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ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
1775 - CORRECT ANSWER - MC came to be: Usmc created 10NOV1775 at tun tavern
Philadelphia pa. raised 2 BN's by Capt Samuel Nicholas.
1776 - CORRECT ANSWER - the first Umsc landing at new providence island in the
bahamas to seize guns and supplies. nick name leathernecks
1805 - CORRECT ANSWER - Marine stormed the Barbary pirates strong hold at Burma
on the shores of Tripoli. the first time stars and stripes were raised in the eastern hemisphere
1847 - CORRECT ANSWER - Mexicans went to heaven: the USMC battled in the city of
Chapultepec. Mexican war. they occupied the halls of Montezuma and helped take California.
1859 - CORRECT ANSWER - USMC put down the slave revolt at harpers ferry led by
abolitionist john brown. the USMC was led by Colonel Robert E. lee.
1868 - CORRECT ANSWER - the EGA is great: the EGA was adopted as the USMC
emblem by the 7th commandant Brigadier General Zellin.
1883 - CORRECT ANSWER - Semper Fi Came to be: the term semper fidelis was official
coined as the USMC moto. meaning "always faithful"
1900 - CORRECT ANSWER - 00= boxing gloves: the boxer rebellion in peaking china,
where USMC defended legation quarter. it was a small force and held out until reinforcements
came to end the rebellion.
1913 - CORRECT ANSWER - 3 looks like wings: USMC aviation was established. first
piolet was Major Alfred Cunningham.
,1917 - CORRECT ANSWER - Like the movie: Marines in France, in 8 operations they
earned many awards and among them the French Fourrage that is still worn by the 5th and 6th
Marines.
1933 - CORRECT ANSWER - that is ME: FMF reorganization, equipment board
established in Quantico Va. where development of materials for landing ops and expeditionary
services were tested.
1965 - CORRECT ANSWER - longest war in USMC history in Vietnam. pacification
program to win over the locals. side note: landing in the DR to stop the Coup of the local Gov.
1982 - CORRECT ANSWER - a big Bomb went "aaaaachuuuu": USMC arrived in
Lebanon to restore peace and order. first time they were seen as a "force in readiness". suicide
bomber attacked the embassy and killed 241 Americans and wounded 70. they withdrew in July
1984.
1991 - CORRECT ANSWER - operation desert storm: the Iraqi gov did not follow UN
regulations. when bombing did not dislodge the Iraqi troops the USMC ground forces swept
through Kuwait to liberate them.
2001 - CORRECT ANSWER - Operation Enduring Freedom: bringing the fight to
Afghanistan, three operations under the GWOT(global war on terrorism). a large mixture of
aviation bombing and tomahawk cruise missiles from US and British ships were used to start the
operation.
2003 - CORRECT ANSWER - invasion of Iraq: the US, UK, Australia, and Poland assault
into Iraq from March to May 2003.
2004 part 1 - CORRECT ANSWER - battle of Fallujah: operation vigilant resolve, was
unsuccessful at controlling the city. April 2004
,2004 part 2 - CORRECT ANSWER - battle of Fallujah: operation Al-Fajr(the dawn) and
operation phantom fury was a joint US, UK, Iraqi offensive in Nov 2004 to DEC 2004. captured
the city.
the Battle of Belleu Wood - CORRECT ANSWER - USMC smashed German offensive
that threatened Paris during WWI. Germans gave them the Highest rating called "storm Troops",
as well as giving the USMC Troops the nick name "Teufelhunden" meaning Devil Dogs.
the battle of Guadalcanal - CORRECT ANSWER - USMC landed in the Solomon islands
to launch the first land offensive of WWII. First time amphibious doctrine was used. was the
turning point of the war in the pacific. Provided a base to launch further attacks at islands New
Georgia, Choiseul, and Bougainville.
the battle of Tarawa - CORRECT ANSWER - Talking that TARAWA!(SHIT): Prime
objective was the Tarawa atol and Betio, Gilbert Islands. Japanese commander said "It will take
1 million Americans 100 years to conquer it" It took 76 hours. large casualties due to the
extended reef of the island. NOV 1943.
the battle of the Marina Islands - CORRECT ANSWER - the need for airfields for USAF
and advanced Naval bases the USMC landed on the islands of Guam, Saipan, and Tinian. LT
General Holland M. Smith commanded over 136,00 troops. this was the largest field force at the
time under USMC command.
the battle of Iwo Jima - CORRECT ANSWER - the Largest all Marine battle in History, as
well as bloodiest. with over 23,300 casualties, the capture of the island increased air support and
bombing ops against Japanese held islands. Admiral Chester W. Nimitz said " Among the
Americans who served on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue".
the battle of Chosin Reservoir - CORRECT ANSWER - After pushing into North Korea
during Nov1950, Marines were cut off after the China entered the war. Facing a 10-division force
sent to annihilate them, Marines smashed 7 divisions in their march from the Chosin Reservoir.
