Marine Corps Board Knowledge
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- How many missions of the Marine Corps are there in the security act of 1947?
- Six
- What is the birthdate of the Marine Corps?
- November 10, 1775
- Where was the birthplace of the Marine Corps?
- Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- What is the Marine Corps motto and what does it mean?
- Semper Fidelis - Always Faithful
- Describe the elements the Marine Corps emblem consists of and what each part signifies.
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Eagle- Represents the nation itself.
Globe- Represents Worldwide Service.
Anchor- Represents Naval Traditions. - When was the Marine Corps Emblem adopted and by whom?
- 1868, By BGen Jacob Zeilin, 7th Commandant of the Marine Corps.
- What is the distance for Saluting Officers?
- 6 to 30 paces.
- What are some of the things a Marine should not do while in public in uniform?
- Chew gum, put hands in pockets, embrace or hold hands, hold an umbrella, break step while walking with another person.
- Who was the first female Marine?
- Opha M. Johnson, Enlisted August 13, 1918.
- Who was the first Commandant of the Marine Corps?
- Captain Samuel Nicholas
- Who was the Grand old man of the Marine Corps?
- Archibald Henderson
- What does the red stripe worn on NCO's and Officers trousers commemorate?
- The blood the Marines shed at the battle of Chapultepec.
- Name two Marines who have earned two Medals Of Honor.
- Dan Daly and Smedley Butler
- Name the first Sergenat Major of the marine Corps.
- Archibald Summers.
- Name the first Marine to be awarded the Medal Of Honor.
- Corporal John F. Mackie
- Where was did the first amphibious landing take place?
- New Providence, Bahamas
- First General Order
- To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
- Second General Order
- 2. To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on then alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
- Third General Order
- 3. To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
- Fourth General Order
- 4. To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.
- Fifth General Order
- 5. To quit my post only when properly relieved.
- Sixth General Order
- 6. To receive, obey, and pass on the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the commanding officer, officer of the day, and officers and noncommissioned officers of the guard only.
- Seventh General Order
- 7. To talk to no one except in line of duty.
- Eigth General Order
- 8. To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
- Ninth General Order
- 9. To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions.
- Tenth General Order
- 10. To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
- Eleventh General Order
- 11. 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.