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1
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USMC was created on what date?

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10 November 1775

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What year did the USMC come under the DON?

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1834

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What year was the National Security act created and amended?

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1947/1952

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What year did the Marines invade New Providence?

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1776

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What nickname did the Marines receive during the Revolutionary War in 1776?

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Leatherneck

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Who did the Marines attack at Burma on the Shores of Tripoli?

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Barbary Pirates (1805)

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What year did the Marines occupy the halls of Montezuma?

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1847

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Who was in command at Harpers Ferry?

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Colonel Robert E. Lee (1859)

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When did the USMC adopt the EGA?

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1868

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Who modified the British Royal Marine emblem?

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BGen Jacob Zeilin, 7th Commandant

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What was adopted in 1883?

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The official motto of the USMC Semper Fidelis (latin - always faithful)

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What year was the Boxer Rebellion ?

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1900

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What did the Marines protect during the Boxer Rebellion?

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The Legation Quarter against attack

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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 USMC first pilot?

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Major Alfred A. Cunningham

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What year were the 5th and 6th Marines awarded the French Fourragere?

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1917

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What year was the USMC reorganized into FMF?

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1933

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What did the FMF formerly establish?

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Command and Administrative Relations

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What was established at Quantico Virginia?

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The Marines Corps Equipment Board

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Where did the Marines land in 1965?

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Vietnam and Dominican Republic

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What did the marines participate during the Vietnam war?

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Pacification program designed to support the local populace

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Who did the marines evacuate from the Dominican Republic?

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US citizens

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What year did Marines deploy to Lebanon?

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1982

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Why Marines go to Lebanon?

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Restore Peace

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What date was the suicide bombing in Lebanon?
23 October 1983
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How many casualties resulted from the Lebanon bombing?
241 KIA | 70 wounded
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What was the withdraw date from Lebanon?
July 1984
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What year was Operation Desert Storm?
1991
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Why was Desert Storm launched?
Iraqi government refused to comply with the united nations resolutions
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What is the official name for the War in Afghanistan?
OEF (operation enduring freedom)
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How and on what date did OEF begin?
7 October 2001 a mix of strikes from US and British air and submarines
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What dates make up the invasion of Iraq?
March 20 - May 1, 2003
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Who were the US allies during the invasion of Iraq?
Australia, Poland and UK
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When was the first battle of Fallujah?
April 2004
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What was the operation name of first battle of Fallujah?
Operation Vigilant Resolve
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What date was the second battle of Fallujah?
Nov/Dec 2004
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What operations made up the second battle of Fallujah?
Al-Fajr (arabic for “the dawn”) | Phantom Fury
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The battle of Belleu Wood occurred during which war?
WWI
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What did the French rename Belleu Wood?
The wood of the Brigade of Marines
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German intel evaluated the marines as what?
Storm Troops
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Germans referred to the marines as what?
Teufelhunden
42
What date was the battle of Guadalcanal ?
07 August 42
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Where was the first Us land offensive of WWII?
Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands
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What was the first two “firsts” in the battle of Guadalcanal ?
1st US land offensive of WWII | 1st combat test of new amphibious doctrine
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Why was the battle of Guadalcanal a turning point of the war in the Pacific?
Provided a base to launch further invasions
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Amphibious landings took place on what 3 islands after Guadalcanal?
New Georgia Choiseul (Feint) Bougainville
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Japanese commander claimed “a milllion Americans 100 years to conquer” what islands?
Tarawa Atoll, Betio Island
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What date did the Marines land on Tarawa?
20 November 43
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How long did it take to secure Tarawa Atoll?
76 hours
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Why was the battle of Tarawa so deadly?
Extended reef forced Marines to offload hundreds yards from the beaches. Subjected to gunfire and drowing.
51
What islands make up the Mariana’s?
Saipan Guam Tinian
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What year were the Mariana Islands invaded?
Summer 1943
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Why were the Mariana’s invaded?
To provided needed Air Force and Navy bases
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Who landed the invasion at Tinian?
LTGen Holland M. Smith
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LTGen Smith’s invasion force totaled how many Marines and Soldiers?
136,000
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When was the battle pf Iwo Jima?
19 Feb 45
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How many casualties did the USMC suffer during Iwo Jima
23,300
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What did admiral Chester W. Nimitz say regarding Iwo Jima?
Among the Americans who served on Iwo Island, uncommon valor was a common virtue
59
The battle of Chosin Reservoir took place during what year?
November 1950
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Who cut off the Marines during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir?
Chinese Communist forces
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How many divisions did the Marines destroy during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir?
7/10
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What was the major significance of the retrogade movement during Chosin?
Brought out all operable equipment, properly evacuated wounded and dead, maintained tactical integrity.
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What date was the battle of Hue City?
January 1968
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What two cities were occupied during the holiday of TET?
Hue and Citadel
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Hue city was the first times Marines fought in built up areas since what war?
Korean
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How was progress measured during the battle of Hue city?
Yards
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What date was Hue secured?
25 February 1968
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What year did Brevet Brigadier General Archibald Henderson become Commandant?
1820
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How long did Gen Henderson hold his command?
39
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What year did Gen Henderson die?
1859
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Gen Henderson led the Marines through what events?
Indian wars, war with Mexico, opening of China, Disorders in Central
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What date did the Marines land on Tarawa?
20 November 43
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How long did it take to secure Tarawa Atoll?
76 hours
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Why was the battle of Tarawa so deadly?
Extended reef forced Marines to offload hundreds yards from the beaches. Subjected to gunfire and drowing.
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What islands make up the Mariana’s?
Saipan Guam Tinian
76
What year were the Mariana Islands invaded?
Summer 1943
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Why were the Mariana’s invaded?
To provided needed Air Force and Navy bases
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Who landed the invasion at Tinian?
LTGen Holland M. Smith
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LTGen Smith’s invasion force totaled how many Marines and Soldiers?
136,000
80
When was the battle pf Iwo Jima?
19 Feb 45
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How many casualties did the USMC suffer during Iwo Jima
23,300
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What did admiral Chester W. Nimitz say regarding Iwo Jima?
Among the Americans who served on Iwo Island, uncommon valor was a common virtue
83
The battle of Chosin Reservoir took place during what year?
November 1950
84
Who cut off the Marines during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir?
Chinese Communist forces

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