Written Practice Test Flashcards
When and Where was the Marine Corps created.
10 Nov 1775, Tun Tavern Philadelphia
What year did the Marines come under the Department of the Navy.
1834
The term “Leatherneck” refers to a neckpiece worn by early Marines to protect them from what.
Sabers
In which word did the Marines earn the title “Devil Dogs”
World War I
Who said “Uncommon valor was a common virtue”
ADM Chester Nimitz
“First to Fight” means that the USMC units were among the first to fight in
World War I
During which battle was the statement made “Send us more Japs”
Wake Island
At which battle did the Marines earn the nickname “Devil Dogs”
Belleau Wood
What circumstance is the service “A” uniform not prescribed
Attending the funeral of a fallen Marine
What USMC uniforms can be used for leave and liberty
Class A, B, C uniforms
The Class B uniform consists of…
Long sleeve khaki shirt and tie with appropriate service trousers.
A MEU(SOC) is
Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable)
A MEU(SOC) can sustain combat operations for…
15 days
A MEF’s GCE is organized around a…
Division
Name 3 ORM controls stated in the ORM Process
A. Provide warning signs
B. Establish written policy
C. Set shifts to limit exposure time
What are the 2 parallel chains of command in the Marine Corps
Service and Operational
What level of aviation maintenance is responsible for the local repair of an aircraft
Organizational
In which WWI battle did the 5th and 6th Marines earn the French Fourragere by stopping the Germans from taking Paris
Belleau Wood
Name the MEUs assigned to Each MEF
I MEF- 11th, 13th, 15th
II MEF- 22nd, 24th, 26th
III MEF- 31st (SOC)
Which ship is not part of an ESG A. LHA B. LST C. LSD D. DDG
B. LST
At what noise levels are single and double hearing protection required
84/104 dB(A)
What does Task Organization mean
A unit that is organized to execute a particular mission, including indirect support elements.
What is “Teufelhunden”
Devil Dog
What is a MAG
Marine Air Group
What is the primary weapon of every Marine
M16A2 or M4
What is the maximum effective range of an M9
50m
How many rounds does the M9 magazine hold
15 rounds
The TOW was developed as an:
Anti-Tank Missile
What is an FDC
Fire Direction Center
What are the elements of a Landing Force Support Party (LFSP)
Shore Party, Helicopter Support Team, Naval Beach Group
_____ is intended to confuse the enemy as to the time, place, or strength of the main operation.
Demonstration
What is the LOD in an amphibious assault
Line of Departure
Humanitarian Assistance is described in _______
Title 10, US Code
Humanitarian Assistance Operations can only take place if ________ specifically approves the mission.
Department of State
Protection of shipping is considered what type of operation
Military Operations Other Than War
What is MCPP
Marine Corps Planning Process
What system helps the Marines get to an area of operation
Time Phased Force Deployment Data
What reasons can a person with TS clearance be denied information
A. Operational Security
B. Need to Know
C. The job does not rate the information
The newest amphibious assault ship in the US Navy is…
LPD-17 San Antonio Class
What is the difference between the C-130 and KC-130
The KC-130 is primarily a tanker
Which has the largest cargo capacity? LVS MTVR AAV LAV
LVS
The primary fuel for vehicles operated by the MLG is…
JP-8
What weapon on USN ships provides fire support during amphibious operations
MK-45 5” dual purpose deck gun
The only USMC helicopter that can refuel in flight is
CH-53E
The Mission statement in SMEAC
A clear concise statement of the task the squad must accomplish
What are the three elements of the Execution phase of the 5 paragraph order
Coordinating Instructions
Concept of Operations
Subordinate Tasks
In which battle was Marine Amphibious doctrine first tested
Guadalcanal
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
Esprit de corps
What squadron was the famous “Black Sheep” squadron during WWII
VMA-214
What is the USN equivalent of the Marine Corps service “A” Uniform
Service Dress Blue
What uniform is not a liberty or leave uniform
Digital Utility uniforms
Marines are trained, organized, and equipped for offensive amphibious employment and as ____________
A force in readiness
Which part of the MAGTF organization has most of the heavy ground transportation assets A. ACE B. GCE C. CE D. CSSE
B. GCE
A MEF is normally commanded by a ________
Lieutenant General
A MEU is normally commanded by a ________
Colonel
Name 2 battles where Marines were targeted to try and destroy US Morale
Khe Sahn
Chosin Reservoir
Name 2 Marines who won the Medal of Honor twice
Smedley Buttler
Dan Daily
List the standard storage and shipping containers in size from smallest to largest.
PALCON
QUADCON
ISO Container
The M149 Water Bull holds approximately how much potable water
400 Gallons
Rank the landing crafts by cargo capacity from least to greatest: LCAC LARC Causeway LCU
LARC
LCAC
LCU
Causeway
How many echelons of maintenance are there in the USMC
Five
What is the largest amphibious assault ship in the US Navy
LHD
What type of batteries can the SINCGAR radio use
Light weight lithium battery
Re-chargeable lithium battery
The US Navy Hospital Ships MERCY and COMFORT are operated by whom
MSC
How long do MEUs normally deploy for
6 months
What is the replacement for the M198
New Light Weight Howitzer
What are some differences between the M16A2 and M16A4
Shorter barrel and accuracy
What is the most numerous MOS in the USMC
Infantry (03xx)
What is the largest Rate in the USN
Hospital Corpsmen
What is the primary difference between the new ESG (Expeditionary Strike Group) and the old ARG (Amphibious Ready Group)
The ESG now includes:
CGs
DDGs
FFGs
What is the main piece of gear currently used for NBC defense is the
M40 with C2A (Mask)
What is the only USMC helicopter that doesn’t have enlisted crewmen
AH-1W
Describe CAM
Point source detector for Nerve and Blister agents
Explain SINCGAR
Encrypted, frequency hopping, voice/data, VHF Radio
In OIF, what caused the most casualties to Marines
IEDs
What is the primary advantage of the LCAC over other types of landing crafts
High speed and ability to quickly load and unload
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
Causeway Sections
What is the only class of Amphibious Assault Ship that does not have an air department
Whidbey Island Class LSD
The main difference between the M16 and the M4 is the M4 is…
Shorter
A six digit grid position will locate you down to
100m
