USMC OCS Study Guide Questions
and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the mission of the United States Marine Corps?
✔✔To be the nation’s force-in-readiness, prepared to respond quickly to crises and conflicts.
What does the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor represent in the Marine Corps emblem?
✔✔The eagle represents the nation, the globe represents worldwide service, and the anchor
represents naval tradition.
What is the Marine Corps motto and what does it mean?
✔✔“Semper Fidelis,” meaning “Always Faithful.”
Why is the Marine Corps referred to as “The Few, The Proud”?
✔✔Because of its elite standards, warrior ethos, and strong esprit de corps.
What year was the Marine Corps founded?
✔✔1775.
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,Where was the Marine Corps founded?
✔✔Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Who is considered the first Commandant of the Marine Corps?
✔✔Samuel Nicholas.
What is the Marine Corps’ official birthday?
✔✔10 November 1775.
Why is the Marine Corps birthday celebrated every year?
✔✔To honor the history, traditions, and legacy of the Corps.
What are the Marine Corps Core Values?
✔✔Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
Why are the Core Values important to every Marine?
✔✔They guide conduct, decision-making, and the warrior ethos.
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, What is the purpose of Officer Candidates School (OCS)?
✔✔To evaluate and train individuals to become commissioned officers in the Marine Corps.
What are the three types of Marine Corps Commissioning Programs?
✔✔Platoon Leaders Class, Officer Candidate Course, and Naval ROTC.
What does the acronym BAMCIS stand for?
✔✔Begin planning, Arrange reconnaissance, Make reconnaissance, Complete the plan, Issue the
order, Supervise.
Why is the five-paragraph order used in Marine planning?
✔✔To communicate clear and structured plans for missions and operations.
What are the five paragraphs of a standard Marine Corps order?
✔✔Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration and Logistics, Command and Signal.
What is the purpose of the Leadership Traits and Principles?
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and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the mission of the United States Marine Corps?
✔✔To be the nation’s force-in-readiness, prepared to respond quickly to crises and conflicts.
What does the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor represent in the Marine Corps emblem?
✔✔The eagle represents the nation, the globe represents worldwide service, and the anchor
represents naval tradition.
What is the Marine Corps motto and what does it mean?
✔✔“Semper Fidelis,” meaning “Always Faithful.”
Why is the Marine Corps referred to as “The Few, The Proud”?
✔✔Because of its elite standards, warrior ethos, and strong esprit de corps.
What year was the Marine Corps founded?
✔✔1775.
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,Where was the Marine Corps founded?
✔✔Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Who is considered the first Commandant of the Marine Corps?
✔✔Samuel Nicholas.
What is the Marine Corps’ official birthday?
✔✔10 November 1775.
Why is the Marine Corps birthday celebrated every year?
✔✔To honor the history, traditions, and legacy of the Corps.
What are the Marine Corps Core Values?
✔✔Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
Why are the Core Values important to every Marine?
✔✔They guide conduct, decision-making, and the warrior ethos.
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, What is the purpose of Officer Candidates School (OCS)?
✔✔To evaluate and train individuals to become commissioned officers in the Marine Corps.
What are the three types of Marine Corps Commissioning Programs?
✔✔Platoon Leaders Class, Officer Candidate Course, and Naval ROTC.
What does the acronym BAMCIS stand for?
✔✔Begin planning, Arrange reconnaissance, Make reconnaissance, Complete the plan, Issue the
order, Supervise.
Why is the five-paragraph order used in Marine planning?
✔✔To communicate clear and structured plans for missions and operations.
What are the five paragraphs of a standard Marine Corps order?
✔✔Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration and Logistics, Command and Signal.
What is the purpose of the Leadership Traits and Principles?
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