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Section 101: Quiz 1 Flashcards

1
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After the Marines stormed the stronghold at Burma, they raised the “Stars and Stripes” for the first time where?

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Western Hemisphere

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1834

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The Marines were organized under the Department of the Navy (DON) in what year?

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When was the Marine Corps created?

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November 10, 1775

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Marines also helped take what state after the Mexican War?

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California

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Where and by Whom was the Marine Corps created?

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Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, PA by the Continental Congress

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1805

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What year did the Marines storm the Barbary pirates’ stronghold at Burma on the “Shores of Tripoli

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Who is traditionally considered the first Commandant of the Marine Corps that raised two Battalions of Marines?

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Captain Samuel Nicholas

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1912

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In what year did the Marine Corps established its Aviation Unit with Marine Major, Alfred A. Cunningham was the first pilot?

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1868

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The Marine Corps adopted an emblem the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor. Brigadier General Jacob Zeilin, 7th Commandant,

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1883

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The official motto of the Marine Corps, “Semper Fidelis,” (Latin for “Always Faithful”) was adopted in what year?

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1917

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Marines landed as part of the American force in France.

Marines, participated in eight distinct operations, distinguishing themselves and were awarded a number of decorations, among them the French Fourragere in what year?

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1900

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Marines from ships on the Asiatic station defended the American Legation in Peking, China during the Boxer Rebellion.

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1847

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Mexican War, Marines occupied the “Halls of Montezuma” during the Battle of Chapultepec in Mexico City.

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1859

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United States arsenal at Harper’s Ferry to put down an attempted slave revolt lead by abolitionist John Brown, under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee, U.S. Army, Marines.

Also the “Grand Old Man” passed away after holding command for 39 years.

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1776

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The first Marine landing took place during the Revolutionary War. Marines invaded New Providence Island in the Bahamas and seized guns and supplies. What year was this?

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16
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Leatherneck

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The uniform of the day had a stiff leather stock that was worn around the neck, thus the nickname?

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17
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Operation Enduring Freedom

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War in Afghanistan, under the umbrella of the Global War on Terror (GWOT).

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18
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The French Fourragere is still worn by what two Marines?

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5th and 6th

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19
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1933

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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 in what year?

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20
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On 7 October, 2001, early combat operations including a mix of strikes from what land based aircraft? Select all that apply

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B-2 Spirit
B-1 Lancers
B-52 StratoFortes

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21
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Marine aviation was heavily used when the air phase commenced during Operation Desert Storm in what month of 1991?

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Oct

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Operation Desert Storm was launched after the Iraqi government invaded Kuwait and refused to comply with United Nations resolutions demanding their withdrawal. 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. In what year?

A

1991

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23
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The Beirut bombing killed and wounded how many?

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241 Killed & 70 Wounded

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24
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In what year did Marines deploy to Beirut, Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping force in an effort to restore peace and order and further displayed the Marine concept of a “Force in Readiness?”

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1979

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25
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What Countries participated in the invasion of Iraq? Select all the apply.

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Poland
Australia
United States
United Kingdom

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Marines landed in South Vietnam, and conducted numerous large-scale offensive operations throughout the course of the war, as well as participated in the pacification program designed to win the support of the local populace in what year?

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1965

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27
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The invasion of Iraq was led by four countries that participated with troops during the initial invasion phase in what year?

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2003

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When were the Terrorist attacks carried out in New York City where two civilian airline planes were hijacked and flew into the World Trade Center.

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Sep 11, 2001

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On 7 October, 2001, early combat operations including a mix of strikes from what carrier based aircraft? Select all that apply *

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F-14 Tomcat
F/A-18 Hornet
Tomahawk missles

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30
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Where was The Marine Corps Equipment Board established and Marines began to devote long hours to testing and developing materials for landing operations and expeditionary service?

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Quantico, VA

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31
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In response to an attempted coup of the local government, where did the Marines land to evacuate and protect U.S. citizens?

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Dominican Republic

32
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The full assault force included Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Iraqi Security Forces (ISF). Approximately how many total personnel were there?

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12,000

33
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Operation Phantom Fury was a joint offensive led by the U.S. Marine Corps against the Iraqi insurgency stronghold in the city of Fallujah, which was authorized by the U.S.-appointed Iraqi Interim Government. What countries made up this joint offensive

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U.S., British, Iraqi

34
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This Operation was the largest Marine offensive since the Battle of Fallujah in 2004 and was also the biggest offensive airlift by the Marines since the Vietnam War?

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Operation Strike of the Sword

35
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Marines fought in built-up areas for the first time since the Korean War, foregoing the application of heavy arms to minimize civilian casualties. Fighting was house-to-house with progress measured in yards. The city was secured on 25 February in what year?

A

1968

36
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During the Vietnamese holiday of Tet in January of 1968, Communist forces launched a surprise offensive by infiltrating large numbers of their troops into the major population centers of what city

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Hue City

37
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The carefully designed and skillfully executed attack took place on 7 November 2004 and employed 2 Regimental Combat Teams (RCTs) attacking south into the city. Who were the two RCTs?

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1 & 7

38
Q

The Second Battle of Fallujah consists of two distinct operations, what are they?

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Operation Phantom Fury

Operation Al-Fajr

39
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The Battle of Marjah was to reclaim Marjah which was a strategic agricultural hub and narco-terrorist safe haven located where?

A

Helmand River Valley

40
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There were four battalions involved during the First Battle of Fallujah. Select the correct four Battalions?

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1st Battalion 5th Marines
2nd Battalion 1st Marines
3rd Battalion 4th Marines
2nd Battalion 2nd Marines

41
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The Battle of Marjah is also known as Operation Moshtarak which is the Dari word for?

