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Who was the first Sergeant Major in the USMC, and when?
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Archibald Sommers
1 JAN 1801 |
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Fourth General Order
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To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.
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Who was the first female Marine, and when?
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Opha Mae Johnson
Enlisted 13 AUG 1918 |
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Who, when and where was the first Marine Medal of Honor recipient?
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Cpl John F. Mackie
USS Galena May 15, 1862 |
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Who was the first Commandant of the Marine Corps?
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Capt Samuel Nicholas
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Eighth General Order
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To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
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Who established the current day Marine Corps motto, and when? Also, what does it mean?
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Col Charles G. McCawley, 8th CMC in 1883
Always Faithful |
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Where and when was the USMC born?
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Tun Tavern
Philidelphia, Pennsylvania 10 Nov 1775 |
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Sixth General Order
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To receive, obey and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the commanding officer, officer of the day and all officers and non-commissioned officers of the guard only.
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When and where was the first amphibious landing by the USMC?
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New Providence, Bahamas
3 MAR 1776 |
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What elements make up the present day USMC Emblem, and what does each element signify?
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Eagle, Globe and Anchor
Eagle - Patriotism/Freedom Globe - Worldwide service Anchor (fouled) - Naval heritage |
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Ninth General Order
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To call the Corporal of the Guard in any case not covered by instructions.
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Second General Order
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To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
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Name two Marines who have earned two Medals of Honor
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Smedley Butler and Dan Daly
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Seventh General Order
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To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
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What is the origin and reason of the NCO's, SNCO's, Officer's "Blood Stripe?"
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In honor of those Marines who shed blood at Chapultepec.
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Who adopted the current USMC Emblem and when?
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BGen Jacob Zeilin, 7th CMC
1868 |
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Tenth General Order
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To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
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First General Order
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To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
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Eleventh General Order
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To be especially watchful at night and, during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.
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What is the proper distance for saluting officers?
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6 to 30 paces.
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Who is the "Grand Old Man" of the Marine Corps, and why?
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LtCol Archibald Henderson, 5th CMC. Served as Acting CMC and as standing CMC for 38 years.
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Third General Order
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To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
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Fifth General Order
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To quit my post only when properly relieved.
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What are the names of aircrafts and bombs, dates and locations of the atomic bombings during WWII?
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6 AUG 1945 Little Boy dropped by the Enola Gay on Hiroshima
9 AUG 1945 Fat Man dropped by the Bockscar on Nagasaki |
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List the types of courtmartial.
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General, Special and Summary
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Where is the mission of the USMC defined, and how many missions are there?
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National Security Act of 1947
6 missions |
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UCMJ Article 90 is which offence?
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Assulting or willfully disobeying a superior commisioned officer.
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How many articles are in the Code of Conduct for US Service members?
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6
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UCMJ Article 89 is which offence?
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Disrepsect towards a superior commisioned officer.
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UCMJ Article 86 is which offence?
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UA - Un-Authorized abscence.
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UCMJ Article 81 is which offence?
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Conspiracy.
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UCMJ Article 92 is which offence?
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Failure to obey a lawful order.
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How many days are available to appeal a courtmartial?
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15 days
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UCMJ Article 82 is which offence?
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Solicitation
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Under what circumstance may a service member be refused courtmartial?
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While aboard a vessel.
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What are the USMC Leadership Traits?
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Justice, Judgment, Decisiveness, Initiative, Dedication, Tact, Integrity, Enthusiasm, Bearing, Unselfishness, Courage, Knowledge, Loyalty, Endurance
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Who was the first Marine officer to die in battle?
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2nd Lt John Fitzpatrick
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UCMJ Article 134 is which offence?
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General Article, uncharacterised offences
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UCMJ Article 112 is which offence?
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Drunk/Unfit for Duty
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UCMJ Article 120 is which offence?
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Rape/Carnal Knowledge
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Who owned the Tun Tavern and what is his significance in the USMC?
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Robert (Peg) Mullen, first Recruiter
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The USMC, as it exists today, was established when?
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11 JUL 1798
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What is the basis for the Marine's nickname "Leather Neck"?
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From 1798 - 1880, Marine uniforms had a large white collar, nearly 4" tall to protect from sword attacks, called "the stock."
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What where the mottos of the USMC before Sermper Fidelis was adopted?
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Fortitudine - With Courage
Per Mare, Per Terram - By Sea, By Land To the Shores of Tripoli |
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Where did Marines earn the nickname "Devil Dog" and what is its basis.
