Marine's study guide used for BST and Boards. : USMC Knowledge (BST & Board Q-Bank- Answered)
Marine's study guide used for BST and Boards. : USMC Knowledge (BST & Board Q-Bank- Answered) By an act of the Continental congress, the United States Marine Corps became a regular branch of our country's service when? - November 10, 1775 Who established the United States Marine Corps? - Captain Samuel Nicholas Where was the United States Marine Corps established? - Tun Tavern, PA Who was the proprietor of the tavern? - Peg Mullen, Robert Mullen's wife. Who was the first Marine Corps recruiter? - Robert Mullen The Marine Corps as it exists today, was formed when? - July 11, 1798 What is the symbol of the United States Marine Corps? - The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor What does each symbol recognize? - The Eagle- recognizes our nation. The Globe- recognizes our worldwide service. The Anchor- recognizes our naval traditions The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor was adopted when? - 1868 Who adopted the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor? - Brig. General Jacob Zealin, 7th Commandant, USMC The term Leatherneck comes from where? - From when the Marines wore a leather strap to protect their neck from enemy swords, from . What is the Marine Corps motto? - "Semper Fidelis" What was the Marine Corps motto before "Semper Fidelis"? - "By land, by sea" When was the Marine Corps motto changed to "Semper Fidelis"? - 1880 Where do Marines get the nickname "Devil Dog"? - From the battle of Belleau Wood in June 1918 Who was the first Marine Corps aviator? - A. A. Cunningham, in 1912 Who was the first woman Marine? - Opha M. Johnson, on August 13, 1918 Who was the first Marine helo pilot to receive the Medal of Honor? - Major Stephen Pless Who was the first Marine pilot to shoot down an enemy plane? - 1st Lt. E. S. Brewer Who was the first female Marine Warrant Officer? - CWO Ruth L. Wood Who was the first Marine Officer to die in battle? - Captain John Fitzpatrick Which Marine served the longest term as Commandant? - Archibald Henderson How long did Archibald Henderson serve as Commandant? - 38 years How much time does a person have to dawn and clear the gas mask? - 15 seconds Which Commandant installed the office of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps? - The 21st Commandant, General Pate; in 1957 On Feb. 20, 1962, one of the Marine Corps' finest pilots manned the first capsule to orbit the earth. Who was it? - Lieutenant Colonel John H. Glenn When was the dress blue uniform adopted? - On August 24, 1797 Who adopted the dress blue uniform? - Sec. of War James McHenry The Mameluke sword was presented to whom? - Lt. Presley N. O'Bannon Who presented the Mameluke sword to Lt. Presley O'Bannon? - The Pasha of Tripoli How many Marines were killed on the island of Iwo Jima? - Approx. 5,931 Marines How many Marines died on the first day at Iwo Jima? - Approx. 2,500 Marines Of the six Americans pictured raising the flag over Mt. Suribachi, how many left the island alive? - Three How many Marines suffered casualties at Iwo Jima? - 26,000 Marines How many Japanese would become prisoners at Iwo Jima? - Fewer than 200, the rest, almost 26,000, fought to their death. Who coined the phrase "Uncommon valor was a common virtue" on the island of Iwo Jima? - Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Who said "The raising of that flag on Mt. Suribachi means a Marine Corps for the next 500 years? - Sec. of Navy James V. Forrestal Who took the picture of the flag rising on Mt. Suribachi? - Joe Rosenthal How many Marines received the Medal of Honor during WWII? - 81 Marines How many Marines received the Medal of Honor for their heroic acts on the island of Iwo Jima? - 22 Marines The last offensive battle of W.W.II was? - Okinawa How many Kamikaze planes were sent against our fleet at Okinawa? - Approx. 1,900 On Aug. 9, 1945 the B-29 "Enola Gay" released the first Atomic bomb on what city? - Hiroshima How many Japanese were killed from the A-bomb dropped on Hiroshima? - Approx. 70,000 On Aug. 9, 1945 the second Atomic bomb was released on what city? - Nagasaki How many Japanese were killed from the A-bomb dropped on Nagasaki? - Approx. 