FMF EXAM Test E

Question 1

The official motto of the Marine Corps, “Semper Fidelis” ( always faithful), was adopted in what year?

Answer 1

1883

Question 2

When was the “first battle of Fallujah,” code named “operation vigilant resolve”, and unsuccessful attempt to capture the city of Fallujah?

Answer 2

April 2004

Question 3

At what battle did the German troops give the Marines the nickname “Teufelhunden” or “Devil Dog” for their ferocious fighting?

Answer 3

The Battle of Belleu Woods

Question 4

In which year did the marine corps adopt the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor as its emblem?

Answer 4

1868

Question 5

During what battle did the marines bring out all of their operable equipment, properly evacuate their wounded and dead, and maintain tactical integrity?

Answer 5

The Battle of Chosin Reservoir

Question 6

Who was known for earning a metal of honor for semaphoring for an emergency lift of the naval bombardment while under Spanish and American shellfire?

Answer 6

Sergeant Major John Quick

Question 7

Who was known as the “Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps” for introducing higher standards of personal appearance, training, discipline, and strived to have the Marine Corps known as a professional military service?

Answer 7

Brigadier General Archibald Henderson

Question 8

What rank in the Marine Corps is equivalent to a Senior Chief in the Unites States Navy?

Answer 8

First Sergeant and Master Sergeant

Question 9

Who was awarded the metal of honor read: “For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty”?

Answer 9

Hospital corpsman Robert Ingram

Question 10

The “promotion recommendation summary group for a 3.4 is what?

Answer 10

Progressing

Question 11

Marine Corps’ operating forces?

Answer 11

1. Marine Corps forces (MARFOR)
2. Marine Corps security forces (MCASF)
3. Marine Security Guard (MSG)

Question 12

The commandant of the Marine Corps is in which chain of command?

Answer 12

Service chain

Question 13

What year did the “Battle of Chapultepec” in Mexico City take place?

Answer 13

1847

Question 14

The MEF G-4 Command Element is in charge of what?

Answer 14

Training

Question 15

Where is III Marine Expeditionary Force located?

Answer 15

Hawaii and Japan

Question 16

Each standing Marine Expeditionary Force has a permanent what?

Answer 16

1. Command Element
2. Ground combat element
3. Logistics combat element
4. Air combat element

Question 17

Capabilities of Marine Expeditionary unit (SOC)?

Answer 17

1. Reconnaissance and surveillance
2. Specialized demolitions
3. Tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP)
4. Seizure/recovery of offshore energy facilities
5. Seizure/recovery of selected personnel or materiel
6. Visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) of vessels in extremis hostage recovery

Question 18

MEU Residing with 1 MEF

Answer 18

11th, 13th, and 15th MEU(SOC)

Question 19

MEU Residing with II MEF

Answer 19

22nd, 24th, and 26th MEU(SOC)

Question 20

MEU Residing with III MEF

Answer 20

31st MEU(SOC)

Question 21

CPO’s (E7-E9’s) may act as reporting seniors for members of which pay grade?

Answer 21

E4’s and below only

Question 22

What type of reports are used to provide a record of significant performance in additional duty or temporary additional duty status?

Answer 22

Concurrent report

Question 23

The trait grade 3.4 falls into which promotion recommendation smart group?

Answer 23

Progressing

Question 24

What are the 3 types of correspondence letters?

Answer 24

1. Standard letter
2. Endorsement
3. Memorandums

Question 25

The purpose of a page 4 NAVPERS 1070/604 is to address what?

Answer 25

Enlisted qualifications history