MARINE
STUDY GUIDE
1. Select the personnel responsible for upholding the UCMJ.
A) Marine Corps personnel only
B) All active-duty members of the Armed forces only
C) Enlisted personnel only
D) All members of the Armed Forces, Active and Reserve
2. If a Marine is not at his appointed place of duty, what article of the UCMJ has that Marine violated.
A) Article 121
B) Article 86
C) Article 91
D) Article 89
3. If an enlisted Marine tells his peers that their Second Lieutenant Platoon Commander is a total idiot, what
article of the UCMJ has that Marine violated.
A) Article 121
B) Article 86
C) Article 91
D) Article 89
4. If a Marine punches his/her Company Commander, what article of the UCMJ has that Marine violated.
A) Article 91
B) Article 90
C) Article 121
D) Article 86
5. If a Private tells a Corporal that he/she will not correct his/her uniform as the Corporal instructed, what
article of the UCMJ has that Marine violated.
A) Article 91
B) Article 90
C) Article 128
D) Article 121
6. If a Marine steals a pair of shoes from the Exchange, what article of the UCMJ has that Marine violated.
A) Article 86
B) Article 121
C) Article 89
D) Article 128
7. If a Marine gets involved in a bar fight, what article of the UCMJ has that Marine violated.
A) Article 121
B) Article 89
C) Article 91
D) Article 128
8. If a junior Marine has more than just a working relationship with a senior Marine, what article of the UCMJ
have the Marines violated?
A) Article 91
B) Article 76
C) Article 89
D) Article 134
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9. Select the type of punishment that may be given orally or in writing, per Manual for Courts-Martial.
A) Punitive Separation
B) Loss of Numbers
C) Reprimand
D) Confinement
10. If a Marine has ½ of his/her pay and his/her housing allowance taken away, select the type of punishment
that Marine received.
A) Loss of Numbers
B) Forfeiture of Pay and Allowances
C) Reduction in Pay Grade
D) Reprimand
11. Select the type of punishment in which a Marine is liable to the U. S. Government for a stated monetary
value.
A) Fine
B) Loss of Numbers
C) Reduction in Pay Grade
D) Restriction
12. Select the type of punishment in which a Marine loses his/her lineal standing.
A) Reduction in Pay Grade
B) Restriction
C) Reprimand
D) Loss of Numbers
13. Select the type of punishment in which a Marine loses his/her rank, per Manual for Courts-Martial.
A) Restriction
B) Reduction in Pay Grade
C) Loss of Numbers
D) Forfeiture of Pay and Allowances
14. Select the type of punishment in which a Marine is not allowed to leave the base, but can go anywhere on
the base.
A) Confinement
B) Confinement on bread and water
C) Restriction
D) Punitive Separation
15. If a Marine is awarded hard labor without confinement, identify the first individual who may award this
form of punishment.
A) Platoon Sergeant
B) Platoon Commander
C) Company Commander
D) Battalion Commander
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16. If a Marine is placed in police custody, and taken to the Brig, select the type of punishment the Marine
received.
A) Reprimand
B) Death
C) Confinement
D) Hard Labor without Confinement
17. Select the type of punishment that may be imposed aboard ship.
A) Keel-Hulling
B) Flogging
C) Confinement on Bread and Water
D) Death
18. If a Marine receives a dishonorable discharge, select the type of punishment the Marine received.
A) Reprimand
B) Forfeiture of Pay and Allowances
C) Punitive Separation
D) Reduction in Pay Grade
19. If a Marine is convicted of a capital offense, select the most severe type of punishment that may be imposed.
A) Keel-Hulling
B) Flogging
C) Branding
D) Death
20. Select the court-martial that the accused has the right to object to.
A) General Court-Martial
B) Standard Court-Martial
C) Summary Court-Martial
D) Special Court-Martial
21. Select the court-martial in which a bad-conduct discharge is the only punitive discharge, which may be
awarded.
A) General Court-Martial
B) Standard Court-Martial
C) Summary Court-Martial
D) Special Court-Martial
22. Select the court-martial in which the death penalty may be imposed.
A) General Court-Martial
B) Standard Court-Martial
C) Summary Court-Martial
D) Special Court-Martial
23. Select the rights provided by Article 31.
A) Right to bear arms, Right to worship, and Right to vote
B) Right to self-incriminate and Right to trial by a jury
C) Right to remain silent, Right to talk to a Lawyer
D) Right to refuse NJP, Right to object to Special Court-Martial, Right to appeal
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24. Select the offense in which NJP can be given.
A) Article 121 Larceny
B) Article 118 Murder
C) Article 119 Manslaughter
D) Article 106a Espionage
25. If a Marine receives company level NJP, select the appropriate punishment that may be awarded.
A) Restriction
B) Bad-Conduct Discharge
C) Dishonorable Discharge
D) Death
26. If a Marine is separating from the Marine Corps after 4 years of faithful service with 3.0/4.0 Pro/Con marks,
select the type of discharge he/she would receive.
A) General, Under Honorable Conditions
B) General, Under Other Than Honorable Conditions
C) Honorable
D) Bad-Conduct
27. If a Marine has a medical problem restricting the Marine’s performance of duties, select the type of
discharge he/she would receive.
