Meritorious Sgt Board Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass
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Meritorious Sgt Board Exam Questions and
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By an Act of the Continental Congress, the United States Marine Corps became a
regular branch of our country's service when? - Answer- November 10, 1775
Who established the United States Marine Corps? - Answer- Captain Samuel Nicholas
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Meritorious Sgt Board Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass By an Act of the Continental Congress, the United States Marine Corps became a regular branch of our country's service when? - Answer - November 10, 1775 Who established the United States Marine Corps? - Answer - Captain Samuel Nicholas Where was the United States Marine Corps established? - Answer - Tun Tavern, PA Who was the proprietor of the tavern? - Answer - Peg Mullen, Robert Mullen's wife. Who was the first Marine Corps recruiter? - Answer - Robert Mullen The Marine Corps as it exists today, was formed when? - Answer - July 11th, 1798 What is the Symbol of the United States Marine Corps? - Answer - Eagle, Globe, and Anchor What does each symbol stand for? - Answer - Eagle - Nation Globe - Worldwide Service Anchor - Naval Traditions The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor was adopted when? - Answer - 1868 Who adopted the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor? - Answer - Brig. General Jacob Zealin, 7th Commandant, USMC The term Leatherneck comes from where? - Answer - From when the Marines wore a leather strap to protect their neck from enemy swords, from 1798 -1880 What is the Marine Corps motto? - Answer - Semper Fidelis What was the Marine Corps motto before "Semper Fidelis"? - Answer - By land and by sea When was the Marine Corps motto changed to "Semper Fidelis"? - Answer - 1880 Where do Marines get the nickname "Devil Dog" from? - Answer - From the battle of Belleau Wood in June 1918 Who was the first Marine Corps Aviator? - Answer - A. A. CUNNINGHAM, IN 1912 Who was the first woman Marine? - Answer - OPHA M. JOHNSON, AUGUST 13, 1918 Which Marine served the longest term as Commandant? - Answer - Archibald Henderson How long did Archibald Henderson serve as Commandant? - Answer - 38 years How much time does a person have to dawn and clear the gas mask? - Answer - 15 seconds When was the dress blue uniform adopted? - Answer - AUGUST 24, 1797 How many Marines were killed on the island of Iwo Jima? - Answer - Approx. 5,931 Marines How many Marines received the Medal of Honor during WWII? - Answer - 81 Marines How many Marines received the Medal of Honor for their heroic acts on the Island of Iwo Jima? - Answer - 22 Marines The last offensive battle of W.W II was? - Answer - Okinawa Marine have carried out more than ___ landings on foreign shores - Answer - 300 The Marine Corps mascot is named after who? - Answer - Lewis B Puller Corporal Ira Hayes is remembered for participating in the famous flag raising on? - Answer - Mount Suribachi When did the Japanese officially surrender? - Answer - 2 September 1945 Who officially recognized Scarlet and Gold as the official Marine Corps colors? - Answer - General John A. Lejeune What battle was the first seaborn assault against a coral Attoll? - Answer - Tarawa What year was the Code of Conduct written? - Answer - 1955 Who is the most decorated Marine in Marine Corps History? - Answer - Lieutenant General Louis "Chesty" Puller WHAT HAS A COPYRIGHT DATED 19 AUGUST, 1919? - Answer - THE MARINE CORPS HYMN What was the largest amphibious operation in the Pacific? - Answer - Okinawa Who was known as Manila John? - Answer - John Basilone Who are the United States Marines direct descendants of? - Answer - The British Royal Marines Who was the first Marine to win the Medal of Honor? - Answer - Corporal John Mackey What city was saved by the Battle of Belleau Wood? - Answer - Paris Who was the first Marine to lead an Army division into battle? - Answer - General John A. Lejeune Who was the first black Marine Officer? - Answer - Frederick Branch What was the first medal ever awarded? - Answer - The Purple Heart In what battle did the United States defeat, for the first time, Communist Chinese Forces? - Answer - Chosin Reservoir Who was the first Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps? - Answer - Sgt Major Bestwick
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