On what date and at what location was the United States Marine Corps founded?
Marine Corps History
Question · Easy
During World War I, where did Marines earn the nickname 'Devil Dogs' (Teufel Hunden)?
The famous photograph 'Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima' was taken on which mountain and what date?
At the Chosin Reservoir in 1950, Marines fought a fighting withdrawal against which enemy force?
Question · Medium
Who is considered the 'Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps' and served as the 5th Commandant for 29 years?
Question · Hard
Which Marine general led the Pacific Theater amphibious assaults at Guadalcanal in 1942 and later became the 18th Commandant?
Which Marine officer is the most decorated Marine in history, with five Navy Crosses?
The Marines' Hymn references 'the Halls of Montezuma.' This refers to which historical action?
The 'shores of Tripoli' in the Marines' Hymn refers to a Marine action during which conflict?
Which document is widely considered the foundational doctrine for the Marine Corps' philosophy of war?
Doctrine
Which Marine commander, the 29th Commandant, is credited with championing maneuver warfare doctrine in MCDP 1?
Which Marine campaign in 1968 included the simultaneous battles of Khe Sanh and the Hue City urban fight?
Which 2004 Iraq operation involved Marines clearing insurgents from a major Sunni Triangle city in some of the heaviest urban combat since Hue City?
The 'Frozen Chosin' is most associated with which famous Marine quote attributed to Chesty Puller?
Who famously declared 'Uncommon valor was a common virtue' about Marines in a specific WWII battle?
The Marine Corps Birthday Ball commemorates the founding date by serving the first piece of birthday cake to which person?
Customs Courtesies
Which Marine Corps Order, issued in 1921, formalized the Marine Corps Birthday as 10 November?
When and how is 'Morning Colors' executed on a Marine Corps base?
When and how is 'Evening Colors' executed on a Marine Corps base?
When in uniform outdoors and not in formation, what should a Marine do when the National Anthem is played and the flag is visible?
Which of the following correctly lists USMC enlisted ranks E-1 through E-3 in order?
Which Marine enlisted rank is the first NCO (non-commissioned officer) rank?
Which Marine rank is the senior enlisted advisor at the highest level (E-9 special, advising the Commandant)?
At pay grade E-8, the Marine Corps has two distinct ranks that serve different career paths. What are they?
What is the proper Marine response to an officer's verbal greeting (e.g., 'Good morning, Marine')?
When entering an officer's office, what is the proper procedure?
Two Marines of different ranks walk together on a sidewalk. What is the correct position of the junior Marine?
Which Marine Corps uniform is considered the most formal, equivalent to civilian black-tie?
The 'blood stripe' worn on the trousers of Marine Corps NCOs and officers in Dress Blues commemorates which battle?
Which item, presented to 1stLt Presley O'Bannon for his role at Derna in 1805, is still carried by Marine officers as part of their dress uniform?
What is the correct order to render the hand salute outdoors when approaching an officer?
Which of the following requires Marines to NOT render the hand salute (per typical Marine Corps customs)?
Marine Corps tradition prescribes how many leadership traits, captured in the mnemonic JJ-DID-TIE-BUCKLE?
Leading Marines
In the JJ-DID-TIE-BUCKLE mnemonic, the first two J's stand for which two leadership traits?
How many leadership principles does the Marine Corps recognize as published in MCWP 6-10 / MCRP 6-11 Leading Marines (formerly FMFM 1-0)?
Which of the 11 leadership principles is generally listed first and considered the foundation for the rest?
A Lance Corporal who consistently arrives on time, completes assigned tasks without supervision, and accepts responsibility for mistakes best demonstrates which leadership trait?
Which leadership trait is best described as 'the mental quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism but enables a Marine to proceed with calmness and firmness'?
Which leadership principle directly supports counseling, mentoring, and welfare checks of subordinates?
A Sergeant takes a calculated risk to flank an enemy position without explicit orders because the situation demands action. Which leadership trait BEST applies?
The Marine Corps definition of leadership emphasizes which key concept?
MCDP 1 Warfighting describes the Marine Corps' style of warfare as which of the following?
In Marine Corps doctrine, what is 'commander's intent'?
Which leadership trait BEST describes a Marine who can deliver hard truth to a junior Marine in a way that respects their dignity?
Which leadership trait is defined as the willingness to put the welfare of others ahead of one's own personal interests?
Which leadership principle directly applies when an NCO ensures their squad has eaten and been issued gear before they themselves do?
Followership in the Marine Corps is best described as which of the following?
Which Marine Corps core value is defined as 'doing what is right, legally and morally'?
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