Marine Corps Knowledge

Marine Corps Birthday - Answer- November 10th, 1775 Birthplace of the Marine Corps - Answer- Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Marine Corps Emblem - Answer- Eagle, Globe, and Anchor Marine Corps Motto - Answer- Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful) Marine Corps Core Values - Answer- Honor, Courage, Commitment Official colors of the Marine Corps - Answer- Scarlet and Gold Immediate Action for a Weapon Jam - Answer- Tap. Rack. Bang. Remedial Action for a Weapon Jam - Answer- SPORTS: Seek Cover, Pull Charging Handle, Observe Round or Brass Ejecting, Release Bolt, Tap Forward Assist, Sight and Fire Weapon Four Safety Rules for All Weapons Systems - Answer- Treat,Never,Keep,Keep: 1.Treat every weapon as if it were loaded. 2.Never point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot. 3.Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire. 4.Keep the weapon on safe until you intend to fire. Weapon Condition One - Answer- Magazine Inserted, Round in Chamber, Bolt Forward, Safety On, and Ejection Port Closed Weapon Condition Two - Answer- Not Applicable with M16A2 Weapon Condition Three - Answer- Magazine Inserted, Chamber Empty, Bolt Forward, Safety On, Ejection Port Closed Weapon Condition Four - Answer- No Magazine, Chamber Empty, Bolt Forward, Safety On, Ejection Port Closed Characteristics of the M16A2 - Answer- LMGAS: Light Weight, Magazine Fed, Gas Operated, Air Cooled, Shoulder Fired Weapon M16A2 Cartridge - Answer- NATO 5.56mm M16A2 Maximum Effective Range on a Point Target - Answer- 550 Meters M16A2 Maximum Effective Range on an Area Target - Answer- 800 Meters