101 history and Customs Flashcards
(43 cards)
Iwo Jima 1944
in 36 days 25,851 dead
provided chain of bomber bases.
by wars end - 2400 B29 bombers carrying 27000 crewman made emergency landings.
Mexican war 1847 (halls of Montezuma)
US marines were paort of Gen. Scotts capture of mexico city. Marines stormed the castle of Chapultepec thus taking the “halls of montazuma” Later when Gen Taylor entered the city he found the streets guarded by Marines.
Explain First to fight
Marines have been in the forefront of every American war since the founding of the Marine Corps.
They entered the Revolution in 1775, just before the Declaration of Independence was signed.
They have carried out more than 300 landings on foreign shores.
They have served everywhere, from the poles to the tropics. Their record of readiness reflects pride, responsibility and challenge.
Wake island
400 man detachment from VMF 211 defended the wake for first few weeks of WW1 CO sent message “send us more japs”
Dan Daily
Smedly Butler
Both won the medal of honor twice
Daily - boxer rebellion of 1900, Haiti in 1915
Butler - Haiti 1915, Mexican campaign 1916
Hero’s of Guadalcanal
GySgt John Basilone
Won medal of honor
Explain the Marine Corps motto. When was it adopted
The official motto for the Marine Corps, “Semper Fidelis,” Latin for “Always Faithful.”
The motto, sometimes abbreviated, “Semper Fi,” was adopted about 1883.
Major Gregory “pappy” boyington
Flying tigers
VMF 214
Squadron shot down or damaged 197 aircraft in 84 days
Captured
Who is considered the first Commandant?
Capt Samuel Nicholas
Hero’s of Guadalcanal
BGen Lewis” chesty” puller
CO of 1 BN won the navy cross
Explain the term Esprit de corps
Spirit of the Unit
This implies devotion and loyalty to the Marine Corps, with deep regard for its history, traditions and honor.
It is the epitome of pride in a unit.
state the significance of the quatrefoil
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State the significance of the mameluke sword
Pressly O’Bannon ended the piracy in Tripoli (lybia)
Was awarded the Mameluke sword.
The Mameluke sword became the officer sword.
Describe the Marine Corps emblem and state its significance
The emblem consists of an eagle clenching the Marine Corps motto in its beak, the globe (Western Hemisphere), and the anchor. The globe and anchor signify the worldwide service and sea traditions.
The spread eagle represents the nation itself.
Explain the term Devil Dog
In 1918, the Germans received a thorough indoctrination on the Marines fighting ability at the Battle of Belleau Wood.
The Marines persistent attack had the Germans calling them “Teufelhunden,” translated “Devil Dogs.”
state the significance of the NCO sword
The sword worn by Marine NCOs since 1859 was also carried throughout the American Civil War. NCO sword is the oldest weapon in continued (unbroken) service still in U.S. inventory
Explain Uncommon valor was a common virtue
Refers to largest of all-Marine battles in history.
Admiral Nimitz applied the Marines’ fighting ability on Iwo Jima to the entire Corps’ contribution during that war
What is the USMC birthdate? Where did this occur? How?
10 November, 1775 in Philadelphia at Tun Tavern, by a resolution of the Continental Congress, which “raised two battalions of Marines.”
When was emblem adopted
- from british royal marines
Customs associated with birthday
1- listen to the reading of General Lejeunes birthday message and the commandants message.
2. cake cutting ceremony - first pieces honors oldest marine, second youngest marine by the oldest marine - passing of knowledge from elder experienced marine to less experienced marine
The battle of Bladensburg
Marines and sailors stopped the britis for a few hours.
the 8th and 1 marine marracks was not burned out of respect.
First Marine Corps Aviator
Marine Aviation started on May 22, 1912 with First Lt. Alfred A Cunningham
Hero’s of Guadalcanal
Catp Marion E. Carl
First Marine Ace
When did USMC come under the Navy? What gives the Marines their current structure, mission & function?
- The National Security Act of 1947, amended in 1952
