Section 101 USMC History, Customs, and Courtesies Flashcards
Name the 6 areas of Naval Doctrine
Think S Shops: Warfare Intel Ops Logistics Planning C2
When and where was the USMC created
10 November 1775, Tun Tavern Philidelphia
Who was the first Commandant of the Marine Corps
Capt Samuel Nicholas
When did the Marine Corps come under the Department of the Navy
1834
What set out the current structure, missions, and functions of the USMC
National Security Act of 1947 (amended in 1952)
What is the USMC motto and what does it mean
Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)
Name the components and significance of the EGA
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.
Name the differences between the Officer and Enlisted EGA Insignia
Enlisted: All Gold
Officer: Eagle, water, and anchor chain are silver
How did the Marines get the nickname “Leathernecks”
Leather stock worn around the neck as protection from saber blows during age of sail. Dropped from uniform in 1872.
When and where did Marines Earn the name “Devil Dogs”
WWI, Battle of Belleau Wood, June 1918. 5th and 6th Marine Regiments earned the French Fourragere by holding the line when the French retreated.
Who said “The deadliest weapon in the world is a Marine and his rifle”
US Army General Pershing, Commander of the AEF
What is Esprit de Corps?
Latin for “The Spirit of the Unit”
Unit pride, implies devotion and loyalty to the unit
Regard for unit’s history, traditions, and honor.
Who said “Uncommon valor was a common virtue.” When and Where?
Admiral Chester Nimitz, Battle of Iwo Jima
What made the Battle of Iwo Jima significant?
Largest battle in USMC history
Highest casualty rate of any USMC battle
27 Medals of Honor awarded (23 Marines, 4 Corpsmen)
Who said, “The raising of the flag on Suribachi means a Marine Corps for the next 500 years”
James Forrestal, SECNAV
Who said, “The raising of the flag on Suribachi means a Marine Corps for the next 500 years”
James Forrestal, SECNAV
Where does “First to Fight” come from
First to fight in almost every US armed conflict and because of the USMC’s continuous forward deployed status with the fleet.
Who are The President’s Own?
The US Marine Corps Band
What is the difference between MCT and ITB
MCT: Marine Combat Training, 1 month for non 03xx MOS
ITB: Infantry Training Basic, 2 months for Grunts
Describe the requirements and commisioning path for Warrant Officers
Min 8 years enlisted, Sgt, specialist in MOS
Apply to selection board for W01
WO Basic: 3 month equivalent of TBS, Quantico
Describe the requirements and path for LDO’s
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
01xx MOS
Personnel and Admin
- 0170 Personnel Officer
02xx MOS
Intel
- 0200 Basic Intel Marine
- 0202 Marine MAGTF Intel Officer
03xx MOS
Infantry
- 0311 Rifleman
- 0302 Infantry Officer
- 0331 Machine Gunner
04xx MOS
Logistics
- 0400 Basic Log Marine
- 0402 Logistics Officer
05xx MOS
MAGTF Plans
06xx MOS
Comms
- 0600 Basic Comms Marine
- 0602 Comm Officer
08xx MOS
Artillery
- 0802 Marine Artillery Officer
11xx MOS
Utilities
- 1100 Basic Utilities Marine
- 1120 Utilities Officer
13xx MOS
Engineer, Construction, Facilities
- 1300 Basic Engineering Marine
- 1302 Combat Engineer Officer
18xx MOS
Tanks and AAVs
35xx MOS
Motor-T
- 3500 Basic Motor-T Marine
- 3502 Motor-T Officer
- 3531 MTVR Operator
6000-6200 MOS
Aircraft Maintenance
6000-6200 MOS
Aircraft Maintenance
What are the origins of the Mameluke Sword
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.
When was the Mameluke Sword Adopted as a uniform item
1825 Adopted by 5th CMC BGen Archibald Henderson for wear by all USMC Officers
What are the origins of the blood stripe
Changed in 1849 to commemorate the 1847 Battle of Chapultepec. Worn by NCOs and higher on Dress Uniforms
Who wears scrambled eggs on his cover
0-4 in the USMC and 0-5 in the Navy
Who wears a quatrafoil on their cover
USMC Officers
What is the Service A Uniform and when can it be worn
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
What is the Navy Equivalent of Service A
Service Dress Blues
What is Service B and when can it be worn
Long sleeve shirt, tie, ribbons, and badges
Females may wear skirt
Authorized for leave/liberty, formations/parades
Not for Formal or semi-formal events
What is Service C and when can it be worn
Short sleeve shirt with ribbons and badges
May be authorized for winter wear
Formations, parades, or ceremonies
Not for formal or semi-formal events
What are the 5 steps of performing and inspection
- Conduct Inspection
- Note Discrepancies
- Determine Corrective Actions
- Report Results
- Re-Inspect
