FMF CORE Correct 100%
Sailor's Creed - ANSWER I am a United States Sailor.
I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey
the orders of those appointed over me.
I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend
freedom and democracy around the world.
I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.
Section 101 - ANSWER Safety fundamentals
ORM & MCO - ANSWER Operational Risk Management
MCO: 3500.27A
Operational Risk Management - ANSWER A decision making tool used at all levels to
increase our ability to make informed decisions and minimize risks to acceptable levels
Five step process of ORM (I-AM-IS) - ANSWER Identify hazards
Assess hazards
Make risk decisions
Implement controls
Supervise
Four principles of ORM (3AM) - ANSWER Accept risk when benefits outweigh the cost
Accept no unnecessary risk
Anticipate and manage risk by planning
Make risk decisions at the right level
PPE - ANSWER personal protective equipment
Head safety (PIE) - ANSWER Penetration
Impact
Electric shock
Hearing safety - ANSWER Single- 84 dbA (8 TWA) 140 dbA peak sound pressure
Double- 104 dbA (8 TWA)
Foot Safety - ANSWER high incident or potential foot injuries
(ex. solid toe shoes)
,Eye safety - ANSWER Hazardous ops, provided at government expense
(ex. face shield, face goggles)
Hazard Material (HM) - ANSWER Any material because of its quantity, concentration, or
physical or chemical characteristics may pose a substantial hazard to human health or
the environment when incorrectly used, purposely released or accidently spilled
Hazardous waste - ANSWER Any *discarded* material which meets the definition of HM
or is designated hazardous waste by the environmental protection agency or state
authority
Material safety data sheet (MSDS) - ANSWER *technical bulletins* containing
information about materials such as precautions for safe handing, composition,
physical/chemical characteristics, health and safety hazards
(maintained for every HM aboard, assemble to all handlers who must be trained on its
understanding and us)
Section 102 - ANSWER Marine corps history, rank structure and courtesies
fundamentals
November 10, 1775 - ANSWER -Marine corps created in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at
Tun tavern by continental congress.
-Capt Samuel Nicholas raised 2 battalions
-1st commandant of USMC
1834 - ANSWER Marines came under the department of the navy
The national security act of 1947, amended in 1952, states the present structure
1776 - ANSWER *(Revolutionary war)* First marine landing on new providence island
Bahamas seizing guns/supplies. Uniform of the day was stiff leather stock worn around
neck- *Leathernecks*
1805 - ANSWER -Marines stormed barbary Pirates stronghold at Burma on the "Shores
of Tripoli"
-"Stars and Stripes" first raised in Eastern Hemisphere
1847 - ANSWER (Mexican War) Marines occupied the "Halls of Montezuma"
Battle of Chapultepec in Mexico city,
-1st American troops to enter capital
-helped take california
1859 - ANSWER Col. Robert E. Lee puts down attempted slave revolt lead by
abolitionist John Brown at harpers ferry
,1868 (1868 EGA is great) - ANSWER Marine corps adopted EGA
Brigadier general Jacob Zellin, 7th commandant, modified royal marine emblem to
depict marines as american and maritime
Globe- worldwide service
Anchor- sea tradtion
Spread eagle- nation itself
1883 (semper fi) - ANSWER Official motto for semper fidelis
latin for always faithful
1900 - ANSWER (Boxer rebellion)
In support of foreign policy, Marines defended American legation Perking, China.
Marines part of a Multinational defense force that protected the legation quarter.
Small defense force held out until relief came
1913 - ANSWER 1st aviation unit
Major Alfred A. Cunningham 1st pilot
1917 - ANSWER Marines landed as part of an American force in France. Marines
participated in eight distinct operations, distinguishing themselves with an awarded
number of decorations, among them the French Fourragere is still worn by members of
the 5th and 6th Marines.
1933 - ANSWER MC Reorganized into FMF formally establishing *Command and
administrative relations"* between fleet & MC
Marine corps equipment board @ Quantico, Virginia dedicated long hours to testing and
developing materials for landing ops and expeditionary service
1965 - ANSWER (South Vietnam)
-Marines landed in south Vietnam committing to the Longest war in history.
-Conducted numerous large scale offensive ops throughout the war as well as
participating in the pacification program designed to win the support of the local
populace.
-Attempted coup of local government, marines land in Dominican Republic to evac and
protect us citizens
-Formed the core of a Multinational force that quickly restored peace
1982 - ANSWER (Lebanon)
-Marines deployed to Lebanon as a Multinational peacekeeping force to restore peace
in the war torn country.
