the marine corps Emblem is made up of three parts. Name them.
eagle, globe, anchor
what does the eagle stand for?
nation
what does the globe stand for?
world wide service
what does the anchor stand for?
naval traditions
what are the marine corps colors?
scarlet and gold
name the two marine corps nicknames
leathernecks and devil dogs
the marine corps motto
semper fidelis
what is the english tradition of the marine motto
always faithful
when is the marine corps birthday
10 novermber 1775
the birthplace of the marine corps is?
tun's tavern in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
what is the marine mascot
english bulldog
who is the grant old man of the marine corps?
archibald henderson
what is the lamp of learning?
a device used in the cadet enlisted rank
what three things does the lamp of learning symbolize?
intense study, a source of intellect, and spiritual illumination.
what are the marine corps values?
honor, courage, commitment
who was the first commandant of the marine corps?
captain samuel nicholas
who is known as the most decorated marine and what awards did he receive?
lieutenant General Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller, 5 navy crosses
where was the first marine amphibious landing?
new providence island in the bahamas
what is the name of the officer sword?
the mameluke sword
what is the name of the enlisted sword?
non commissioned sword (nco sword)
what does the red stripe on the blue trousers represent
blood shed at the battle of chapultepec
who was the first marine aviator?
lieutenant A.
A. Cunningham
who is known as the first female marine?
olpha may johnson
name two marines that were awarded the Medal of Honor twice
sgt major dan daly and major general smedley butler
there are two parts of commands in drill. name them
preparatory command and command of execution
there are four positions of rest. name them
parade rest, at ease, rest, fall out
what is the proper length of the khaki belt?
2-4 inches pass the buckle
another name for the marpet uniform?
utility
the rank insignia of a C/LCpl is?
one strip with lamp of learning beneath
what is the rank insignia of a cadet major?
one diamond
who is the sergeant major of the marine corps?
sgt major barret
who is the commandant of the marine corps?
general amus
who is the region five director?
lieutenant col. Stroman
the secretary of defense?
the honorable mr panetta
the secretary of the Navy?
the honorable mr mabus
the commander of chief
the honorable mr obama
name three types of leadership principals?
principals that apply to yourself, others, and a group
name three leadership principals?
set the example, know your subordiants, train your group as a team
who is the SMI
sgt major jernigan
who is the MI
major worth
there are ____ leadership traits
14
list them
judgement, justice, dependability, initiative, decisiveness, tact, integrity, enthusiasm, bearing, unselfishness, courage, knowledge, loyalty, and endurance
