CORPORALS COURSE LEADERSHIP
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
Which modern military rank originated as capo de squadra? Answer:
Corporal
◉ Roman Legion noncommissioned officers were responsible for which
of the following? Select all that apply. Answer: Supervising camp set-up
Regulating guard duties
Enforcing personal hygiene
◉ he Blue Book identifies the NCO as a technical expert, instructor, and
________. Answer: Enforcer of military regulations
◉ The Marine Corps was reestablished in __________ with the
impending threat of war with France. Answer: July 11, 1798
◉ Which of the following are included in the observance of the Marine
Corps birthday? Select all that apply. Answer: The reading of Gen. John
A. Lejeune's birthday message
, Cake-cutting ceremony
Troop formation
◉ When boarding a naval vessel between the hours of 0800 and sunset,
Marines should step to the top of the gangway and ________. Answer:
Face aft, salute the national ensign, turn and face the officer of the day,
salute, and request permission to come aboard.
◉ Within how many paces is it appropriate to render a salute? Answer:
6-30 paces
◉ The Marine Corps motto _______ was replaced by Semper Fidelis in
1883. Answer: By land, by sea
◉ What is the oldest weapon in continuous use today? Answer: NCO
sword
◉ Match each letter to the proper term on the sword diagram. Answer:
A) Frog Stud
B) Drag
C) Tip
◉ The command "Carry, SWORD" can only be given from the halt
while at ________. Select all that apply. Answer: Order sword
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
Which modern military rank originated as capo de squadra? Answer:
Corporal
◉ Roman Legion noncommissioned officers were responsible for which
of the following? Select all that apply. Answer: Supervising camp set-up
Regulating guard duties
Enforcing personal hygiene
◉ he Blue Book identifies the NCO as a technical expert, instructor, and
________. Answer: Enforcer of military regulations
◉ The Marine Corps was reestablished in __________ with the
impending threat of war with France. Answer: July 11, 1798
◉ Which of the following are included in the observance of the Marine
Corps birthday? Select all that apply. Answer: The reading of Gen. John
A. Lejeune's birthday message
, Cake-cutting ceremony
Troop formation
◉ When boarding a naval vessel between the hours of 0800 and sunset,
Marines should step to the top of the gangway and ________. Answer:
Face aft, salute the national ensign, turn and face the officer of the day,
salute, and request permission to come aboard.
◉ Within how many paces is it appropriate to render a salute? Answer:
6-30 paces
◉ The Marine Corps motto _______ was replaced by Semper Fidelis in
1883. Answer: By land, by sea
◉ What is the oldest weapon in continuous use today? Answer: NCO
sword
◉ Match each letter to the proper term on the sword diagram. Answer:
A) Frog Stud
B) Drag
C) Tip
◉ The command "Carry, SWORD" can only be given from the halt
while at ________. Select all that apply. Answer: Order sword
