institutionalized Marine Corps birthday celebrations.
What is the highest rank in the Marine Corps during peacetime?
✔✔General (O-10).
What rank is directly below Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps?
✔✔Sergeant Major.
What is the current mission of the Marine Corps?
✔✔To make Marines, win our nation’s battles, and develop quality citizens.
What are the two types of Marine Corps leadership?
✔✔Formal and informal leadership.
What is the USMC policy on hazing?
✔✔Zero tolerance.
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, What are the three types of flag used in ceremonies?
✔✔Post, Garrison, and Storm flags.
What does the term "Esprit de Corps" mean?
✔✔A common spirit of pride, loyalty, and honor shared by Marines.
What is the purpose of close order drill?
✔✔To instill discipline, confidence, and leadership.
What are the five paragraph orders used in combat?
✔✔SMEAC – Situation, Mission, Execution, Admin & Logistics, Command & Signal.
What does BAMCIS stand for in troop leading procedures?
✔✔Begin the planning, Arrange reconnaissance, Make reconnaissance, Complete the plan, Issue
the order, Supervise.
What is the first general order of a sentry?
✔✔To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
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