FMFQO Questions And Answers With
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First to fight - ANSWER✔✔Marines have been in the forefront of every American
war since the founding of the Marine Corps. They entered the Revolution in 1775,
just before the Declaration of Independence was signed. They have carried out
more than 300 landings on foreign shores. They have served everywhere, from the
poles to the tropics. Their record of readiness reflects pride, responsibility and
challenge.
Leatherneck - ANSWER✔✔This nickname dates back to the leather stock, or
neckpiece worn as part of the Marine Uniform during the years of 1775-1875.
Utilized to protect the neck from saber slashes, the leather bands around their
throats had a side effect of ensured that Marines kept their heads erect.
Devil dog - ANSWER✔✔In 1918, during the battle of Belleau Wood near the
Marne River in France, the Germans received a thorough indoctrination on the
Marines fighting ability. The Marines persistent attack had the Germans calling
them "Teufelhunden" translated "Devil Dogs."
Esprit de corps - ANSWER✔✔This implies devotion and loyalty to the Marine
Corps, with deep regard for its history, traditions and honor. It is the epitome of
pride in a unit.
Uncommon valor was a common virtue - ANSWER✔✔Refers to largest of all-
Marine battles in history. Admiral Nimitz applied the Marines' fighting ability on
Iwo Jima to the entire Corps' contribution during that war, stating, "Uncommon
valor was a common virtue."
, Semper Fidelis - ANSWER✔✔The official motto for the Marine Corps, "Semper
Fidelis," is Latin for "Always Faithful." The motto, sometimes abbreviated,
"Semper Fi," was adopted about 1883.
10 November 1775 - ANSWER✔✔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." In 1834, The
Marines came under the department of the Navy. The National Security Act of
1947, amended in 1952, states the present structure, missions, and functions of the
Marine Corps.
PRESLEY NEVILLE O'BANNON. - ANSWER✔✔First Lieutenant O'Bannon is
remembered for heroism in the battle for the harbor fortress of Derna (Tripoli) in
the Mediterranean. O'Bannon's Marines were the first U.S. forces to hoist the flag
over territory in the Old World. The "Mameluke" sword, carried by Marine officers
today, was presented to O'Bannon in 1805.
ARCHIBALD HENDERSON - ANSWER✔✔Brevet Brigadier General Archibald
Henderson became Commandant in 1820 and held this command until his death in
1859, a period of 39 years. General Henderson led the Corps through the Indian
Wars, the War with Mexico, the "opening" of China, and the disorder's in Central
America. The "Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps," as he is often called,
introduced higher standards of personal appearance, training, discipline, and
strived to have the Marine Corps known as a professional military force, capable of
more than just sea and guard duties.
JOHN H. QUICK - ANSWER✔✔Sergeant Major Quick is remembered for his
performance at Cuzco Well (Guantanamo Bay, Cuba), where he participated in an
operation to seize an advanced base for the Atlantic Fleet battalion of Marines. The
Sergeant Major won the Medal of Honor for semaphoring for an emergency lift of
the naval bombardment while under Spanish and American shellfire. The landing
at Guantanamo demonstrated the usefulness of marines as assault troops. When
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First to fight - ANSWER✔✔Marines have been in the forefront of every American
war since the founding of the Marine Corps. They entered the Revolution in 1775,
just before the Declaration of Independence was signed. They have carried out
more than 300 landings on foreign shores. They have served everywhere, from the
poles to the tropics. Their record of readiness reflects pride, responsibility and
challenge.
Leatherneck - ANSWER✔✔This nickname dates back to the leather stock, or
neckpiece worn as part of the Marine Uniform during the years of 1775-1875.
Utilized to protect the neck from saber slashes, the leather bands around their
throats had a side effect of ensured that Marines kept their heads erect.
Devil dog - ANSWER✔✔In 1918, during the battle of Belleau Wood near the
Marne River in France, the Germans received a thorough indoctrination on the
Marines fighting ability. The Marines persistent attack had the Germans calling
them "Teufelhunden" translated "Devil Dogs."
Esprit de corps - ANSWER✔✔This implies devotion and loyalty to the Marine
Corps, with deep regard for its history, traditions and honor. It is the epitome of
pride in a unit.
Uncommon valor was a common virtue - ANSWER✔✔Refers to largest of all-
Marine battles in history. Admiral Nimitz applied the Marines' fighting ability on
Iwo Jima to the entire Corps' contribution during that war, stating, "Uncommon
valor was a common virtue."
, Semper Fidelis - ANSWER✔✔The official motto for the Marine Corps, "Semper
Fidelis," is Latin for "Always Faithful." The motto, sometimes abbreviated,
"Semper Fi," was adopted about 1883.
10 November 1775 - ANSWER✔✔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." In 1834, The
Marines came under the department of the Navy. The National Security Act of
1947, amended in 1952, states the present structure, missions, and functions of the
Marine Corps.
PRESLEY NEVILLE O'BANNON. - ANSWER✔✔First Lieutenant O'Bannon is
remembered for heroism in the battle for the harbor fortress of Derna (Tripoli) in
the Mediterranean. O'Bannon's Marines were the first U.S. forces to hoist the flag
over territory in the Old World. The "Mameluke" sword, carried by Marine officers
today, was presented to O'Bannon in 1805.
ARCHIBALD HENDERSON - ANSWER✔✔Brevet Brigadier General Archibald
Henderson became Commandant in 1820 and held this command until his death in
1859, a period of 39 years. General Henderson led the Corps through the Indian
Wars, the War with Mexico, the "opening" of China, and the disorder's in Central
America. The "Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps," as he is often called,
introduced higher standards of personal appearance, training, discipline, and
strived to have the Marine Corps known as a professional military force, capable of
more than just sea and guard duties.
JOHN H. QUICK - ANSWER✔✔Sergeant Major Quick is remembered for his
performance at Cuzco Well (Guantanamo Bay, Cuba), where he participated in an
operation to seize an advanced base for the Atlantic Fleet battalion of Marines. The
Sergeant Major won the Medal of Honor for semaphoring for an emergency lift of
the naval bombardment while under Spanish and American shellfire. The landing
at Guantanamo demonstrated the usefulness of marines as assault troops. When
