Marine Corps Knowledge

Marine Corps Knowledge

Table Of Contents

A. Code Of Conduct And The Law Of War…………………………………… Jump
B. Uniform Code Of Military Justice……………………………………….…. Jump
C. Request Mast…………………………………………………………………. Jump
D. History, Customs, Courtesies And Of The USMC…………………………. Jump
E. Rank Structure……………………………………………………………….. Jump
F. Uniforms………………………………………………………………………. Jump
G. Leadership…………………………………………………………………….. Jump
H. Close Order Drill……………………………………………………………… Jump
I. Military Security……………………………………………………………… Jump
J. Security Of Military Information……………………………………………. Jump
K. Terrorism……………………………………………………………………… Jump
L. First Aid……………………………………………………………………….. Jump
M. Field Sanitation And Hygiene………………………………………………… Jump
N. Substance Abuse………………………………………………………………. Jump
O. Land Navigation……………………………………………………………….. Jump
P. NBC Defense…………………………………………………………………… Jump
Q. Individual Tactical Measures………………………………………………… Jump
R. M-1911A1 Pistol……………………………………………………………….. Jump
S. M-16A2 Rifle…………………………………………………………………… Jump
T. M-203 Grenade Launcher…………………………………………………….. Jump



CODE OF CONDUCT AND THE LAW OF WAR

1. Q: HOW MANY ARTICLES TO THE CODE OF CONDUCT ARE THERE?

A: SIX

2. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT?

A: I AM AN AMERICAN, FIGHTING IN THE FORCES WHICH GUARD MY COUNTRY AND OUR WAY OF LIFE. I AM PREPARED TO GIVE MY LIFE IN THEIR DEFENSE.

3. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE II OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT?

A: I WILL NEVER SURRENDER OF MY OWN FREE WILL. IF IN COMMAND, I WILL NEVER SURRENDER THE MEMBERS OF MY
COMMAND WHILE THEY STILL HAVE THE MEANS TO RESIST.

4. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE III OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT?

A: IF I AM CAPTURED I WILL CONTINUE TO RESIST BY ALL MEANS AVAILABLE I WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ESCAPE
AND AID OTHERS TO ESCAPE. I WILL ACCEPT NEITHER PAROLE NOR SPECIAL FAVORS FROM THE ENEMY.

5. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE IV OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT?

A: IF I BECOME A PRISONER OF WAR, I WILL KEEP FAITH WITH MY FELLOW PRISONERS. I WILL GIVE NO INFORMATION OR
TAKE PART IN ANY ACTION WHICH MAY BE HARMFUL TO MY COMMAND. IF I AM SENIOR, I WILL TAKE COMMAND. IF NOT,
I WILL OBEY THE LAWFUL ORDERS OF THE APPOINTED OVER ME AND WILL BACK THEM UP IN EVERY WAY.

6. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE V OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT?

A: WHEN QUESTIONED, SHOULD I BECOME A PRISONER OF WAR, I AM REQUIRED TO GIVE NAME, RANK, SERVICE NUMBER
AND DATE OF BIRTH. I WILL EVADE ANSWERING FURTHER QUESTIONS TO THE UTMOST OF MY ABILITY. I WILL MAKE NO
ORAL OR WRITTEN STATEMENTS DISLOYAL TO MY COUNTRY AND ITS ALLIES OR HARMFUL TO THEIR CAUSE.

7. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE VI OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT?

A: I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT I AM AN AMERICAN, FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM, RESPONSIBLE FOR MY ACTIONS, AND
DEDICATED TO THE PRINCIPLES WHICH MADE MY COUNTRY FREE. I WILL TRUST IN MY GOD AND IN THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA.

8. Q: WHY WAS THE CODE OF CONDUCT REVISED ON MARCH 28, 1988?

A: TO REMOVE SEXIST LANGUAGE.

9. Q: WHEN WAS THE CODE OF CONDUCT ORIGINALLY PRESCRIBED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES?

A: 1955.

10. Q: HOW MANY RIGHTS OFA POWARE THERE AND WHAT ARE THEY?

A: 1) RECEIVE SANITARY, PROTECTIVE HOUSING AND CLOTHING.
2) RECEIVE ENOUGH FOOD TO STAY IN GOOD HEALTH.
3) RECEIVE ADEQUATE MEDICAL CARE.
4) RECEIVE NECESSARY FACILITIES FOR PROPER HYGIENE.
5) PRACTICE RELIGIOUS FAITH.
6) KEEP PERSONAL PROPERTY EXCEPT WEAPONS, MILITARY EQUIPMENT, AND MILITARY DOCUMENTS.
7) SEND AND RECEIVE MAIL.
8) RECEIVE PACKAGES CONTAINING FOOD, CLOTHING, EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, OR RECREATIONAL MATERIAL.
9) SELECT A FELLOW POW TO REPRESENT YOU.
10) RECEIVE HUMANE TREATMENT BY YOUR CAPTORS.
11) HAVE A COPY OF THE GENEVA CONVENTION ON PREMISES OF WAR AND ITS ANNEXES, INCLUDING ANY SPECIAL
AGREEMENTS, POSTED WHERE YOU CAN READ THEM. THEY MUST BE WRITTEN IN ENGLISH. IF THEY ARE
POSTED WHERE YOU CANNOT READ THEM, YOU ARE ENTITLED TO A COPY UPON REQUEST.
12) HAVE A COPY OF ALL CAMP REGULATIONS, NOTICES, ORDERS, AND PUBLICATIONS ABOUT YOUR CONDUCT AS A
PRISONER OF WAR POSTED WHERE YOU CAN READ THEM. THEY MUST BE WRITTEN IN ENGLISH. IF POSTED WHERE YOU
CANNOT READ THEM, YOU ARE ENTITLED TO A COPY UPON REQUEST.

11. Q: WHAT ARE THE FOUR OBLIGATIONS OF A POW?

A: 1) TELL CAPTORS YOUR NAME, RANK, SERVICE NUMBER, AND DATE OF BIRTH.
2) OBEY ALL LAWFUL RULES ESTABLISHED BY YOUR CAPTORS.
3) IF REQUIRED BY CAPTORS, PERFORM LABOR FOR PAY THAT IS NON-MILITARY AND NOT HUMILIATING, DANGEROUS,
OR UNHEALTHY.
4) CONTINUE MILITARY DISCIPLINE AND COURTESY IN THE POW CAMP. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO RENDER APPROPRIATE
HONORS TO YOUR CAPTORS WHO ARE OFFICERS.

12. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE PURPOSES OF THE LAW OF WAR?

A: 1) PROTECTING BOTH COMBATANTS AND NONCOMBATANTS FROM UNNECESSARY SUFFERING.
2) SAFEGUARDING CERTAIN FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS OF PERSONS WHO FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY,
PARTICULARLY PRISONERS OF WAR, THE WOUNDED, THE SICK, AND CIVILIANS.
3) HELPING TO BRING PEACE.

13. Q: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE LAW OF WAR CAUSES WHAT?

A: 1) DISHONORS THE NATION, THE MARINE CORPS, AND THE INDIVIDUAL MARINE.
2) STRENGTHENS THE ENEMY’S WILL TO FIGHT.

14. Q: WHAT LAW OF WAR RULES SHOULD ALL MARINES FOLLOW?

A: 1) FIGHT ONLY ENEMY COMBATANTS.
2) DO NOT HARM ENEMIES WHO SURRENDER. DISARM THEM AND TURN THEM OVER TO YOUR SUPERIORS.
3) DO NOT KILL OR TORTURE PRISONERS.
4) COLLECT AND CARE FOR THE WOUNDED, WHETHER FRIEND OR FOE.
5) DO NOT ATTACK MEDICAL PERSONNEL, FACILITIES, OR EQUIPMENT.
6) DESTROY NO MORE THAN THE MISSION REQUIRES.
7) TREAT ALL CIVILIANS HUMANELY.
8) DO NOT STEAL. RESPECT PRIVATE PROPERTY AND POSSESSIONS.
9) DO THEIR BEST TO PREVENT VIOLATIONS OF THE LAW OF WAR. REPORT ALL VIOLATIONS OF THE LAW OF WAR TO
YOUR SUPERIOR.

15. Q: WHAT ARE THE TWO PRINCIPAL SOURCES THE LAW OF WAR IS DERIVED FROM?

A: 1) LAWMAKING TREATIES (OR CONVENTIONS).
2) CUSTOMS.

16. Q: WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU SEE ANY OF THE LAW OF WAR RULESVIOLATED?

A: REPORT IT UP YOUR CHAIN OF COMMAND.

17. Q: WHAT COULD HAPPEN IF YOU DON’T REPORT A VIOLATION OF THE LAW OF WAR RULES?

A: YOU COULD BE PUNISHED UNDER THE UCMJ.

18. Q: BESIDES YOUR CHAIN OF COMMAND, WHO COULD YOU REPORT VIOLATIONS OF THE LAW OF WAR RULES TO?

A: THE INSPECTOR GENERAL, THE CHAPLAIN, OR THE JUDGE ADVOCATE.

19. Q: WHAT ARE SOME ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES AND TACTICS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF WAR?

A: RAPE, PILLAGE, AND PLUNDER.

