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1
Q

When and Where was the Marine Corps created.

A

10 Nov 1775, Tun Tavern Philadelphia

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2
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What year did the Marines come under the Department of the Navy.

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1834

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3
Q

The term “Leatherneck” refers to a neckpiece worn by early Marines to protect them from what.

A

Sabers

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4
Q

In which word did the Marines earn the title “Devil Dogs”

A

World War I

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5
Q

Who said “Uncommon valor was a common virtue”

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ADM Chester Nimitz

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6
Q

“First to Fight” means that the USMC units were among the first to fight in

A

World War I

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7
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During which battle was the statement made “Send us more Japs”

A

Wake Island

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8
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At which battle did the Marines earn the nickname “Devil Dogs”

A

Belleau Wood

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9
Q

What circumstance is the service “A” uniform not prescribed

A

Attending the funeral of a fallen Marine

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10
Q

What USMC uniforms can be used for leave and liberty

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Class A, B, C uniforms

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11
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The Class B uniform consists of…

A

Long sleeve khaki shirt and tie with appropriate service trousers.

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12
Q

A MEU(SOC) is

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Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable)

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13
Q

A MEU(SOC) can sustain combat operations for…

A

15 days

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14
Q

A MEF’s GCE is organized around a…

A

Division

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15
Q

Name 3 ORM controls stated in the ORM Process

A

A. Provide warning signs
B. Establish written policy
C. Set shifts to limit exposure time

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16
Q

What are the 2 parallel chains of command in the Marine Corps

A

Service and Operational

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17
Q

What level of aviation maintenance is responsible for the local repair of an aircraft

A

Organizational

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18
Q

In which WWI battle did the 5th and 6th Marines earn the French Fourragere by stopping the Germans from taking Paris

A

Belleau Wood

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19
Q

Name the MEUs assigned to Each MEF

A

I MEF- 11th, 13th, 15th
II MEF- 22nd, 24th, 26th
III MEF- 31st (SOC)

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20
Q 
Which ship is not part of an ESG
A. LHA
B. LST
C. LSD
D. DDG
A

B. LST

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21
Q

At what noise levels are single and double hearing protection required

A

84/104 dB(A)

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22
Q

What does Task Organization mean

A

A unit that is organized to execute a particular mission, including indirect support elements.

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23
Q

What is “Teufelhunden”

A

Devil Dog

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24
Q

What is a MAG

A

Marine Air Group

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25
Q

What is the primary weapon of every Marine

A

M16A2 or M4

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26
Q

What is the maximum effective range of an M9

A

50m

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27
Q

How many rounds does the M9 magazine hold

A

15 rounds

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28
Q

The TOW was developed as an:

A

Anti-Tank Missile

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29
Q

What is an FDC

A

Fire Direction Center

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30
Q

What are the elements of a Landing Force Support Party (LFSP)

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Shore Party, Helicopter Support Team, Naval Beach Group

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31
Q

_____ is intended to confuse the enemy as to the time, place, or strength of the main operation.

A

Demonstration

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32
Q

What is the LOD in an amphibious assault

A

Line of Departure

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33
Q

Humanitarian Assistance is described in _______

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Title 10, US Code

34
Q

Humanitarian Assistance Operations can only take place if ________ specifically approves the mission.

