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62 Cards in this Set
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When was the Marine Corps created?
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10 Nov 1775
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Where was MC created?
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Philadelphia Penn, at TUN Tavern by resolution of Continental Congress
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Who became the first CMC, who command two battalions?
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Captain Samuel Nicholas
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When did the Marines come under the DON?
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1834
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What states the present structure of the Marine Corps which falls under the DON?
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National security act of 1947 which was amended in 1952
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What took place during 1776?
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1st marine landing during Revolutionary war. Marines invated New Providence Island in Bahamas/seizing guns & Supplies.
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During the the invasion of New Providence in Bahamas, what was the uniform of the day?
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Stiff leather stock which Marines got the nickname "LeatherNEck"
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What year did the Marines storm the Barbary pirates stronghold at Burma onthe "Shores of Tripoli"?
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1805
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In 1805, Mariens raised the "STARS & STRIPES" for the first time in what location?
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Eastern Hemisphere
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What took place during 1847?
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Mexican War, Marines occupied the "Halls of Montezuma" during Battle of Chapultepec in Mexico City. Royal Palace fell to invading Marines, who were among 1st US troops to enter the capital.
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What else did the Marines during Mexican War of 1847 ?
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Help take California
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What Year did Col. Robert E. LEee commanded Marines to storm the US arsenal at Harper Ferry to put down an attempted slave revolt?
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1859
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Who lead the slave revolt at Harper Ferry during 1859?
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abolitionist John Brown
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What was so important about 1868 in Marine Corps History?
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MC adopted the Eagle,Globe & anchor
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Who ;modified the British (Royal) Marines emblem to depict the Marines as both American and maritime?
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B rigadier General Jacob Zeilin, 7th commandant
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What does the eagle, globe and anchor represent?
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globe/anchor: worlkwide service/sea traditions
Spread Eagle = NATION |
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When was the motto of MC, "Semper Fidelis take place?
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1883
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What took place during the 1900 for MC?
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support of foreign policy, Marines ships on Asiatic station defended the American Legation in PEKING, CHINA during the BOXER Rebellion.
Marines were part of Multinational defenese force protecting the Legation quarter against attack. Small defense force held out against the boxers until a relief force was abel to reach Peking and end the rebellion |
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What year did the MC established its aviation unit?
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1913.
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Who was the first pilot for the MC?
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Marine Major Alfred a. Cunningham
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What happen during 1917 in Marine Corps History?
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MC reorganzied as FMF, formally established the "Command/Administrative relations".
MCEB established at Quantico, VA Marines devote long hrs testing/developing matterials for landing operations and expeditionary service |
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What year did the Marines land in S. Vietnam conducting large scale offensive, participating in pacification program to get the support of the local populace?
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1965, also repsonse to coup in local govt, Marines landed in the Dominican Republic to evacute US citiziens
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What was significant about the 1965 landing in S. Vietnam?
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committed the Marine Corp to the LONGES war in its history.
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What happen in 1982?
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Marines deployed to lebanon as part of multinational peacekeeping force in effort to restore peace and order to war torn country. this displayed "FORCE IN READINESS"
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What happen on 23 OCT 1983?
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suicide truck bomb attack on the HQ bdg killing 241 Americans and wounded 70 others. Last Marine Unit withdrew in July of 1984
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What is the Significance of 1991?
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OPERATION DESERT STORM, launced when Iraqi govt refused to comply with UN resolutions. Marine aviation was used during the air phase Jan1991.
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What happen when the Air phase of ODS failed?
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Marines ground forces swept in Kuiwait and liberated the country, causing severe damage to the Iraqi military capability
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The Battle of Belleu Wood?
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Greates battles in Hx at BW, France during WW1. Marines help crush the German offensive at BW that threatened Paris.
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In honor of the marines who fought there (france), the French renamed the area what?
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the Wood of the Bridgade of Marines.
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German intelligence evaluated the Marines ast what during the Batttle of Belleu Wood?
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"storm troops highest rating on the enemy fighting scale.
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The battle of Tarawa?
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The prime objective was Tarawa Atoll/Betio Island, fortified to the point that Japanese commander proclaimed that it would take a million Americans 100yrs to conquer it
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When and how long did the Marines take to seize the Tarawa island an what cost?
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20 Nov 1943, it took 76 hrs but Marine were offloaded early and was assaulted by hvy machine gun. Drowned attempting to wade ashore
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The Battle of Mariana Islands?