20. Q: WHAT IS THE RULE TO REMEMBER ABOUT IDENTIFYING COMBATANTS AND NON COMBATANTS?

A: NOT EVERYONE IN UNIFORM IS A COMBATANT, AND NOT EVERYONE IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES IS A NONCOMBATANT.

21. Q: WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF UNIFORMED NONCOMBATANTS?

A: MEDICAL OR RELIGIOUS PERSONNEL, PERSONNEL WHO SURRENDER OR ARE CAPTURED OR DETAINED, SHIPWRECKED,
SICK OR WOUNDED, PARACHUTISTS FROM DISABLED AIRCRAFT.

22. Q: WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF CIVILIAN CLOTHED COMBATANTS?

A: GUERRILLAS.

23. Q: WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF PLACES NOT TO BE DESTROYED UNLESS AT THE TIME ARE BEING USED BY THE ENEMY
FOR MILITARY OPERATIONS OR PURPOSES?

A: BUILDINGS DEDICATED TO ART, RELIGION, SCIENCE, OR CHARITABLE PURPOSES; HISTORICAL MONUMENTS; HOSPITALS
AND PLACES WHERE THE SICK AND WOUNDED ARE COLLECTED AND CARED FOR; SCHOOLS AND ORPHANAGES.

24. Q: HOW ARE MEDICAL AND RELIGIOUS PERSONNEL AND FACILITIES USUALLY MARKED?

A: A RED CROSS ON A WHITE BACKGROUND.

25. Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE OTHER DISTINCTIVE MARKINGS USED BY FOREIGN COUNTRIES TO DESIGNATE MEDICAL OR
RELIGIOUS PERSONNEL OR FACILITIES?

A: 1) TURKEY AND MOST OTHER MOSLEM COUNTRIES – RED CRESCENT.
2) IRAN – RED LION AND SUN.
3) ISRAEL – RED SHIELD OF DAVID.

26. Q: WHEN ARE PARACHUTIST CONSIDERED COMBATANTS?

A: IF THEY USE THEIR WEAPONS OR, UPON LANDING, DO NOT SURRENDER AND OF COURSE, PARATROOPERS ARE
JUMPING FROM AN AIRPLANE SO THEY CAN FIGHT YOU AND YOU MAY FIRE AT THEM WHILE THEY ARE STILL IN
THE AIR.

27. Q: WHEN IT IS DEALING WITH YOUR WEAPONS, WHAT IS CONSIDERED ILLEGAL ACCORDING TO INTERNATIONAL LAW?

A: ALTERING OF THE WEAPON IN ORDER TO CAUSE UNNECESSARY SUFFERING TO THE ENEMY.

28. Q: WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF ALTERED WEAPONS?

A: “DUM-DUM” ROUNDS (BULLETS WITH ALTERED TIPS) OR USING HOLLOW DOSE BULLETS.

29. Q: WHEN WAS THE GENEVA CONVENTION ESTABLISHED?

A: 1949.

30. Q: WHAT ARE THE FIVE “S’s” WHEN DEALING WITH CAPTIVES OR DETAINEES?

A: SEARCH, SEGREGATE, SILENCE, SPEED, AND SAFEGUARD.

31. Q: WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES AN ENEMY MIGHT DEMONSTRATE TO SURRENDER?

A: A SYMBOL WITH A WHITE FLAG, WALKING OR CRAWLING WITH HIS HANDS UP, OR YELLING TO YOU.

32. Q: WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO ALLOW THE ENEMY TO SURRENDER AND TO TREAT THEM HUMANELY?

A: THEY ARE A VALUABLE SOURCE OF INFORMATION, AND OTHERS ARE MORE LIKELY TO ALSO SURRENDER IF THEY
SEE HOW WELL YOU TREAT CAPTIVES AND IT’S THE LAW!

UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE

1. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE TYPES OF COURT MARTIALS?

A: SUMMARY, SPECIAL, AND GENERAL.

2. Q: WHAT IS THE HIGHEST TYPE OF COURT MARTIAL?

A: GENERAL COURT MARTIAL.

3. Q: WHICH COURT MARTIAL (S) CAN AWARD A DISHONORABLE DISCHARGE?

A: GENERAL COURT MARTIAL.

4. Q: WHICH COURT MARTIAL (S) CAN AWARD A BAD CONDUCT DISCHARGE?

A: SPECIAL COURT MARTIAL AND GENERAL COURT MARTIAL.

5. Q: NAME THE TYPES OF DISCHARGES IN ORDER.

A: 1) HONORABLE
2) GENERAL UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS
3) GENERAL UNDER OTHER THAN HONORABLE CONDITIONS
4) BAD CONDUCT
5) DISHONORABLE

6. Q: HOW MANY RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED ARE THERE AND WHAT ARE THEY?

A: THERE ARE 14 RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED, THEY ARE:
1) INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY
2) RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT
3) RIGHT TO BE REPRESENTED BY A LAWYER
4) PROTECTION AGAINST DOUBLE JEOPARDY
5) RIGHT TO CALL WITNESSES
6) RIGHT TO SENTENCE REVIEW
7) RIGHT TO A SPEEDY AND PUBLIC TRIAL
8) RIGHT TO BE INFORMED OF THE CHARGES
9) RIGHT TO AN INTERPRETER
10) PROTECTION AGAINST ILLEGAL SEARCH AND SEIZURE
11) RIGHT TO CHALLENGE MEMBERS ON THE COURT
12) RIGHT TO HAVE ENLISTED REPRESENT
13) RIGHT TO BE TRIED BY A MILITARY JUDGE
14) RIGHT TO TRIAL BY COURT MARTIAL

7. Q: WHEN CAN A SERVICE MEMBER BE REFUSED THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY COURT MARTIAL?

A: WHEN ATTACHED TO OR EMBARKED IN A VESSEL.

8. Q: HOW LONG DOES A PERSON HAVE TO SUBMIT AN APPEAL?

A: WITHIN A REASONABLE PERIOD OF TIME (15 DAYS MAXIMUM).

9. Q: WHAT IS THE MEANING OF DETENTION OF PAY?

A: A SET AMOUNT OF MONEY WILL BE WITHHELD FROM A PERSONS PAY FOR A AMOUNT OF TIME AND IF THE PERSON
DOES NOT FACE ANY DISCIPLINARY ACTION DURING THAT PERIOD OF TIME THE MONEY WITHHELD WILL BE RETURNED.

10. Q: WHAT DOES THE SUSPENSION OF A SENTENCE MEAN?

A: THAT PORTION OF THE SENTENCE WILL NOT TAKE EFFECT AT THE TIME SENTENCED, BUT DURING A SET PERIOD OF
TIME, IF THE PERSON FACES ADDITIONAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION IT COULD BE VACATED. IF DURING THAT SET PERIOD OF
TIME THE PERSON FACED NO ADDITIONAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION, THAT SENTENCE WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DROPPED.
(IF DURING THE PERIOD OF A SUSPENDED SENTENCE THE PERSON SHOULD FACE DISCIPLINARY ACTION, THE PREVIOUS
SUSPENDED SENTENCE COULD BE VACATED IN ADDITION TO THE NEW SENTENCE THE PERSON COULD RECEIVE
WITHOUT IT BEING “DOUBLE JEOPARDY” DUE TO THE SUSPENDED SENTENCE WAS A SENTENCE FROM A PREVIOUS
ACTION).

11. Q: WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM A COMMANDING OFFICER (CAPTAIN AND BELOW) CAN AWARD AT AN NJP?

A: 7 DAYS CORRECTIONAL CUSTODY, 14 DAYS RESTRICTION, 14 DAYS EXTRA DUTY, DETENTION OF 14 DAYS PAY,
FORFEITURE OF 7 DAYS PAY, AND REDUCTION OF ONE RANK (PROVIDED HE HAS PROMOTION AUTHORITY OF
THAT RANK).

12. Q: WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM A COMMANDING OFFICER (MAJOR AND ABOVE) CAN AWARD AT AN NJP?

A: 30 DAYS CORRECTIONAL CUSTODY, 45 DAYS EXTRA DUTY, 60 DAYS RESTRICTION, DETENTION OF 1/2 OF 1 MONTHS PAY
FOR 3 MONTHS, FORFEITURE OF 1/2 OF 1 MONTHS PAY FOR TWO MONTHS AND REDUCTION OF ONE RANK (PROVIDED HE
HAS PROMOTION AUTHORITY OF THAT RANK).

13. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 1 OF THE UCMJ?

A: DEFINITIONS.

14. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 2 OF THE UCMJ?

A: PERSONS SUBJECT TO THE UCMJ.

15. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 3 OF THE UCMJ?

A: JURISDICTION TO TRY CERTAIN PERSONNEL.

16. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 4 OF THE UCMJ?

A: DISMISSED OFFICER’S RIGHT TO TRIAL BY COURT MARTIAL.

17. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 5 OF THE UCMJ?

A: TERRITORIAL APPLICABILITY OF THE UCMJ.

18. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 6 OF THE UCMJ?

A: JUDGE ADVOCATES AND LEGAL OFFICER ASSIGNMENT RULES.

19. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 7 OF THE UCMJ?

A: APPREHENSION.

20. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 8 OF THE UCMJ?

A: APPREHENSION OF DESERTERS.

21. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 9 OF THE UCMJ?

A: IMPOSITION OF RESTRAINT.

22. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 10 OF THE UCMJ?

A: RESTRAINT OF PERSONS CHARGED WITH OFFENSES.

23. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 11 OF THE UCMJ?

A: REPORTS AND RECEIVING OF PRISONERS.

24. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 12 OF THE UCMJ?

A: CONFINEMENT WITH ENEMY PRISONERS PROHIBITED.

25. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 13 OF THE UCMJ?

A: PUNISHMENT PROHIBITED BEFORE TRIAL.

26. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 14 OF THE UCMJ?

A: DELIVERY OF OFFENDERS TO CIVIL AUTHORITIES.

27. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 15 OF THE UCMJ?

A: COMMANDING OFFICER’S NON-JUDICIAL PUNISHMENT.
28. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 16 OF THE UCMJ?

A: COURT MARTIAL CLASSIFICATION.

29. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 17 OF THE UCMJ?

A: JURISDICTION OF COURT MARTIALS IN GENERAL.

30. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 18 OF THE UCMJ?

A: JURISDICTION OF GENERAL COURT MARTIAL.

31. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 19 OF THE UCMJ?

A: JURISDICTION OF SPECIAL COURT MARTIAL.

32. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 20 OF THE UCMJ?

A: JURISDICTION OF SUMMARY COURT MARTIAL.

33. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 21 OF THE UCMJ?

A: JURISDICTION OF COURT MARTIAL NOT EXCLUSIVE.

34. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 22 OF THE UCMJ?

A: WHO MAY CONVENE GENERAL COURT MARTIAL.

35. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 23 OF THE UCMJ?

A: WHO MAY CONVENE SPECIAL COURT MARTIAL.

36. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 24 OF THE UCMJ?

A: WHO MAY CONVENE SUMMARY COURT MARTIAL.

37. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 25 OF THE UCMJ?

A: WHO MAY SERVE ON COURT MARTIAL.

38. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 26 OF THE UCMJ?

A: MILITARY JUDGE OF A GENERAL OR SPECIAL COURT MARTIAL.

39. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 27 OF THE UCMJ?

A: DETAIL OF TRIAL COUNSEL AND DEFENSE COUNSEL.

40. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 28 OF THE UCMJ?

A: DETAIL OR EMPLOYMENT OF REPORTERS AND INTERPRETERS.

41. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 29 OF THE UCMJ?

A: ABSENT AND ADDITIONAL MEMBERS.

42. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 30 OF THE UCMJ?

A: CHARGES AND SPECIFICATIONS.

43. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 31 OF THE UCMJ?

A: COMPULSORY SELF-INCRIMINATION PROHIBITED.

44. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 32 OF THE UCMJ?

A: INVESTIGATION.

45. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 33 OF THE UCMJ?

A: FORWARDING OF CHARGES.

46. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 34 OF THE UCMJ?

A: ADVICE OF STAFF JUDGE ADVOCATE AND REFERENCE FOR TRIAL.

47. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 35 OF THE UCMJ?

A: SERVICE OF CHARGES.

48. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 36 OF THE UCMJ?

A: PRESIDENT MAY PRESCRIBE RULES.

49. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 37 OF THE UCMJ?

A: UNLAWFULLY INFLUENCING ACTION OF COURT.

50. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 38 OF THE UCMJ?

A: DUTIES OF TRIAL COUNSEL AND DEFENSE COUNSEL.

51. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 39 OF THE UCMJ?

A: SESSIONS.

52. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 40 OF THE UCMJ?

A: CONTINUANCES.

53. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 41 OF THE UCMJ?

A: CHALLENGES.

54. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 42 OF THE UCMJ?

A: OATHS.

55. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 43 OF THE UCMJ?

A: STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.

56. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 44 OF THE UCMJ?

A: FORMER JEOPARDY.

57. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 45 OF THE UCMJ?

A: POAS OF THE ACCUSED.

58. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 46 OF THE UCMJ?

A: OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN WITNESSES AND OTHER EVIDENCE.

59. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 47 OF THE UCMJ?

A: REFUSAL TO APPEAR OR TESTIFY.

60. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 48 OF THE UCMJ?

A: CONTEMPT.

61. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 49 OF THE UCMJ?

A: DISPOSITIONS.

62. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 50 OF THE UCMJ?

A: ADMISSIBILITY OF RECORDS OF COURTS OF INQUIRY.

63. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 51 OF THE UCMJ?

A: VOICING AND RULINGS.

64. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 52 OF THE UCMJ?

A: NUMBER OF VOTES REQUIRED.

65. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 53 OF THE UCMJ?

A: COURT TO ANNOUNCE ACTION.

66. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 54 OF THE UCMJ?

A: RECORD OF TRIAL.

67. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 55 OF THE UCMJ?

A: CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENTS PROHIBITED.

68. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 56 OF THE UCMJ?

A: MAXIMUM LIMITS.

69. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 57 OF THE UCMJ?

A: EFFECTIVE DATE OF SENTENCE.

70. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 58 OF THE UCMJ?

A: EXECUTION OF CONFINEMENT.

71. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 58A OF THE UCMJ?

A: SENTENCES: REDUCTION IN ENLISTED GRADE UPON APPROVAL.

72. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 59 OF THE UCMJ?

A: ERROR OF LAW; LESSER INCLUDED OFFENSE.

73. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 60 OF THE UCMJ?

A: ACTION BY CONVENING AUTHORITY.

74. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 61 OF THE UCMJ?

A: WAIVER OR WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL.

75. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 62 OF THE UCMJ?

A: APPEAL BY THE UNITED STATES.

76. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 63 OF THE UCMJ?

A: REHEARING.

77. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 64 OF THE UCMJ?

A: REVIEW BY A JUDGE ADVOCATE.

78. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 65 OF THE UCMJ?

A: DISPOSITION OF RECORDS.

79. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 66 OF THE UCMJ?

A: REVIEW BY COURT OF MILITARY REVIEW.

80. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 67 OF THE UCMJ?

A: REVIEW BY COURT OF MILITARY APPEALS.
81. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 68 OF THE UCMJ?

A: BRANCH OFFICES.

82. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 69 OF THE UCMJ?

A: REVIEW IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL.

83. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 70 OF THE UCMJ?

A: APPELLATE COUNSEL.

84. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 71 OF THE UCMJ?

A: EXECUTION OF SENTENCE; SUSPENSION OF SENTENCE.

85. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 72 OF THE UCMJ?

A: VACATION OF SUSPENSION.

86. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 73 OF THE UCMJ?

A: PETITION FOR A NEW TRIAL.

87. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 74 OF THE UCMJ?

A: REMISSION AND SUSPENSION.

88. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 75 OF THE UCMJ?

A: RESTORATION.

89. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 76 OF THE UCMJ?

A: FINALITY OF PROCEEDINGS, FINDINGS, AND SENTENCES.

90. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 76A OF THE UCMJ?

A: LEAVE REQUIRED TO BE TAKEN PENDING REVIEW OF CERTAIN COURT MARTIAL CONVICTIONS.

91. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 77 OF THE UCMJ?

A: PRINCIPALS.

92. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 78 OF THE UCMJ?

A: ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT.

93. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 79 OF THE UCMJ?

A: CONVICTION OF LESSER INCLUDED OFFENSE.

94. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 80 OF THE UCMJ?

A: ATTEMPTS.

95. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 81 OF THE UCMJ?

A: CONSPIRACY.

96. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 82 OF THE UCMJ?

A: SOLICITATION.

97. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 83 OF THE UCMJ?

A: FRAUDULENT ENLISTMENT, APPOINTMENT, OR SEPARATION.

98. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 84 OF THE UCMJ?

A: UNLAWFUL ENLISTMENT, APPOINTMENT, OR SEPARATION.
99. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 85 OF THE UCMJ?

A: DESERTION.

100. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 86 OF THE UCMJ?

A: ABSENCE WITHOUT LEAVE.

101. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 87 OF THE UCMJ?

A: MISSING MOVEMENT.

102. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 88 OF THE UCMJ?

A: CONTEMPT TOWARD OFFICIALS.

103. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 89 OF THE UCMJ?

A: DISRESPECT TOWARD SUPERIOR COMMISSIONED OFFICER.

104. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 90 OF THE UCMJ?

A: ASSAULTING OR WILLFULLY DISOBEYING SUPERIOR COMMISSIONED OFFICERS

105. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 91 OF THE UCMJ?

A: INSUBORDINATE CONDUCT TOWARD WARRANT OFFICER, NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER OR PETTY OFFICER.

106. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 92 OF THE UCMJ?

A: FAILURE TO OBEY ORDER OR REGULATION.

107. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 93 OF THE UCMJ?

A: CRUELTY AND MALTREATMENT.

108. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 94 OF THE UCMJ?

A: MUTINY OR SEDITION.

109. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 95 OF THE UCMJ?

A: RESISTANCE, BREACH OF ARREST, AND ESCAPE.

110. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 96 OF THE UCMJ?

A: RELEASING PRISONER WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORITY.

111. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 97 OF THE UCMJ?

A: UNLAWFUL DETENTION.

112. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 98 OF THE UCMJ?

A: NONCOMPLIANCE WITH PROCEDURAL RULES

113. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 99 OF THE UCMJ?

A: MISBEHAVIOR BEFORE THE ENEMY.

114. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 100 OF THE UCMJ?

A: SUBORDINATE COMPELLING SURRENDER.

115. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 101 OF THE UCMJ?