Marines conducted a retrograde movement and brought out all operable equipment, properly
evacuated their wounded and dead, and maintained tactical integrity.
, the battle of Hue City - CORRECT ANSWER - During the Vietnamese holiday of Tet,
Communist forces launched a surprise offensive into the major population centers of Hue City,
South Vietnam. A near division-size unit of NVA troops occupied the city of Hue and the Citadel.
Marines fought in MOUT conditions for the first time since the Korean War. not using heavy
arms to minimize civilian casualties. Fighting was house-to-house with progress measured in
yards. The city was secured February 1968.
Who was Archibald Henderson? - CORRECT ANSWER - Brevet Brigadier General,
Commandant for 39 years. The "Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps." He introduced higher
standards of personal appearance, training, discipline and encouraged Marines to strive to have
more capability than guard and sea duties.
Who was John Quick? - CORRECT ANSWER - Sergeant Major, honored with the Medal
of Honor for signaling for emergency lift while under fire during the battle of Cuzco Well,
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Who was Dan Daly? - CORRECT ANSWER - Sergeant Major, earned two medal of
Honor awards during the boxer rebellion and the first Caco war in Haiti. During the battle of
Belleu Woods Gunny Sergeant Daly is remembered for saying "come on you sons of bitches, do
you want to live forever?!"
who is Louis B. "Chesty" Puller? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lt General, was known as "the
tiger of the mountains" during the engagements in Nicaragua. LT General and 32 other marines
became famous for fighting rebels in the jungles between Nicaragua and Honduras. USMC
mascot, the English bulldog, was named after him.
who is Gregory R. "Pappy" Boyington? - CORRECT ANSWER - Major, commanded a
VMH-214 during WWII and was recognized as USMC top ranking flying ace with 28 victories.
nicknamed the "black sheep".
Who is Ira H. Hayes? - CORRECT ANSWER - Corporal Hayes, Pima Indian that helped
raise the second flag over Mt. Sarabuchi Iwo Jima.
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
1775 - CORRECT ANSWER - MC came to be: Usmc created 10NOV1775 at tun tavern
Philadelphia pa. raised 2 BN's by Capt Samuel Nicholas.
1776 - CORRECT ANSWER - the first Umsc landing at new providence island in the
bahamas to seize guns and supplies. nick name leathernecks
1805 - CORRECT ANSWER - Marine stormed the Barbary pirates strong hold at Burma
on the shores of Tripoli. the first time stars and stripes were raised in the eastern hemisphere
1847 - CORRECT ANSWER - Mexicans went to heaven: the USMC battled in the city of
Chapultepec. Mexican war. they occupied the halls of Montezuma and helped take California.
1859 - CORRECT ANSWER - USMC put down the slave revolt at harpers ferry led by
abolitionist john brown. the USMC was led by Colonel Robert E. lee.
1868 - CORRECT ANSWER - the EGA is great: the EGA was adopted as the USMC
emblem by the 7th commandant Brigadier General Zellin.
1883 - CORRECT ANSWER - Semper Fi Came to be: the term semper fidelis was official
coined as the USMC moto. meaning "always faithful"
1900 - CORRECT ANSWER - 00= boxing gloves: the boxer rebellion in peaking china,
where USMC defended legation quarter. it was a small force and held out until reinforcements
came to end the rebellion.
1913 - CORRECT ANSWER - 3 looks like wings: USMC aviation was established. first
piolet was Major Alfred Cunningham.
,1917 - CORRECT ANSWER - Like the movie: Marines in France, in 8 operations they
earned many awards and among them the French Fourrage that is still worn by the 5th and 6th
Marines.
1933 - CORRECT ANSWER - that is ME: FMF reorganization, equipment board
established in Quantico Va. where development of materials for landing ops and expeditionary
services were tested.
1965 - CORRECT ANSWER - longest war in USMC history in Vietnam. pacification
program to win over the locals. side note: landing in the DR to stop the Coup of the local Gov.
1982 - CORRECT ANSWER - a big Bomb went "aaaaachuuuu": USMC arrived in
Lebanon to restore peace and order. first time they were seen as a "force in readiness". suicide
bomber attacked the embassy and killed 241 Americans and wounded 70. they withdrew in July
1984.
