USMC Knowledge (BST & Board Questions) with 100% Correct Answers

USMC Knowledge (BST & Board Questions) with 100% Correct Answers By an act of the Continental congress, the United States Marine Corps became a regular branch of our country's service when? - Correct Answer ️️ -November 10, 1775 Who established the United States Marine Corps? - Correct Answer ️️ -Captain Samuel Nicholas Where was the United States Marine Corps established? - Correct Answer ️️ -Tun Tavern, PA Who was the proprietor of the tavern? - Correct Answer ️️ -Peg Mullen, Robert Mullen's wife. Who was the first Marine Corps recruiter? - Correct Answer ️️ -Robert Mullen The Marine Corps as it exists today, was formed when? - Correct Answer ️️ -July 11, 1798 What is the symbol of the United States Marine Corps? - Correct Answer ️️ -The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor What does each symbol recognize? - Correct 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? - Correct Answer ️️ -1868 Who adopted the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor? - Correct Answer ️️ -Brig. General Jacob Zealin, 7th Commandant, USMC The term Leatherneck comes from where? - Correct Answer ️️ -From when the Marines wore a leather strap to protect their neck from enemy swords, from . What is the Marine Corps motto? - Correct Answer ️️ -"Semper Fidelis" What was the Marine Corps motto before "Semper Fidelis"? - Correct Answer ️️ -"By land, by sea" When was the Marine Corps motto changed to "Semper Fidelis"? - Correct Answer ️️ - 1880 Where do Marines get the nickname "Devil Dog"? - Correct Answer ️️ -From the battle of Belleau Wood in June 1918 Who was the first Marine Corps aviator? - Correct Answer ️️ -A. A. Cunningham, in 1912 Who was the first woman Marine? - Correct Answer ️️ -Opha M. Johnson, on August 13, 1918 Who was the first Marine helo pilot to receive the Medal of Honor? - Correct Answer ️️ -Major Stephen Pless Who was the first Marine pilot to shoot down an enemy plane? - Correct Answer ️️ -1st Lt. E. S. Brewer Who was the first female Marine Warrant Officer? - Correct Answer ️️ -CWO Ruth L. Wood Who was the first Marine Officer to die in battle? - Correct Answer ️️ -Captain John Fitzpatrick Which Marine served the longest term as Commandant? - Correct Answer ️️ - Archibald Henderson How long did Archibald Henderson serve as Commandant? - Correct Answer ️️ -38 years How much time does a person have to dawn and clear the gas mask? - Correct Answer ️️ -15 seconds Which Commandant installed the office of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps? - Correct Answer ️️ -The 21st Commandant, General Pate; in 1957 On Feb. 20, 1962, one of the Marine Corps' finest pilots manned the first capsule to orbit the earth. Who was it? - Correct Answer ️️ -Lieutenant Colonel John H. Glenn When was the dress blue uniform adopted? - Correct Answer ️️ -On August 24, 1797 Who adopted the dress blue uniform? - Correct Answer ️️ -Sec. of War James McHenry The Mameluke sword was presented to whom? - Correct Answer ️️ -Lt. Presley N. O'Bannon