40,000 In W.W.II who stated, "I have just returned from visiting the Marines at the front, and there is not a finer fighting organization in the world? - General Douglas MacArthur On what battleship did the Japanese surrender, ending W.W.II? - The U.S.S. Missouri At the Chosin Reservoir who stated "So they've got us surrounded, good, now we can fire in any direction. The bastards won't get away this time!" - Colonel Chesty Puller Why was replacement Marines sent to Pickle Meadows, California before going into the Korean War? - Cold weather training Of the 7,190 Americans taken prisoner during the Korean War, how many were Marines? - 227 Marines have carried out more than _____ landings on foreign shores. - 300 The Marine Corps motto "Semper Fidelis," which appears on the Marine Corps emblem, is Latin for? - Always Faithful The Marine Corps' mascot, an English bulldog named "Chesty," is named for which fine and brave Marine Corps officer? - Lewis B. Puller Corporal Ira H. Hayes is remembered for participating in the famous flag rising on? - Mount Suribachi In New Providence, Bahamas, what was the name of the fort that was taken without a shot? - Fort Montaque How many Marines comprised the war party in Tripoli? - Seven After the attack on Pearl Harbor, what two islands were invaded by the Japanese? - Guam and Wake When did the Japanese officially surrender? - 2 September 1945 In Vietnam why was it important to take hills 881 North and South? - To deny the North Vietnamese control of the Quang Tri province and Khe Sanh What was the name of the operation that involved the protecting of rice crops from Guerrillas? - Harvest Moon What three battles comprised the three crosses of war in World War I? - Belleau Wood, Mont Blanc, and Soissons What was the name of the bomb dropped on Hiroshima? - Fat Boy Name the conflicts that occurred since World War II? - Korea, Vietnam, Dominican Republic, Iran, Lebanan, Grenada, SS Mayaguez Name the only Marine to win Five Navy Crosses? - Lieutenant General Louis "Chesty" Puller What was the first American outpost to fall to the Japanese? - Guam How long were the hostages held in the American embassy in Tehran, Iran? - 444 Days Where was the first amphibious assault after World War II? - Inchon, Korea What landing craft vehicle is used to transport Marines on land and sea? - LVTP-7 In the battle of Belleau Wood a French officer advised Captain Lloyd Williams that he too should withdraw, what was Williams's reply? - "Retreat, Hell! We just got here!" What was Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Gale convicted of in his court martial in October 1820? - Conduct unbecoming to an officer In what war were the most Marines killed and died of wounds? - World War II ()- 19,733 In what war were the most Marines wounded in action? - Southeast Asia ()- 88,591 Marines wounded In what war did the Marines have the most Casualties, all causes? - Southeast Asia ()- 103,255 Casualties, all causes Who officially recognized Scarlet and Gold as the official Marine Corps colors? - General John A. Lejeune Who was the first Commandant of the Marine Corps appointed by the President? - William Ward Burrows What was the name of the plane that dropped the atom bomb on Nagasaki? - Boxcar How many bombing missions were flown in World War I? - 57 What battle was the first sea born assault against a coral Attoll? - Tarawa Whose Marines wore Red uniforms that are commemorated by the red piping on the Dress Blue Uniform? - John Paul Jones' Who is known as "The Grand Old Man" of the Marine Corps? - Brigadier General Archibald Henderson What was the last amphibious operation of the Civil War? - The Capture of Fort Fisher, Virginia What units are authorized to wear the French Forregeare? - Fifth and Sixth Marine Regiments and the Sixth Machine Gun Battalion Aside from a warning against chemical agents, what other standard NATO marker is RED with YELLOW lettering? - Chemical Minefield Who were the first two black Marines to enlist in the Marine Corps? - Alfred Masters and George Thompson What was the purpose of operation Starlight in Vietnam? - To deny the Vietnamese their sanctuaries along the coast. What year was the Code of Conduct written? - 1955 What happened on August 6, 1945? - The Atom Bomb was dropped on Hiroshima Who is the most decorated Marine in Marine Corps history? - Lieutenant General Louis "Chesty" Puller What has a copyright dated 19 August 1919? - The Marine Corps Hymn What was the first unit to ever occupy Japanese soil? - Fourth Marine Regiment What was the largest amphibious operation in the Pacific? - Okinawa Who was known as Manilla John? - John Basilone Who are the United States Marines direct descendants of? - The British Royal Marines Who was the only Marine relieved of the office as Commandant as a result of a