-This action further displayed the Marine concept of a "Force in Readiness.
-October 23, 1983 suicide truck bombed the headquarters building killing 241
Americans, wounding 70
-Last marine unit withdrew July 1984
, 1991 - ANSWER (Operation Desert Storm)
-Launched after the Iraqi government refused to comply with UN resolutions
-Air phase commenced Jan 1991
-Massive airstrikes failed to dislodge Iraqi forces, ground forces swept in and liberated
Kuwait
2001 - ANSWER -(Operation Enduring Freedom) Official name by us government for
the War in Afgan together with 3 smaller military actions under the umbrella of GWOT.
-Oct 7, 2001 early combat ops included land based B-1 Lancer, B-2 spirit, B-52 strato
fortress bombers, carrier based F-14 tomcat, and F/A-18 hornets
Tomahawk cruise missiles launched from both us and British ships and subs signaled
the start of OEF
2003 - ANSWER (Invasion of Iraq) 4 countries participated with troops during initial
invasion phase from March 20-May 1
2004 (part 1) - ANSWER 1st Battle of Fallujah
Operation vigilant resolve- unsuccessful attempt to capture the city
April 2004
2004 (part 2) - ANSWER 2nd Battle of Fallujah
-Operation Al-Fajr "the dawn"/ Op phantom fury was a Joint US Iraqi British offensive in
Nov and Dec
-led by USMC against the Iraqi insurgency stronghold in the city of Fallujah and was
authorized by US appointed Iraqi interim government
Cheatsheet for wars BGMTICH - ANSWER B- no date
G- 07Aug42
M- Jun/Jul43
T- 20Nov43
I- 19Feb45
C- Nov50
H-25Feb68
Battle of Belleau Wood - ANSWER -Greatest battle in USMC history
-Renamed "the Wood of the Brigade of Marines" as german intel evaluated marines as
storm troops which was the highest rating on the enemy fighting scale, germans called
them Teufelhunden/ Devil dogs
Battle of Gualdalcanal - ANSWER 07Aug1942
-1st MarDiv lands in soloman islands
-1st US land offensive of WW2
-1st combat test of new amphim doctrine
-Provided a base to launch further invasions of Japanese-held islands
-Amphim landings followed on the soloman islands (NBC) New Georgia, Bougainville,
Choiseul
Sailor's Creed - ANSWER I am a United States Sailor.
I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey
the orders of those appointed over me.
I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend
freedom and democracy around the world.
I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.
Section 101 - ANSWER Safety fundamentals
ORM & MCO - ANSWER Operational Risk Management
MCO: 3500.27A
Operational Risk Management - ANSWER A decision making tool used at all levels to
increase our ability to make informed decisions and minimize risks to acceptable levels
Five step process of ORM (I-AM-IS) - ANSWER Identify hazards
Assess hazards
Make risk decisions
Implement controls
Supervise
Four principles of ORM (3AM) - ANSWER Accept risk when benefits outweigh the cost
Accept no unnecessary risk
Anticipate and manage risk by planning
Make risk decisions at the right level
PPE - ANSWER personal protective equipment
Head safety (PIE) - ANSWER Penetration
Impact
Electric shock
Hearing safety - ANSWER Single- 84 dbA (8 TWA) 140 dbA peak sound pressure
Double- 104 dbA (8 TWA)
Foot Safety - ANSWER high incident or potential foot injuries
(ex. solid toe shoes)
,Eye safety - ANSWER Hazardous ops, provided at government expense
(ex. face shield, face goggles)
Hazard Material (HM) - ANSWER Any material because of its quantity, concentration, or
physical or chemical characteristics may pose a substantial hazard to human health or
the environment when incorrectly used, purposely released or accidently spilled
Hazardous waste - ANSWER Any *discarded* material which meets the definition of HM
or is designated hazardous waste by the environmental protection agency or state
authority
Material safety data sheet (MSDS) - ANSWER *technical bulletins* containing
information about materials such as precautions for safe handing, composition,
physical/chemical characteristics, health and safety hazards
(maintained for every HM aboard, assemble to all handlers who must be trained on its
understanding and us)
Section 102 - ANSWER Marine corps history, rank structure and courtesies
fundamentals
November 10, 1775 - ANSWER -Marine corps created in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at
Tun tavern by continental congress.
