101 MC History, Rank Structure And Courtesis Flashcards
Who was the first Commandant of the Marine Corps?
Captain Samuel Nicholas
1834
The Marines came under The Department of the Navy
1776
1st Marine landing took place during the Revolutionary War.
Marines invaded New Providence Island in the Bahamas and seized guns and supplies.
A stiff leather stock that was worn around the neck, thus the nickname “Leatherneck”
1805
Marines stormed the Barbary pirates’ stronghold at Burma on the “Shores of Tripoli.”
Marines raised the Stars and Stripes for the first time in the Eastern Hemisphere.
1847
During the Mexican War, Marines occupied the “Halls of Montezuma” during the Battle of Chapultepec in Mexico City.
The royal palace fell to invading Marines.
Marines also helped take California.
1859
Colonel Robert E. Lee,
Marines the United States arsenal at Harper’s Ferry to put down an attempted slave revolt lead by abolitionist John Brown.
1868
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The Marine Corps adopted an emblem that consisted an eagle, globe and anchor.
What does the eagle, globe and anchor signify?
Eagle- Symbol of the Nation itself
Globe- Worldwide Service
Anchor- Sea Traditions
1883
The official motto for the USMC was adopted.
Semper Fidelis “Always Faithful”
1900
Marines from ships on the Asiatic station defended the American legion in Peking,
China during the Boxer Rebellion.
The Marines were part of the multinational defense force. The defense held out until relief force was about to reach Peking.
1912
USMC established its Aviation unit.
Who was the first USMC pilot?
Marine Major Alfred A. Cunningham
1917
Marines landed in France as part of the American force.
Marines participated in 8 distinct operations and were awarded the French Fourragere still worn by the 5th and 6th Marines.
1933
The MC reorganized into the Fleet Marine Force, formally establishing “command and administrative relations” between the Fleet and the MC.
Where was the MC Equipment Board established?
Quantico, VA
What year did the MC test and develop materials for landing operations and expeditionary service?
1933
1965
Marines landed in South Vietnam, committing themselves to the longest war in its history. They conducted large-scale offensive operations throughout the course of the war, as well as participated in the pacification program designed to win over the locals.
Why did the Marines land in the Dominican Republic in 1965?
To evacuate and protect US citizens. The Marines formed the core of a multinational force that quickly restored peace.
1982
Marines deployed to Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping force in order to restore peace and order to the country.
What concept did the Marines display in Lebanon?
“Force in Readiness”
What happened on 23 October 1983?
A suicide truck bomb attack on the HQ building killing 241 Americans and wounding 70 others.
When did the last Marine unit withdraw in Lebanon?
July of 1984
What year did the Marines begin to develop and test materials for landing operations and expeditionary service?
1933
What happened in the Dominican Republic?
In 1965 the Marines landed to evacuate and protect US citizen. The Marines formed a multinational force that quickly restored the peace.