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Battle of Belleau Wood, June 1918. German Army called Marines Tufel-Hunden, a ferocious, wild mountain dog of Bavarian folklore and myth.
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Who was the first USMC aviator and when?
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A. A. Cunningham in 1912
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Who was the first USMC Aviator to successfully shoot down an enemy plane?
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1st Lt E. S. Brewer
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Who was the first female Warrant Officer
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CWO Ruth L. Wood
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Who manned the first orbital flight around earth?
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LtCol John H. Glenn
20 FEB 1962 |
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When was the Dress Blue uniform adopted and by whom?
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24 AUG 1797
Sec. of War (now known as Sec. of Def.) James McHenry |
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The Mameluke was presented to who?
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Lt Presley N. O'Bannon
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Who presented the Mameluke sword to Lt O'Bannon?
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The Pasha of Tripoli
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Approximately how many Marines made the ultimate sacrafice on the island of Iwo Jima?
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Approximately 5931
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How many of the approx. 5931 were on the first day?
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Approx. 2500
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Of the six Americans who raised the flag at Mt Suribachi, who left the island alive?
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Corpsman John Bradley
PFC Ira Hayes PFC Rene Gagnon |
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Who were the 3 Americans who raised the flag at Mt Suribachi that died?
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Sgt Michael Strank
Cpl Harlon Block PFC Franklin Sousley |
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Who said "Uncommon valor was a common virtue" and what was it said about?
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Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz on the battle of Iwo Jima
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Who said "The raising of that flag on Mt Suribachi means a Marine Corps for the next 500 years"?
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Sec. of the Navy James V. Forrestal
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Who took the famous picture of the flag raising at Mt Suribachi?
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Joe Rosenthal
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How many Marines received the Medal of Honor during WWII?
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81, 22 of which were earned on the island of Iwo Jima
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During WWII who said "I have just returned from visiting the Marines at the front, and there is no finer fighting organization in the world"?
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General Douglas MacArthur, US Army
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When and where did the surrender of the Japanese take place during WWII?
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Aboard the USS Missouri on 2 SEP 1945, known as V-day
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What role did Pickle Meadows, California play in the Korean War?
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Cold weather training site for US Marines.
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Of the 7190 Americans taken prisoner during the Korean War, how many were Marines?
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227
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How many Marines comprised the war party in Tripoli?
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Seven
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What fort was captured in New Providence without a single shot being fired?
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Fort Montaque
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Which Marine won 5 Navy Crosses?
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Lt Gen Louis "Chesty" Puller
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How long were the hostages held at the embassy in Tehran, Iran?
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444 days
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Who is the only Commandant to be fired, and why?
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4th CMC Lt Col Anthony Gale, conduct unbecoming to an officer
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Who offically recognized the USMC colors and Red and Scarlet?
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Gen John A. Lejeune
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Who was the first Commandant to be apointed by the President?
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Maj William W. Burrows, 2nd CMC
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What Marine units authorized wear of the French Forregeare?
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Fifth and Sixth Marine Regiments and Sixth Machine Gun Battalion
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Who were the first two African-Americans to enlist in the USMC?
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Alfred Masters and George Thompson
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What year was the Code of Conduct written. When and why was it changed?
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1955, changed in 1988 for "sexist" reasons
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Who is the most decorated Marine in USMC history?
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Lt Gen Louis "Chesty" Puller
Navy Cross (5), Distinguished Service Cross, Legion of Merit (2), Bronze Star, Air Medal (3), Purple Heart |
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What was copyrighted on 19 AUG 1919
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The Marine Corps hymn
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US Marines are descendents of who?
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The British Royal Marines
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Who was the first Marine to lead an Army division into battle?
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Gen John A. Lejeune
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Who was the first African-American Marine Officer?
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2nd Lt Frederick Branch
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What was first medal ever awarded?
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The Purple Heart
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What was the name of the fortress taken in the Battle of Tripoli?
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The Fortress of Derna
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Who was the first Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps?
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SgtMajMarCor Wilbur Bestwick
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What was established by the USMC in July 1798 and what significance does it have?
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The Marine Corps Band, oldest musical organization in America
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Who won the Medal of Honor at Cuzco Wells for the shifting of Naval gunfire?
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Sgt John Quick
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Who was the first female Marine General and when?
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BGen Margaret Brewer, 1960
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What two significant things did 2nd CMC Maj Burrows accomplish during his tenure?
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Established the Marine Corps Band in 1798 and moved the HQMC from Philly to Washington, D.C. in 1801
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Where did Smedley Butler win his two Medals of Honor?