A: IMPROPER USE OF COUNTERSIGN.

116. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 102 OF THE UCMJ?

A: FORCING A SAFEGUARD.
117. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 103 OF THE UCMJ?

A: CAPTURED OR ABANDONED PROPERTY.

118. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 104 OF THE UCMJ?

A: AIDING THE ENEMY.

119. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 105 OF THE UCMJ?

A: MISCONDUCT AS A PRISONER.

120. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 106 OF THE UCMJ?

A: SPIES.

121. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 106A OF THE UCMJ?

A: ESPIONAGE.

122. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 107 OF THE UCMJ?

A: FALSE OFFICIAL STATEMENTS.

123. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 108 OF THE UCMJ?

A: MILITARY PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES-LOSS, DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION,OR WRONGFUL DISPOSITION.

124. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 109 OF THE UCMJ?

A: PROPERTY OTHER THAN MILITARY PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES-WASTE, SPOILAGE, OR DESTRUCTION.

125. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 110 OF THE UCMJ?

A: IMPROPER HAZARDING A VESSEL.

126. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 111 OF THE UCMJ?

A: DRUNKEN OR RECKLESS DRIVING.

127. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 112 OF THE UCMJ?

A: DRUNK OR DUTY.

128. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 112A OF THE UCMJ?

A: WRONGFUL USE, POSSESSION, ETC., OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

129. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 113 OF THE UCMJ?

A: MISBEHAVIOR OF SENTINEL.

130. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 114 OF THE UCMJ?

A: DUELING.

131. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 115 OF THE UCMJ?

A: MALINGERING.

132. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 116 OF THE UCMJ?

A: RIOT OR BREACH OF PEACE.

133. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 117 OF THE UCMJ?

A: PROVOKING SPEECHES AND GESTURES.

134. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 118 OF THE UCMJ?

A: MURDER.
135. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 119 OF THE UCMJ?

A: MANSLAUGHTER.

136. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 120 OF THE UCMJ?

A: RAPE AND CARNAL KNOWLEDGE.

137. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 121 OF THE UCMJ?

A: LARCENY AND WRONGFUL APPROPRIATION.

138. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 122 OF THE UCMJ?

A: ROBBERY.

139. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 123 OF THE UCMJ?

A: FORGERY.

140. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 123A OF THE UCMJ?

A: MAKING, DRAWING, OR UTTERING CHECK, DRAFT, OR ORDER WITHOUT SUFFICIENT FUNDS.

141. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 124 OF THE UCMJ?

A: MAIMING.

142. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 125 OF THE UCMJ?

A: SODOMY.

143. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 126 OF THE UCMJ?

A: ARSON.

144. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 127 OF THE UCMJ?

A: EXTORTION.

145. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 128 OF THE UCMJ?

A: ASSAULT.

146. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 129 OF THE UCMJ?

A: BURGLARY.

147. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 130 OF THE UCMJ?

A: HOUSEBREAKING.

148. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 131 OF THE UCMJ?

A: PERJURY.

149. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 132 OF THE UCMJ?

A: FRAUDS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES.

150. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 133 OF THE UCMJ?

A: CONDUCT UNBECOMING AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN.

151. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 134 OF THE UCMJ?

A: GENERAL ARTICLES.

152. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 135 OF THE UCMJ?

A: COURTS OF INQUIRY.
153. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 136 OF THE UCMJ?

A: AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER OATHS AND ACT AS NOTARY.

154. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 137 OF THE UCMJ?

A: ARTICLES TO BE EXPLAINED.

155. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 138 OF THE UCMJ?

A: COMPLAINTS OF WRONGS.

156. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 139 OF THE UCMJ?

A: REDRESS OF INJURIES TO PROPERTY.

157. Q: WHAT IS ARTICLE 140 OF THE UCMJ?

A: DELEGATION BY THE PRESIDENT.

158. Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE ARTICLES OF ARTICLE 134 (GENERAL ARTICLES) OF THE UCMJ?

A: ABUSING A PUBLIC ANIMAL ADULTERY, ASSAULT-INDECENT, ASSAULT-WITH INTENT TO COMMIT MURDER,
VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER, RAPE, ROBBERY, SODOMY, ARSON BURGLARY,OR HOUSEBREAKING, BIGAMY, BRIBERY
AND GRAFT, BURNING WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD, CHECK, WORTHLESS, MAKING AND UTTERING-BY DISHONORABLY
FAILING TO MAINTAIN FUNDS, COHABITATION, WRONGFUL CORRECTIONAL CUSTODY-OFFENSES AGAINST DEBT,
DISHONORABLY FAILING TO PAY,DISLOYAL STATEMENTS, DISORDERLY CONDUCT, DRUNKENNESS, DRINKING
LIQUOR WITH PRISONERS, DRUNK PRISONER, DRUNKENNESS-INCAPACITATIONFOR PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES THROUGH
PRIOR WRONGFUL OVERINDULGENCE IN INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR DRUGS, FALSE OR UNAUTHORIZED PASS OFFENSES
FALSE PRETENSES, OBTAINING SERVICES UNDER FALSE SWEARING, FIREARM DISCHARGING-THROUGH NEGLIGENCE,
FIREARM DISCHARGING-WILLFULLY UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES AS TO ENDANGER HUMAN LIFE, FLEEING SCENE
OF ACCIDENT, FRATERNIZATION, GAMBLING WITH SUBORDINATE, HOMICIDE, NEGLIGENT, IMPERSONATING A
COMMISSIONED, WARRANT OFFICER NONCOMMISSIONED, OR PETTY OFFICER, AN AGENT OR OFFICIAL INDECENT
ACTS OR LIBERTIES WITH AN INDECENT EXPOSURE, INDECENT LANGUAGE, INDECENT ACTS WITH ANOTHER, JUMPING
FROM VESSEL INTO THE WATER, KIDNAPPING, TESTIFY: WRONGFUL REFUSAL, THREAT OR HOAX, BOMB THREAT,
COMMUNICATING, UNLAWFUL ENTRY, WEAPON: CONCEALED, CARRYING WEARING UNAUTHORIZED INSIGNIA,
DECORATION BADGE, RIBBON, DEVICE, OR LAPEL BUTTON

159. Q: ACCORDING TO ARTICLE 137 OF THE UCMJ, WHAT ARTICLES OF THE UCMJ MUST BE EXPLAINED TO EACH ENLISTED
MEMBER AT THE TIME OF (OR WITHIN SIX DAYS AFTER):
1) A MEMBER’S INITIAL ENTRANCE ON ACTIVE DUTY?
2) AT THE TIME WHEN THE MEMBER REENLISTS?

A: ARTICLES 2, 3, 7-15, 25, 27, 31, 38, 55, 77-134, 137-139 OF THE UCMJ.

160. Q: WHAT ARTICLES OF THE UCMJ ARE KNOWN AS THE PUNITIVE ARTICLES?

A: ARTICLES 77 TO AND INCLUDE 134.

161. Q: WHICH PUNISHMENTS AWARDED CAN NOT BE SERVED WHILE AWAITING AN APPEAL?

A: PUNISHMENTS INVOLVING RESTRAINT OR EXTRA DUTY.

REQUEST MAST

1. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF REQUEST MAST?

A: THE PROCEDURE IN WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL CAN DISCUSS ANY MATTER WITH COMMANDING OFFICERS IN THE CHAIN OF
COMMAND.

2. Q: WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CHAIN OF COMMAND?
A: THE MARINE CORPS USES THE CHAIN OF COMMAND TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION AND SEE TO THE MORALE, PHYSICAL
WELL-BEING, AND GENERAL WELFARE OF MARINES.

3. Q: WHAT ARE THE PURPOSES OF THE REQUEST MAST PROCEDURES?

A: 1) DESIGNED TO PROVIDE TIMELY AND APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO PETITIONS OF INDIVIDUAL MARINES BY
COMMANDING OFFICERS IN THE CHAIN OF COMMAND.
2) TO CREATE CONFIDENCE IN REQUEST MAST AS A WAY TO SOLVE PROBLEMS.
3) TO ENCOURAGE THE RESOLUTION OF PERSONAL PROBLEMS AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE LEVEL.

4. Q: WHO CAN DENY REQUEST MAST?

A: NO ONE EXCEPT THE COMMANDING OFFICER ON CASES WHERE DISCIPLINARY ACTION IS PENDING CONCERNING THE
MATTER AND THE REQUEST MAST WOULD IMPROPERLY AFFECT THE PENDING REVIEWING ACTION OF THE OFFICER WHO
BEGAN THE DISCIPLINARY ACTION.

5. Q: WHAT CAN HAPPEN TO PERSONS WHO TRY TO PREVENT ACCESS TO THE COMMANDING OFFICER?

A: THEY ARE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION.

6. Q: HOW HIGH DOES A MARINE HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE GRANTED REQUEST MAST WITH?
A: WITH COMMANDERS UP TO AND INCLUDING THE IMMEDIATE COMMANDING GENERAL WITHIN THE CHAIN OF
COMMAND WHO IS LOCATED AT THE SAME BASE OR IMMEDIATE GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION.

7. Q: WHAT ARE THE PROCEDURES FOR REQUEST MAST WITH ABOVE THE IMMEDIATE COMMANDING GENERAL WITHIN THE
CHAIN OF COMMAND?

A: AN INDIVIDUAL MAY WRITE TO HIGHER COMMANDERS INCLUDING THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS AND
THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY AND ASK FOR REQUEST MAST, BUT DOES NOT HAVE A RIGHT TO PERSONALLY MEET WITH
EITHER.

