• Shuffle
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Alphabetize
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Front First
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Both Sides
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Read
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
Reading...
Front

Card Range To Study

through

image

Play button

image

Play button

image

Progress

1/15

Click to flip

Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;

Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;

H to show hint;

A reads text to speech;

15 Cards in this Set

  • Front
  • Back

Birthday of the Marine Corps

November, 10th, 1775

Birthplace of the Marine Corps

Tunn Tavern Philadelphia, PA

First Commandant of the Marine Corps

Captian Samuel Nichols

Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps

Archibald Henderson

Meaning of the Blood Stripe

In memory of those who died at the battle of Chapultapec

Mascot of the Marine Corps

The English Bulldog

Marine Corps Motto

Semper Fidelis

Only two Marines to receive two Medals of Honor

Dan Daly and Smedley Butler

Dan Daly

Born on Nov. 11, 1873, in Glen Cove, N.Y., Daly was 25 when he enlisted for the Spanish-American War.

Only Marine to receive five Navy Crosses

Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller

Origin of the nickname Devil Dog

Given by germans in ww2

Origin of the nickname Leatherneck

Came from when Marines wore high leather collars to defend against sword slashes.

Mission of the Marine Rifle Squad

To locate, close with, and destroy the enemy, by fire and maneuver, or repel the enemy assault by fire and close combat.

Five Paragraph Order

SituationMissionExecutionAdmin and logisticsCommand and signal

Marine Corps Core Values

Honor - The qualities of maturity, dedication, trust, and dependability commit Marines to act responsibly; to be accountable for their actions; to fulfill their obligations; and to hold others accountable for their actions.


Courage - It is the inner strength that enables a Marine to do what is right; to adhere to a higher standard of personal conduct; to lead by example; and to make tough decisions under stress and pressure.


Commitment - It inspires the unrelenting determination to achieve a standard of excellence in every endeavor.