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In dealing with fear what is the primary difference between the coping strategies of morale and discipline
Morale is the state of mind while discipline is the ability of the individual or group to initiate appropriate action in following orders
What is the difference between a Summary Courts Martial and a Special Courts Martial?
The distinction between the levels of Courts Martial is in many respects a function of the jurisdictional limits of punishment that can be imposed by the court.
How many guidelines are there for the observation of a field of fire
8
What is MOPP level III
Mask over garments and overboots worn, gloves kept ready
At what DB level over eight hours must hearing protection be worn
Greater than 84 DB over eight hours
What is MOPP level one
Overgarments worn, chemical agent detectors worn mask worn in carrier at side, gloves and overboots readily accessible
Where was the birthplace of the Marine corps
Philadelphia Pennsylvania at tun tavern
What is the birthday of United States Marine corps
10 November 1775
Who was the first commandant of the Marine Corps
Capt. Samuel Nicholas
What was the name of the bar the United States Marines was founded in
Tun tavern
Where did the first Marine landing take place
New Providence Island
Where did the name leatherneck come from
During the Revolutionary war Marines had a stiff leather stock around the next to protect them against their throats being slit at battle
What year did the marines storm the Barbary Coast
1805
True or false marines stormed the island of New Providence in 1777 during the Revolutionary war
False. Marines stormed the island in 1776
What year did the Marines invaded Mexico city
1847
What are the lyrics referencing in the Marine Corps hymn from the halls of Montezuma
The Mexican war in 1847 where Marines invaded Mexico City
Who commanded the Marines at Harpers Ferry
Col. Robert E Lee
What year did the Marine Corps Institute the eagle globe and anchor emblem
Eagle globe and anchor emblem or EGA was instituted in 1868
Who instituted the eagle globe and anchor as a symbol of the United States Marine corps
Brig. Gen. Jacob’s Zeilin who was the seventh commandant
What is the official motto of the Marine corps
Semper Fidelis which means always faithful
What year was the motto semper Fidelis instituted in the marine corps
1883
Where did the Marine Corp. get it’s eagle globe and anchor symbol from
From the British Royal Marines
What year did Marines defend Peking China in the Boxer Rebellion
1900
What year did Marine aviation take flight
1913
Who was the first Marine Corps pilot
Maj. Alfred a Cunningham
What year did the Marines land in France during World War I
1917
What groups of Marines still wear the French Forragere on their uniforms for their valor in the liberation of France during the first world war
The fifth and sixth Marines
What year was the fleet Marine force organized
1933
What year did Marines land in South Vietnam
1965
What year were Marines deployed to Lebanon
1982
What year did the Marines withdraw from Lebanon
July 1984
What was the first gulf war
The first gulf war was fought against the armies of Saddam Hussein in Iraq who had invaded Kuwait. the multinational effort was focused on the liberation of Kuwait
What was the first Gulf War called
Operation Desert Shield and operation desert storm
What country where US forces attempting to liberate in operation Desert Storm
Kuwait
What war was the battle of Belle wood fought
World war one
Who were the Marines fighting at the battle of belle wood
The German army during World War I
Who won the battle of Belle wood
The Marines and allies against the Germans in France
What did the Germans called the United States Marines at Belle wood
Teufelhunden which means devil dog
When was the battle of Guadalcanal fought
August 7, 1942
One Marine division landed on Guadalcanal in 1942
First Marine division
Where is Guadalcanal located
In the Solomon islands in the South Pacific
What was the first land offensive conducted by the United States in World War II
Battle of Guadalcanal
Why was the battle of Guadalcanal important
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 further invasions of Japanese held islands
How long did it take for the Marines to secure the island of Tarawa
76 hours
