Sec 102 HX Flashcards
USMC created on what date
10 NOV 1775
what year did the USMC come under the DON
1834
what year did the Marines Invade New Province
1776
what nickname did the Marines receive during the Rev war in 1776
Leatherneck
who did the Marines attack at Burma on the Shores of Tripoli
Barbary pirates (1805)
what year did the marines occupy the halls of montezuma
1847
who was in command at harpers ferry
col. Robert E Lee (1859)
when did the USMC adopt the EGA
1868
who modified the British royal marine emblem
BGen jacob Zeilin (7th commandant)
what was adopted in 1883
the official motto of the USMC. Temper Fidelis (latin)
what year was the Boxer Rebellion
1900
what did the Marines protect during the Boxer Rebellion
the Legation Quarter against attack
what year did the USMC ext. its aviation unit
1913
who was the USMC first pilot
Major alfred a cunningham
what year was the national security act created and amended
1947/1952
what year were the 5th & 6th MAR awarded the French Fourragere
1917
what year was the USMC reorganized into the FMF
1933
what did the the FMF formally est.
Command and Admin relations
what was est. at Quantico, VA.
the Marine Corps Equipment Board
where did the Marines land in 1965
Vietnam and dominican republic
what did the marines participate in during the vietnam war
pacification program designed to support the local populace
who did the marines evacuate from the dominican repub
US citizens
what year did marines deploy to lebanon
1982
why did the marines go to lebanon
restore peace in a war torn country
why did the marines go to lebanon
restore peace in a war torn country
what date was the suicide bombing in lebanon
23 OCT 1983
how many casualties resulted from the lebanon bombing
241 kia
70 wounded
what was the withdraw date from lebanon
july 1984
what year was operation desert storm
1991
why was desert storm launched
iraqi gov refused to comply w/ UN resolutions
what was the official name for the war in afghan
OEF
how and on what date did OEF begin
7 OCT 2001 - a mix of strikes from US and British air, ships and subs
what dates make up the invasion of iraq
mar 20 - may 1, 2003
who were the US allies during during the invasion of iraq
australia, poland, the kingdom
when was the first battle of Fallujah
april 2004
what was the operation name of the 1st battle off fallujah
operation vigilant resolve
what date was the second battle of fallujah
nov/dec 2004
what operations made up the second battle of fallujah
operation Phantom Fury
Operation Al-Fajir (the dawn)
the battle of belleu wood occurred during which war
WWI
what did the french rename belleu wood
the wood of the brigade of marines
what did the french rename belleu wood
the wood of the brigade of marines
german intel evaluated the marines as what
storm troops
germans referred to marines as what
teufelhunden “devil dog”
what date was the battle of guadalcanal
7 Aug 1942
where was the first land offensive of WWII
Guadalcanal and the Solomon Islands
what was the first 2 firsts of guadalcanal
1st US land offensive of WWII
1st combat test of new amphibious doctrine
why was the battle at guadalcanal a turning point in the war in pacific
provided a base to launch further invasions against the japanese empire
amphibious landings took place on what 3 islands after guadalcanal
New Georgia, Choiseul, Bougainville
amphibious landings took place on what 3 islands after guadalcanal
New Georgia, Choiseul, Bougainville
japan commander claimed “a million americans 100 years to conquer” what islands.
Tarawa atoll, Betio island
what date did the marines land on tarawa
20 nov 1943
how long did it take to secure tarawa atoll
76 hours
why was the battle of tarawa so deadly
Extended reef forced marines to offload hundreds of yards from the beaches, subjected to gunfire and drowning
what islands make up the Mariana’s
Guam, Saipan, Tinian
what year were the mariana’s invaded
summer 1943
why were the mariana’s invaded
to provide needed air force and navy bases
who landed the invasion at tinian
LTGen Holland M. Smith
LTGen smith’s invasion force totaled how many marines and soldiers
136,000
when was the battle of Iwa Jima
19 feb 1945
how many casualties did the USMC suffer during IWA Jima
23,300
what did Adm. Chester Nimitz say regarding Iwa Jima
“among the americans who served on Iwa Island, uncommon valor was a common virtue”
the battle of chosin reservoir took place during what year
nov 1950
who cut off the marines during the battle of chosin reservoir
chinese communist forces
how many div did the marines SMASH through during the battle of chosin
7/10
what was the major significance of the retrograde movement during chosin
brought out all operable equip
proper evac of wounded and dead
maintained tactical integrity
what date was the battle of hue city
jan 1968
what two cities were occupied during the holiday of TET
Hue and Citidel
Hue city was the first time marines fought in built up areas since what war
korean
what date was hue securred
25 feb 1968
what date was hue securred
25 feb 1968
what year did Brevet BGen Archibald Henderson become commandant
1820
how long did BGen henderson hold his command
39 years
what year did BGen henderson die
1859
BGen henderson led the marines through what events
indian wars, war w/mexico, opening of china, disorders in central america
what was archibald henderson’s nickname
the grand old man of the marine corps
what 3 higher standard did Gen henderson introduce
Appearance
training
discipline
Gen henderson believed that marines were capable of more than what duties
sea and guard
SgtMaj quick is remembered for what performance
Cuzco well (guantanamo bay) - helped seize an advanced base for the atlantic fleet battalion of marines
why was SgtMaj quick awarded the MOH
Semphoring for an emergency lift of the naval bombardment while under spanish and american shellfire
what year did the capture of advanced bases become a primary mission of the USMC
1898
what was then gunny dan daly remembered for saying during the battle of belleau wood
come on you sons of bitches, do you want to live forever
where did SgtMaj daly earn 2 MOH
chinese boxer rebellion
first caco war in haiti
LTGen louis b puller earned what 2 nicknames
tiger of the mountains (1930)
chesty
how many marines were w chesty puller from nicaragua to the honduran border
32
who is recognized for prowess in aerial dogfights
Maj Gregory R “Pappy” boyington
Maj Boynton was in command of what
VMH-214 “black sheep”
how many victories (kills) did Maj boyington have
28 by 1945
who was in command of Ira Hayes
MajGen Harry Schmidt
Ira H. Hayes was a member of what
5th amphibious corps
what kind of indian was ira hayes
Pima
how was Cpl hayes immortalized
second flag raising on 23 feb 1945
who was the USMC 1st enlisted woman
opha mae johnson
what date did pvt johnson enlist
13 aug 1918
what was the official title of female enlisted marines
Marine Reserve F
what were the 2 common titles for female enlisted marines
skirt marines
marinettes
who served as the director of woman marines
Col. Margret A. brewer
what period did Col Margret Brewer serve as the director of WM
1973-1977
when did BGen brewer become the corps 1st general officer
11 may 1978
what was John H Bradley’s rate/rank
pharmacist’s mate second class
Joe Rosenthal’s photo was used on posters to fund what
7th war loan bond drive
what flag raising did john bradley participate in
second
how did john bradley earn the navy cross
rushed through mortar and machine gun fire to shield a marine w/his body, administered blood plasma, bandaged wounds and drug the casualty 30yds to safety.
who did robert R ingram serve with
charlie Co. 1 battalion 7 marines
robert R Ingran was a MOH recipient for what actions on what date
28 mar 1966, quang ngai province, vietnam
- 100 NVA troops automatic fire
- shot through palm, administered aid, collected ammo, received 2 more wounds, 3rd wound fatal, sustained 4th wound aiding marine on right flank of platoon.
- worked 1600 to prior sunset, saved many lives.
how many bullet wounds did Robert Ingram sustain
4
