Meritorious CPL A+ Compiled Questions and CORRECT Answers (Latest Update)

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