BST & BOARD USMC Knowledge Questions WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2023

BST & BOARD USMC Knowledge Questions WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 By an act of the Continental congress, the United States Marine Corps became a regular branch of our country's service when? - ANSWER November 10, 1775 Who established the United States Marine Corps? - ANSWER Captain Samuel Nicholas Where was the United States Marine Corps established? - ANSWER Tun Tavern, PA Who was the proprietor of the tavern? - ANSWER Peg Mullen, Robert Mullen's wife. Who was the first Marine Corps recruiter? - ANSWER Robert Mullen The Marine Corps as it exists today, was formed when? - ANSWER July 11, 1798 What is the symbol of the United States Marine Corps? - ANSWER The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor What does each symbol recognize? - ANSWER The Eagle- recognizes our nation. The Globe- recognizes our worldwide service. The Anchor- recognizes our naval traditions The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor was adopted when? - ANSWER 1868 Who adopted the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor? - ANSWER Brig. General Jacob Zealin, 7th Commandant, USMC The term Leatherneck comes from where? - ANSWER From when the Marines wore a leather strap to protect their neck from enemy swords, from . What is the Marine Corps motto? - ANSWER "Semper Fidelis" What was the Marine Corps motto before "Semper Fidelis"? - ANSWER "By land, by sea" When was the Marine Corps motto changed to "Semper Fidelis"? - ANSWER 1880 Where do Marines get the nickname "Devil Dog"? - ANSWER From the battle of Belleau Wood in June 1918