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Haiti and Vera Cruz
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What parallel was faught for during the Korean War and is still significant today and it is called what?
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38th parallel, DMZ (de-militarized zone)
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Where did Dan Daly win his two Medals of Honor?
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Boxer Rebellion and Haiti
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Who has commanded the most Marines?
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Gen Robert E. Cushman, 25th CMC
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Who is known as the "Commandant's Own"?
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The Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps
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What was the purpose of the Quatrefoil?
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Distinguishe officers from foe by sharpshooters in the ships riggings.
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What were the first female Marines called?
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Marinettes
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What items of warfare were first used by Marines during the Korean War?
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Helocopters and Flak Jackets
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What is the oldest rank in the USMC?
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Sergeant
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Name # wars that Marines fought in from 1775 - 1940.
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Revolutionary, Spanish-American, Naval war with France, Phillipine Insrrection, Tripoli, Boxer Rebellion, Florida-Indian, WWI, Mexican, War of 1812, Civil, Banana wars with Haiti, Dom. Rep., Nicaragua
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Name # islands that Marines landed on during WWII.
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Solomon, Marina, Guadalcanal, Saipan, New Georgia, Tinian, Bougainville, Guam, Gilbert, Palau, Tarawa, Peleieu, Marshall, Iwo Jima, Roi-Namur, Okinawa, Kwajalien
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Who designed the USMC Seal and when was it adopted?
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Gen Lemuel C. Shepherd, 20th CMC. Aproved by President Eisenhower in 1954
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How long did the "Grand Old Man" serve for?
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56 years
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What are the USMC Core Values?
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Honor, Courage and Commitment
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How many Aircraft Wings are there, and where are they located?
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1st - Iwa Kuni, Japan
2nd - Cherry Point, NC, USA 3rd - Miramar, CA, USA 4th - New Orleans, LO, USA |
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What does MAGTF stand for?
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Marine Air Ground Task Force
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How many types of MAGTF are there and what are they?
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MEU - Marine Expeditionary Unit, MEB - Marine Expeditionary Battalion, MEF - Marine Expeditionary Force
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What are the four elements of a MAGTF?
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Command, Air Combat, Ground Combat and Support
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How many Marine Divisions are there and where are they located?
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1st - Camp Pendelton, CA
2nd - Camp Lejeune, NC 3rd - Okinawa, Japan 4th - New Orleans, LO |
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What is the purpose of the Military Justice System and the UCMJ?
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Establish a means for ensuring good order and discipline within the US military community
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What articles of the UCMJ are Punitive Articles?
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77 - 134
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Name # rights of the accused.
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Innocent until proven guilty, remain silent, represented by a lawyer, protection against double jeopardy, call witness, sentence review, speedy trial, be informed of charges, interpreter, protection against illegal search/seizure, challenge members of the court, have enlisted representation on the court, tried by military judge, court martial
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Which article of the UCMJ deals with the rights of the accused?
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Article 31
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Who can be tried by Summary Court Martial
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Enlisted only
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What is article 15 of the UCMJ?
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Non-Judical Punishment
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Article 87 of the UCMJ is which offence?
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Missing in Movement
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What is the maximum punishment that can be set by an O-3 or below?
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Correctional custody 7 days, 14 days restriction and EPD
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What is the maximum punishment that can be set by a O-4 and above?
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Correctional custody 30 days, reduction to the lowest or any intermediate grade, restriction and EPD for 45 days, forfeiture of 1/2 months pay for 2 months
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How does one appeal a NJP?
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In writting within 5 days
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How many musical notes are in carry on?
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10
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In a joint service formation, where is the USMC located?
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Behind or to the left of the US Army
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If capture is inevitable, what is the responsibility of the senior man?
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Burn the colors and standards
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What branches of service authorize their enlisted to carry swords?
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Only USMC NCO's and above
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In a Naval formation, where do Marines stand?
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Head of column or right of line
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How many lines of latitude are shown on the USMC Emblem?
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Seven
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What are the two types of non-punitive Mast?
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Meritorious and Request
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What elements are on the button of the Alpha Blouse?
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Eagle, Anchor and thirteen stars
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What do the stars represent on the buttons of the Alpha Blouse?
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The thirteen original colonies
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Which two ranks have collar ensignia that cannot be switched and why?
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Marine Gunner - one of them is a bursting bomb and Colonel, the eagles face opposite directions
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How many pockets are on the USMC Service Utility uniform?