court-martial? - Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Gale Who was the first Marine to win the Medal of Honor? - Corporal John Mackey What city was saved by the Battle of Belleau Wood? - Paris Who was the first Marine to loop a Seaplane? - Major Francis Evans Who the first Marine to lead an Army division into battle? - General John A. Lejeune Who was the first black Marine Officer? - Frederick Branch What was the most successful regimental campaign of the Vietnam conflict? - Operation Dewey Canyon What was the first medal ever awarded? - The Purple Heart Where were Marines evacuated from in operation Eagle Pull? - Cambodia In what battle did the United States defeat, for the first time, Communist Chinese Forces? - The Chosin Reservoir What was the name of the fortress taken in the Battle of Tripoli? - The Fortress of Derna Who was the first Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps? - Sergeant Major Wilbur Bestwick What incident sparked the war with Spain? - The sinking of the USS Main What was Belleau Wood called after the battle of Belleau Wood? - The Wood of the Marine Brigade What United States ship was captured in 1975 by Cambodians in International waters? - SS Mayaguez What was established by the Marine Corps in July 1798, the first of any of the services? - The Marine Corps Band What developmental concept had its beginnings during The Spanish American War? - The Seizure of Advance Naval Bases Who was the first General Officer in the Marine Corps? - General Archibald Henderson Who won the Medal of Honor at Cuzco Wells for shifting Naval Gunfire? - Sergeant John Quick Who was the first woman Marine General? - Brigadier General Margaret Brewer Who authorized the Marine Corps to form? - Continental Congress What two significant things did William Ward Burrows accomplish? - He moved Headquarters Marine Corps from Philadelphia to Washington D.C. and *He established the Marine Corps Band, Where did the Marines first land during the Spanish American War? - Guantanamo Bay, Cuba What happened on December 7, 1941? - The Japanese launched an attack on Pearl Harbor Who was the first enlisted pilot in the Marine Corps? - Gunnery Sergeant Archie Paschel Where did Marines first use Vertical Envelopment? - The Korean War What two operations removed Marines from Vietnam? - Frequent Wind and Eagle Pull What incident was considered to have caused World War II? - The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria Why was Tarawa so significant in the development of the amphibious doctrine? - Marines had to wade 500 yards to shore because of the tide. Where did John Basilone win the Medal of Honor? - Guadalcanal Where did Smedley Butler win his two Medals of Honor? - Haiti and Vera Cruz The Battle of Bull Run in the North is known as what battle in the South? - Manassas What Parallel was reinforced during the Korean War? - The 38th Parallel Where did Dan Daley win his two Medals of Honor? - Boxer Rebellion and Haiti What did Lieutenant Colonel Earl Ellis Do? - He predicted the bombing of Pearl Harbor What was the first major American offensive of the Vietnam conflict? - Operation Starlight Who commanded more troops than any Marine General? - General Robert E. Cushman Who was the Senior Officer in the Continental Marines? - Captain Samuel Nicholas Who wrote on his hatch, "Have gone to Florida to fight the Indians. Will be back when the war is over?" - Archibald Henderson What does the red piping on the enlisted dress blues commemorate? - John Paul Jones Marines Red Coats Who is known as the "Magnificent Bastards?" - The Fourth Marine Regiment Who is known as the commandants own? - The Marine Corps drum and Bugle Corps Why was the Quatrefoil originated? - To distinguish officers from foe by sharpshooters in the ships riggings. What were the first female Marines called? - Marinettes What items were first used by Marines in the Korean War? - Helicopters and Flak Jackets What was the first offensive operation involving Marines in W.W.II? - *Guadalcanal. What was the bloodiest battle of W.W.II fought by Marines? - Tarawa Which historical incidents are commemorated in the opening lines of the Marine's Hymn? - Halls of Montezuma- Mexican War, ...Shores of Tripoli- Barbary Pirates war What is the oldest rank in the Marine Corps? - Sergeant Who was the first Sergeant Major? - Sergeant Major Summers Who was the first Medal of Honor recipient in Vietnam? - Corporal Robert E. O'Malley Name five wars that Marines fought in from . - Revolutionary war, Naval