A) General, Under Honorable Conditions
B) General, Under Other Than Honorable Conditions
C) Honorable
D) Dishonorable
28. If a Marine’s conduct has included drug abuse and administrative action is taken instead of a court-martial,
select the type of discharge he/she would receive.
A) General, Under Honorable Conditions
B) General, Under Other Than Honorable Conditions
C) Bad-Conduct
D) Dishonorable
29. If a Marine was convicted by a Special Court-Martial, select the type of discharge he/she would receive.
A) General, Under Honorable Conditions
B) Honorable
C) Bad-Conduct
D) Dishonorable
30. If a Marine was convicted by a General Court-Martial, select the type of discharge he/she would receive.
A) General, Under Honorable Conditions
B) Honorable
C) Administrative
D) Dishonorable
31. If a Marine has a pay problem, select the appropriate course of action.
A) Write a letter to the President of the United States
B) Request Mast
C) Write a letter to the Marine’s Congressman
D) Request corrective action from the Secretary of the Navy
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32. If a Marine kills an enemy clergyman in a wartime environment, select the principle of the Law of War the
Marine has violated.
A) Marines do not harm enemies who surrender
B) Marines collect and care for the wounded, whether friend or foe
C) Marines fight only enemy combatants
D) Marines do not attack medical personnel, facilities, or equipment
33. If a Marine neglects to provide first aid to an enemy soldier after a fire fight, select the principle of the Law
of War the Marine has violated.
A) Marines treat all civilians humanely
B) Marines collect and care for the wounded, whether friend or foe
C) Marines fight only enemy combatants
D) Marines do not attack medical personnel, facilities, or equipment
34. If a Marine shoots an enemy doctor, select the principle of the Law of War the Marine has violated.
A) Marines do not harm enemies who surrender
B) Marines collect and care for the wounded, whether friend or foe
C) Marines do not steal. Marines respect private property and possessions
D) Marines do not attack medical personnel, facilities, or equipment
35. If a Marine’s mission is to demolish a bridge, but he also decides to blow up a church, select the principle of
the Law of War the Marine has violated.
A) Marines do not attack medical personnel, facilities, or equipment
B) Marines destroy no more than the mission requires
C) Marines do not kill or torture prisoners
D) Marines do not harm enemies who surrender
36. If a Marine steals a gold ring from an enemy corpse, select the principle of the Law of War the Marine has
violated.
A) Marines do not kill or torture prisoners
B) Marines do not harm enemies who surrender
C) Marines do not steal. Marines respect private property and possessions
D) Marines destroy no more than the mission requires
37. Select the item that a Marine is not to accept from his captors, per the third article of the Code of Conduct.
A) Clothing
B) Food
C) Parole
D) Mail
38. Select the four items that a Marine is required to give his captors, per the fifth article of the Code of
Conduct.
A) Unit, Location of Unit, Name of Commander, and Signature
B) Name, Rank, Service Number, and Date of Birth
C) Food, Clothing, Medical Care, and Shelter
D) Uniform, Hygiene items, Mail, and Money
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39. Select a right of a POW.
A) Phone call
B) Speak with a military lawyer or have a civilian lawyer paid for by captors
C) Receive mail
D) Parole
40. Select the obligation of a prisoner of war (POW).
A) Perform dangerous labor without pay
B) Perform nonmilitary labor that is not humiliating, dangerous, or unhealthy for pay
C) Perform unhealthy labor without pay
D) Perform humiliating labor for pay
41. Identify one of the elements of the Marine Corps mission.
A) Strategic deterrence
B) Formulate National defense policy
C) Perform duties which the President may direct
D) Direct money from the National budget as it deems necessary
42. Select the location of the 1st Marine Division.
A) Okinawa, Japan
B) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
C) Camp Pendleton, California
D) Kaneohe, Hawaii
43. Select the location of the 2nd Marine Division.
A) Okinawa, Japan
B) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
C) Camp Pendleton, California
D) Kaneohe, Hawaii
44. Select the location of the 3rd Marine Division.
A) Okinawa, Japan
B) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
C) Camp Pendleton, California
D) Kaneohe, Hawaii
45. Select the location of the 4th Marine Division Headquarters.
A) Okinawa, Japan
B) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
C) Miramar, California
D) New Orleans, Louisiana
46. Select the location of the 1st Marine Air Wing.
A) Okinawa, Japan
B) Miramar, California
C) Cherry Point, North Carolina
D) New Orleans, Louisiana
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47. Select the location of the 2nd Marine Air Wing.
