CORE 102

Question 1

Formation of the Marine Corps

Answer 1

The Marine Corps was created on 10 November 1775 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Tun Tavern by a resolution of the Continental Congress, which “raised two battalions of Marines.” Captain Samuel Nicholas became the commander of these two battalions and is traditionally considered the first Commandant of the Marine Corps.
-In 1834 the MC came under the Department of the Navy.
-The National security act of 1947 amended in 1952, states the present structure.

Question 2

BATTLE OF NASSAU

Answer 2

the raid of Nassau

Question 3

BATTLE OF DERNA

Answer 3

On April 27, 1805, with naval bombardment from the schooner Nautilus, the sloop-of-war Hornet, and the brig Argus, a force of about 400 men, under the direction of William Eaton, landed at Derna, the furthest point belonging to Tripoli. Among the force were 90 under Hamet Karmanli, of the Barbary States, and eight U.S. Marines, led by Lieutenant Presley O’Bannon. The Battle of Derna was the U.S. Marines first battle and U.S. flag raising on foreign soil.
-It is recalled in the first verse marine hymn, “ From the halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli, we fight our countries battles on air, on land and sea”.
-They receive the nickname “ leather neck” due to the the collar they wore as protection from the sabre of pirates.

Question 4

Brigadier General Archibald Henderson

Answer 4

Brevet Brigadier General Archibald Henderson becameCommandant in 1820 and held his command for 39 years until his death in 1859.General Henderson led the Corps through the Indian Wars, the War with Mexico, the opening of China, and the disorders in Central America. The “Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps,” as he is often called, introduced higher standards of personal appearance, training, discipline, and strived to have the Marine Corps known as a professional military force, capable of more than just sea and guard duties