FMF BOARD STUDY GUIDE EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What does ORM stand for ? - ANS Operational Risk Management
Define ORM - ANS A risk mitigation tool used by people at all levels to increase operational
effectiveness and reduce the potential for loss.
What is the five step process of ORM ? - ANS Identify Hazards
Assess Hazards
Make Risk Decisions
Implement Controls
Supervise
List the 4 principles of ORM ? - ANS Accept risk when benefit outweighs the cost
Accept no unnecessary risk
Anticipate and manage risks by planning
Make risk decisions at right level
When should hearing protection be worn ? - ANS sound levels greater than 84 DBA (8hrs) or
140 peak sound levels.
When should double hearing protection be worn ? - ANS sound levels greater than 104 DBA
(8HRS)
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,Define hazardous material ? - ANS Any material that because of its quantity, concentration
or physical or chemical properties may pose a hazard to human health or the environment if
used incorrectly, purposefully released or accidentally spilled.
Define hazardous waste ? - ANS discarded material (solid, liquid or gas) that meets definition
of hazardous material.
Who decides what is hazardous waste ? - ANS Environmental protection Agency or the State.
What does MSDS stand for ? - ANS Material Safety Data Sheet.
What is the MSDS ? - ANS A technical bulletin that contains information on a materials
compositions, physical and chemical properties , health hazards, and precautions for safe
handling.
Define Hazard ? - ANS Condition with the potential to cause injury, death, property damage
or mission degradation.
Define Risk ? - ANS Expression of possible loss in terms or probability and severity.
Define Risk Assessment ? - ANS Process of detecting hazards and assessing associated risks.
What happened in 1775 ? - ANS Marine Corps was created on 10NOV1775 in Philadelphia PA
@ Tun Tavern by CAPT Samuel Nicholas. He was considered the 1st Commandant of the Marine
Corps and raised 2 battalions of Marines.
When did the Marine Corps fall under the Department of the Navy ? - ANS 1834
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, The ____ amended in ____ states the current structure of the Marine Corps. - ANS The
National Security Act of 1947 , amended in 1952
What happened in 1776 ? - ANS Marines invaded New Providence Island (Bahamas) and
seized guns and supplies. The uniform of the day was a stiff leather stock worn around the neck
hence the name leather neck.
What happened in 1805 ? - ANS Marines stormed the Barbary pirates strong hold @ Derma
on the Shores of Tripoli. It was also the 1st time the Stars and Stripes were raised on the
Eastern Hemisphere.
What happened in 1847 ? - ANS Marines occupied the Halls of Montezuma during the Battle
of Chapultepec during the Mexican war. Marines also helped take California.
What happened in 1859 ? - ANS Under the command of COL Robert E. Lee, Marines stormed
the US Arsenal @ Harper's Ferry to put down an attempted slave revolt led by abolitionist John
Brown.
What happened in 1868 ? - ANS Marine Corps adopted the EGA. Adopted by Brigadier
General Jacob Zelin ( 7th Commandant of the Marine Corps)
What happened in 1883 ? - ANS Marine Corps adopted the offical motto Semper Fidelis.
What happened in 1900 ? - ANS Marines from Asiatic Station helped defend the American
Legation in Peeking China during the Boxer Rebellion.
What happened in 1913 ? - ANS Marine Corps established its 1st aviation unit. 1st Pilot was
MAJ Alfred A. Cunningham.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What does ORM stand for ? - ANS Operational Risk Management
Define ORM - ANS A risk mitigation tool used by people at all levels to increase operational
effectiveness and reduce the potential for loss.
What is the five step process of ORM ? - ANS Identify Hazards
Assess Hazards
Make Risk Decisions
Implement Controls
Supervise
List the 4 principles of ORM ? - ANS Accept risk when benefit outweighs the cost
Accept no unnecessary risk
Anticipate and manage risks by planning
Make risk decisions at right level
When should hearing protection be worn ? - ANS sound levels greater than 84 DBA (8hrs) or
140 peak sound levels.
When should double hearing protection be worn ? - ANS sound levels greater than 104 DBA
(8HRS)
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,Define hazardous material ? - ANS Any material that because of its quantity, concentration
or physical or chemical properties may pose a hazard to human health or the environment if
used incorrectly, purposefully released or accidentally spilled.
Define hazardous waste ? - ANS discarded material (solid, liquid or gas) that meets definition
of hazardous material.
Who decides what is hazardous waste ? - ANS Environmental protection Agency or the State.
What does MSDS stand for ? - ANS Material Safety Data Sheet.
What is the MSDS ? - ANS A technical bulletin that contains information on a materials
compositions, physical and chemical properties , health hazards, and precautions for safe
handling.
Define Hazard ? - ANS Condition with the potential to cause injury, death, property damage
or mission degradation.
Define Risk ? - ANS Expression of possible loss in terms or probability and severity.
Define Risk Assessment ? - ANS Process of detecting hazards and assessing associated risks.
What happened in 1775 ? - ANS Marine Corps was created on 10NOV1775 in Philadelphia PA
@ Tun Tavern by CAPT Samuel Nicholas. He was considered the 1st Commandant of the Marine
Corps and raised 2 battalions of Marines.
When did the Marine Corps fall under the Department of the Navy ? - ANS 1834
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, The ____ amended in ____ states the current structure of the Marine Corps. - ANS The
National Security Act of 1947 , amended in 1952
What happened in 1776 ? - ANS Marines invaded New Providence Island (Bahamas) and
seized guns and supplies. The uniform of the day was a stiff leather stock worn around the neck
hence the name leather neck.
What happened in 1805 ? - ANS Marines stormed the Barbary pirates strong hold @ Derma
on the Shores of Tripoli. It was also the 1st time the Stars and Stripes were raised on the
Eastern Hemisphere.
What happened in 1847 ? - ANS Marines occupied the Halls of Montezuma during the Battle
of Chapultepec during the Mexican war. Marines also helped take California.
What happened in 1859 ? - ANS Under the command of COL Robert E. Lee, Marines stormed
the US Arsenal @ Harper's Ferry to put down an attempted slave revolt led by abolitionist John
Brown.
What happened in 1868 ? - ANS Marine Corps adopted the EGA. Adopted by Brigadier
General Jacob Zelin ( 7th Commandant of the Marine Corps)
What happened in 1883 ? - ANS Marine Corps adopted the offical motto Semper Fidelis.
What happened in 1900 ? - ANS Marines from Asiatic Station helped defend the American
Legation in Peeking China during the Boxer Rebellion.
What happened in 1913 ? - ANS Marine Corps established its 1st aviation unit. 1st Pilot was
MAJ Alfred A. Cunningham.
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