CUSTOMS AND COURTESIES - MARINE
CORPS QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS|UPDATED 2025
Source - ANSWER✔✔FMFRP 25A Marine AirGround Task Force Pocket Guide
(Fleet Marine Force Reference Publications)
MCO P1020.34, Marine Corps Uniform Regulations w/ change 2
MCO P10520.3, Flag Manual
NAVMC 2691
Marine Corps Drill and Ceremonies Manual
Marine Corps Manual
US Navy Regulations
Name the document in which the official mission of the Marine Corps is
established. - ANSWER✔✔The official mission of the Marine Corps is established
in the National Security Act of 1947, amended in 1952. Marines are trained,
organized and equipped for offensive amphibious employment and as a "force in
readiness". According to the Act, Marines stand prepared to meet mission
requirements.
List the seven elements of the Marine Corps mission. - ANSWER✔✔Provide Fleet
Marine forces with combined armies and supporting air components for service
with the United States Fleet in the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and
for the conduct of such land operations as may be essential to the execution of a
naval campaign.
Provide detachments and organizations for service on armed vessels of the Navy
and security detachments for the protection of naval property at naval stations and
bases.
Develop, in coordination with the Army, Navy and Air Force, the doctrine, tactics,
techniques and equipment employed by landing forces in amphibious operations.
, Provide Marine forces for airborne operations, in coordination with the Army,
Navy and the Air Force, according to the doctrine established by the Joint Chiefs
of Staff.
Develop, in coordination with the Army, Navy and Air Force, the doctrine,
procedures and equipment for airborne operations.
Expand peacetime components to meet wartime needs according to the joint
mobilization plans.
Perform such other duties as the President may direct.
Describe the origin of the Marine Corps. - 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.
Explain the motto, "Semper Fidelis ". - ANSWER✔✔The official motto of the
Marine Corps, "Semper Fidelis", is Latin for "Always Faithful". The motto,
sometimes abbreviated, "Semper Fi, was adopted about 1883.
Recall significant dates in Marine Corps history. - ANSWER✔✔1775 The
Continental Congress authorized the formation of two battalions of Marines, under
Captain Samuel Nicholas, who is traditionally considered the first Commandant of
the Marine Corps.
1776 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 "Leatherneck.".
1798Congress recreated the Marine Corps as a separate military service.
1805 Marines stormed the Barbary pirates' stronghold at Derna on the "shores of
Tripoli". Marines raised the "Stars and Stripes" for the first time in the Eastern
Hemisphere.
CORPS QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS|UPDATED 2025
Source - ANSWER✔✔FMFRP 25A Marine AirGround Task Force Pocket Guide
(Fleet Marine Force Reference Publications)
MCO P1020.34, Marine Corps Uniform Regulations w/ change 2
MCO P10520.3, Flag Manual
NAVMC 2691
Marine Corps Drill and Ceremonies Manual
Marine Corps Manual
US Navy Regulations
Name the document in which the official mission of the Marine Corps is
established. - ANSWER✔✔The official mission of the Marine Corps is established
in the National Security Act of 1947, amended in 1952. Marines are trained,
organized and equipped for offensive amphibious employment and as a "force in
readiness". According to the Act, Marines stand prepared to meet mission
requirements.
List the seven elements of the Marine Corps mission. - ANSWER✔✔Provide Fleet
Marine forces with combined armies and supporting air components for service
with the United States Fleet in the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and
for the conduct of such land operations as may be essential to the execution of a
naval campaign.
Provide detachments and organizations for service on armed vessels of the Navy
and security detachments for the protection of naval property at naval stations and
bases.
Develop, in coordination with the Army, Navy and Air Force, the doctrine, tactics,
techniques and equipment employed by landing forces in amphibious operations.
, Provide Marine forces for airborne operations, in coordination with the Army,
Navy and the Air Force, according to the doctrine established by the Joint Chiefs
of Staff.
Develop, in coordination with the Army, Navy and Air Force, the doctrine,
procedures and equipment for airborne operations.
Expand peacetime components to meet wartime needs according to the joint
mobilization plans.
Perform such other duties as the President may direct.
Describe the origin of the Marine Corps. - 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.
Explain the motto, "Semper Fidelis ". - ANSWER✔✔The official motto of the
Marine Corps, "Semper Fidelis", is Latin for "Always Faithful". The motto,
sometimes abbreviated, "Semper Fi, was adopted about 1883.
Recall significant dates in Marine Corps history. - ANSWER✔✔1775 The
Continental Congress authorized the formation of two battalions of Marines, under
Captain Samuel Nicholas, who is traditionally considered the first Commandant of
the Marine Corps.
1776 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 "Leatherneck.".
1798Congress recreated the Marine Corps as a separate military service.
1805 Marines stormed the Barbary pirates' stronghold at Derna on the "shores of
Tripoli". Marines raised the "Stars and Stripes" for the first time in the Eastern
Hemisphere.
