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30 Cards in this Set
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State the six areas of naval doctrine.
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NDP 1, Naval Warfare
NDP 2, Naval Intelligence NDP 3, Naval Operations NDP 4, Naval Logistics NDP 5, Naval Planning NDP 6, Naval Command and Control |
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What is the USMC birthdate? Where did this occur? How?
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10 November, 1775 in Philadelphia at Tun Tavern, by a resolution of the Continental Congress, which “raised two battalions of Marines.”
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Who is considered the first Commandant?
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Capt Samuel Nicholas
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When did USMC come under the Navy? What gives the Marines their current structure, mission & function?
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1834. The National Security Act of 1947, amended in 1952
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Explain the Marine Corps motto. When was it adopted?
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The official motto for the Marine Corps, “Semper Fidelis,” Latin for “Always Faithful.”
The motto, sometimes abbreviated, “Semper Fi,” was adopted about 1883. |
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What were the previous mottos of the USMC?
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“Fortitudine” (with fortitude), appeared about 1812. The second, By Sea and by Land, was obviously a translation of the Royal Marines’ Per Mare, Per Terrem. Until 1848, the third motto was “To the Shores of Tripoli,” in commemoration of O’Bannon’s capture of Derne in 1805. In 1848, after the return to Washington of the Marine battalion that took part in the capture of Mexico City, this motto was revised to “From the Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of Tripoli.”
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Who do the Marines share their motto with?
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England’s Devonshire Regiment
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Describe the Marine Corps emblem and state its significance
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The emblem consists of an eagle clenching the Marine Corps motto in its beak, the globe (Western Hemisphere), and the anchor. The globe and anchor signify the worldwide service and sea traditions.
The spread eagle represents the nation itself. |
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Explain the term Leatherneck.
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This nickname dates back to the leather stock, or neckpiece worn as part of the Marine Uniform during the years of 1775-1875.
Utilized to protect the neck from saber slashes, the leather bands around their throats had a side effect of ensured that Marines kept their heads erect. |
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Explain the term Devil Dog
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In 1918, the Germans received a thorough indoctrination on the Marines fighting ability at the Battle of Belleau Wood.
The Marines persistent attack had the Germans calling them “Teufelhunden,” translated “Devil Dogs.” |
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Explain the term Esprit de corps
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Spirit of the Unit
This implies devotion and loyalty to the Marine Corps, with deep regard for its history, traditions and honor. It is the epitome of pride in a unit. |
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Explain Uncommon valor was a common virtue
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Refers to largest of all-Marine battles in history.
Admiral Nimitz applied the Marines’ fighting ability on Iwo Jima to the entire Corps’ contribution during that war |
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Explain First to fight
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Marines have been in the forefront of every American war since the founding of the Marine Corps.
They entered the Revolution in 1775, just before the Declaration of Independence was signed. They have carried out more than 300 landings on foreign shores. They have served everywhere, from the poles to the tropics. Their record of readiness reflects pride, responsibility and challenge. |
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What is the red stripe, what does it signify and who's allowed to wear it?
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the right to wear scarlet stripe was conferred on the Marine Corps after the Battle of Chapultepec, during the Mexican War, In honor of Marines killed or wounded during the action. The initial uniform trousers issued in 1798 after the reconstitution of the Marine Corps had scarlet piping. E-4 (CPL)
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Discuss the general concepts for a company level formation
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A company consists
Company headquarters Two or more platoons. For marches, members of the company headquarters command group are formed as the company or as higher authority directs. When the company commander is absent, the senior officer present with the company takes post and drills the company The company uses formations such as line, column, (of threes, etc.) mass, extended mass, and column of platoons in line. |
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Where does the guidon bearer stand in a company formation?
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The guidon bearer is one pace to the rear and one pace to the left of the company commander or the First Sergeant
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If the First Sgt is unavailable who takes his/her post?
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The senior SNCO, takes post and performs the duties of the First Sergeant.
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Discuss the procedures for conducting a personnel inspection
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Conduct a personnel inspection
Note all discrepancies as necessary Determine corrective actions as necessary Report all discrepancies to appropriate personnel. |
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Discuss Service Alpha uniform
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Navy equivalent = Service Dress Blue / Service Dress White
The service "A" uniform may be prescribed for parades, ceremonies,social events, and as the uniform of the day. It will normally be worn when reporting for duty, unless otherwise prescribed by the commander. |
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Discuss Service Bravo uniform
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Navy equivalent = Winter Blue
The service "B" uniform (with long sleeve shirt and tie) is the same as the service "A" uniform except that the service coat is not worn. |
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Discuss Service Charlie uniform
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Navy equivalent = Summer Khaki / Summer White
The short sleeve khaki shirt with appropriate service trousers or skirt/slacks is designated as the service "C" uniform. During the winter season, commanders may, at their discretion, when the weather requires, authorize the service "C" uniform. |
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Discuss Camouflage utilities
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Navy equivalent = Winter Working Blue/Working Khaki/BDUs
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What rank is this?
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O3 Captain
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What rank is this?
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O4 Major
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What rank is this?
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O5 LtCol
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What rank is this?
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O5 LtCol
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What rank is this?
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O6 Colonel
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The emblem was adopted from who? Who modified it? When? what was it modified to to depict
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the British (Royal) Marines. Brigadier General Jacob Zeilin in 1868 to depict the Marines as both American and maritime.
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When is the MSC birthday?
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August 4, 1947
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When is the Navy birthday?
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13 October 1775
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