The battle of tarawa - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Semper Fidelis - Always Faithful (Adopted ~1883) 1775 - TUN TAVERN, PHILLY, PA, 2 BN Eagle, Globe and Anchor (Marine Corps Emblem): - centered on the breast insignia-is the center of the device. Makes a clear statement that the wearer is a member of the Navy Marine Corps Team. First to fight - Marines at the forefront of every American war since its founding (1775) 300+ foreign shore landings Leatherneck - Leather stock neck piece worn 1775-1875 to protect from sabers...

What is ORM? - Answer A decision making tool used by people at all levels to make informed decisions and minimize risk to acceptable levels. What is the 5 step process of ORM? - Answer 1. Identify Hazards. 2. Assess Hazards. 3. Make Risk Decisions. 4. Implement Controls. 5. Supervise What are the 4 principles of ORM? - Answer 1. Accept no unnecessary risks. 2. Accept risks only when benefits outweigh the costs. 3. Anticipate and manage risks by planning. 4. Make risk decisions at th...

FMF CORE 1: BATTLES WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% Belleu Wood - correct answer 06 Jun 1918 Crushed German offensive that threatened Paris. "Storm troops" Devil dogs Guadalcanal - correct answer 07 Aug 1942 1st MARDIV lands. Solomon islands. First US land offensive of WW2. First test of amphibious doctrine. Provided a base to launch more invasions of Jap held islands. Tarawa - correct answer 20 Nov 1943 Gilbert islands, first in central pacific. "1 Mil. Americans 1...

Who was the first Marine helo pilot to receive the Medal of Honor? - correct answers Major Stephen Pless Who was the first Marine pilot to shoot down an enemy plane? - correct answers 1st Lt. E. S. Brewer Who was the first female Marine Warrant Officer? - correct answers CWO Ruth L. Wood Who was the first Marine Officer to die in battle? - correct answers Captain John Fitzpatrick Which Marine served the longest term as Commandant? - correct answers Archibald Henderson How long did Arch...

FMF Practice Test (by HMC V)This date marines came under the dept of the Navy - correct answer 1834 (102) The 1st Marine landing took place during the Revolutionary War - correct answer 1776 (102) During 1868 7th Commandant of the Marine Corps was - correct answer Brigadier General Jacob Zelin (102) The official motto of the Marine Corps "Semper Fidelis" was adopted - correct answer 1883 "Always Faithful" (102) On this date the Marine Corps established it aviation unit. Who was t...

B Co, OCS History test review (lesson 6)Women's Army Corps - correct answer WW2 is the first time that women serve in the Army as soldiers. They were in support roles, not combat roles. Evolution in the role of women in WW2 through now? Battle of Kasserine Pass - correct answer Main event of Kasserine Pass, attempt to get through the pass - Rommel slices through our position. Compare combined arms challenges at Shiloh and Kasserine Pass. Rebels use of artillery at Shiloh, Americans use of ev...

Tarawa correct answers One of the first battles in the Pacific Theatre of WWII where the theory of amphibious warfare was tested. American government wanted to see if any island could be take by an all-out naval frontal assault. While the official reports from the government told the public that everything was going great, the reality was that there was a struggle to even get on the island, and a 72 hour skirmish occurred. 3000 US lives we lost. Significance: Department of War started to disl...

FMFWO Oral BoardDiscuss the origin of the Marine Corps. [ref. b, p. 1-2-3] The Marine Corps was created on 10 Nov, 1775 in Philadelphia at Tun Tavern, by a resolution of the Continental Congress, which "raised two battalions of Marines." Explain the Marine Corps motto, Semper Fidelis. [ref. b, p.1-2-3] The official motto for the Marine Corps, "Semper Fidelis," is Latin for "Always Faithful." The motto, sometimes abbreviated, "Semper Fi," was adopted about 1883. Describe t...

Four principles of ORM - Answer Accept riskwhen benefits outweigh the cost. Accept no unnecessary risk. Anticipate and manage risk by planning. Make risk decisions at the right level. Hearing protection - Answer Exposed to gunfire in a training situation or to artillery, mortar, or missile firing under any circumstances Risk - Answer And expression of possible loss in terms of severity and probability 1805 - Answer Barbary pirates, shores of Tripoli, Stars and Stripes on the eastern ...

FMF Test Questions And Answers All Verified 2023 Four principles of ORM - ANS Accept risk when benefits outweigh the cost. Accept no unnecessary risk. Anticipate and manage risk by planning. Make risk decisions at the right level. Hearing protection - ANS Exposed to gunfire in a training situation or to artillery, mortar, or missile firing under any circumstances Risk - ANS And expression of possible loss in terms of severity and probability 1805 - ANS Barbary pirates, shore...