war with France, War with Tripoli, Florida Indian war, Mexican war, Civil war, Dominican Republic Name three islands that Marines landed on during WW II. - Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville, Gilbert islands, Tarawa, Marshall Islands, Roi-Namur, Kwajalien Who designed the Marine Corps seal and when was it adopted? - General Shepherd, 20th Commandant, in 1954 the President approved it. Who was the 1st Black General? - Brigadier General Peterson How long did the "Grand old man", Archibald Henderson, serve in the Marine Corps? - 56 years What was the mission in the Marines first amphibious landing? - Seize arms and ammunition for Gen. Washington's Army. What is the birthdate of the Fleet Marine Force? - 1933 What is considered the birthplace of close air support? - Nicaragua (Banana Wars) Which of the following is the origin of the Marine Corps? - Created on 10 November 1775, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by a resolution of the continental Congress. Which of the following is the motto of the Marine Corps? - Semper Fidelis Which of the following lists four significant battles in Marine Corps history? - Bladensburg, Belleau Wood, Guadalcanal, Chosin reservoir Who wears the only red coat worn by American forces since the Revolutionary War? - Any member of the Marine Corps Band The official mission of the Marine Corps is established in the? - National Security Act of 1947, amended in 1952. What is the mission of the Marine Corps? - The official mission of the Marine Corps is established in the National Security Act of 1947 (amended in 1952). Marines are trained, organized and equipped for offensive amphibious employment and as a "Force in Readiness" According to the official mission of the Marine Corps, Marines are trained, organized, and equipped for offensive amphibious employment and as a? - Force in readiness What are the four elements of a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force)? - Command*Air combat*Ground combat*Support What is the largest Marine Air Ground Task Force? - MAF- Marine Amphibious Force What are the three types of MAGTF? - MEU- Marine Expeditionary unit, MEB- Marine Expeditionary Battalion, MEF- Marine Expeditionary Force How many Marine Divisions are there and where are they located? - 1st Mar. Div.- Camp Pendleton, California, 2nd Mar. Div.- Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 3rd Mar. Div.- Okinawa, Japan, 4th Mar. Div.- New Orleans, Louisiana How many aircraft wings are there and where are they located? - 1st Marine Aircraft wing- IwaKuni, Japan, 2nd Marine Aircraft wing- Cherry Point, North Carolina, 3rd Marine Aircraft wing- El Toro, California, 4th Marine Aircraft wing- New Orleans, Louisiana What are the Core Values that are set forth by the Commandant? - Honor*Courage, Commitment What do they mean? - Honor: Integrity, Responsibility, and Accountability. Courage: Do the right thing, in the right way, for the right reasons. Commitment: Devotion to the Corps and my fellow Marines. What does the UCMJ stand for? - Uniform Code of Military Justice What is the purpose of the military justice system? - To establish a means for ensuring good order and discipline within the military community. For nonjudicial proceedings under Article 31, an accused Marine has the right to? - A. Know the nature of the accusation The article of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) concerning disrespect toward a superior commissioned officer is article? - Article 89 What is the MCM? - The Manual for Courts Martial What are the Punitive Articles of the UCMJ? - Articles 77-134 Name four rights of the accused. - Innocent until proven guilty, Right to remain silent, Right to be represented by a lawyer , Protection against Double Jeopardy, Right to call witnesses, Right to sentence review, Right to a speedy trial, Right to be informed of charges, Right to an interpreter, Protection against illegal search and seizure, Right to challenge members of the court, Right to have enlisted representation on the court, Right to be tried by a military judge, Right to a court martial What article of the UCMJ deals with the rights of the accused? - Article 31 Who can be tried by a Summary Court Martial? - Only Enlisted Personnel How many enlisted members is an officer entitled to have as part of the jury for a Special Court-Martial? - None What is Article 15 of the UCMJ? - Non-Judicial Punishment ...........................Cont...............
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