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101 History, Rank Structure, and Courtesies Fundamentals Flashcards

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When was the Marine Corps created?

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10 November 1775

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How many battalions were raised when the USMC was created?

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2

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Where was the USMC created?

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Tun Tavern; Philadelphia, PA

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When did the first landing of Marine Crops take place?

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1776

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In what War was the first Marine Corps landing?

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Revolutionary War (1776)

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What event in USMC history lead to the nick name Leatherneck?

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The “First landing” at New Providence Island, Bahamas.

The uniform of the day had stiff leather stock. (1776)

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Where did Marines invade during the their first landing?

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New Providence Island in the Bahamas

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In what year did the Marines storm the Barbary Pirates’ stronghold at Burma?

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1805

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When did the Marines first raise the Stars and Stripes in the eastern hemisphere?

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1805, Burma on the shores of Tripoli

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In what year was the USMC organized under the Department of the Navy?

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1834

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What year did the Marines occupy the Halls of Montezuma?

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1847

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During what battle did the Marines occupy the Halls of Montezuma?

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Battle of Chapultepec

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What year did the USMC adopted the EGA?

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1868

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Who was the Commandant responsible for the USMC the design of the EGA?

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Brigadier General Jacob Zelin, 7th Commandant

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What does the globe and anchor of the USMC emblem signify?

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Worldwide service and sea traditions

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What is the Spread Eagle on the USMC emblem a symbol of?

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The Nation itself

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What year did Semper Fidelis become the official motto of the USMC?

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1883

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What conflict was happening in China in 1900?

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Boxer Rebellion

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What year did Marines from ships on the Asiatic station defend the American Legation in Peking China?

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1900

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What year did the USMC establish its aviation unit?

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1913

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Who was the first pilot in the USMC?

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Major Alfred A. Cunningham

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What year did Marines land in France ?

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1917

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What Units still wear the French Fourragere?

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5th and 6th Marines,

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When was the Marine Corps reorganized into the Fleet Marine Force?

