Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
1775
Marine Corps Came Alive - CORRECT ANSWER - The Marine Corps was created on 10
November 1775 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania at Tuns Tavern by a resolution of the Continental
Congress whish "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.
1776
76 Leathernecks - CORRECT ANSWER - The First Marine Landing took place during the
Revolutionary War. Marines invaded New Providence Island in the Bahamas and Seized guns
and Supplies. The UOTD had a STIFF LEATHER STOCK that was worn around the neck, thus
the nickname "LEATHERNECK"
1805
05 Pirates - CORRECT ANSWER - Marines stormed the Barbary Pirates Stronghold at
Burma on the "Shores of Tripoli" Marines Raised the "Stars and Stripes" for the first in the
Eastern Hemisphere.
1834
Navy's vvhore - CORRECT ANSWER - The Marines were organized Under the
Department of the NAVY (DON)
1847
47 y/o Mexican - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 US Troops to enter the Capital.
PS- Marines also helped take Cali.
,1859
59 Slaves for Robert E Lee - CORRECT ANSWER - Under the Command of COL Robert
E. Lee, US/ARMY/MARINES stormed the US arsenal at Harper's Ferry to put down an
attempted Slave revolt lead by Abolitionist John Brown.
1868
68 EGA is Great - CORRECT ANSWER - The Marine corps adopted an emblem that
consisted of an EGA . Brigadier General Jacob Zeilin, 7th Commandant, modified the British
(royal) Marine Emblem to depict the Marines A both American and Maritime.
---The Globe and anchor signify worldwide service and sea traditions.
---The Spread eagle is a symbol of the Nation Itself.
1883
83 Semper Fi - CORRECT ANSWER - The Official Motto of the Marine Corps " Semper
Fidelis" (Latin for "ALWAYS FAITHFUL") was adopted. The phrase is more commonly heard
as its abbreviation "SEMPER FI"
1900
00 China Boxer - CORRECT ANSWER - In support of the foreign policy, Marines from
ships on the Asiatic Station defended the American Legation in Peking, China During the Boxer
Rebellion. The M were part of the multinational Defense Force that protected the Legation
Quarter against attack. This small defense force held out against the Boxers until a Relief Force
was able to reach Peking and end the Rebellion
1912
12 Aviation Units - CORRECT ANSWER - The MC Established is Aviation Unit. Marine
Major,
Alfred A. Cunningham was the 1st Pilot. His first Solo Flight (1stLt at the Time) occurred on
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1917
,5th/6th/17th - CORRECT ANSWER - M landed as part of the American Force in France.
M participated in 8 Distinct Operation, distinguishing themselves and were awarded a number of
decoration, among them the French Fourragere Still worn by the member of the 5th and 6th
Marines.
1933
33 Fleet Marine - CORRECT ANSWER - The MC was reorganized into the FMF,
Formally established the "Command and Administrative Relations" between the Fleet and MC.
The MC Equipment Board was established at Quantico, Virginia and the M began to devote long
hours to testing and developing materials for landing operations and expeditionary service.
1965
65 Large Scale Op to restore Peace - CORRECT ANSWER - M Landed in South Vietnam,
and conducted numerous large-scale offensive operation throughout the course of the war, as
well as participated in the Pacification Program designed to win the support of the local
Populace.
In Response to an attempted coup of the Local Government, M landed in the Dominican
Republic to evacuate and protect US citizens. The M formed the Core of the Multination force
that quickly restored the Peace.
1982
82% in Force and Readiness - CORRECT ANSWER - M Deployed to Beirut, Lebanon as
part of a Multinational Peacekeeping Force in an effort to retore Peace and order. This Action
Further Displayed the M concept of a "FORCE AND READINESS"
1983
83 SUC truck - CORRECT ANSWER - On 23OCT1983, a Suicide Truck Bomb attack on
the building serving as barracks for 1st Battalion 8th M killed 241 Americans and Wounded 70
Others. Last M unit withdrew in JULY1984 (One year After Bombings)
1991
, 91 Ops DS - CORRECT ANSWER - Op Desert Storm was Launched After the Iraqi
Government invited Kuwait and reused to comply with United Nations Resolutions demanding
their withdrawal. M aviation was heavily used the air phase commenced in JAN1991 . When
massive bombing failed to dislodge Iraqi forces, Marine Ground forces swept into Kuwait and
Liberated the country, causing severe damage to the Iraqi military capability.
2001
11 twin towers / ops / weapons - CORRECT ANSWER - 11SEP2001 Terrorist attack were
carried out in New York City. 2 civilian Airlines planes were HJ and flew into the WTC.
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) is the Official name used by the US Gov. for the War in
Afghanistan, together with 3 smaller Military actions, Under the Umbrella of the (GWOT). On
07OCT2001, Early Combat Operation's including a mix of strikes Land-based
B-1 Lancer / B-2 Spirit / B-52 Stratofortress Bombers
Carrier-Based
F-14 Tomcat F/A- 18 Hornet Fighter/ Tomahawk
Cruise Missiles Launched from US and British Ships & Subs Signaled the start of OEF.
2003
2/3/4 - CORRECT ANSWER - The invasion of Iraq (From 20MAR to 01MAY2003) was
led by the United States, Alongside the UK and smaller contingents from Australia and Poland
(2). 4 Countries Participated with troops during the initial invasion Phase.
Battle of Belleu Wood
06JUN1918 - CORRECT ANSWER - M fought on of their greatest battles in history a
Belleau Wood (BW), France during WWI. M helped to crush a German offensive at BW that
threatened Paris. In honor of the M who fought there, the French renamed the are "The Wood of
the Brigade of Marines" German Intelligence evaluated the M as "Storm Troops" (highest rating
on the enemy fighting scale)
In reference to the M ferocious fighting ability, German troops called their new enemy
"TEUFELHUNDEN" or "DEVIL DOGS" a nickname in which M share pride in.
The Battle of Guadalcanal