FMF Test Questions with All Complete Solutions

FMF Test Questions with All Complete Solutions 6 Areas of Naval Doctrine - ANSWER WIOLPN - Warfare, Intelligence, Operations, Logistics, Planning, Naval Command & Control Origin of USMC - ANSWER Nov, 10 1775 @ Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, PA. 2 BNs raised under a resolution from Continental Congress. When did USMC go under dept. of the Navy? - ANSWER 1834 Official Motto of USMC - ANSWER Semper Fidelis, Always Faithful Describe origin and and meaning of "Leatherneck" - ANSWER A leather neckpiece worn by Marines from aboard ships in order to prevent saber slashes and keep head erect. Describe the USMC emblem - ANSWER Adopted 1868, consists of eagle (proud country), standing on Western Hemisphere, a globe (worldwide service), and an anchor (maritime tradition). Describe "Uncommon Valor was a common virtue" - ANSWER Adm. Nimitz said of Marines fighting during WWII but especially of the Marines on Iwo Jima, the largest/bloodiest battle (23,000+) casualties in USMC history. Explain "first to fight" - ANSWER Marines have been on the forefront of every American war since their founding. They have performed over 300 beach landings. Who performs duties of company CO or 1stSgt when they are absent? - ANSWER Senior Officer Explain "Esprit de corps" - ANSWER Pride in unit, devotion and loyalty to USMC with deep regard for history, tradition, and honor. What is the Navy equivalent to USMC alphas? - ANSWER Service dress blues, Service dress whites Current Commandant of the USMC? - ANSWER General David Berger Describe "Devil Dog" and its origin. - ANSWER WWI, 1918, Battle of Belleau Wood in France. Germans called them "Teufelhunden" for their ferocity, translating to Devil Dogs. Explain the "Scarlet Trouser Strip" - ANSWER Lore: In battle of Chipultepec in 1847, Marine officers and NCOs sustained high casualties during battle and commemorate their sacrifice with the blood strip. Reality: Started wearing in 1840, borrowed tradition from the Army, only 7 Marines of 400-450 were killed. What is the mission of the USMC? - ANSWER Trained, organized, and equipped for offensive amphibious employment and as a force of readiness. What are the 7 functions of the USMC? - ANSWER PPDDPEP - 1) Provide FMF, 2) Provide detachments for service on armed vessels of the Navy, 3) Develop doctrine, tactics, techniques for amphibious operations, 4) Develop doctrine, tactics, techniques for airborne operations, 5) Provide forces for airborne operations, 6) Expand peace time components to meet wartime needs, 7) Perform other duties the president may direct. What is the mission of MARFOR? - ANSWER Provides operating forces to support unified or joint task force commanders. MARFORCOM, MARFORPAC, MARFORCENT, MARFOREUR, MARFORRES. Name 3 agencies that fall under HQMC. - ANSWER MARFORSYSCOM, MCCDC, Health Services, Chaplain of the Marine Corps, MCCS, PA, IG, SJA, etc. What is MCCDC? - ANSWER Marine Corps Combat Development Command. Develops Marine Corps war fighting capabilities including doctrine, organization and training to field combat ready forces. Located in Quantico, VA. What are the unified combatant commands with regional responsibilities? - ANSWER 1) USNORTHCOM, 2) USSOUTHCOM, 3) USPACOM, 4) USCENTCOM, 5) USAFRICOM, 6) USEUCOM What are the unified combatant commanders with functional responsibility? - ANSWER 1) USSOCCOM - MARSOC, 2) USSTRATCOM - nuclear weapon arsenal, 3) USTRANSCOM - troops wherever/whenever, USCYBERCOM - cyber warfare. What are the 4 elements of the MAGTF? - ANSWER CE, GCE, ACE, LCE What is a MEF? - ANSWER Marine Expeditionary Force. Largest and most powerful MAGTF (40,000), is the principle war fighting MAGTF. CE - 3, GCE - Infantry Div (Rein), ACE - Marine Air Wing (MAW), LCE - Marine Logistics Group (MLG) - 60 days of sustainment. What is a MEB? - ANSWER Marine Expeditionary Brigade. Premier force for small-scale contingencies. (16,000) CE - 1, GCE - Infantry Regiment (Rein), ACE - Marine Air Group (MAG), LCE - Combat Logistics Regiment (CLR), 30 days sustainment. What is a MEU? - ANSWER Marine Expeditionary Unit. Sea-based, forward deployed reaction force embarked aboard Navy Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG). (2,300) CE - O6, GCE - Infantry Battalion (Rein), ACE - Squadron (Rein), LCE - Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB), 15 days sustainment.