A) Okinawa, Japan
B) Miramar, California
C) Cherry Point, North Carolina
D) New Orleans, Louisiana
48. Select the location of the 3rd Marine Air Wing.
A) Okinawa, Japan
B) Miramar, California
C) Cherry Point, North Carolina
D) New Orleans, Louisiana
49. Select the location of the 1st Marine Force Service Support Group.
A) Okinawa, Japan
B) Camp Pendleton, California
C) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
D) Kaneohe, Hawaii
50. Select the location of the 2nd Marine Force Service Support Group.
A) Okinawa, Japan
B) Camp Pendleton, California
C) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
D) Kaneohe, Hawaii
51. Select the location of the 3rd Marine Force Service Support Group.
A) Okinawa, Japan
B) Camp Pendleton, California
C) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
D) Kaneohe, Hawaii
52. Identify the four core elements of the MAGTF.
A) Control, Communication, Firepower, and Maneuver
B) Command, Ground Combat, Aviation Combat, and Combat Service Support
C) Control, Combat, Aircraft Maintenance, Supply
D) Armored Combat, Artillery Combat, Aviation Combat, Logistics
53. If a Marine detail is carrying the National Ensign, select the item describing the National Ensign.
A) Colors
B) Standard
C) Guidon
D) Battle Flag
54. If a flag is mounted on a vehicle, select the item describing the flag.
A) Colors
B) Standard
C) Guidon
D) Battle Flag
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55. If a platoon is marching behind the guide carrying a flag, select the item describing the flag.
A) Colors
B) Standard
C) Guidon
D) Battle Flag
56. This flag is flown during inclement weather and it measures 5 X 9½ ft. It is called what?
A) Post Flag
B) Standard Flag
C) Storm Flag
D) Garrison Flag
57. This flag is flown on Sunday and holidays and it measures 20 X 38 ft. It is called what?
A) Post Flag
B) Standard Flag
C) Storm Flag
D) Garrison Flag
58. This flag is flown on weekdays and Saturday and it measures 10 X 19 ft. It is called what?
A) Post Flag
B) Standard Flag
C) Storm Flag
D) Garrison Flag
59. Identify the procedures for boarding a ship.
A) Face the front of the ship and salute, then salute the Officer of the Deck and ask, “Request permission to
board”
B) Face the rear of the ship and salute, then salute the Officer of the Deck and ask, “Request permission to
come aboard”
C) Salute the Officer of the Deck and ask, “Request permission to come aboard” then face the front of the
ship and salute the National Ensign
D) Salute the Officer of the Deck and ask, “Request permission to board” then face the rear of the ship and
salute the National Ensign.
60. Identify the procedures for debarking a ship.
A) Face the front of the ship and salute, then salute the Officer of the Deck and ask, “Request permission to
debark”
B) Face the rear of the ship and salute, then salute the Officer of the Deck and ask, “Request permission to
go ashore”
C) Salute the Officer of the Deck and ask, “Request permission to go debark” then face the front of the ship
and salute the National Ensign
D) Salute the Officer of the Deck and ask, “Request permission to go ashore” then face the rear of the ship
and salute the National Ensign.
61. Select the procedures for entering a vessel, such as a small liberty boat, given a Private, a Sergeant, a
Captain, and a Colonel.
A) The Colonel would board first, the Captain second, followed by the Sergeant, then the Private
B) The Colonel would board first, the Private second, followed by the Sergeant, then the Captain
C) The Private would board first, the Sergeant second, followed by the Captain, then the Colonel
D) The Sergeant would board first, the Private second, followed by the Colonel, then the Captain
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62. Select the procedures for exiting a vessel, such as a small liberty boat, given a Private, a Sergeant, a Captain,
and a Colonel.
A) The Colonel would exit first, the Captain second, followed by the Sergeant, then the Private
B) The Colonel would exit first, the Private second, followed by the Sergeant, then the Captain
C) The Private would exit first, the Sergeant second, followed by the Captain, then the Colonel
D) The Sergeant would exit first, the Private second, followed by the Colonel, then the Captain
For Questions 63-67 Match the Naval Term with its meaning
63. bow.
A. Brass on a ship
64. aft.
B. Kitchen
65. galley
C. Fountain or gossip
66. bright-work
D. Front of ship
67. scuttlebutt
E. Rear of ship
68. If a Marine reports to a new command, select the uniform the Marine should wear, per MCO 1020.34F.
A) Service “A”
B) Service “B”
C) Service “C”
D) Dress Blue “D”
69. Select the uniform that matches the picture.
A) Service “A”
B) Service “B”
C) Service “C”
D) Dress Blue “D”
PICTURE FOR 69.
70. Select the uniform that matches the picture.
A) Service “A”
B) Service “B”
C) Service “C”
D) Dress Blue “D”
PICTURE FOR 70.
71. Select the uniform that matches the picture.
A) Service “A”
B) Service “B”
C) Service “C”
D) Dress Blue “D”
PICTURE FOR 71.
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72. Select the uniform that matches the picture.
A) Service “A”
B) Service “B”
C) Service “C”
D) Dress Blue “D”
PICTURE FOR 72.
