FMF BOARD 101 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
1775 - CORRECT ANSWER The Marine Corps was created on 10 November 1775 in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Tun Tavern by the Resolution of the continental Congress which
raised 2 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 - CORRECT ANSWER First Marine Landing took place during the revolutionary
war. Marines invaded the New Providence islands in the Bahamas and seized guns and supplies.
The uniform of the day is had a stiff leather stock that was worn around the neck thus the
nickname Leatherneck.
1805 - CORRECT ANSWER Marines stormed the Barbary Pirates stronghold at Burma
on the "Shores of Tripoli". Marines raised stars and stripes for the first time in the Eastern
Hemisphere.
1834 - CORRECT ANSWER The Marines were organized under the Department of the
Navy.
1847 - CORRECT ANSWER During the Mexican war marines occupied the "Halls of
Montezuma" during the battle of Chapultepec in Mexico City. The Royal capital fell to invading
Marines, who were among the first United States troops to enter the Capital. Marines also helped
take California.
1859 - CORRECT ANSWER Under the command pf Colonel Robert E. Lee U.S. Army
Marines stormed the United States Arsenal at Harpers Ferry to put down an attempted slave
revolt led by abolitionist John Brown.
1868 - CORRECT ANSWER The Marine Corps adopted an emblem that consisted of an
Eagle, Globe, and Anchor. Brigadier General Jacob Zeilin, 7th Commandant, modified the
British Royal Marine emblem to depict the Marines as 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 - CORRECT ANSWER The official motto of the Marine Corps, "Semper Fidelis",
(Latin for "Always Faithful") The phrase is more commonly heard as its abbreviation, "Semper
Fi".
1900 - CORRECT ANSWER In support of foreign policy, Marines from ships on the
Asiatic Station defended the American Legation in Pecking, China during the Boxer Rebellion.
The Marines were part of multinational defense force that protected the Legation Quarters
against attack. This small defense force held out against the Boxers until a relief force was able
to reach Pecking and end the rebellion.
1912 - CORRECT ANSWER The Marine Corps established its Aviation Unit. Marine
Major, Alfred A. Cunningham was the first pilot. His first solo flight (1stLt at the time) occurred
on 1 August 1912.
1917 - CORRECT ANSWER Marines landed as part of the American force in France.
Marines participated in 8 distinct operations, distinguishing themselves and were awarded a
number of decorations, among them the French Fourragere; still worn by members of the 5th and
6th Marines.
1933 - CORRECT ANSWER The Marine corps was re-organized into the Fleet Marine
Force, formally establishing the "command and administrative relations" between the Fleet and
the Marine Corps.
The Marine Corps Equipment board was established in Quantico, Virginia and Marines began to
devote long hours to the testing and developing materials for landing operations and
expeditionary services.
1965 - CORRECT ANSWER Marines landed in South Vietnam, and conducted numerous
large scale offensive operations throughout the course of the war, as well as participated in the
pacification program that was designed to win the support of the local populace.
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
1775 - CORRECT ANSWER The Marine Corps was created on 10 November 1775 in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Tun Tavern by the Resolution of the continental Congress which
raised 2 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 - CORRECT ANSWER First Marine Landing took place during the revolutionary
war. Marines invaded the New Providence islands in the Bahamas and seized guns and supplies.
The uniform of the day is had a stiff leather stock that was worn around the neck thus the
nickname Leatherneck.
1805 - CORRECT ANSWER Marines stormed the Barbary Pirates stronghold at Burma
on the "Shores of Tripoli". Marines raised stars and stripes for the first time in the Eastern
Hemisphere.
1834 - CORRECT ANSWER The Marines were organized under the Department of the
Navy.
1847 - CORRECT ANSWER During the Mexican war marines occupied the "Halls of
Montezuma" during the battle of Chapultepec in Mexico City. The Royal capital fell to invading
Marines, who were among the first United States troops to enter the Capital. Marines also helped
take California.
1859 - CORRECT ANSWER Under the command pf Colonel Robert E. Lee U.S. Army
Marines stormed the United States Arsenal at Harpers Ferry to put down an attempted slave
revolt led by abolitionist John Brown.
1868 - CORRECT ANSWER The Marine Corps adopted an emblem that consisted of an
Eagle, Globe, and Anchor. Brigadier General Jacob Zeilin, 7th Commandant, modified the
British Royal Marine emblem to depict the Marines as 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 - CORRECT ANSWER The official motto of the Marine Corps, "Semper Fidelis",
(Latin for "Always Faithful") The phrase is more commonly heard as its abbreviation, "Semper
Fi".
1900 - CORRECT ANSWER In support of foreign policy, Marines from ships on the
Asiatic Station defended the American Legation in Pecking, China during the Boxer Rebellion.
The Marines were part of multinational defense force that protected the Legation Quarters
against attack. This small defense force held out against the Boxers until a relief force was able
to reach Pecking and end the rebellion.
1912 - CORRECT ANSWER The Marine Corps established its Aviation Unit. Marine
Major, Alfred A. Cunningham was the first pilot. His first solo flight (1stLt at the time) occurred
on 1 August 1912.
1917 - CORRECT ANSWER Marines landed as part of the American force in France.
Marines participated in 8 distinct operations, distinguishing themselves and were awarded a
number of decorations, among them the French Fourragere; still worn by members of the 5th and
6th Marines.
1933 - CORRECT ANSWER The Marine corps was re-organized into the Fleet Marine
Force, formally establishing the "command and administrative relations" between the Fleet and
the Marine Corps.
The Marine Corps Equipment board was established in Quantico, Virginia and Marines began to
devote long hours to the testing and developing materials for landing operations and
expeditionary services.
1965 - CORRECT ANSWER Marines landed in South Vietnam, and conducted numerous
large scale offensive operations throughout the course of the war, as well as participated in the
pacification program that was designed to win the support of the local populace.
