FLEET MARINE FORCE CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
◉ Leathernecks. Answer: This nickname goes back to the leather
stock or neckpiece, which was part of the Marine Corps uniform
from 1775 to 1875.
◉ Devil Dogs. Answer: According to legend, the Germans referred to
Marines as the Teufelhunden, meaning 'fierce fighting dogs of
legendary origin'.
◉ Esprit de Corps. Answer: Esprit de corps is the loyalty to, pride in,
and enthusiasm for the unit shown by its members.
◉ Uncommon valor was a common virtue. Answer: Admiral Nimitz
stated this characterization of Marines fighting on Iwo Jima.
◉ Semper Fidelis. Answer: Motto of the Marines meaning 'always
faithful', adopted around 1883.
,◉ 1775. Answer: The Continental Congress authorized the
formation of two battalions of Marines under Captain Samuel
Nicholas.
◉ 1776. Answer: The first Marine landing took place during the
Revolutionary War at New Providence Island.
◉ 1798. Answer: Congress recreated the Marine Corps as a separate
military service.
◉ 1805. Answer: Marines stormed the Barbary pirates' stronghold
at Derna on the 'shores of Tripoli.'
◉ 1834. Answer: The Marines came under the department of the
Navy, stating the structure of the Marine Corps.
◉ 1847. Answer: During the Mexican War, Marines occupied the
'Halls of Montezuma' during the Battle of Chapultepec.
◉ 1859. Answer: Marines stormed the United States arsenal at
Harper's Ferry to put down an attempted slave revolt led by John
Brown.
, ◉ 1861. Answer: Marines saw limited action during the Civil War,
primarily serving with naval detachments at sea.
◉ 1898. Answer: In response to a declaration of war against Spain,
Marines conducted offensive operations in the Pacific and Cuba.
◉ 1900. Answer: During the Boxer Rebellion in Peking, Marines
were deployed as part of a multi-national defense force.
◉ 1901-1934. Answer: The Marine Corps was increasingly used to
quell disturbances throughout the world, known as the 'Banana
Wars.'
◉ 1913. Answer: The Marine Corps established its aviation unit,
with Major Alfred A. Cunningham as the first pilot.
◉ 1917. Answer: Marines landed as part of the American force in
France, participating in eight distinct operations.
◉ 1933. Answer: The Marine Corps was reorganized into the Fleet
Marine Force (FMF), establishing command relations with the Fleet.
EVALUATION 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
◉ Leathernecks. Answer: This nickname goes back to the leather
stock or neckpiece, which was part of the Marine Corps uniform
from 1775 to 1875.
◉ Devil Dogs. Answer: According to legend, the Germans referred to
Marines as the Teufelhunden, meaning 'fierce fighting dogs of
legendary origin'.
◉ Esprit de Corps. Answer: Esprit de corps is the loyalty to, pride in,
and enthusiasm for the unit shown by its members.
◉ Uncommon valor was a common virtue. Answer: Admiral Nimitz
stated this characterization of Marines fighting on Iwo Jima.
◉ Semper Fidelis. Answer: Motto of the Marines meaning 'always
faithful', adopted around 1883.
,◉ 1775. Answer: The Continental Congress authorized the
formation of two battalions of Marines under Captain Samuel
Nicholas.
◉ 1776. Answer: The first Marine landing took place during the
Revolutionary War at New Providence Island.
◉ 1798. Answer: Congress recreated the Marine Corps as a separate
military service.
◉ 1805. Answer: Marines stormed the Barbary pirates' stronghold
at Derna on the 'shores of Tripoli.'
◉ 1834. Answer: The Marines came under the department of the
Navy, stating the structure of the Marine Corps.
◉ 1847. Answer: During the Mexican War, Marines occupied the
'Halls of Montezuma' during the Battle of Chapultepec.
◉ 1859. Answer: Marines stormed the United States arsenal at
Harper's Ferry to put down an attempted slave revolt led by John
Brown.
, ◉ 1861. Answer: Marines saw limited action during the Civil War,
primarily serving with naval detachments at sea.
◉ 1898. Answer: In response to a declaration of war against Spain,
Marines conducted offensive operations in the Pacific and Cuba.
◉ 1900. Answer: During the Boxer Rebellion in Peking, Marines
were deployed as part of a multi-national defense force.
◉ 1901-1934. Answer: The Marine Corps was increasingly used to
quell disturbances throughout the world, known as the 'Banana
Wars.'
◉ 1913. Answer: The Marine Corps established its aviation unit,
with Major Alfred A. Cunningham as the first pilot.
◉ 1917. Answer: Marines landed as part of the American force in
France, participating in eight distinct operations.
◉ 1933. Answer: The Marine Corps was reorganized into the Fleet
Marine Force (FMF), establishing command relations with the Fleet.