73. Identify the categories of authorized awards.
A) Personal, Serviceand Unit
B) Decoration and Achievement
C) Heroic and Valor
D) Medal of Honor, Navy Cross, and Purple Heart
74. What is the primary objective of Marine Corps leadership?
A) To provide troop welfare
B) To ensure morale is high
C) To instill in all Marines the fact that we are warriors first in order to win wars
D) To gain promotion
75. Identify the definition of leave.
A) Authorized absence granted for short periods, not charged against leave accounts
B) Authorized absence which is charged to against leave accounts
C) Unauthorized absence for less than 30 days
D) Unauthorized absence for more than 1 year
76. Identify how leave is accrued.
A) Every month a Marine earns 15 days
B) Every year a Marine earns 2½ days
C) Every month a Marine earns 2½ days
D) Every year a Marine earns 15 days
77. Identify the types of leave.
A) Advanced, Annual, Convalescent, and Emergency
B) Regular, Special, and Final
C) Monthly, Quarterly, and Standard
D) Holiday, Administrative, and Punitive
78. Identify the 2 types of liberty.
A) Advanced and Annual
B) Regular and Special
C) Monthly and Quarterly
D) Holiday and Administrative
79. Select the mark of “excellent” in Proficiency/Conduct marks for a Marine.
A) 4.0/4.0
B) 4.9/4.9
C) 3.5/4.0
D) 4.5/4.5
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80. The threatening of one’s career in exchange for sexual favors in a work-related environment is the definition
of what?
A) Sexual harassment
B) Fraternization
C) Equal Opportunity
D) Sexual Responsibility
81. Fair and equal treatment to every person, regardless of age, sex, race, or religion is the definition of what?
A) Sexual harassment
B) Fraternization
C) Equal Opportunity
D) Sexual Responsibility
82. A social or business contact among Marines of different grades that undermines good order and discipline is
the definition of what?
A) Sexual harassment
B) Fraternization
C) Equal Opportunity
D) Sexual Responsibility
83. If a Marine’s MOS is 0311, what numbers describe his Occupational Field?
A) 11
B) 03
C) 311
D) 031
84. Identify the procedures for challenging personnel.
A) 1) Take cover. 2) State “Halt, who goes there?” 3) If not recognized state “Advance to be recognized”
4) If not recognized examine ID. 5) If not recognized detain and call the Corporal of the Guard.
B) 1) State “Who is on my post?” 2)Ask what is their business 3)Call the Officer of the Day
C) 1)State “Give me your ID 2)Check authorization list 3)If not on authorization list, utilize deadly force
D) 1) State “Advance to be recognized” 2) State “Who are you?” 3)If not recognized call the Military
Police
85. Select the six billets of the interior guard, per NAVMC 2691A.
A) Fireteam Leader, Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, Platoon Commander, Company Commander,
Battalion Commander
B) Sentries, Corporal of the Guard, Sergeant of the Guard, Commander of the Guard, Officer of the Day,
Commanding Officer
C) Post #1, Post #2, Post #3, Post #4, Post #5, Post #6
D) Private, Corporal, Sergeant, Captain, Major, Colonel
86. The efforts of an individual used against another to cause death, substantial risk of death, or serious bodily
harm is the definition of what?
A) Terrorism
B) Death as a punishment, awarded from a Court-Martial
C) Deadly Force
D) Combat
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87. The unlawful use of violence against individuals to intimidate governments to achieve political, religious, or
ideological objectives is the definition of what?
A) Terrorism
B) Death as a punishment, awarded from a Court-Martial
C) Deadly Force
D) Combat
88. Select the 4 measures of self-protection against terrorism.
A) Bombings, Arson, Maiming, Extortion
B) Explosives, Firearms, Media Coverage, Psychology
C) Become predictable, Attract attention, Give personal information over the phone, Leave your car
unlocked
D) Maintain a low profile, Be unpredictable, Remain alert, Protect your vehicle
89. Select the birthplace of the United States Marine Corps.
A) Tom’s Tavern located in Washington, D.C.
B) Tom’s Saloon located in Boston, Mass.
C) Tun Tavern located in Philadelphia, PA.
D) Tun Saloon located in New York, NY
90. Select the birthdate of the United States Marine Corps.
A) 3 March 1776
B) 10 November 1775
C) 4 July 1775
D) 10 October 1775
91. Select the location of the first amphibious assault in Marine Corps history, which was led by Samuel
Nicholas.
A) Inchon, Korea
B) Guadalcanal
C) New Providence, Bahamas
D) Tarawa
92. Select the Marine known as “the Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps,” who served 38 years as the
Commandant of the Marine Corps and initiated the “Force in Readiness” concept.
A) Archibald Sommers
B) Samuel Nicholas
C) John A. Lejeune
D) Archibald Henderson
93. Identify the first Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
A) John Mackie
B) Dan Daly
C) John Bassilone
D) Smedley Butler
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94. This uniform item is a cross-shaped braid worn by Marine Officers and originated to enable sharpshooters to
distinguish between friend and foe.