A

Together

42
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Operation Al-Fajr represented a major success for the Iraqi Government and coalition forces. The attack force included how many U.S. Army and Marine battalions, six Iraqi battalions, and attack aviation from all of the Military Services, to include naval air flying off an aircraft carrier.

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9

43
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The First Battle of Fallujah, codenamed what?

A

Operation Vigiliant Resolve

44
Q

The major significance of this retrograde movement was that Marines were available to evacuate what?

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Operable Equipment
Properly Evacuate all Wounded and Dead
Maintain Tactical Integrity

45
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In November of 1950, during the Korean War, Marines pushed far into North Korea and were cut off by what Communist Forces?

A

China

46
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Despite facing a 10-division force sent to annihilate them, Marines smashed how many enemy divisions in their march from the Chosin Reservoir?

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7

47
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Operation Strike of the Sword was an American-led military offensive against the Taliban in Helmand province in southern Afghanistan. Approximately 4,000 Marines from what unit along with 650 Afghan Army soldiers took part in the offensive.

A

2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade

48
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Brigadier General Archibald Henderson held his command until his death in 1859. How many years did he hold his command?

A

39 years

49
Q

The Marine Corps mascot which is an English bulldog is named after this Marine

A

Chesty Puller

50
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Chesty Puller and how many Marines became famous for their ability to engage rebel groups and bandits while scouring the jungles in a wide area of Nicaragua to the Honduran border?

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32

51
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Where did Lieutenant General Puller serve through several periods of political unrest and rebellious activity in 1930

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Nicaragua

52
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This person is considered the Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps because he introduced higher standards of personal appearance, training, discipline, and strived to have the Marine Corps known as a professional military force, capable of more than just sea and guard duties

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Archibald Henderson

53
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What year was Major Boyington awarded the Medal of Honor

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1945

54
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Who yelled “Come on, you sons of a b—–, do you want to live forever” at his men during the Battle of Belleau Wood?

A

Dan Daly

55
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Chesty Puller was awarded a total of 14 personal decorations in combat, plus a long list of campaign medals, unit citation ribbons, and other awards. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and his fifth Navy Cross for heroism, during the bitter fight to break out of where

A

Korea

56
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Who is recognized for Marine prowess in aerial dogfights and was recognized as the Marine Corps’ top ranking flying ace with 28 victories (“kills”)?

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Gregory Boyington “Pappy”

57
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Jon Quick is remembered for his performance in 1898 at Cuzco Well (Guantanamo Bay, Cuba) where he participated in an operation to seize an advanced base for the Atlantic Fleet battalion of Marines. What was his rank?

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Sergeant Major

58
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Sergeant Major Daly is recognized for earning two Medals of Honor for two separate campaigns. What are the two campaigns?

A

Chinese Boxer Rebellion

First Caco War

59
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When did Brigadier General Archibald Henderson become Commandant?

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1820

60
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What was Sergeant Major Quick awarded for semaphoring for an emergency lift of the naval bombardment while under Spanish and American shellfire.

A

Medal of Honor

61
Q

The Tiger of the Mountains is the nickname of who?

A

Chesty Puller

62
Q

Petty Officer Ingram sustained how many bullet wounds while rendering aid to wounded Marines?

A

4

63
Q

Jason Dunham led his Combined Anti-Armor Team towards an engagement in Husaybah, Iraq on 14 April 2004 to provide fire support to their Battalion Commander’s convoy, which had been ambushed. What rank was Jason Dunham?

A

Corporal

64
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As Petty Officer Ingram moved forward, a tree line suddenly exploded with an intense hail of automatic rifle fire from approximately how many NVA Soldiers.

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100

65
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More than 50 enemy fighters ambushed the patrol; firing rocket propelled grenades, mortars, and machine guns from houses and fortified positions on the slopes above. Corporal Myers took the exposed gunner’s position in a gun-truck as they made several trips in to evacuate the dead and wounded members of his team as well as Afghan soldiers. How long did this battle last?

A

6 hours

66
Q

Margaret A. Brewer served as the Director of Women Marines (WM) during the period 1973-1977 at the rank of what?

A

Colonel

67
Q

Who was the first enlisted Marine Corps woman that enlisted on 13 August 1918?

A

Opha Mae Johnson

68
Q

Hospital Apprentice First Class Robert E. Bush administered blood plasma to a wounded Marine Officer with one hand, and returned fire with the other, amidst the perilous battle conditions on 2 May 1945, during what battle?

A

Okinawa

69
Q

This Corporal maintained security at a patrol rally point while other members of his team moved on foot into the village Ganjgal in Kunar Province, Afghanistan on 8 September 2009. Who was this?

A

Dakota Meyer

70
Q

Margaret Brewer became the Marine Corps’ first woman general officer on 11 May 1978. She was also the __ and last director of the Women Marines (WM)?

A

7

71
Q

While wrestling an insurgent to the ground he, saw a grenade being released. Aware of the imminent danger and without hesitation, he covered the grenade with his helmet and body, bearing the brunt of the explosion and shielding his Marines from the blast. Who was this?

A

Jason Dunham “DDG”

72
Q

Corporal Ira Hayes, a Pima Indian, was one of the Marines immortalized in the now famous photograph taken of the second flag raising on Mount Suribachi which was taken on?

A

23 Feb 1945

73
Q

Female Marines during World War I were better known as “Skirt Marines” or “Marinettes.” What was the official title of the Marine Corps first enlisted women?

A

Marine Reserve (F)

74
Q

Petty Officer Ingram was award what?

A

Medal of Honor

75
Q

Who was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman and was also the youngest World War II Navy man to receive the award?

A

Robert Bush

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