8. Q: TO REQUEST MAST WITH A GENERAL OFFICER IN AN AREA WHERE THERE IS NO GENERAL OFFICER IMMEDIATELY
ASSIGNED, WHERE CAN THE MARINE REFER?

A: THE CURRENT EDITION OF MCO 1700.23, REQUEST MAST.

9. Q: WHERE WILL REQUEST MAST BE SUBMITTED?

A: AT THE LOWEST ECHELON AND FORWARDED VIA THE CHAIN OF COMMAND TO THE COMMANDER BEFORE WHOM THE
REQUESTER WISHES TO APPEAR.

10. Q: TO WHO MUST THE REQUESTER OF A REQUEST MAST STATE THE MATTER OF CONCERN?

A: TO NO ONE EITHER WRITTEN OR ORALLY EXCEPT TO THE OFFICER WITH WHOM THE MARINE WISHES TO REQUEST MAST
WITH.

11. Q: WHENEVER POSSIBLE, WHAT SHOULD BE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF TIME DELAY AT ANY LEVEL FOR REQUEST MAST?

A: NO MORE THAN 24-HOUR DELAY AT ANY LEVEL.

12. Q: WHAT MUST THE REQUESTER DO AT THE COMPLETION OF REQUEST MAST?

A: THE REQUESTER MUST MAKE A WRITTEN STATEMENT REGARDING HIS DEGREE OF SATISFACTION WITH THE OUTCOME.

13. Q: WHAT MUST THE REQUESTER DO IF THE REQUEST MAST IS RESOLVED AT A LOWER LEVEL THAN WHAT THE REQUESTER
ORIGINALLY REQUESTED?

A: THE REQUESTER WILL MAKE A WITNESSED, WRITTEN STATEMENT IN THE RECORD INDICATING HIS SATISFACTION WITH
THE ACTION TAKEN AND HIS WILLINGNESS TO WITHDRAW HIS REQUEST MAST TO A HIGHER COMMANDER.

14. Q: WHEN MUST A REQUEST MAST BE CONDUCTED BY?

A: AT THE EARLIEST REASONABLE TIME AND NOT LATER THAN 72 HOURS AFTER SUBMISSION OF THE REQUEST,
WHENEVER POSSIBLE. EMERGENCY CASES WILL BE HEARD AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, USUALLY WITHIN 24 HOURS FROM
PREPARATION OF THE REQUEST MAST.

15. Q: WHAT MUST THE REQUESTER OF THE REQUEST MAST WITH A COMMANDING GENERAL SUBMIT?

A: THE REQUESTER MUST PREPARE A COMPLETE WRITTEN STATEMENTS STATING THE REASONS FOR THE REQUEST MAST.
IT MUST INCLUDE A LIST OF WITNESSES WITH A SUMMARY OF THE EXPECTED TESTIMONY OF EACH. IF APPLICABLE,
DOCUMENTS TO SUPPORT THE REQUEST MAST MUST BE ATTACHED. THE WRITTEN STATEMENT MUST ALSO INCLUDE A
LIST OF PERSONS IN THE CHAIN OF COMMAND WHOM THE REQUESTER HAS SEEN AT REQUEST MAST AND THE ACTION
TAKEN BY THESE INDIVIDUALS.

HISTORY, CUSTOMS, COURTESIES AND MISSION OF THE MARINE CORPS

1. Q: THE MISSION OF THE MARINE CORPS IS OUTLINED WHERE?

A: THE NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 1947 AS AMENDED (1952).

2. Q: HOW MANY MISSIONS OF THE MARINE CORPS ARE THERE IN THE SECURITY ACT OF 1947 AND WHAT ARE THEY?

A: THERE ARE SIX MISSIONS OF THE MARINE CORPS, THEY ARE:
1) TO SEIZE OR DEFEND ADVANCED NAVAL BASES AND TO CONDUCT SUCH LAND OPERATIONS AS MAY BE ESSENTIAL
TO THE PROSECUTION OF A NAVAL CAMPAIGN.
2) TO PROVIDE DETACHMENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR SERVICE IN ARMED VESSELS OF THE NAVY OR FOR
PROTECTION OF NAVAL PROPERTY ON NAVAL STATIONS AND BASES.
3) TO DEVELOP, WITH OTHER ARMED FORCES, THE TACTICS, TECHNIQUES, AND EQUIPMENT EMPLOYED BY LANDING
FORCES IN AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS.
4) TO TRAIN AND EQUIP, AS REQUIRED, MARINE FORCES FOR AIRBORNE OPERATIONS.
5) TO DEVELOP, WITH OTHER ARMED FORCES, DOCTRINE, PROCEDURES, AND EQUIPMENT OF INTEREST TO THE
MARINE CORPS FOR AIRBORNE OPERATIONS WHICH ARE NOT PROVIDED FOR BY THE ARMY.
6) TO BE ABLE TO EXPAND FROM PEACETIME COMPONENTS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF WAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH
MOBILIZATION PLANS.

3. Q: NAME TWELVE WARS OR CONFLICTS MARINES WERE INVOLVED IN PRIOR TO WORLD WAR II.

A: 1) REVOLUTIONARY WAR 8) SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR
2) NAVAL WAR WITH FRANCE 9) PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION
3) WAR WITH TRIPOLI 10) BOXER REBELLION
4) WAR OF 1812 11) WORLD WAR I
5) FLORIDA INDIAN WAR 12) BANANA WARS IN HAITI,
6) MEXICAN WAR DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, AND
7) CIVIL WAR NICARAGUA

4. Q: NAME NINE BATTLES THE MARINES WERE INVOLVED IN WORLD WAR II.

1) WAKE A. SAIPAN
2) MIDWAY A. GUADALCANAL
3) SOLOMON ISLANDS A. PELELIEU
4) GILBERT ISLANDS, TARAWA A. ROI-NAMUR
5) MARSHALL ISLANDS B. TINIAN
6) MARIANAS ISLANDS B. NEW GEORGIA
7) PALAU ISLANDS B. KWAJALEIN
8) IWO JIMA C. GUAM
9) OKINAWA C. BOUGANVILLE

5. Q: NAME SIX CONFLICTS MARINES WERE INVOLVED IN AFTER WORLD WAR II.

A: 1) KOREA 4) SEIZURE OF THE MAYAGUEZ
2) DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 5) BEIRUT, LEBANON
3) REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM 6) GRENADA

6. Q: WHAT IS THE BIRTHDATE OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: NOVEMBER 10, 1775

7. Q: WHERE WAS THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: TUN TAVERN, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

8. Q: WHAT IS THE MARINE CORPS MOTTO AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

A: SEMPER FIDELIS – ALWAYS FAITHFUL

9. Q: DESCRIBE WHAT THE MARINE CORPS EMBLEM CONSIST OF AND WHAT EACH PART SIGNIFY.

A: 1) EAGLE – IS A SYMBOL OF THE NATION ITSELF.
2) GLOBE – WORLDWIDE SERVICE.
3) ANCHOR – NAVAL TRADITIONS.

10. Q: WHEN WAS THE MARINE CORPS EMBLEM ADOPTED AND BY WHO?

A: IN 1868, BY BRIGADIER GENERAL JACOB ZEILIN, THE 7TH COMMANDANT.

11. Q: WHAT IS THE DISTANCE FOR SALUTING OFFICERS?

A: SIX TO THIRTY PACES.

12. Q: WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF THE MARINES’ HYMN IS PLAYED?

A: STAND AT ATTENTION UNTIL ITS COMPLETION.

13. Q: HOW DO YOU BOARD A NAVAL VESSEL?

A: IN UNIFORM – WHEN YOU REACH TO TOP OF THE GANG PLANK FACE AFT, SALUTE THE NATIONAL ENSIGN, TURN BACK
FACING THE OFFICER OF THE DECK, SALUTE AND REQUESTING PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD. IN CIVILIAN ATTIRE – WHEN
YOU REACH THE TOP OF THE GANG PLANK FACE AFT, NOD YOUR HEAD (SIGN OF RESPECT), TURN BACK FACING THE
OFFICER OF THE DECK AND REQUESTING PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD SUNSET TO 0800 – WHETHER IN UNIFORM OR
CIVILIAN ATTIRE DO NOT FACE AFT, THE NATIONAL ENSIGN WILL NOT BE FLYING.

14. Q: WHEN DO YOU NOT SALUTE?

A: AS A PRISONER, GUARDING PRISONERS, WHEN ENGAGED IN WORK OR PLAY (UNLESS APPROACH AND SPOKEN TO BY
AN OFFICER), UNDER COMBAT CONDITIONS AND IN FORMATION (UNLESS YOU ARE GIVER PRESENT ARMS).

15. Q: HOW SHOULD YOU PASS AN OFFICER GOING IN THE SAME DIRECTION?

A: WHEN YOU COME LEFT ABREAST, SALUTE AND SAY “BY YOUR LEAVE, SIR”. AFTER IT HAS BEEN GRANTED, FINISH YOUR
SALUTE AND WITH A VERBAL GREETING, PASS.