A) Blood Stripe
B) Quatrefoil
C) French Fourragere
D) Mameluke
95. Identify the origin of the term “Leatherneck”.
A) Nickname of Marines given by Leatherneck Magazine
B) Nickname given to Marines by Prince Hamet
C) Nickname given to Marines because they wore leather collars from 1775-1875
D) Nickname given to Marines by General Zeilin
96. Identify the origin of the Mameluke sword.
A) Given to Lieutenant O’Bannon for actions at Chapultepec
B) Given to Colonel Henderson for actions at Chapultepec
C) Given to Lieutenant O’Bannon for actions at Tripoli
D) Given to Colonel Henderson for actions at Tripoli
97. Identify the significance of the scarlet trouser stripe.
A) Worn by all noncommissioned officers and officers for actions at Tripoli
B) Worn only by staff noncommissioned officers for actions at Tripoli
C) Worn by all noncommissioned officers, staff noncommissioned officers, and officers for actions at
Chapultepec
D) Worn only by staff noncommissioned officers for actions at Chapultepec
98. Identify the significance of the Marine NCO sword.
A) Marine NCO’s are the only NCO’s authorized to carry a sword
B) Oldest weapon still in use today
C) Given to Lieutenant O’Bannon for actions at Chapultepec
D) Worn by all NCO’s and Officers for actions at Tripoli
99. Identify the significance of the three elements of the Marine Corps Emblem.
A) Eagle for freedom, Globe for conquests, Anchor for foundation
B) Eagle for democracy, Globe for bases abroad, Anchor for foundation
C) Eagle for freedom, Globe for conquests, Anchor for Naval traditions
D) Eagle for Nation, Globe for worldwide service, Anchor for Naval traditions
100. Identify the meaning of the Marine Corps Motto “Semper Fidelis”.
A) Always Ready
B) Always Faithful
C) Always Prepared
D) Always Deployed
101. Select the two Marines awarded two Marine Corps Medals of Honor.
A) Daly and Butler
B) Mackie and Bassilone
C) Lejeune and Puller
D) Cunningham and Quick
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102. Select the year Marine aviation began.
A) 1921
B) 1918
C) 1917
D) 1912
103. Select the thirteenth Commandant of the Marine Corps who guided the Corps toward the amphibious
assault role, established the Marine Corps Institute, and organized Headquarters, Marine Corps.
A) Samuel Nicholas
B) Archibald Henderson
C) John A. Lejeune
D) Jacob Zeilin
104. Select the customs associated with the Marine Corps Birthday.
A) Marine Corps Marathon, Birthday toast with wine, Henderson’s Birthday Message
B) Marine Corps Rifle tournament, Birthday Dining In, Nicholas’s Birthday Message
C) Troop formations, Marine Corps Ball, Lejeune’s Birthday Message
D) Marine Corps Fun Run, Birthday Party, Zeilin’s Birthday Message
105. Select the date women joined the United States Marine Corps.
A) 1921
B) 1918
C) 1917
D) 1912
106. Identify historical significance of the French Fourragere.
A) Worn for accomplishments at Belleau Wood, Soissons, and Blanc Mont
B) Given to Lieutenant O’Bannon for actions at Chapultepec
C) Worn by all NCO’s and Officers for actions at Tripoli
D) A cross shaped braid worn by Marine Officers and originated to enable sharpshooters to distinguish
between friend and foe
107. Identify the origin of the term “First to Fight”.
A) Recruiting poster slogan during WWI
B) Slogan of Marines in Korea
C) Concept developed by John. A. Lejeune
D) Marine Corps motto adopted by Archibald Henderson
108. Identify the origin of the term “Devil Dog”.
A) Nickname of Marines given by Leatherneck Magazine
B) Nickname given to Marines by Prince Hamet
C) Nickname given to Marines by German Soldiers
D) Nickname given to Marines by General Lejeune
109. Select the first amphibious landing, which applied the principles established by the 1938 Fleet Training
Publication 167.
A) Inchon, Korea
B) Guadalcanal
C) New Providence, Bahamas
D) Tarawa
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110. Select the battle, which proved the need for more Landing Vehicles Tracked (LVTs).
A) Inchon, Korea
B) Guadalcanal
C) New Providence, Bahamas
D) Tarawa
111. Select the battle, which was fought in order to provide a landing strip for strategic bombers.
A) Iwo Jima
B) Guadalcanal
C) Okinawa, Japan
D) Tarawa
112. Select the Marine who was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during the battle of Guadalcanal and
gave his life on Iwo Jima.
A) John Mackie
B) Dan Daly
C) John Basilone
D) Smedley Butler
113. Identify the significance of the phrase “Uncommon Valor was a common Virtue”.
A) Stated by Chesty Puller about Marines at Chosin Reservoir
B) Stated by Douglas McArthur about Marines at Inchon
C) Stated by Chester Nimitz about Marines at Iwo Jima
D) Stated by the Japanese Commander about Marines at Tarawa
114. Select the battle where the First Provisional Marine Brigade had to reinforce the U.S. Army’s 24th
Division in South Korea.
A) Chosin Reservoir
B) Pusan
C) Inchon
D) Hungnam
115. Select the amphibious landing, which was opposed by nearly all high-ranking officials in the Department
of Defense.
A) Inchon
B) Hungnam
C) Chosin Reservoir
D) Pusan
116. Select the battle in which General Smith stated “We are not retreating, we are attacking in a different
direction”.
A) Chosin Reservoir
B) Pusan
C) Inchon
D) Hungnam
117. Select the Marine awarded five Navy Crosses.
A) Gen. Smith
B) Col. Puller
C) SgtMaj. Bestwick
D) Gen. Pate
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118. Select the three developments, which were the result of the fighting in Korea.