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Need of Airfiled and Advnace Bases for Navy and Airforce, Landing on islands of Saipan,Guam, Tinia was accomplished
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What is the significance of battle of Mariana island?
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Jun/Jul 1943 LtGen Holland M. Smith led a combined invasion of Marines and Soldiers totaled over 136,000. Greatest number of troops up to that time to operate in the field under Marine command.
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The Battle of Iwo Jima?
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19 Feb 1945, Marines landed on Iwo Jima in what was the LARGEST All-Marine battle in history. Also the Bloodiest.
MC lost 23,3000 during the war. |
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OF the savage battle what was Admiral Chester W. Nimitz famous for?
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stated "Among the Americans who served on Iwo Island, uncommon valor was a common virtue."
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The Battle of Chosin Reservior?
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IN Nov 1950,Marines were cut off after the Chinese Communist Forces entered the war. Despite facing a 10-division force sent to annihilate them, Marines smashed 7 enemy divisions in march to chosin Reservior
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What was unique about the Batttle of Chosin Reservior?
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Marines retrograde movement was that Marines brought out all operable equipment, properly evacuate their wounded and dead, and maintianed tactical integrity
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When did the battle of Hue city take place?
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Vietnamese holiday of Tet in Jan 1968
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What was significant of the Battle of Hue City?
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Marines fought in built up areas in Hue Cit against Large Division sized NVA, foregoing hvy arms to minimize civcas. Fighting was House to House with progress measured in yards.
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When was Hue City secured?
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25 Feb 1968
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Who is Archilbard Henderson?
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Brev Brigardier Gen. Henderson became CMC i n1820, holding the command for 39 yrs.
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What wars did ARchilbard Henderson lead?
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INdian War
War with Mexico opening of china Disorders in Central America |
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What was ARchilbard Henderson nickname?
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"Grand Old Man of the MC" introduced higher standards ofpersonal appearance, training, discipline, and strived to have the MC know as professional Military force
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JOHN QUICK
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SGTMAJ Quick remember his perfromace in CUZCO Well (Cuba), operation to seize an advanced base for the AtlFleet.
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What did SGJMAJ win the MOH for?
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Semaphoring for an emergency lift of the naval bombardment while under Spanish and American shellfire. Employed with the fleet, Marines gave added strength for capture and defense of advanced bases, becoming a primary mission of MC
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What was SGJMAJ Dan Daly known for?
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2 MOH 1. Chinese Boxer Rebellion 2. 1st Caco war in Haiti.
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With Dan Daly unit pinned down at Belleau Wood, then GySgt Daly yelled to his men?
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Come on, you sons of Bitch, do you want to live forever"
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Who was know as "Tiger of the Mountains?
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Louis B. "CHesty" Puller
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What was significant about LtGen PUller?
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During Nicaragua policitical unrest, Puller and force of 32 Marines became famous for their ability to engage rebel groups and bandits while scouting the jungles in a wide area of Nicaragua to the HOnduran borader.
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Major Boyingtion is recongized for Marine Prowess in aerial dogfights. Who did he command?
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VMH-214 "Black Sheep" during WW2
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By the end of the War, the Major ("Pappy") Boyington was recognized as what?
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MC top ranking flying ace with 28 vic (kills)
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Who is Ira H. Hayes?
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CPL Hayes (PIMA INDIAN) was one who now famous photo, taken on the 2nd flag raising incident on Mt. Suribachi after Japan stronghold was taken 23 Feb 1945
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Who was Opha Mae Johnson?
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PVT Johnson became the MC 1st enlisted woman on 13 Aug 1918. Her enlistment change the status of women brought about by the entry of US in WW1.
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What was the official titile that was given to MC 1st Enlisted women?
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Marine Reseve (F)
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The Marine Reseve (F) were better know as what?
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skirt Marines and "Marinettes"
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Brigadier General Margaret A. Brewer was know for what?
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Then Col, served as the Director of Women Marines (WM) during the period 1973-77 was was first woman GenOFFICER on 11 May 1978
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When should you give a salute?
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at least6 paces, but not more than 30 paces away
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HOw many times do you salute an officer if he is in the immediate vicinit?
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once
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What is the procedure of salute when in a formation (grouped)?
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Senior person calls formation to attention and salutes for the group
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Give examples of when not to salute?
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At work indoors (unless under arms)
Under battle conditions A priosoner or guarding a prisoner IN ranks, at games orpart of working detail With smoking device in your hand |
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What is the difference from day and night coming aboard, sunset to 0800?
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Do not turn aft and do not salute the National Ensign
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