A

Department of State

35
Q

Protection of shipping is considered what type of operation

A

Military Operations Other Than War

36
Q

What is MCPP

A

Marine Corps Planning Process

37
Q

What system helps the Marines get to an area of operation

A

Time Phased Force Deployment Data

38
Q

What reasons can a person with TS clearance be denied information

A

A. Operational Security
B. Need to Know
C. The job does not rate the information

39
Q

The newest amphibious assault ship in the US Navy is…

A

LPD-17 San Antonio Class

40
Q

What is the difference between the C-130 and KC-130

A

The KC-130 is primarily a tanker

41
Q 
Which has the largest cargo capacity?
LVS
MTVR
AAV
LAV
A

LVS

42
Q

The primary fuel for vehicles operated by the MLG is…

A

JP-8

43
Q

What weapon on USN ships provides fire support during amphibious operations

A

MK-45 5” dual purpose deck gun

44
Q

The only USMC helicopter that can refuel in flight is

A

CH-53E

45
Q

The Mission statement in SMEAC

A

A clear concise statement of the task the squad must accomplish

46
Q

What are the three elements of the Execution phase of the 5 paragraph order

A

Coordinating Instructions
Concept of Operations
Subordinate Tasks

47
Q

In which battle was Marine Amphibious doctrine first tested

A

Guadalcanal

48
Q

What is the phrase that is the epitome of pride in a unit. It implies devotion and loyalty to the Marine Corps, its history, traditions, and honor

A

Esprit de corps

49
Q

What squadron was the famous “Black Sheep” squadron during WWII

A

VMA-214

50
Q

What is the USN equivalent of the Marine Corps service “A” Uniform

A

Service Dress Blue

51
Q

What uniform is not a liberty or leave uniform

A

Digital Utility uniforms

52
Q

Marines are trained, organized, and equipped for offensive amphibious employment and as ____________

A

A force in readiness

53
Q 
Which part of the MAGTF organization has most of the heavy ground transportation assets
A. ACE
B. GCE
C. CE
D. CSSE
A

B. GCE

54
Q

A MEF is normally commanded by a ________

A

Lieutenant General

55
Q

A MEU is normally commanded by a ________

A

Colonel

56
Q

Name 2 battles where Marines were targeted to try and destroy US Morale

A

Khe Sahn

Chosin Reservoir

57
Q

Name 2 Marines who won the Medal of Honor twice

A

Smedley Buttler

Dan Daily

58
Q

List the standard storage and shipping containers in size from smallest to largest.

A

PALCON
QUADCON
ISO Container

59
Q

The M149 Water Bull holds approximately how much potable water

A

400 Gallons

60
Q 
Rank the landing crafts by cargo capacity from least to greatest:
LCAC
LARC
Causeway
LCU
A

LARC
LCAC
LCU
Causeway

61
Q

How many echelons of maintenance are there in the USMC

A

Five

62
Q

What is the largest amphibious assault ship in the US Navy

A

LHD

63
Q

What type of batteries can the SINCGAR radio use

A

Light weight lithium battery

Re-chargeable lithium battery

64
Q

The US Navy Hospital Ships MERCY and COMFORT are operated by whom

A

MSC

65
Q

How long do MEUs normally deploy for

A

6 months

66
Q

What is the replacement for the M198

A

New Light Weight Howitzer

67
Q

What are some differences between the M16A2 and M16A4

A

Shorter barrel and accuracy

68
Q

What is the most numerous MOS in the USMC

A

Infantry (03xx)

69
Q

What is the largest Rate in the USN

A

Hospital Corpsmen

70
Q

What is the primary difference between the new ESG (Expeditionary Strike Group) and the old ARG (Amphibious Ready Group)

A

The ESG now includes:
CGs
DDGs
FFGs

71
Q

What is the main piece of gear currently used for NBC defense is the

A

M40 with C2A (Mask)

72
Q

What is the only USMC helicopter that doesn’t have enlisted crewmen

A

AH-1W

73
Q

Describe CAM

A

Point source detector for Nerve and Blister agents

74
Q

Explain SINCGAR

A

Encrypted, frequency hopping, voice/data, VHF Radio

75
Q

In OIF, what caused the most casualties to Marines

A

IEDs

76
Q

What is the primary advantage of the LCAC over other types of landing crafts

A

High speed and ability to quickly load and unload

77
Q

During an in-stream (at sea) off load of an MPF ship most of the equipment will be transferred to shore by what type of craft

A

Causeway Sections

78
Q

What is the only class of Amphibious Assault Ship that does not have an air department

A

Whidbey Island Class LSD

79
Q

The main difference between the M16 and the M4 is the M4 is…

A

Shorter

80
Q

A six digit grid position will locate you down to

A

100m

FMF (19 decks)

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