A) Attack helicopters, Fighter Jets, Self-Propelled Howitzers
B) High frequency radios, Napalm, and M-16A2 service rifle
C) “Smart bombs”, .50 caliber machine gun, Close Air Support doctrine
D) Flak jackets, thermal boots, Vertical Envelopment doctrine
119. Select the year the office of the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps was established.
A) 1775
B) 1798
C) 1947
D) 1957
120. Select the battle in which Marines were held under a 77-day siege by the NVA.
A) Da Nang
B) Khe Sanh
C) Hue
D) Saigon
121. Select the significance of the TET offensive.
A) It allowed the North Koreans to capture Saigon
B) The Chinese took control of Khe Sanh
C) The North Vietnamese met with disaster while trying to capture South Vietnamese cities
D) The Marines dealt the Viet Cong their first major defeat of the war
122. Select the battle during the TET offensive in which Marines had to fight house to house and street to street.
A) Da Nang
B) Khe Sanh
C) Hue
D) Saigon
123. Select the Marine who was instrumental in the development of the Marine Scout Sniper Program.
A) W. T. Bennett
B) General Westmoreland
C) Lyndon Johnson
D) Carlos Hathcock
124. Select the operation in which Marines evacuated American medical students from Grenada.
A) Frequent Wind
B) Eagle Pull
C) Urgent Fury
D) Just Cause
125. Select the date the Marine Barracks was bombed killing 220 Marines in Beirut, Lebanon.
A) 24 October 1989
B) 18 April 1988
C) 23 October 1983
D) 25 August 1982
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126. Select the operation in which Marines were sent to apprehend Manuel Noriega.
A) Restore Hope
B) Desert Shield
C) Urgent Fury
D) Just Cause
127. Select the battle which was the first ground engagement with Iraqi forces in the Persian Gulf.
A) Baghdad
B) Tehran
C) Al-Khafji
D) Kuwait City
128. Select the operation in which Marines were engaged in 27 firefights while conducting humanitarian
operations in Somalia.
A) Provide Comfort
B) Provide Promise
C) Urgent Fury
D) Restore Hope
129. Select the symptoms of immersion foot.
A) Pale yellow skin around the swollen toes
B) Purple and waxy looking skin
C) Black and blue skin on the bottom of feet
D) Pale bluish skin as the pulse decreases
130. Select the procedures for treating a blister
A) Expose blister to warm air
B) Apply a hot water bottle
C) Drain blister and apply foot powder
D) Leave the blister alone and keep feet dry
131. Select the methods for preventing a foot injury.
A) Wear tight boots and apply petroleum jelly
B) Keep feet clean and dry and wear properly fitting boots and socks
C) Keep feet moist or damp by not changing socks
D) Never apply foot powder because it does not work, soak feet in salt water
132. Select the first action taken upon viewing a person lying motionless on the deck.
A) Begin CPR
B) Check for a pulse
C) Ask the person if they need help or if they are O.K.
D) Begin abdominal thrusts
133. Select the four life saving steps.
A) Start the breathing, stop the bleeding, protect the wound, treat for shock
B) Evaluate the casualty, Perform CPR, Begin abdominal thrusts, Apply the tourniquet
C) Call for help, asses the situation, Begin Rescue Breathing, apply the field dressing
D) Check for a pulse, Begin CPR, Begin abdominal thrusts, seek medical attention
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134. Select the procedures for mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
A) Look, listen, and feel for breathing. Open the airway using chest pressure arm-lift technique. Give 2
breaths.
B) Survey the scene. Open the airway using head tilt/chin lift method. Check for breathing. Pinch nose and
give 2 breaths. Check for pulse. Give 12 breaths per minute.
C) Check for bleeding. Give 2 breaths through the nose. Give a breath every 10 seconds.
D) Check for breathing. Open the airway using direct pressure. Give 2 breaths. Treat for shock.
135. Select the procedures for mouth-to-nose resuscitation.
A) Check for breathing. Open the airway using direct pressure. Give 2 breaths. Treat for shock.
B) Survey the scene. Open the airway using head tilt/chin lift method. Check for breathing. Give 2 breaths
through the nose. Check for pulse. Give 12 breaths per minute.
C) Check for breathing. Give 2 breaths through the nose. Give a breath every 10 seconds.
D) Open the airway using chest pressure arm-lift technique. Pinch nose and give 2 breaths. Check for pulse.
136. Select the procedures for chest-pressure arm lift respiration.
A) Press the casualty’s hands directly down, stretch the arms backward, replace the casualty’s hands on the
chest, and lift arms vertically.
B) Press the casualty’s hands directly down, lift arms vertically, replace the casualty’s hands on the chest,
and stretch the arms backward.
C) Press the casualty’s hands directly down, lift arms vertically, stretch the arms backward, and replace the
casualty’s hands on the chest.
D) Stretch the arms backward, press the casualty’s hands directly down, replace the casualty’s hands on the
chest, and lift arms vertically.