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10 - 4 on blouse, 6 on the trousers
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How many belt loops are on USMC trousers and what is the myth behind this?
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seven, one for each of the seven seas
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What is the maximum length of mustache hair fully extended?
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1/2"
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How far down the face may a male Marine grow their sideburns?
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Not below the top of the ear orifice
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What MCO is Marine Corps Uniform Regulations?
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MCO p1020.34f
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How far beyond the buckle does the web belt extend?
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2 - 4 inches
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What is the height range for female pumps?
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1 - 2 1/2 inches
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What is the width of the web belt?
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1 1/4 inch
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GySgt and below chevrons are sewn where on the long sleeve khaki shirt
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4" down and centered
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How is the chevron placed on the khaki short sleeve shirt?
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Centered horizontally and vertically
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What is the maximum authorized hem for service and dress trousers?
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3 inches
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How many medals can a male Marine wear side by side on one holding bar? Ribbons?
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7
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What is the regulations on male hair length?
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Faded from 0 at the neckline to no more then 3" at the top.
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How long may a female Marine wear her hair?
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Any length, however, it can touch the collar but not extend past the collar's lowest edge
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What MCO covers Proficiency and Conduct marks?
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MCO p1070.12
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What types of discharges are there?
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Honorable, General, Other then Honorable, Bad Conduct, Dishonorable
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What are the purposes of close order drill?
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Provide simple formations from which combat formations can be assumed, troop movement, weapon manual, increase leaders confidence
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In drill, what are the positions of rest?
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Parade Rest, Rest, At Ease and Fall Out
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What are the four rifle salutes?
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Order Arms, Present Arms, Left Shoulder Arms, Right Shoulder Arms
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What is the cadence and length for quick time?
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120, 30 inch steps per minute
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What are the three facing movements?
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Left Face, Right Face, About Face
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How much distance is to be covered in a half step?
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15 inches
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What is the only command that be given in which the lead foot is the right foot?
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Right-Step March
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How far apart are the steps in Left or Right-step March?
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12 inches
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What command is given so that the rifle is lifted slightly off the deck, and how far is it to be lifted?
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Trail Arms, 3 inches off the deck
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How many counts are in Inspection Arms?
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seven
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What are the normal formations for a platoon?
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Line and Column
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What is the command for moving a formation a small distance to the rear?
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Backward March
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What are the types of commands?
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Preparatory, Execution and Supplementary
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What is a Supplementary command?
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A command given by squad leaders, where not all squads make the same movement
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Where does the platoon leader place himself in correlation to the platoon in line formation?
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Three paces out and centered
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What actions are to be made when given the command, dismissed?
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Take one step back, halt, give the proper greeting of the day, face about, and leave the area
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What position is the sword in when giving commands?
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Carry
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How far from the deck is the point of the sword when in the position of order sword?
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3 inches
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Where is the point of the sword placed when at parade rest?
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On the deck
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What MCO provides physical fitnees requirements for the USMC?
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MCO 6100.3
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What are the types of physical fitnees programs in the USMC?
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Developmental, Maintenance, Leadership Development and Remedial
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How long must water boil to be purified?
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15 seconds
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How many iodine tablets required per canteen of water? And for how long?
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2 tablets for 25min
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How many principles in the Law of War?
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9
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What are the 5 S's in handling POWs?
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Search, Silence, Segregate, Speed and Safeguard
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Who is in charge of post and relief for sentries?
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Corporal of the Guard
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What is the proper chain of command for an interior guard?
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Cpl of the guard, Sgt of the guard, Commander of the guard, Officer of the day, Commanding Officer
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What are the types of relief?
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Formal and Informal
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What are the Leadership Principles?
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Know yourself and seek self-improvement, Be technically and tactically proficient, Know your Marines and look out for their welfare, Keep your men informed, Set the example, Insure the task is understood, supervised and accomplished, Train your men as a team, Make sound and timely decisions, Develope a sense of responsibility in your subordinates, Employ your unit in accordance with it's capabilities, Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions
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The two objectives of Marine Corps leadership are?
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Mission Accomplishment, and Troop Welfare
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What are the troopleading steps?
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Begin the plan, Arrange reconnaissance, Make reconnaissance, Complete the plan, Issue orders, Supervise
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What are leadership indicators?
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Proficiency, Esprit De Corps, Morale and Discipline
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What are the types of courage?
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Physical and Morale
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What is the mission of the Marine rifle squad?
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Locate, close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver or to repel the enemy's assault by fire and close combat
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