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USMC Basic Skills Test

USMC Basic Skills Test

Question 1 of 36

1

The date that the USMC became a regular branch of our country's service

Select one of the following:

  • November 10, 1775

  • November 15, 1770

  • July 4, 1776

  • September 19, 1791

Explanation

Question 2 of 36

1

The man who established the Marine Corps

Select one of the following:

  • Captain Samuel Nicholas

  • Chesty Puller

  • Robert Mullins

  • James Mattis

Explanation

Question 3 of 36

1

The USMC was established here

Select one of the following:

  • Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, PA

  • Cheers, Boston, MA

  • TGI Fridays

  • Independence Hall, Philadelphia, PA

Explanation

Question 4 of 36

1

Proprietor of Tun Tavern

Select one of the following:

  • Peg Mullen, Robert Mullen's wife

  • Lt Presley O'Banon

  • George Washington

  • Sam Adams

Explanation

Question 5 of 36

1

First Marine Corps Recruiter

Select one of the following:

  • Robert Mullen

  • Presley O'Banon

  • Samuel Nicholas

  • Pam Mullen

Explanation

Question 6 of 36

1

Date the Marine Corps was permanently established.

Select one of the following:

  • July 11, 1798

  • July 4, 1776

  • November 10, 1801

  • September 19, 1791

Explanation

Question 7 of 36

1

Symbol of the USMC

Select one of the following:

  • Eagle, Globe and Anchor

  • English Bulldog

  • Teufelhunden

  • Leatherneck

Explanation

Question 8 of 36

1

Which recognizes our nation

Select one of the following:

  • Eagle

  • Globe

  • Anchor

Explanation

Question 9 of 36

1

Which recognizes our worldwide service

Select one of the following:

  • Eagle

  • Globe

  • Anchor

Explanation

Question 10 of 36

1

Which recognizes our naval traditions

Select one of the following:

  • Eagle

  • Globe

  • Anchor

Explanation

Question 11 of 36

1

Year the USMC emblem was adopted

Select one of the following:

  • 1868

  • 1775

  • 1947

  • 1776

Explanation

Question 12 of 36

1

Man who adopted the USMC emblem

Select one of the following:

  • Brig Gen Jacob Zealin

  • LtGen Chesty Puller

  • Captain Samuel Nicholas

  • Gen James Mattis

Explanation

Question 13 of 36

1

The term leatherneck came from where?

Select one of the following:

  • The Marines who wore a leather strap to protect their neck from enemy swords

  • The tough skin of Marines from outdoor service

  • Leather flasks

Explanation

Question 14 of 36

1

USMC Motto

Select one of the following:

  • Semper Fidelis

  • In the air on land and sea

  • From sea to shining sea

  • The Few, The Proud

Explanation

Question 15 of 36

1

USMC Motto before Semper Fidelis

Select one of the following:

  • By land, by sea

  • We're looking for a few good men

  • The few, the proud

  • Marine Corps Strong

Explanation

Question 16 of 36

1

Yeah the USMC motto was changed to Semper Fidels

Select one of the following:

  • 1880

  • 1801

  • 1791

  • 1776

Explanation

Question 17 of 36

1

Where did Marines get the nickname "devil dog" from?

Select one of the following:

  • Battle of Belleau Wood, June 1918

  • Guadalcanal

  • Tarawa

  • Tripoli

Explanation

Question 18 of 36

1

First USMC aviator

Select one of the following:

  • A.A. Cunningham, 1912

  • Wilbur Wright, 1903

  • Orville Wright, 1903

  • Paul Tibbits, 1945

Explanation

Question 19 of 36

1

First female Marine

Select one of the following:

  • Opha Mae Johnson, August 13, 1918

  • Oprah Winfrey

  • Amelia Aerhart

  • Betsy Ross

Explanation

Question 20 of 36

1

First Marine helo pilot to receive the Medal of Honor

Select one of the following:

  • Major Stephen Pless

  • Major Victor Krulak

  • Major Samuel Nicholas

  • Major Robert Mullens

Explanation

Question 21 of 36

1

First Marine Pilot to shoot down an enemy plane

Select one of the following:

  • 1Lt E.S. Brewer

  • Capt. A.A. Cunningham

  • Maj Victor Krulak

  • Lt Presley O'Bannon

Explanation

Question 22 of 36

1

Who served the longest term as Commandant?

Select one of the following:

  • Archibald Henderson

  • Samuel Mullen

  • Alexander Vandegrift

  • John Kelley

Explanation

Question 23 of 36

1

First Female Marine Warrant Officer

Select one of the following:

  • CWO Ruth Wood

  • Opha May Johnson

  • Margaret Brewer

Explanation

Question 24 of 36

1

First Marine officer to die in battle

Select one of the following:

  • Captain John Fitzpatrick

  • Lt Presley O'Bannon

  • Capt Samuel Nicholas

  • Capt Robert Mullen

Explanation

Question 25 of 36

1

Archibald Henderson served this many years as Commandant

Select one of the following:

  • 38

  • 24

  • 10

  • 4

Explanation

Question 26 of 36

1

The time you have to dawn and clear your gas mask

Select one of the following:

  • 15 seconds

  • 5 seconds

  • 10 seconds

  • 20 seconds

Explanation

Question 27 of 36

1

This commandant installed the office of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

Select one of the following:

  • 21st Commandant, General Pate in 1957

  • 14th Commandant, MajGen Wendell C. Neville, 1929

  • 13th Commandant, MajGen John A. Lejeune, 1920

  • 9th Commandant, MajGen Charles Heywood, 1891

Explanation

Question 28 of 36

1

ON February 20, 1962, one of the Marine Corps finest pilots manned the first capsule to orbit the earth.

Select one of the following:

  • John Glenn

  • Buzz Aldrin

  • Neil Armstrong

  • A.A. Cunningham

Explanation

Question 29 of 36

1

When was the dress blues uniform adopted?

Select one of the following:

  • August 24, 1797

  • November 10, 1775

  • July 4, 1776

  • September 19, 1791

Explanation

Question 30 of 36

1

Man who adopted the dress blue uniform

Select one of the following:

  • Secretary of War James McHenry

  • George Washington

  • Samuel Nicholas

  • Robert Mullen

Explanation

Question 31 of 36

1

The Mameluke sword was presented to this man

Select one of the following:

  • Lt Presley N. O'Bannon

  • Pasha of Tripoli

  • Chesty Puller

  • Samuel Nicholas

Explanation

Question 32 of 36

1

This number of Marines were killed on the island of Iwo Jima

Select one of the following:

  • 5,931

  • 6,100

  • 5,210

  • 500

Explanation

Question 33 of 36

1

This number of Marines died the first day on Iwo Jima

Select one of the following:

  • 2,500

  • 1,212

  • 1,775

  • 976

Explanation

Question 34 of 36

1

How many Mariens left the island alive of the six Americans pictured raising the flag over Mount Suribachi?

Select one of the following:

  • 3

  • 4

  • 2

  • 0

Explanation

Question 35 of 36

1

This number of Japanese became prisoners on Iwo Jima

Select one of the following:

  • Fewer than 200

  • 500

  • 1,000

  • 1,212

Explanation

Question 36 of 36

1

The man who coined the phrase "Uncommon valor was a common virtue".

Select one of the following:

  • Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimits

  • Admiral Yamamoto

  • Chesty Puller

  • George Patton

Explanation

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