137. Select the wound that can be treated with a field dressing only.
A) Sucking chest wound
B) Abrasion with capillary bleeding
C) Closed fracture
D) Amputation
138. Select the wound that can be treated with a pressure dressing.
A) Laceration across an artery
B) Second degree burn
C) Closed fracture
D) Amputation
139. Select the procedures for treating a victim for shock.
A) Smother the victim with mud and cover with a field dressing
B) Give the victim plenty of food and water and try to get the victim walking
C) Position the victim, elevate the victim’s feet, prevent overheating or chilling, calm the victim
D) Perform rescue breathing and if it does not work, perform abdominal thrusts
140. Select the procedures for treating a closed fracture.
A) Apply a tourniquet above the wound, gather materials, pad splints, apply the splint, and tie slipknots on
the outboard side of the limb.
B) Apply a pressure dressing on the wound, gather materials, pad splints, straighten the injury, apply splint,
and tie non-slip knots on the inboard side of limb.
C) Gather materials, pad splints, apply splint, and tie slipknots on outboard side of limb.
D) Gather materials, pad splints, apply splint, and tie non-slip knots on inboard side of limb.
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141. Select the procedures for treating an open head wound.
A) Place a moist field dressing over the wound and tighten the dressing to stop bleeding. Place another
moist field dressing around brain matter.
B) Push brains back into skull with sterile dressing then tie the dressing to prevent bleeding.
C) Place a pressure dressing directly on the brain to prevent bleeding.
D) Place a field dressing over the wound without pushing the brain back into the skull. Put no unnecessary
pressure on the wound
142. Select the procedures for treating an abdominal wound.
A) Give the victim ½ a canteen to drink, remove clothing to expose wound, apply pressure dressing, and tie
tails with a slipknot directly over wound.
B) Give the victim a MRE to eat, remove clothing to expose wound, apply field dressing, and tie tails with a
non-slip knot to the side of the wound.
C) Give the victim nothing to eat/drink, remove clothing to expose wound, apply tourniquet 4 inches above
wound, and mark forehead with a “T” and date.
D) Give the victim nothing to eat/drink, remove clothing to expose wound, apply field dressing, and tie tails
with a non-slip knot to the side of the wound.
143. Select the symptoms of heat stroke.
A) Cramps in arms and legs. Cool, pale, and sweaty skin. Tingling of hands or feet.
B) Cool, pale, sweaty skin. Chills with Goosebumps. Experience headaches and confusion.
C) Rapid breathing, hot sweaty skin. Loss of appetite.
D) Hot dry skin. Experience headaches and confusion. Weak pulse and breathing.
144. Select the procedures for treating heat exhaustion.
A) Move the victim to a shady area. Have the victim drink a canteen quickly. Give victim a blanket for
chills.
B) Move victim to a shady area. Have victim lie down and elevate legs. Remove clothing. Pour water on
victim. Have victim drink at least one canteen slowly.
C) Move victim to a shady area. Have victim sit up to prevent unconsciousness. Pour water on victim.
Have victim drink ½ a canteen quickly.
D) Have victim lie down and elevate legs. Give victim a blanket for chills. Have victim drink a canteen
slowly.
145. Select the methods for preventing a heat injury.
A) Acclimatization, consume salt tablets, and drink water when temperature is above 90 degrees.
B) Wear extra layers to protect from the heat, consume salt in daily diet and salt food to taste, and drink
water frequently.
C) Acclimatization, consume salt in daily diet and salt food to taste, and drink water frequently.
D) Wear extra layers to protect from the heat, consume salt tablets, and drink water when temperature is
above 90 degrees.
146. Select a symptom of hypothermia.
A) Slow shallow breath
B) Rapid breathing
C) Overactive
D) Headaches
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147. Select the procedure for treating frostbite.
A) Place hands under armpits
B) Place hands near a fire
C) Rub hands vigorously
D) Rub hands with snow
148. Select the method(s) for preventing a cold injury.
A) Proper clothing
B) Drink Alcohol to knock of chill
C) Use tobacco such as cigarettes for warmth
D) Wear tight shoes and socks to hold heat
149. Service and dress uniform skirts, except the long skirt, will be from:
A) 1 ¼ inch above the kneecap to 1 ¼ inch below the kneecap
B) 1 inch above the kneecap to 1 inch below the kneecap
C) .5 inches above the kneecap to .5 inches below the kneecap
D) As high as the Marine wants to wear it
150. How should two marksmanship badges be worn on the uniform?
A) Both centered on the pocket, 1inch between the badges with rifle badge closest to the heart 1/8 inch
above the pocket and the top of the pistol badge even with the top of the rifle badge.
B) Centered on the outside edge of the pocket 1/8 inch above the highest point
C) You can only wear one
D) Both centered on the pocket, ¾ inch between the badges with rifle badge closest to the heart 1/8 inch
above the pocket and the top of the pistol badge even with the top of the rifle badge.