1991 - CORRECT ANSWER - operation desert storm: the Iraqi gov did not follow UN
regulations. when bombing did not dislodge the Iraqi troops the USMC ground forces swept
through Kuwait to liberate them.
2001 - CORRECT ANSWER - Operation Enduring Freedom: bringing the fight to
Afghanistan, three operations under the GWOT(global war on terrorism). a large mixture of
aviation bombing and tomahawk cruise missiles from US and British ships were used to start the
operation.
2003 - CORRECT ANSWER - invasion of Iraq: the US, UK, Australia, and Poland assault
into Iraq from March to May 2003.
2004 part 1 - CORRECT ANSWER - battle of Fallujah: operation vigilant resolve, was
unsuccessful at controlling the city. April 2004
,2004 part 2 - CORRECT ANSWER - battle of Fallujah: operation Al-Fajr(the dawn) and
operation phantom fury was a joint US, UK, Iraqi offensive in Nov 2004 to DEC 2004. captured
the city.
the Battle of Belleu Wood - CORRECT ANSWER - USMC smashed German offensive
that threatened Paris during WWI. Germans gave them the Highest rating called "storm Troops",
as well as giving the USMC Troops the nick name "Teufelhunden" meaning Devil Dogs.
the battle of Guadalcanal - CORRECT ANSWER - USMC landed in the Solomon islands
to launch the first land offensive of WWII. First time amphibious doctrine was used. was the
turning point of the war in the pacific. Provided a base to launch further attacks at islands New
Georgia, Choiseul, and Bougainville.
the battle of Tarawa - CORRECT ANSWER - Talking that TARAWA!(SHIT): Prime
objective was the Tarawa atol and Betio, Gilbert Islands. Japanese commander said "It will take
1 million Americans 100 years to conquer it" It took 76 hours. large casualties due to the
extended reef of the island. NOV 1943.
the battle of the Marina Islands - CORRECT ANSWER - the need for airfields for USAF
and advanced Naval bases the USMC landed on the islands of Guam, Saipan, and Tinian. LT
General Holland M. Smith commanded over 136,00 troops. this was the largest field force at the
time under USMC command.
the battle of Iwo Jima - CORRECT ANSWER - the Largest all Marine battle in History, as
well as bloodiest. with over 23,300 casualties, the capture of the island increased air support and
bombing ops against Japanese held islands. Admiral Chester W. Nimitz said " Among the
Americans who served on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue".
the battle of Chosin Reservoir - CORRECT ANSWER - After pushing into North Korea
during Nov1950, Marines were cut off after the China entered the war. Facing a 10-division force
sent to annihilate them, Marines smashed 7 divisions in their march from the Chosin Reservoir.
Marines conducted a retrograde movement and brought out all operable equipment, properly
evacuated their wounded and dead, and maintained tactical integrity.
, the battle of Hue City - CORRECT ANSWER - During the Vietnamese holiday of Tet,
Communist forces launched a surprise offensive into the major population centers of Hue City,
South Vietnam. A near division-size unit of NVA troops occupied the city of Hue and the Citadel.
Marines fought in MOUT conditions for the first time since the Korean War. not using heavy
arms to minimize civilian casualties. Fighting was house-to-house with progress measured in
yards. The city was secured February 1968.
Who was Archibald Henderson? - CORRECT ANSWER - Brevet Brigadier General,
Commandant for 39 years. The "Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps." He introduced higher
standards of personal appearance, training, discipline and encouraged Marines to strive to have
more capability than guard and sea duties.
Who was John Quick? - CORRECT ANSWER - Sergeant Major, honored with the Medal
of Honor for signaling for emergency lift while under fire during the battle of Cuzco Well,
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Who was Dan Daly? - CORRECT ANSWER - Sergeant Major, earned two medal of
Honor awards during the boxer rebellion and the first Caco war in Haiti. During the battle of
Belleu Woods Gunny Sergeant Daly is remembered for saying "come on you sons of bitches, do
you want to live forever?!"
who is Louis B. "Chesty" Puller? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lt General, was known as "the
tiger of the mountains" during the engagements in Nicaragua. LT General and 32 other marines
became famous for fighting rebels in the jungles between Nicaragua and Honduras. USMC
mascot, the English bulldog, was named after him.
who is Gregory R. "Pappy" Boyington? - CORRECT ANSWER - Major, commanded a
VMH-214 during WWII and was recognized as USMC top ranking flying ace with 28 victories.
nicknamed the "black sheep".
Who is Ira H. Hayes? - CORRECT ANSWER - Corporal Hayes, Pima Indian that helped
raise the second flag over Mt. Sarabuchi Iwo Jima.
