Globe and Laurel

Question 1

Cap Badge Gibraltar

Answer 1

1704 Battle of Gibraltar

Question 2

Cap Badge Fouled Anchor

Answer 2

1747 Lord High Admiral

Question 3

Cap Badge Laurels

Answer 3

1761 Battle of Belle Isle

Question 4

Cap Badge Motto

Answer 4

1775 per mare per terram

Question 5

Cap Badge Lion + Crown

Answer 5

1802 King George III represents Royal status

Question 6

Cap Badge Globe

Answer 6

1827 King George IV to signify 199 battle honours and the success of the marines around the globe

Question 7

Commando Spirit

Answer 7

Courage, Determination, Unselfishness + Cheerfulness in the face of adversity

Question 8

Ship Names

Answer 8

HMS Queen Elizabeth
HMS Albion
HMS Bulwark
HMS Daring
HMS Dauntless
HMS Dragon 
HMS Somerset
HMS Sutherland

Question 9

1st Commando Test

Answer 9

9 Mile Speed March across Woodbury, 90 minutes

Question 10

2nd Commaando Test

Answer 10

2.5 mile Endurance Course at Woodbury, 4 miles run to camp, fire 10 rounds at target of which 6 must hit. 73 minutes

Question 11

3rd Commando Test

Answer 11

Tarzan Assault Course at CTCRM, tests speed and agility at height, followed by bottom field and regain. Ends with scaling 30ft wall. 13 minutes

Question 12

4th Commando Test

Answer 12

30 Mile Speed March over Dartmoor. 8 hours

Question 13

40 Commando

Answer 13

Light Infantry, offensive action, humanitarian support.
Norton Manor Camp, Taunton, Somerset
Currently Training in UK

Question 14

42 Commando

Answer 14

Maritime Security
Bickleigh Barracks, Plymouth
Deployed on Operation Westlant, USA

Question 15

43 Commando

Answer 15

Nuclear deterrent security
HM Naval Base Clyde
Deployed as maritime security

Question 16

45 Commando

Answer 16

Light infantry, offensive action, humanitarian aid
RM Condor
Standing Tasks
Previously in Norway on Trident Juncture

Question 17

Birth of Corps

Answer 17

28th October 1664
King Charles II
Duke of York and Albany’s Maritime Regiment of Foot
Wore Yellow

Question 18

Colours

Answer 18

Navy Blue represents connection to navy

Yellow/Old Gold represents dress colour of the men in the Duke of York and Albany’s Regiment of Foot

Light infantry green was worn on the shako.
Drummer Red represents colour of British army’s old uniform

Blue 4 parts
Yellow 1 part
Green 1 part
Red 2 parts
Blue 4 parts

Question 19

When was the Victoria Cross introduced

Answer 19

29th January 1856

Question 20

Who are the 10 recipients of the Victoria Cross

Answer 20

1854 Cpl Prettyjohns, Battle of Inkerman
1855 Bombardier Wilkinson, Siege of Sevastopol
1855 Lt Dowell, The Baltic
1900 Capt Halliday, Siege of Peking

1915 Lcpl Parker, Gallipoli
1916 Maj Harvey, Battle of Jutland 
1917 Maj Lumsden, France
1918 Capt Bamford, Raid on Zeebrugge
1918 Sgt Finch, Raid on Zeebrugge
1945 Cpl Hunter, Battle of Comacchio

Question 21

Training Summary Module 1

Answer 21

Teach Phase weeks 1-10

Foundation - Transition from civilian to military life and prepare for training

Individual Skills - practice military skills

Question 22

Training Summary Module 2

Answer 22

Confirmation Phase weeks 11-15

Advanced Skills - Consolidate skills learned a progress to more advanced aspects of individual soldiering

Question 23

Training Summary Module 3

Answer 23

Teach Phase weeks 16-21

Operations of War - Train and practice tactics and skills required to act as a rifleman in war

Question 24

Training Summary Module 4

Answer 24

Confirmation Phase weeks 22-32

Continuation of the Acts of War
Commando Course

Question 25

Notable Battles

Answer 25

24 July 1704 Capture of Gibraltar
17 June 1761 Battle of Belle Isle
17 June 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill

21 October 1805 Battle of Trafalgar

28 April 1915 Gallipoli
23 April 1918 Raid on Zeebrugge

6 June 1944 Normany Landings
1 November 1944 Assault on Walcheren
14 June 1982 Recapture of the Falklands

Question 26

Kings Badge requirements

Answer 26

Above average in:

Courage
Initiative
Integrity
Professional skills
Physical fitness 
Reliability
Self-Reliance 
Self-Discipline 
Teamwork and Determination