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1933

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When and where was the Marine Corps Equipment Board established?
1933 in Quantico Virginia
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When did 1st Marine Division Land on the beaches of Guadalcanal?
7 August 1942
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When did a suicide truck bomb attack the headquarters building in Lebanon?
23 October 1983
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How many Americans were killed and wounded in the Suicide attack in Lebanon?
241 killed | 70 wounded
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When did the last USMC unit withdraw from Lebanon?
July 1984
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What year was operation Desert Storm launched?
1991
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When did the air phase of Desert Storm commence?
January 1991 (ask HM1 Rooney he was probably there)
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What did the French rename the are of Belleau Wood that the Marines fought in?
The wood of the Brigade of Marines
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What did German Intelligence evaluate the marines as, and whats significant about it?
Storm Troop | Highest rating on their fighting scale
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In what battle did the Enemy call the Marines "Teufelhunden" and what does it mean?
Battle of Belleu wood | Devil Dogs
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What battle marked the first combat test of the new amphibious doctrine?
Battle of Guadalcanal
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What Islands make up the Solomon Islands?
Guadalcanal New Georgia Choiseul Bougainville
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Why was the battle of Guadalcanal a crucial turning point in the war?
Provided a base to launch further invasions of Japanese held islands
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Of the Gilbert Islands what two were the prime objectives?
Tarawa Atoll | Betio Island
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Because Tarawa Atoll and Betio Island were so heavily fotified, what did the Japanese Commander proclaim?
It would take a million Americans 100 years to conquer it
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When did Mairnes land on Betio Island?
20 November 1943
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How long did it take marines to secure Betio Island and Tarawa Atoll?
76 hours
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Why did Marines pay such a heavy price in the Battle of Tarawa?
Extended reef that landing craft could not cross caused the Marines to offload hundreds of yards from the beaches leaving them exposed to enemy fire and many drowned as well
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What Mariana Islands did Marines Land on?
Saipan Guam Tinian
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When was the battle of Mariana Islands?
June and July 1943
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Who lead the combined invasion force that fucked up the Mariana Islands?
Lieutenant General Holland M. Smith
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What was significant about Lieutenant General Holland M. Smith's command during the Battle of Marina Islands?
It was the Greatest number of troops up to that time to operate in field under Marine Command
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How large was Lieutenant General Holland M Smith's invasion force?
136,000 Soldiers and Marines
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When did Marines land on Iwo Jima?
19 February 1945
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What is the largest all Marine battle in History?
Iwo Jima
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How many Marine Casualties were there in the Battle of Iwo Jima?
23,300
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What is the Famous quote from Admiral Chester W. Nimitz regarding Iwo Jima?
"Among the Americans who served on Iwo Island, uncommon valor was a common virtue"
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When was the Battle of the Chosin Reservior?
November 1950
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How many commie divisons were sent to annihilate the Marines during the Battle of Chosin Reservior and how many got smashed by the Marines
10 divisions sent, Marines smashed 7 of the 10.
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What significant about the retrograde movement the Marines executed during the Battle of Chosin Reservior?
Marines brought out all operable equipment Properly evacuated wounded and dead Maintained Tactical integrity
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When was the Battle of Hue City?
January 1968 during Vietnamese holiday Tet
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When was Hue City secured?
25 February 1968
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Who is the grand old man of the USMC?
Brevet Brigadier General Archibald Henderson
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When was Archibald Henderson Commandant of the USMC?
1820-1859, 39 years
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What conflicts did Brevet Brigadier General Archibald Henderson lead the USMC through?
Indian wars War with Mexico Opening of china Disorder in Central America
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What did Archibald Henderson introduce to the USMC in an effort to make the USMC known as a professional military force?
Standards of personal appearance Training Discipline
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Who is remembered for his performance at Cuzco Well (Guantanamo Bay, Cuba)?
Sergeant Major John Quick
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Who won a Medal of Honor for semaphoring for an emergency lift of the naval bombardment while under Spanish and American Shellfire?
Sergeant Major John Quick
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Who is recognized for earning two Medals of Honor?
Sergeant Major Dan Daly, Double-D
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In what conflicts did Dan Daly earn his two medals of honor?
Chinese Boxer Rebellion | First Caco War in Hatie
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What famous quote did (then) Gunnery Sergeant Daly yell to his men during the Battle of Belleau Wood?
"come on you son of bitches, do you want to live forever?"
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Who is known as the tiger of the mountains?
Lieutenant General "Chesty" Puller
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Where did Lieutenant General Puller serve when he and his force of 32 Marines became famous for their ability to engage rebel groups and bandits?
Nicaragua
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Who is the USMC's top ranking flying ace?
Major Gregory R. "Pappy" Boyington
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How many kills did Major Boyington have?
28
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What squadron did Major Boyington command?
VMH-214 "Black Sheep"
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When was Mount Suribachi Taken?
23 Feb 1945
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Who was the first enlisted woman in the USMC?
Private Opha Mae Johnson
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When was Opha Mae Johnson enlisted?
13 Aug 1918
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What was the official title by which the USMC first enlisted women were known?
``` Marine Reserve (F) Better known as skirt Marines and Marinettes ```
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Who was the first Woman general Officer int the USMC?
Brigadier General Margaret A. Brewer
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When was Margaret A. Brewer director of Women Marines?
1973-1977
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When did Brigadier General Margaret A Brewer become the first Woman General officer in the USMC?
11 May 1978
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When do you begin your salute?
at least six but not more than 30 paces away
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How many rockers does a Gunnery Sergeant have?
2
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How many rockers does a Master sergeant or First Sergeant have?
3
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When was the intial phase of the invasion of Iraq?
March 20 to May 1, 2003
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What was the codename for the first Battle of Fallujah?
Operation Vigilant Resolve
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What was to codename for the Second Battle of Fallujah?
Operation Al-Fajr (arabic, "the dawn") and | Operation Phantom Fury
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When was the second Battle of Fallujah?
November and December 2004
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When Robert E. Bush awarded the Medal of Honor?
5 october 1945
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Who was the first Commandant of the USMC?
Captain Samuel Nicholas

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