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30 Cards in this Set
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What is the 1st general order?
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To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
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What is the 2nd general order?
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To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
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What is the 3rd general order?
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To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
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What is the 4th general order?
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To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.
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What is the 5th general order?
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To quit my post only when properly relieved.
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What is the 6th general order?
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To receive obey and pass on the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the Commanding Officer, Officer of the Day, and officers and noncomminssioned officers of the guard only.
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What is the 7th general order?
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To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
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What is the 8th general order?
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To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
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What is the 9th general order?
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To call the Corporal of the Guard in any case not covered by instructions.
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What is the 10th general order?
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To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
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What is the 11th general order?
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To be especially watchful at night and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.
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Whom is entitled to a salute?
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All commissioned and warrant officers of any status, officers of friendly powers, high ranking civilian officials, anyone who you are rendering a report to and medal of honor recipients.
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What date was the Marine Corps founded?
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November 10th, 1775
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Who wrote the Marine Corps Birthday Address?
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Maj Gen John A Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps.
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When was the rank of Sgt Major created?
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In 1798 by congress, until 1898 there was only one Sgt Major billet in the Marine Corps.
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When did the rank of 1STSGT come into the Corps?
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1872, Although at first they were known as Orderly Sgts
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What is the newest rank in the Marine Corps?
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SSGT is the newest rank in the Marine Corps being established in 1946
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When was the NCO sword adopted?
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April 9, 1850.
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Who adopted the Marine Corps colors and what are they?
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Scarlet and gold, they were adopted by Maj Gen John A Lejeune
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When was Semper Fidelis adopted as the Marine Corps motto?
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1883
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What is the oldest song amongst the armed forces?
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The Marine Corps hymn written by and unknown in the 19th Century.
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When was the Marine Corps emblem adopted and who was it adopted by?
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It was adopted in 1868 by Brigadier General Jacob E Zeilin. 7th CMC
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What do the elements of the Marine Corps emblem represent?
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Eagle, our nation
Globe, worldwide service Anchor, naval traditions |
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Who designed the Marine Corps seal?
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General Shepard, 20th CMC
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When were the Presidents Own founded?
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1798
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Who will be the last person to leave a ship when it is being decommissioned?
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The Marine Officer of the Guard, besides the ships Captain if Marines are Aboard.
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Where did the term "leatherneck" come from?
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It came from the leather neck piece worn by marines to protect them from sword slashes from 1775 to 1875.
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First on Foot and Right of line?
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Its and honor giving Marines the right to be at the head any naval formation. This privilege was bestowed by the Secretary of the Navy August 9th 1776
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What does the scarlet "blood" stripe represent?
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The blood shed by the Marines at the Battle of Chapultapec, in the Mexican War.
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When were collar emblems first used?
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By officers in the 1870's but enlisted did not rate them until August 1918
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