16. Q: WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF WALKING, IN UNIFORM AND THE NATIONAL ANTHEM IS PLAYED?

A: STOP, COME TO ATTENTION, FACE THE FLAG (MUSIC IF NO FLAG IS PRESENT) RENDER A HAND SALUTE AND HOLD IT
UNTIL “CARRY ON” IS SOUNDED.

17. Q: WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF WALKING, IN UNIFORM AND “TAPS” IS PLAYED?

A: CONTINUE TO DO WHAT YOU WERE DOING.

18. Q: WHEN TOLD TO REPORT TO AND OFFICER, HOW SHOULD YOU DO IT?

A: IF UNDER ARMS, APPROACH THE OFFICER AT ATTENTION AND HALT ABOUT TWO PACES FROM HIM/HER, RENDER THE
APPROPRIATE SALUTE AND SAY “SIR, YOUR RANK AND LAST NAME REPORTING AS ORDERED”. HOLD THE SALUTE UNTIL
ACKNOWLEDGED. IF INDOORS AND NOT UNDER ARMS, FOLLOW THE SAME PROCEDURES EXCEPT REMOVE THE
HEADGEAR BEFORE YOU APPROACH THE OFFICER AND DO NOT SALUTE.

19. Q: WHEN YOU ARE DISMISSED BY AN OFFICER, HOW SHOULD YOU LEAVE?

A: SALUTE (IF OUTDOORS OR IF UNDER ARMS INDOORS) AND AFTER THE SALUTE HAS BEEN RETURNED, TAKE ONE STEP
BACKWARDS, EXECUTE AN ABOUT FACE AND DEPART AT ATTENTION.

20. Q: WHEN ENTERING AN AUTO OR SMALL BOAT WITH A SENIOR WHO SHOULD ENTER FIRST?

A: THE JUNIOR.

21. Q: WHEN EXITING AN AUTO OR A SMALL BOAT WITH A SENIOR WHO SHOULD EXIT FIRST?

A: THE SENIOR

22. Q: WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF DRIVING AND COLORS IS PLAYED?

A: STOP THE VEHICLE, REMAIN SEATED AT ATTENTION UNTIL “CARRY ON” HAS BEEN SOUNDED.

23. Q: WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU ARE IN UNIFORM AND COLORS PASS YOU UNCASED?

A: STAND AT ATTENTION AND RENDER A SALUTE UNTIL THE COLORS HAVE PASSED YOU.

24. Q: WHEN UNDER ARMS, NAME THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN YOU SHOULD NOT BE COVERED.

A: SEATED IN ATTENDANCE AT A COURT (UNLESS GUARDING PRISONERS) WHEN ENTERING PLACES OF DIVINE WORSHIP
IN DINNING FACILITIES IN HOSPITALS
25. Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE THINGS A MARINE SHOULD NOT DO WHILE IN PUBLIC IN UNIFORM?

A: CHEW GUM
PUT HANDS IN POCKETS
SMOKE ON THE STREET
EMBRACE OR HOLD HANDS
HOLD AN UMBRELLA (EVEN AS AN ESCORT)
BREAK STEP WHILE WALKING WITH ANOTHER PERSON

26. Q: WHERE SHOULD YOU BE POSITIONED WHEN WALKING WITH A SENIOR?

A: ONE STEP LEFT AND ABREAST.

27. Q: IF THERE IS A GROUP OF MARINES STANDING AROUND, WHO SHOULD CALL THE GROUP TO ATTENTION IF AN OFFICER
APPROACHES?

A: THE FIRST ONE TO SEE THE OFFICER.

28. Q: IF THE MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY FALLS ON A SUNDAY, WHEN SHOULD THE BIRTHDAY BALL BE?

A: ON THE PRECEDING SATURDAY, THE 9TH.

29. Q: WHAT OBSERVANCES SHOULD TAKE PLACE ON THE MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY?

A: TROOP FORMATIONS TO INCLUDE PARADES WHEN PRACTICAL AND THE READING OF GENERAL JOHN A. LEJEUNE’S
BIRTHDAY MESSAGE.SOCIAL OBSERVANCES TO INCLUDE THE TRADITIONAL CAKE-CUTTING CEREMONY.
RECOGNITION OF THE OLDEST MARINE PRESENT RECOGNITION OF THE YOUNGEST MARINE PRESENT.

30. Q: WHO WAS THE FIRST WOMAN MARINE?

A: OPHA M. JOHNSON, ENLISTING ON AUGUST 13, 1918.

31. Q: WHO WAS THE FIRST COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: CAPTAIN SAMUEL NICHOLAS 1775-1781.

32. Q: WHO WAS “THE GRAND OLD MAN OF THE MARINE CORPS”?

A: ARCHIBALD HENDERSON (SERVED AS COMMANDANT FOR THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS AND UNDER ELEVEN PRESIDENTS)

33. Q: WHAT DOES THE SCARLET (RED) STRIPE WORN ON NCO’S AND OFFICERS TROUSERS COMMEMORATE?

A: THE BLOOD THE MARINES SHED AT THE BATTLE OF CHAPULTEPEC DURING THE MEXICAN WAR.

34. Q: WHO WAS THE FIRST BLACK MARINE OFFICER?

A: FREDERICK C. BRANCH.

35. Q: WHO WAS THE FIRST MARINE OFFICER TO COMMAND AN ARMY DIVISION?

A: GENERAL JOHN ARCHER LEJEUNE DURING WORLD WAR II.

36. Q: NAME TWO MARINES WHO HAVE EARNED TWO CONGRESSIONAL MEDALS OF HONOR.

A: DANIEL J. DALY AND SMEDLEY D. BUTLER.

37. Q: WHO WAS THE FIRST SERGEANT MAJOR IN THE MARINE CORPS?

A: ARCHIBALD SUMMERS.

38. Q: WHAT WAS THE DATE THE FIRST SERGEANT MAJOR IN THE MARINE CORPS WAS PROMOTED?

A: 1 JANUARY 1801.

39. Q: WHO WAS THE SECOND COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: WILLIAM WARD BURROWS 1798-1804.

40. Q: WHO WAS THE THIRD COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: FRANKLIN WHARTON 1804-1818.
41. Q: WHO WAS THE FORTH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: ANTHONY GALE 1819-1820.

42. Q: WHO WAS THE FIFTH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: ARCHIBALD HENDERSON 1820-1859.

43. Q: WHO WAS THE SIXTH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: JOHN HARRIS 1859-1864.

44. Q: WHO WAS THE SEVENTH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: JACOB ZEILIN 1864-1876.

45. Q: WHO WAS THE EIGHTH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: CHARLES G. MC CAWLEY 1876-1891.

46. Q: WHO WAS THE NINTH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: CHARLES HEYWOOD 1891-1903.

47. Q: WHO WAS THE TENTH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: GEORGE F. ELLIOTT 1903-1910.

48. Q: WHO WAS THE ELEVENTH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: WILLIAM P. BIDDLE 1911-1914.

49. Q: WHO WAS THE TWELFTH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: GEORGE BARNETT 1914-1920.

50. Q: WHO WAS THE THIRTEENTH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: JOHN A. LEJEUNE 1920-1929.

51. Q: WHO WAS THE FOURTEENTH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: WENDELL C. NEVILLE 1929-1930.

52. Q: WHO WAS THE FIFTEENTH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: BEN H. FULLER 1930-1934.

53. Q: WHO WAS THE SIXTEENTH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: JOHN H. RUSSELL 1934-1936.

54. Q: WHO WAS THE SEVENTEENTH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: THOMAS HOLCOMB 1936-1943.

55. Q: WHO WAS THE EIGHTEENTH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: ALEXANDER A. VANDEGRIFT 1944-1947.

56. Q: WHO WAS THE NINETEENTH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: CLIFTON B. CATES 1948-1951.

57. Q: WHO WAS THE TWENTIETH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: LEMUEL C. SHEPHERD, JR. 1952-1955.

58. Q: WHO WAS THE TWENTIETH-FIRST COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: RANDOLPH McC. PATE 1956-1959.
59. Q: WHO WAS THE TWENTIETH-SECOND COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: DAVID M. SHOUP 1960-1963.

60. Q: WHO WAS THE TWENTIETH-THIRD COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: WALLACE M. GREENE, JR. 1964-1967.

61. Q: WHO WAS THE TWENTIETH-FORTH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: LEONARD F. CHAPMAN, JR. 1968-1971.

62. Q: WHO WAS THE TWENTIETH-FIFTH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: ROBERT E. CUSHMAN, JR. 1972-1975.

63. Q: WHO WAS THE TWENTIETH-SIXTH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: LOUIS H. WILSON 1975-1979.

64. Q: WHO WAS THE TWENTIETH-SEVENTH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: ROBERT H. BARROW 1979-1983.

65. Q: WHO WAS THE TWENTIETH-EIGHTH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: PAUL X. KELLEY 1983-1987.

66. Q: WHO WAS THE TWENTIETH-NINTH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: ALFRED M. GRAY, JR. 1987-1990.

67. Q: HOW MANY COMMANDANTS HAVE EARNED THE MEDAL OF HONOR.

A: FOUR, STARTING WITH LTCOL. NEVILLE AND EVERY FORTH COMMANDANT AFTER HIM.