151. The first major offensive operation since the Korea War with a regimental size force in August 1965 was
A) Operation Starlite
B) Operation Starbright
C) Operation Starry Night
D) Operation the game
152. Three major developments as a result of the Korean War were:
A) Lightweight body armor, thermal boots, vertical envelopment
B) C-rations, tactical vehicle (the Jeep), body armor
C) Flak jacket, mountain boots, helicopters
D) Cold weather underwear, vertical envelopment, MREs
153. What is the purpose of Close Order Drill?
A) Move unit from one place to another in a disorderly manner/Provide simple formations from which
combat formations may be readily assumed/Teach discipline by instilling habits of precision and
automatic response to orders/Increase confidence of subordinate leaders by allowing them to exercise
command, give proper commands and control drilling Marines/Give Marines an opportunity to handle
individual weapons
B) Move unit from one place to another in an orderly manner/Provide simple formations from which combat
formations may be readily assumed/Teach discipline by instilling habits of instant response to
orders/Increase confidence of subordinate leaders by allowing them to exercise command, give proper
commands and control drilling Marines/Give Marines an opportunity to handle individual weaponsCrations, tactical vehicle (the Jeep), body armor
C) Move unit from one place to another in an orderly manner/Provide simple formations from which combat
formations may be readily assumed/Teach discipline by instilling habits of precision and automatic
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response to orders/Increase confidence of subordinate leaders by allowing them to exercise command,
give proper commands and control drilling Marines/Give Marines an opportunity to handle individual
weapons
D) Move unit from one place to another in an orderly manner/Provide simple formations from which combat
formations may be readily assumed/Teach discipline by instilling habits of precision and automatic
response to orders/Increase confidence of subordinate leaders by allowing them to exercise command,
give proper commands and control drilling Marines/Give Marines an opportunity to handle each other
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ANSWER KEY
1.D
2.B
3.C
4.B
5.A
6.B
7.D
8.B
9.C
10.B
41.C
42.C
43.B
44.A
45.D
46.A
47.C
48.B
49.B
50.C
81.C
82.B
83.B
84.A
85.B
86.C
87.A
88.D
89.C
90.B
121.C
122.C
123.D
124.C
125.C
126.D
127.C
128.D
129.D
130.D
11.A
12.D
13.B
14.C
15.D
16.C
17.C
18.C
19.D
20.D
51.A
52.B
53.A
54.B
55.C
56.C
57.D
58.A
59.B
60.D
91.C
92.D
93.A
94.B
95.C
96.C
97.C
98.A
99.D
100.B
131.B
132.C
133.A
134.B
135.B
136.C
137.A
138.D
139.C
140.D
21.A
22.A
23.C
24.A
25.A
26.C
27.A
28.B
29.C
30.D
31.B
32.C
33.B
34.D
35.B
36.C
37.C
38.B
39.C
40.B
61.C
62.A
63.D
64.E
65.B
66.A
67.C
68.A
69.A
70.B
71.C
72.D
73.A
74.C
75.B
76.C
77.A
78.B
79.D
80.A
101.A
102.A
103.C
104.C
105.B
106.A
107.A
108.C
109.B
110.D
111.A
112.C
113.C
114.B
115.A
116.A
117.B
118.D
119.D
120.B
141.D
142.D
143.D
144.B
145.C
146.A
147.A
148.A
149. B
150. D
151. A
152. A
153. C
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FUNCTION CHECK
1. Charge the weapon once by pulling the charging handle to the rear, then release it.
2. Place the selector lever on SAFE and squeeze the trigger, the hammer should not fall.
3. Place the selector lever on SEMI and squeeze the trigger, the hammer should fall.
4. While holding the trigger to the rear charge the weapon once.
5. Release the trigger, you should hear an audible clunk. Squeeze the trigger again, the hammer should fall.
6. Charge the weapon once and place the selector lever on BURST.
7. Squeeze the trigger, the hammer should fall.
8. While holding the trigger to the rear charge the weapon 3 times.
9. Release the trigger, you should hear an audible clunk. Squeeze the trigger again, the hammer should fall.
10. Charge the weapon once and place the selector lever on safe. Close the ejection port cover.
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Marine Corps General Orders for Sentries
General Order 1
To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
General Order 2
To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place
within sight or hearing.
General Order 3
To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
General Order 4
To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.
General Order 5
To quit my post only when properly relieved.
General Order 6
To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the commanding officer, officer
of the day, and officers and noncommissioned officers of the guard only.
General Order 7
To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
General Order 8
To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
General Order 9
To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions.
General Order 10
To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
General Order 11
To be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my
post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.
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Marine Corps Rank Structure
Enlisted
Private First Class/E-2
Lance Corporal/E-3
Master Sergeant/E-8
Corporal/E-4
First Sergeant/E-8
Master Gunnery Sergeant/E-9
Sergeant/E-5
Staff Sergeant/E-6
Sergeant Major/E-9
Gunnery Sergeant/E-7
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps/E-9
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Warrant Officer
Warrant Officer
W-1
Gold/Red
Chief Warrant Officer 2 W-2
Gold/Red
Chief Warrant Officer 3 W-3
Silver/Red
Chief Warrant Officer 4 W-4
Silver/Red
Chief Warrant Officer 5 W-5
Silver/Red
Marine Gunner
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Officer
Second Lieutenant O-1
Gold
First Lieutenant
O-2
Captain
O-3
Major
O-4
Silver
Gold
Lieutenant Colonel O-5
Silver
Colonel
O-6
Brigadier General O-7
Major General
O-8
Lieutenant General O-9
General
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O-10