-Capt Samuel Nicholas raised 2 battalions
-1st commandant of USMC
1834 - ANSWER Marines came under the department of the navy
The national security act of 1947, amended in 1952, states the present structure
1776 - ANSWER *(Revolutionary war)* First marine landing on new providence island
Bahamas seizing guns/supplies. Uniform of the day was stiff leather stock worn around
neck- *Leathernecks*
1805 - ANSWER -Marines stormed barbary Pirates stronghold at Burma on the "Shores
of Tripoli"
-"Stars and Stripes" first raised in Eastern Hemisphere
1847 - ANSWER (Mexican War) Marines occupied the "Halls of Montezuma"
Battle of Chapultepec in Mexico city,
-1st American troops to enter capital
-helped take california
1859 - ANSWER Col. Robert E. Lee puts down attempted slave revolt lead by
abolitionist John Brown at harpers ferry
,1868 (1868 EGA is great) - ANSWER Marine corps adopted EGA
Brigadier general Jacob Zellin, 7th commandant, modified royal marine emblem to
depict marines as american and maritime
Globe- worldwide service
Anchor- sea tradtion
Spread eagle- nation itself
1883 (semper fi) - ANSWER Official motto for semper fidelis
latin for always faithful
1900 - ANSWER (Boxer rebellion)
In support of foreign policy, Marines defended American legation Perking, China.
Marines part of a Multinational defense force that protected the legation quarter.
Small defense force held out until relief came
1913 - ANSWER 1st aviation unit
Major Alfred A. Cunningham 1st pilot
1917 - ANSWER Marines landed as part of an American force in France. Marines
participated in eight distinct operations, distinguishing themselves with an awarded
number of decorations, among them the French Fourragere is still worn by members of
the 5th and 6th Marines.
1933 - ANSWER MC Reorganized into FMF formally establishing *Command and
administrative relations"* between fleet & MC
Marine corps equipment board @ Quantico, Virginia dedicated long hours to testing and
developing materials for landing ops and expeditionary service
1965 - ANSWER (South Vietnam)
-Marines landed in south Vietnam committing to the Longest war in history.
-Conducted numerous large scale offensive ops throughout the war as well as
participating in the pacification program designed to win the support of the local
populace.
-Attempted coup of local government, marines land in Dominican Republic to evac and
protect us citizens
-Formed the core of a Multinational force that quickly restored peace
1982 - ANSWER (Lebanon)
-Marines deployed to Lebanon as a Multinational peacekeeping force to restore peace
in the war torn country.
-This action further displayed the Marine concept of a "Force in Readiness.
-October 23, 1983 suicide truck bombed the headquarters building killing 241
Americans, wounding 70
-Last marine unit withdrew July 1984
, 1991 - ANSWER (Operation Desert Storm)
-Launched after the Iraqi government refused to comply with UN resolutions
-Air phase commenced Jan 1991
-Massive airstrikes failed to dislodge Iraqi forces, ground forces swept in and liberated
Kuwait
2001 - ANSWER -(Operation Enduring Freedom) Official name by us government for
the War in Afgan together with 3 smaller military actions under the umbrella of GWOT.
-Oct 7, 2001 early combat ops included land based B-1 Lancer, B-2 spirit, B-52 strato
fortress bombers, carrier based F-14 tomcat, and F/A-18 hornets
Tomahawk cruise missiles launched from both us and British ships and subs signaled
the start of OEF
2003 - ANSWER (Invasion of Iraq) 4 countries participated with troops during initial
invasion phase from March 20-May 1
2004 (part 1) - ANSWER 1st Battle of Fallujah
Operation vigilant resolve- unsuccessful attempt to capture the city
April 2004
2004 (part 2) - ANSWER 2nd Battle of Fallujah
-Operation Al-Fajr "the dawn"/ Op phantom fury was a Joint US Iraqi British offensive in
Nov and Dec
-led by USMC against the Iraqi insurgency stronghold in the city of Fallujah and was
authorized by US appointed Iraqi interim government
Cheatsheet for wars BGMTICH - ANSWER B- no date
G- 07Aug42
M- Jun/Jul43
T- 20Nov43
I- 19Feb45
C- Nov50
H-25Feb68
Battle of Belleau Wood - ANSWER -Greatest battle in USMC history
-Renamed "the Wood of the Brigade of Marines" as german intel evaluated marines as
storm troops which was the highest rating on the enemy fighting scale, germans called
them Teufelhunden/ Devil dogs
Battle of Gualdalcanal - ANSWER 07Aug1942
-1st MarDiv lands in soloman islands
-1st US land offensive of WW2
-1st combat test of new amphim doctrine
-Provided a base to launch further invasions of Japanese-held islands
-Amphim landings followed on the soloman islands (NBC) New Georgia, Bougainville,
Choiseul