68. Q: HOW MANY MARINES EARNED THE MEDAL OF HONOR IN WORLD WAR II AND LATER BECAME COMMANDANTS OF THE
MARINE CORPS?

A: THREE, COL. SHOUP, MAJGEN. VANDEGRIFT AND CAPT. WILSON.

69. Q: WHO WAS THE FIRST MARINE TO EARN A MEDAL OF HONOR?

A: CORPORAL JOHN F. MACKIE, 1862, CIVIL WAR.

70. Q: WHO WAS THE ONLY MARINE TO EARN FIVE NAVY CROSS MEDALS?

A: LOUIS B. “CHESTY” PULLER.

71. Q: WHAT FAMOUS MARINE WAS A COUSIN OF ARMY GENERAL GEORGE S. PATTON?

A: LOUIS B. “CHESTY” PULLER.

72. Q: WHO WAS THE ONLY MARINE IN THE HISTORY OF THE CORPS TO GO FROM PRIVATE TO GENERAL?

A: GENERAL G. C. THOMAS.

73. Q: WHERE AND WHEN WAS THE FIRST LADING BY MARINES?

A: NEW PROVIDENCE ISLAND IN THE BAHAMAS, 3 MARCH 1776.

74. Q: WHAT IS THE MARINE CORPS OLDEST POST?

A: MARINE BARRACKS AT EIGHT AN I IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

75. Q: AS LEGEND HAS IT, WHO WAS AWARDED THE “MAMELUKE SWORD”?

A: LIEUTENANT PRESLEY NEVILLE O’BANNON.

76. Q: WHO WAS THE ONLY COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS TO BE COURT MARTIALED AND WAS RELIEVED OF HIS
DUTIES AS COMMANDANT?

A: BREVET MAJOR ANTHONY GALE, 4TH COMMANDANT ON 18 OCTOBER 1820.

77. Q: WHO WAS THE FIRST MARINE TO HOLD A GENERAL RANK?

A: JACOB ZEILIN, JR.

78. Q: WHO WAS THE FIRST MARINE AVIATOR?

A: LIEUTENANT ALFRED A. CUNNINGHAM, 22 MAY 1912.

79. Q: WHO WAS THE FOURTEENTH LEADER OF THE MARINE BAND?

A: JOHN PHILIP SOUSA, APPOINTED IN 1880.

80. Q: WHAT WAS SERGEANT JOHN H. QUICK NOTED FOR?

A: MEDAL OF HONOR WINNER AT CUZCO’S WELL IN GUANTANAMO, CUBA FOR RISKING HIS LIFE SIGNALING OUR OWN
SHIPS TO STOP FIRING AT HIS MEN.

81. Q: WHO WAS CREDITED WITH SAYING: ” COME ON, YOU SONS-O’-BITCHES! DO YOU WANT TO LIVE FOREVER?”

A: FIRST SERGEANT DANIEL J. DALY, BELLEAU WOOD – 6 JUNE 1918.

82. Q: WHO IS CREDITED WITH SAYING: “RETREAT, HELL. WE JUST GOT HERE.”?

A: CAPTAIN LLOYD WILLIAMS, BELLEAU WOOD – 3 JUNE 1918.

83. Q: WHERE DID THE PHRASE CALLING MARINES “TEUFELHUNDEN” (DEVIL DOG) ORIGINATE?

A: IT WAS WHAT THE GERMANS REFERRED TO THE MARINES AFTER FIGHTING THEM AT BELLEAU WOOD.

84. Q: WHO WAS GIVEN THE NICKNAME “OLD GIMLET EYE” BY HIS MARINES BECAUSE HIS EYES WERE BLOODSHOT AND
SUNKEN FROM MALARIA?

A: MAJOR SMEDLEY D. BUTLER DURING THE FIGHTING IN NICARAGUA IN 1912.

85. Q: WHAT WAS THE FIGHTING IN THE CARIBBEAN FROM 1901-1934 REFERRED TO AS?

A: THE “BANANA WARS”.

86. Q: WHO WAS IT THAT SAID “MY GOD, AND I HAD TO BE THE FIRST MARINE OFFICER EVER TO SURRENDER A REGIMENT.”?

A: COLONEL SAMUEL L. HOWARD ON CORREGIDOR ISLAND, PHILIPPINES – 6 MAY 1942.

87. Q: WHO WAS THE FIRST ENLISTED MARINE TO EARN THE MEDAL OF HONOR IN WORLD WAR II?

A: SERGEANT “MANILA JOHN” BASILONE ON GUADALCANAL.

88. Q: WHO WAS THE MARINE CORPS’ TOP ACE DURING WORLD WAR II WITH 28 KILLS?

A: MAJOR GREGORY “PAPPY” BOYINGTON OF VMF-214.

89. Q: WHAT BATTLE THAT MARINES FOUGHT IN WORLD WAR II WAS TERMED “THE DECISIVE BATTLE OF THE PACIFIC
OFFENSIVE” BY LTGEN. HOLLAND M. SMITH (“HOWLIN’ MAD”)?

A: SAIPAN.

90. Q: WHAT WORLD WAR II BATTLE WAS THE COSTLIEST BATTLE IN MARINE CORPS HISTORY?

A: IWO JIMA.

91. Q: WHO WAS THE YOUNGEST MARINE TO EARN THE MEDAL OF HONOR?

A: PFC JACKLYN H. LUCAS AT IWO JIMA – AGE 17 YEARS SIX DAYS.

92. Q: WHAT DID THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, JAMES V. FORRESTAL SAY TO LTGEN. HOLLAND M. SMITH AT THE BASE OF
MOUNT SURIBACHI ON IWO JIMA?

A: “HOLLAND, THE RAISING OF THAT FLAG ON SURIBACHI MEANS A MARINE CORPS FOR THE NEXT 500 YEARS.”

93. Q: WHAT WAS THE MOST FAMOUS PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN DURING WORLD WAR II?

A: ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOGRAPHER JOE ROSENTHALS’ PHOTO OF THE FLAG RAISING ON IWO JIMA.

94. Q: WHAT DID ADMIRAL NIMITZ SAY AFTER THE BATTLE FOR IWO JIMA?

A: “AMONG THE AMERICANS WHO SERVED ON IWO JIMA UNCOMMON VALOR WAS A COMMON VIRTUE.”

95. Q: WHAT WAS THE PACIFIC’S BIGGEST BATTLE DURING WORLD WAR II?

A: THE BATTLE FOR OKINAWA.

96. Q: WHAT WAS THE FIRST ALL BLACK UNIT IN THE MARINE CORPS?

A: THE 51st COMPOSITE DEFENSE BATTALION – AUGUST 1942.

97. Q: WHO WERE THE FIRST BLACKS TO ENLIST IN THE MARINE CORPS?

A: ALFRED MASTERS AND GEORGE O. THOMPSON – 1 JUNE 1942.

98. Q: WHO WAS THE BLACK MARINE IN CHARGE OF ALL TRAINING DONE BY D.I.’S AT MONTFORD POINT DURING WORLD WAR
II?

A: SERGEANT MAJOR “HASHMARK” JOHNSON.

99. Q: WHAT WAS THE HIGHEST DECORATION AWARDED A BLACK MARINE IN WORLD WAR II?

A: THE SILVER STAR AWARDED TO PFC LUTHER WOODWARD FOR ACTIONS ON GUAM.

100. Q: HOW MANY BLACK MARINES WERE KILLED OR DIED OF WOUNDS IN WORLD WAR II?

A: NINE.

101. Q: WHAT WAS THE MESSAGE GENERAL MAC ARTHUR SENT TO THE FLEET AFTER THE MARINES RAISED THE FLAG ON
RADIO HILL IN KOREA, 15 SEPTEMBER 1950?

A: “THE NAVY AND MARINES HAVE NEVER SHONE MORE BRIGHTLY THAN THIS MORNING.”

102. Q: WHAT WAS THE STATEMENT COLONEL LOUIS B. “CHESTY” PULLER STATED TO THE ROYAL MARINE COMMANDER,
LTCOL. DRYSDALE, IN DESCRIBING THE CHINESE POSITIONS AT HAGARY, KOREA?

A: “THEY’VE GOT US SURROUNDED. THE BASTARDS WON’T GET AWAY THIS TIME.”

103. Q: WHO WAS THE MARINE WHO ORBITED THE EARTH THREE TIMES IN THE FIRST MANNED AMERICAN SPACE CAPSULE ON
20 FEBRUARY 1962?

A: LTCOL. JOHN H. GLENN, JR.

104. Q: WHAT EVENT HAPPENED 8 APRIL 1956, AT MCRD PARRIS ISLAND THAT GAVE THE MARINE CORPS A BAD NAME AND
CAUSED A REFORM IN RECRUIT TRAINING?

A: SSGT MATTHEW C. MC KEON, AN ANGRY DRILL INSTRUCTOR, MARCHED 74 MARINE RECRUITS INTO A TIDAL SWAMP
CALLED RIBBON CREEK. SIX MARINES WERE DROWNED.

105. Q: WHO WAS THE FIRST MARINE TO EARN THE MEDAL OF HONOR IN THE VIETNAM WAR?

A: 1stLT. FRANK S. REASONER – 12 JULY 1965.

106. Q: WHO WAS THE FIRST BLACK MARINE TO EARN THE MEDAL OF HONOR?

A: PFC JAMES ANDERSON, JR. – 28 FEBRUARY 1967 – CAM LO, VIETNAM.

