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15 Cards in this Set
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Birthday of the Marine Corps |
November, 10th, 1775 |
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Birthplace of the Marine Corps |
Tunn Tavern Philadelphia, PA |
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First Commandant of the Marine Corps |
Captian Samuel Nichols |
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Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps |
Archibald Henderson |
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Meaning of the Blood Stripe |
In memory of those who died at the battle of Chapultapec |
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Mascot of the Marine Corps |
The English Bulldog |
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Marine Corps Motto |
Semper Fidelis |
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Only two Marines to receive two Medals of Honor |
Dan Daly and Smedley Butler |
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Dan Daly |
Born on Nov. 11, 1873, in Glen Cove, N.Y., Daly was 25 when he enlisted for the Spanish-American War. |
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Only Marine to receive five Navy Crosses |
Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller |
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Origin of the nickname Devil Dog |
Given by germans in ww2 |
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Origin of the nickname Leatherneck |
Came from when Marines wore high leather collars to defend against sword slashes. |
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Mission of the Marine Rifle Squad |
To locate, close with, and destroy the enemy, by fire and maneuver, or repel the enemy assault by fire and close combat. |
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Five Paragraph Order |
SituationMissionExecutionAdmin and logisticsCommand and signal |
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Marine Corps Core Values |
Honor - The qualities of maturity, dedication, trust, and dependability commit Marines to act responsibly; to be accountable for their actions; to fulfill their obligations; and to hold others accountable for their actions. Courage - It is the inner strength that enables a Marine to do what is right; to adhere to a higher standard of personal conduct; to lead by example; and to make tough decisions under stress and pressure. Commitment - It inspires the unrelenting determination to achieve a standard of excellence in every endeavor. |
