History of the Corps

This is a quiz about the history and terminology of the United States Marine Corps. Some facts may be known by the general public, others are taught in Marine Boot Camp & OCS. A few probably are known only to those who served in a specific time or place.

Test your knowledge of U. S. Marine Corps history and terminology by taking this very short quiz developed by a Marine who served from 1960 thru 1988.

1. What is your age?
Under 18 Years Old
18 to 24 Years Old
25 to 30 Years Old
31 to 40 Years Old
41 to 50 Years Old
51 to 60 Years Old
Over 60 Years Old
2. What is your gender?
Male
Female
3. What date is considered to be the birthday of the United States Marine Corps?
October 15, 1897
July 4, 1776
November 10, 1775
March 3, 1942
4. What is the "Birthplace of the Corps"?
Parris Island
Philadelphia
Tun Tavern
The Globe & Laurel
5. To what did the term "Bam" refer?
Big Artillery Machines
Women Marines
Bad Ass Marine
Blank Firing Adapter
6. Prior to 1960, what pay grade was a Corporal?
E5
E4
E3
E2
7. Camp Matthews is now the home of what University?
University of Virginia
University of South Carolina
University of California, San Diego
University of Southern California
8. A garrison cap is also known as a
pi$$cutter
fore and aft cap
hat
dunce cap
9. Archibald Henderson was Commandant of the Marine Corps for ____ years
2
4
39
8
10. Prior to becoming a household name during the Iran-Contra Controversy, what name did Lt. Colonel Oliver L. North prefer?
Ollie North
Oliver North
Larry North
Lawrence North
11. What Commandant restored the Warrior Spirit to the Corps?
David M. Shoup
Al Gray
James L. Jones
Clifton B. Cates
12. What was the name of the Marine Camp located on Parker Ranch (Hawaii) during World War II?
Camp Parker
Camp Swampy
Camp Tarawa
Paradise Village
13. What was the bloodiest battle in the history of the Corps
Guadalcanal
Hue City
Iwo Jima
Tarawa
14. A Marine's best friends in combat are
his rifle
his fellow Marines
Navy Hospital Corpsmen
Artillery
Close Air Support
All of the Above

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