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FMF STUDY GUIDE
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The Marine Corps was created on 10 November 1775 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at
Tun Tavern by a resolution of the Continental Congress, which "raised two battalions
of Marines." Captain Samuel Nicholas became the commander of these two
battalions and is traditionally considered the first Commandant of the Marine Corps.
1775 In 1834, the Marines came under the Department of the Navy. The National Security
Act of 1947, amended in 1952, states the present structure
The first Marine landing took place during the Revolutionary War. Marines invaded
New Providence Island in the Bahamas and seized guns and supplies. The uniform of
the day had a stiff leather stock that was worn around the neck, thus the nickname
1776 "Leatherneck
Marines stormed the Barbary pirates' stronghold at Burma on the "Shores of Tripoli."
1805
Marines raised the "Stars and Stripes" for the first time in the Eastern Hemisphere
During the Mexican War, Marines occupied the "Halls of Montezuma" during the
Battle of Chapultepec in Mexico City. The royal palace fell to invading Marines, who
were among the first United States troops to enter the capital. Marines also helped
1847 take California
Under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee, U.S. Army, Marines stormed the
1859 United States arsenal at Harper's Ferry to put down an attempted slave revolt lead
by abolitionist John Brown
The Marine Corps adopted an emblem that consisted of an eagle, a globe, and an
anchor. Brigadier General Jacob Zeilin, 7th Commandant, modified the British (Royal)
Marine emblem to depict the Marines as both American and maritime. The globe and
1868
anchor signify worldwide service and sea traditions. The spread eagle is a symbol of
the Nation itself.
The official motto of the Marine Corps, "Semper Fidelis," (Latin for "Always Faithful")
1883
was adopted. The phrase is more commonly heard as its abbreviation, "Semper Fi".
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In support of foreign policy, Marines from ships on the Asiatic station defended the
American Legation in Peking, China during the Boxer Rebellion. The Marines were
part of a multinational defense force that protected the Legation Quarter against
1900 attack. This small defense force held out against the Boxers until a relief force was
able to reach Peking and end the rebellion.
The Marine Corps established its aviation unit. Marine Major Alfred A. Cunningham
1913
was the first pilot
Marines landed as part of the American force in France. Marines, participating in
eight distinct operations, distinguished themselves and were awarded a number of
decorations, among them the French Fourragere still worn by members of the 5th
1917 and 6th Marines
The Marine Corps was reorganized into the Fleet Marine Force, formally establishing
the "command and administrative relations" between the Fleet and the Marine Corps.
The Marine Corps Equipment Board was established at Quantico, Virginia, and
1933 Marines began to devote long hours to testing and developing materials for landing
operations and expeditionary service
Marines landed in South Vietnam, which committed the Marine Corps to the longest
war in its history. Marines conducted numerous large-scale offensive operations
throughout the course of the war, as well as participating in the pacification program
designed to win the support of the local populace. Also, in response to an
attempted coup of the local government, Marines landed in the Dominican Republic
1965 to evacuate and protect U.S. citizens. The Marines formed the core of a multinational
force that quickly restored the peace
- Marines deployed to Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping force in an
effort to restore peace and order to this war-torn country. This action further
displayed the Marine concept of a "Force in Readiness." On 23 October 1983, a
1982
suicide truck bomb attack on the headquarters building killed 241 Americans and
wounded 70 others. The last Marine unit withdrew in July of 1984
Operation Desert Storm was launched after the Iraqi government refused to comply
with United Nations resolutions. Marine aviation was heavily used when the air phase
commenced in January of 1991. When massive bombing failed to dislodge Iraqi
1991
forces, Marine ground forces swept into Kuwait and liberated the country, causing
severe damage to the Iraqi military capability
Marines fought one of their greatest battles in history at Belleau Wood, France
during World War I. Marines helped to crush a German offensive at Belleau Wood
that threatened Paris. In honor of the Marines who fought there, the French renamed
the area "the Wood of the Brigade of Marines." German intelligence evaluated the
Marines as "storm troops" -- the highest rating on the enemy fighting scale. In
BATTLE OF BELLEU WOOD
reference to the Marine's ferocious fighting ability, German troops called their new
enemy "Teufelhunden" or "Devil dogs," a nickname in which Marines share pride
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FMF STUDY GUIDE
Jeremiah
Terms in this set (29)
The Marine Corps was created on 10 November 1775 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at
Tun Tavern by a resolution of the Continental Congress, which "raised two battalions
of Marines." Captain Samuel Nicholas became the commander of these two
battalions and is traditionally considered the first Commandant of the Marine Corps.
