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Section 101 USMC History, Customs, and Courtesies Flashcards

1
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Name the 6 areas of Naval Doctrine

A 
Think S Shops:
Warfare
Intel
Ops
Logistics
Planning
C2
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When and where was the USMC created

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10 November 1775, Tun Tavern Philidelphia

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Who was the first Commandant of the Marine Corps

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Capt Samuel Nicholas

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4
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When did the Marine Corps come under the Department of the Navy

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1834

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5
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What set out the current structure, missions, and functions of the USMC

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National Security Act of 1947 (amended in 1952)

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6
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What is the USMC motto and what does it mean

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Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)

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Name the components and significance of the EGA

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Spread Eagle: Represents America with a banner in its beak that reads, “Semper Fidelis”

Globe: Signifies USMC worldwide service

Fouled Anchor: Naval traditions of the Corps since 1775 and continued service as part of the Dept of the Navy.

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Name the differences between the Officer and Enlisted EGA Insignia

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Enlisted: All Gold
Officer: Eagle, water, and anchor chain are silver

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9
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How did the Marines get the nickname “Leathernecks”

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Leather stock worn around the neck as protection from saber blows during age of sail. Dropped from uniform in 1872.

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When and where did Marines Earn the name “Devil Dogs”

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WWI, Battle of Belleau Wood, June 1918. 5th and 6th Marine Regiments earned the French Fourragere by holding the line when the French retreated.

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11
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Who said “The deadliest weapon in the world is a Marine and his rifle”

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US Army General Pershing, Commander of the AEF

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12
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What is Esprit de Corps?

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Latin for “The Spirit of the Unit”
Unit pride, implies devotion and loyalty to the unit
Regard for unit’s history, traditions, and honor.

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Who said “Uncommon valor was a common virtue.” When and Where?

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Admiral Chester Nimitz, Battle of Iwo Jima

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14
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What made the Battle of Iwo Jima significant?

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Largest battle in USMC history
Highest casualty rate of any USMC battle
27 Medals of Honor awarded (23 Marines, 4 Corpsmen)

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15
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Who said, “The raising of the flag on Suribachi means a Marine Corps for the next 500 years”

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James Forrestal, SECNAV

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Who said, “The raising of the flag on Suribachi means a Marine Corps for the next 500 years”

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James Forrestal, SECNAV

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17
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Where does “First to Fight” come from

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First to fight in almost every US armed conflict and because of the USMC’s continuous forward deployed status with the fleet.

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18
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Who are The President’s Own?

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The US Marine Corps Band

19
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What is the difference between MCT and ITB

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MCT: Marine Combat Training, 1 month for non 03xx MOS
ITB: Infantry Training Basic, 2 months for Grunts

20
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Describe the requirements and commisioning path for Warrant Officers

A

Min 8 years enlisted, Sgt, specialist in MOS
Apply to selection board for W01
WO Basic: 3 month equivalent of TBS, Quantico

21
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Describe the requirements and path for LDO’s

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Certain MOS’s for mostly staff billets, specialists in one MOS and do not work outside of specialty.
Min 5 years as Warrant
Commision as 0-3, max rank LtCol
Must pass TBS

22
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01xx MOS

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Personnel and Admin

- 0170 Personnel Officer

23
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02xx MOS

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Intel

  • 0200 Basic Intel Marine
  • 0202 Marine MAGTF Intel Officer
24
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03xx MOS

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Infantry

  • 0311 Rifleman
  • 0302 Infantry Officer
  • 0331 Machine Gunner
25
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04xx MOS

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Logistics

  • 0400 Basic Log Marine
  • 0402 Logistics Officer
26
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05xx MOS

A

MAGTF Plans

27
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06xx MOS

A

Comms

  • 0600 Basic Comms Marine
  • 0602 Comm Officer
28
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08xx MOS

A

Artillery

- 0802 Marine Artillery Officer

29
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11xx MOS

A

Utilities

  • 1100 Basic Utilities Marine
  • 1120 Utilities Officer
30
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13xx MOS

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Engineer, Construction, Facilities

  • 1300 Basic Engineering Marine
  • 1302 Combat Engineer Officer
31
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18xx MOS

A

Tanks and AAVs

32
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35xx MOS

A

Motor-T

  • 3500 Basic Motor-T Marine
  • 3502 Motor-T Officer
  • 3531 MTVR Operator
33
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6000-6200 MOS

A

Aircraft Maintenance

34
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6000-6200 MOS

A

Aircraft Maintenance

35
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What are the origins of the Mameluke Sword

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1st Barbary War 1801-1805

Presented to 1st Lt Preley Neville O’Bannon by Ottoman Empire’s Viceroy as a sign of respect for the Marine’s Bravery.

36
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When was the Mameluke Sword Adopted as a uniform item

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1825 Adopted by 5th CMC BGen Archibald Henderson for wear by all USMC Officers

37
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What are the origins of the blood stripe

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Changed in 1849 to commemorate the 1847 Battle of Chapultepec. Worn by NCOs and higher on Dress Uniforms

38
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Who wears scrambled eggs on his cover

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0-4 in the USMC and 0-5 in the Navy

39
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Who wears a quatrafoil on their cover

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USMC Officers

40
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What is the Service A Uniform and when can it be worn

A

Service coat and pants with khaki shirt and tie.

  • Reporting for duy, uniform of the day
  • Parades, ceremonies, social events
  • Official visits/calls from Officials/Officers
  • When assigned as a member of a Court Marshal
  • When visiting the White House
41
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What is the Navy Equivalent of Service A

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Service Dress Blues

42
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What is Service B and when can it be worn

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Long sleeve shirt, tie, ribbons, and badges
Females may wear skirt
Authorized for leave/liberty, formations/parades
Not for Formal or semi-formal events

43
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What is Service C and when can it be worn

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Short sleeve shirt with ribbons and badges
May be authorized for winter wear
Formations, parades, or ceremonies
Not for formal or semi-formal events

44
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What are the 5 steps of performing and inspection

A
  • Conduct Inspection
  • Note Discrepancies
  • Determine Corrective Actions
  • Report Results
  • Re-Inspect

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