102- Marine Corps History, Ranks, And Courtesies.

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What was the significance of 1776 for the Marine Corps?

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The first marine landing took place in the Revolutionary War where Marines invaded New Providence Island in the Bahamas, seizing guns and supplies. The Marines earned the nickname “leathernecks” for theistic leather stock worn around the neck as part of their uniform.

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What was the significance of 1775 for the USMC?

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The Marine Corps was created on 10 November 1775 in Philadelphia, PA at Tun Tavern by a resolution of the Continental Congress. This resolution raised two battalions lead by Captain Samuel Nicholas, considered the first Commandant of the Marine Corps.

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What was the significance of 1805 for the Marine Corps?

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Marines stormed the Barbary pirates stronghold in Burma on the “Shores of Tripoli”. The Marines raised the US flag for the first time in the eastern hemisphere.

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What was the significance of 1847 for the Marine Corps?

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The Marines took the “Halls of Montezuma” during the Battle of Chapultepec, part of the Mexican War. The Marines added the “blood strip” to the NCO uniform because of the number of Marine NCOs who died in the battle.

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What was the significance of 1859 for the Marine Corps?

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The Marines under command if Colonel Robert E. Lee stormed the United States are sneak at Harper’s Ferry to put down an attempted slave revolt lead by John Brown

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What was the significance of 1868 for the Marine Corps?

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The Marines Corps adopted the emblem of the EGA after Brigadier General Jacob Zeilin, 7th Commandant, modified the British (Royal) Marine emblem to depict the US Marine Corps as American and maritime.

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What was the significance of 1883 for the Marine Corps?

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Semper Fidelis (always faithful) is adopted as the Marine Corps motto.

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What was the significance of 1900 for the Marine Corps?

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In support of foreign policy, Marines from ships on the Asiatic station defended the American Legation in Peking, China during the Boxer Rebellion. The Marines were part of a multinational defense force that protected the Legation Quarter against attack until a relief force was able to reach Peking and end the rebellion.

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What was the significance of 1913 for the Marine Corps?

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The Marines Corps established it’s first aviation unit and Major Alfred A. Cunningham became the first Marine pilot.

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What was the significance of 1917 for the Marine Corps?

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Marines landed as part of the American force in France. Marines, participating in eight distinct operations, distinguished themselves and were awarded a number of decorations among them the French Fourragere still worn by members of the 5th and 6th Marines.

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What was the significance of 1933 for the Marine Corps?

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The Marine Corps was reorganized into the Fleet Marine Force, formally establishing the “command and administrative relations” between the Fleet and the Marine Corps. The Marines Corps Equipment Board was established at Quantico, VA and Marines began to devote long hours to testing and developing materials for landing operations and expeditionary service.

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What was the significance of 1965 for the Marine Corps?

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Marines landed in South Vietnam, which committed the Marine Corps to the longest war in its history : marines conducted numerous large-scale offensive operations throughout the course of the war, as well as participating in the pacification program designed to win the support of the local populace. Also, in response to an attempted coup of the local government, Marines landed in the Dominican Republic to evacuate and protect US citizens. The Marines formed the core of a multinational force that quickly restored the peace.

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What was the significance of 1982 for the Marine Corps?

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Marines deployed to Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping force in an effort to restore peace and order to this war-torn country. This action further displayed the Marine concept of a “Force in Readiness”. On 23 October 1983, a suicide truck bomb attack on the headquarters building killed 241 Americans and wounded 70 others. The last Marine unit withdrew in July of 1984.

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What was the significance of 1991 for the Marine Corps?

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Operation Desert Stork was launched after the Iraqi government refused to comply with United Nations resolutions. Marine aviation was heavily used when the Air phrase commenced in January if 1991. When massive bombing failed to dislodge Iraqi forces, Marine ground forces swept into Kuwait and liberated the country, causing severe damage to the Iraqi military capability.

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What was the significance of 2001 for the Marine Corps?

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Operation Enduring Freedom is the official name used by the US government for War in Afghanistan, together with three smaller military actions, under the umbrella of the Global War on Terrorism. On October 7, 2001, early combat operations including a mix of strikes from land-based B1 Lancer, B2 Spirit, and B52 Strato fortress bombers; carrier based F14 Tomcat and FA18 Hornet fighters; and Tomahawk cruise missiles launched from both US and British ships and submarines signaled the start of Operation Enduring Freedom.

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What was the significance of 2003 for the Marine Corps?

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The 2003 invasion of Iraq (from March 20 to May 1, 2003) was led by the United States, alongside the UK and smaller contingents from Australia and Poland. Four countries participated with troops during the initial invasion phase, which lasted from March 20 to May 1.

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What was the significance of 2004 for the Marine Corps?

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The First Battle of Fallujah, codenamed Operation Vigilant Resolve, was an unsuccessful attempt by the US military to capture the city of Fallujah in April 2004.

The a Second Battle of Fallujah, codenamed Operation Al-Fajr (Arabic for the dawn) and Operation Phantom Fury, was a joint US, Iraqi, British offensive in November and December 2004. It was led by the US Marine Corps against the Iraqi insurgency stronghold in the city of Fallujah and was authorized by the US appointed Iraqi Interim Government.

Question 17

Describe the importance of the Battle of Belleu Wood as it relates to Marine a Corps History.

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During WW1 Marines helped to crush a German offensive at Belleau Wood that threatened Paris, France. In honor of the Marines that fought there the French renamed the area “the wood of the brigade of Marines”. In reference to the Marine’s ferocious fighting ability the German’s classified Marines as “storm troops” and gave their enemies the nickname “teufelhunden” or Devil Dogs, which the Marines still use with pride.

Question 18

Describe the importance of the Battle of Guadalcanal as it relates to Marine a Corps History.

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On August 7, 1942, the 1st Marine Division landed on the beaches of Gaudalcanal in the Solomon Islands and launched the first US land offensive of WW2. This battle marked the first combat test of the new amphibious doctrine, and also provided a crucial turning point of the War in the Pacific by providing a base to launch invasions of Japanese-held islands. Amphibious landings followed on the remaining Solomon Islands including New Georgia, Choiseul, and Bougainville.