1775 In 1834, the Marines came under the Department of the Navy. The National Security
Act of 1947, amended in 1952, states the present structure
The first Marine landing took place during the Revolutionary War. Marines invaded
New Providence Island in the Bahamas and seized guns and supplies. The uniform of
the day had a stiff leather stock that was worn around the neck, thus the nickname
1776 "Leatherneck
Marines stormed the Barbary pirates' stronghold at Burma on the "Shores of Tripoli."
1805
Marines raised the "Stars and Stripes" for the first time in the Eastern Hemisphere
During the Mexican War, Marines occupied the "Halls of Montezuma" during the
Battle of Chapultepec in Mexico City. The royal palace fell to invading Marines, who
were among the first United States troops to enter the capital. Marines also helped
1847 take California
Under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee, U.S. Army, Marines stormed the
1859 United States arsenal at Harper's Ferry to put down an attempted slave revolt lead
by abolitionist John Brown
The Marine Corps adopted an emblem that consisted of an eagle, a globe, and an
anchor. Brigadier General Jacob Zeilin, 7th Commandant, modified the British (Royal)
Marine emblem to depict the Marines as both American and maritime. The globe and
1868
anchor signify worldwide service and sea traditions. The spread eagle is a symbol of
the Nation itself.
The official motto of the Marine Corps, "Semper Fidelis," (Latin for "Always Faithful")
1883
was adopted. The phrase is more commonly heard as its abbreviation, "Semper Fi".
1/5
, 10/11/24, 11:26 AM
In support of foreign policy, Marines from ships on the Asiatic station defended the
American Legation in Peking, China during the Boxer Rebellion. The Marines were
part of a multinational defense force that protected the Legation Quarter against
1900 attack. This small defense force held out against the Boxers until a relief force was
able to reach Peking and end the rebellion.
The Marine Corps established its aviation unit. Marine Major Alfred A. Cunningham
1913
was the first pilot
Marines landed as part of the American force in France. Marines, participating in
eight distinct operations, distinguished themselves and were awarded a number of
decorations, among them the French Fourragere still worn by members of the 5th
1917 and 6th Marines
The Marine Corps was reorganized into the Fleet Marine Force, formally establishing
the "command and administrative relations" between the Fleet and the Marine Corps.
The Marine Corps Equipment Board was established at Quantico, Virginia, and
1933 Marines began to devote long hours to testing and developing materials for landing
operations and expeditionary service
Marines landed in South Vietnam, which committed the Marine Corps to the longest
war in its history. Marines conducted numerous large-scale offensive operations
throughout the course of the war, as well as participating in the pacification program
designed to win the support of the local populace. Also, in response to an
attempted coup of the local government, Marines landed in the Dominican Republic
1965 to evacuate and protect U.S. citizens. The Marines formed the core of a multinational
force that quickly restored the peace
- Marines deployed to Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping force in an
effort to restore peace and order to this war-torn country. This action further
displayed the Marine concept of a "Force in Readiness." On 23 October 1983, a
1982
suicide truck bomb attack on the headquarters building killed 241 Americans and
wounded 70 others. The last Marine unit withdrew in July of 1984
Operation Desert Storm was launched after the Iraqi government refused to comply
with United Nations resolutions. Marine aviation was heavily used when the air phase
commenced in January of 1991. When massive bombing failed to dislodge Iraqi
1991
forces, Marine ground forces swept into Kuwait and liberated the country, causing
severe damage to the Iraqi military capability
Marines fought one of their greatest battles in history at Belleau Wood, France
during World War I. Marines helped to crush a German offensive at Belleau Wood
that threatened Paris. In honor of the Marines who fought there, the French renamed
the area "the Wood of the Brigade of Marines." German intelligence evaluated the
Marines as "storm troops" -- the highest rating on the enemy fighting scale. In
BATTLE OF BELLEU WOOD
reference to the Marine's ferocious fighting ability, German troops called their new
enemy "Teufelhunden" or "Devil dogs," a nickname in which Marines share pride
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