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Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful) |
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Eagle, Globe and Anchor (EGA) |
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First Commandant of the Marine Corps |
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First Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps |
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What three components make up the Marine Corps Emblem? |
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The Eagle for Nation, the Globe for World Wide Service, and the Anchor for Naval Tradition. |
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Who is known as the grand old man of the Marine Corps, and why? |
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Archibald Henderson, 5th Commandant of the Marine Corps because he served 39 years as Commandant |
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Who was first presented the Mameluke Sword? |
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Lt. Presley O’Bannon, it was a gift from Prince Hamatt for freeing Tripoli from the Barbary pirates. |
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What is the highest military award one can obtain? |
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Congressional Medal of Honor |
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What is the oldest military award? |
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The Purple Heart, dating from 1781 |
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Who were the only two Marines to be awarded two Congressional Medals of Honor? |
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Dan Daly and Smedley Butler |
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Who was the most decorated Marine? |
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Chesty Puller, awarded five Navy Crosses |
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Who was the first female enlisted Marine? |
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What is the significance of the blood stripe? |
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The blood stripe is worn by Marine officers and NCOs. It was originally awarded to commemorate the officers and NCOs who died in the battle for Chapultapec during the Mexico war of 1846 |
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| The Quatrefoil is the insignia atop a Marine Officer’s cover. It originated during the War of 1812 to help the artillerymen distinguish an officer calling for fire. |
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United State Marine Barracks, Washington D.C., original site occupied since 1801. The oldest post in the Marine Corps. |
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What is the crossroads of the Marine Corps? |
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Marine Corps base, Quantico VA |
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What is the mission of a Marine Corps Rifle Squad? |
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The purpose of the Marine Corps Rifle Squad is to locate close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver or repel the enemy’s assault with fire and close combat. |
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The Purposes of Close Order Drill |
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1. To provide simple formations from which basic combat functions can readily be assumed. 2. To move units from one place to another in a standard and orderly manner while maintaining the best possible appearance. 3. To instill discipline through precision movements and automatic responsiveness to orders. 4. To provide sailors and marines with the opportunity to handle individual weapons. 5. To increase a leader’s confidence through the use of command by giving proper commands and drilling troops. |
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1. Justice 2. Judgment 3. Decisiveness 4. Initiative 5. Dependability 6. Tact 7. Integrity 8. Endurance 9. Bearing 10. Unselfishness 11. Courage 12. Knowledge 13. Loyalty 14. Enthusiasm |
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1. Be technically and tactically proficient. 2. Know yourself and seek self-improvement. 3. Know your men and look out for their welfare. 4. Keep your men informed. 5. Set the example. 6. Ensure that the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished. 7. Train your people as a team. 8. Make sound and timely decisions. 9. Develop a sense of responsibility in your subordinates. 10. Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities. 11. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions. |
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