107. Q: WHO WAS THE FIRST WOMEN MARINE TO BE SELECTED ON A COMPETETIVE BASIS TO THE RANK OF BRIGADIER
GENERAL?

A: GAIL M. REALS.

RANK STRUCTURE

1. Q: WHAT NAVY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE PRIVATE?

A: SEAMAN RECRUIT.

2. Q: WHAT ARMY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE PRIVATE?

A: PRIVATE.

3. Q: WHAT AIR FORCE RANK IN EQUIVALENT TO MARINE PRIVATE?

A: AIRMAN BASIC.

4. Q: WHAT NAVY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE PRIVATE FIRST CLASS?

A: SEAMAN APPRENTICE.

5. Q: WHAT ARMY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE PRIVATE FIRST CLASS?

A: PRIVATE.

6. Q: WHAT AIR FORCE RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE PRIVATE FIRST CLASS?

A: AIRMAN.

7. Q: WHAT NAVY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE LANCE CORPORAL?

A: SEAMAN.

8. Q: WHAT ARMY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARNIE LANCE CORPORAL?

A: PRIVATE FIRST CLASS.

9. Q: WHAT AIR FORCE RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE LANCE CORPORAL?

A: AIRMAN FIRST CLASS.

10. Q: WHAT NAVY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE CORPORAL?

A: PETTY OFFICER THIRD CLASS.

11. Q: WHAT ARMY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE CORPORAL?

A: CORPORAL OR SPECIALIST 4.

12. Q: WHAT AIR FORCE RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE CORPORAL?

A: SERGEANT OR SENIOR AIRMAN.

13. Q: WHAT NAVY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE SERGEANT?

A: PETTY OFFICER SECOND CLASS.

14. Q: WHAT ARMY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE SERGEANT?

A: SERGEANT OR SPECIALIST 5.

15. Q: WHAT AIR FORCE RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE SERGEANT?

A: STAFF SERGEANT.

16. Q: WHAT NAVY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE STAFF SERGEANT?

A: PETTY OFFICER FIRST CLASS.

17. Q: WHAT ARMY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE STAFF SERGEANT?

A: STAFF SERGEANT OR SPECIALIST 6.

18. Q: WHAT AIR FORCE RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE STAFF SERGEANT?

A: TECHNICAL SERGEANT.

19. Q: WHAT NAVY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE GUNNERY SERGEANT?

A: CHIEF PETTY OFFICER.

20. Q: WHAT ARMY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE GUNNERY SERGEANT?

A: SERGEANT FIRST CLASS, PLATOON SERGEANT OR SPECIALIST 7.

21. Q: WHAT AIR FORCE RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE GUNNERY SERGEANT?

A: MASTER SERGEANT.

22. Q: WHAT NAVY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE MASTER SERGEANT/FIRST SERGEANT?

A: SENIOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER.

23. Q: WHAT ARMY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE MASTER SERGEANT/FIRST SERGEANT?

A: MASTER SERGEANT OR FIRST SERGEANT

24. Q: WHAT AIR FORCE RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE MASTER SERGEANT/ FIRST SERGEANT?

A: SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT.

25. Q: WHAT NAVY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE MASTER GUNNERY SERGEANT/SERGEANT MAJOR?

A: MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER.

26. Q: WHAT ARMY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE MASTER GUNNERY SERGEANT/SERGEANT MAJOR?

A: SERGEANT MAJOR OR COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR.

27. Q: WHAT AIR FORCE RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO MARINE MASTER GUNNERY SERGEANT/SERGEANT MAJOR?

A: CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT.

28. Q: WHAT NAVY TITLE IS EQUIVALENT TO THE SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER OF THE NAVY.

29. Q: WHAT ARMY TITLE IS EQUIVALENT TO THE SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE ARMY.

30. Q: WHAT AIR FORCE TITLE IS EQUIVALENT TO THE SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT OF THE AIR FORCE.

31. Q: WHAT NAVY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE SECOND LIEUTENANT?

A: ENSIGN.

32. Q: WHAT NAVY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE FIRST LIEUTENANT?

A: LIEUTENANT JUNIOR GRADE.

33. Q: WHAT NAVY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE CAPTAIN?

A: LIEUTENANT.

34. Q: WHAT NAVY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE MAJOR?

A: LIEUTENANT COMMANDER.

35. Q: WHAT NAVY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE LIEUTENANT COLONEL?

A: COMMANDER.
36. Q: WHAT NAVY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE COLONEL?

A: CAPTAIN.

37. Q: WHAT NAVY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE BRIGADIER GENERAL?

A: REAR ADMIRAL LOWER HALF.

38. Q: WHAT NAVY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE MAJOR GENERAL?

A: REAR ADMIRAL UPPER HALF.

39. Q: WHAT NAVY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE LIEUTENANT GENERAL?

A: VICE ADMIRAL.

40. Q: WHAT NAVY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO A MARINE GENERAL?

A: ADMIRAL.

41. Q: WHAT NAVY RANK IS EQUIVALENT TO THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS?

A: CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS.

42. Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NAVY AND MARINE CORPS FLAG OFFICERS FLAGS?

A: NAVY FLAG IS WHITE STAR(S) ON BLUE AND MARINE CORPS ARE WHITE STAR(S) ON RED.

43. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A MARINE PRIVATE.

A: MARINE PRIVATES DO NOT HAVE A RANK INSIGNIA.

44. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A MARINE PRIVATE FIRST CLASS.

A: ONE STRIPE.

45. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A MARINE LANCE CORPORAL.

A: ONE STRIPE, CROSSED RIFLES.

46. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A MARINE CORPORAL.

A: TWO STRIPES, CROSSED RIFLES.

47. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A MARINE SERGEANT.

A: THREE STRIPES, CROSSED RIFLES.

48. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A MARINE STAFF SERGEANT.

A: THREE STRIPES, ONE ROCKER, CROSSED RIFLES.

49. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A MARINE GUNNERY SERGEANT.

A: THREE STRIPES, TWO ROCKERS, CROSSED RIFLES.

50. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A MARINE MASTER SERGEANT.

A: THREE STRIPES, THREE ROCKERS, CROSSED RIFLES.

51. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A MARINE FIRST SERGEANT.

A: THREE STRIPES, THREE ROCKERS, DIAMOND.

52. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A MARINE MASTER GUNNERY SERGEANT.

A: THREE STRIPES, FOUR ROCKERS, BURSTING BOMB.

53. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A MARINE SERGEANT MAJOR.

A: THREE STRIPES, FOUR ROCKERS, STAR.
54. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A MARINE SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE MARINE CORPS.

A: THREE STRIPES, FOUR ROCKERS, MARINE CORPS EMBLEM FLANKED BY TWO STARS.

55. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A SECOND LIEUTENANT.

A: GOLD BAR.

56. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A FIRST LIEUTENANT.

A: SILVER BAR.

57. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A CAPTAIN.

A: TWO SILVER BARS.

58. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A MAJOR.

A: GOLD OAK LEAF.

59. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A LIEUTENANT COLONEL.

A: SILVER OAK LEAF.

60. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A COLONEL.

A: SILVER EAGLE.

61. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A BRIGADIER GENERAL.

A: SILVER STAR.

62. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A MAJOR GENERAL.

A: TWO SILVER STARS.

63. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A LIEUTENANT GENERAL.

A: THREE SILVER STARS.

64. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A GENERAL.

A: FOUR SILVER STARS.

65. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF THE GENERAL OF THE ARMY OR AIR FORCE.

A: FIVE SILVER STARS IN A CIRCLE. (THE ARMY HAS A SEAL ABOVE THE STARS)

66. Q: DESCRIBE THE EPAULETTE OF AN ENSIGN.

A: WIDE GOLD STRIPE.

67. Q: DESCRIBE THE EPAULETTE OF A LIEUTENANT JUNIOR GRADE.

A: ONE WIDE AND ONE THIN GOLD STRIPE.

68. Q: DESCRIBE THE EPAULETTE OF A LIEUTENANT.

A: TWO WIDE GOLD STRIPES.

69. Q: DESCRIBE THE EPAULETTE OF A LIEUTENANT COMMANDER.

A: TWO WIDE AND ONE THIN GOLD STRIPES.

70. Q: DESCRIBE THE EPAULETTE OF A COMMANDER.

A: THREE WIDE GOLD STRIPES.

71. Q: DESCRIBE THE EPAULETTE OF A CAPTAIN.

A: FOUR WIDE GOLD STRIPES.
72. Q: DESCRIBE THE EPAULETTE OF A REAR ADMIRAL LOWER HALF.

A: GOLD EPAULETTE WITH A SILVER ANCHOR AND SILVER STAR.

73. Q: DESCRIBE THE EPAULETTE OF A REAR ADMIRAL UPPER HALF.

A: GOLD EPAULETTE WITH A SILVER ANCHOR AND TWO SILVER STARS.

74. Q: DESCRIBE THE EPAULETTE OF A VICE ADMIRAL.

A: GOLD EPAULETTE WITH A SILVER ANCHOR AND THREE SILVER STARS.

75. Q: DESCRIBE THE EPAULETTE OF AN ADMIRAL.

A: GOLD EPAULETTE WITH A SILVER ANCHOR AND FOUR SILVER STARS.

76. Q: DESCRIBE THE EPAULETTE OF A FLEET ADMIRAL.

A: GOLD EPAULETTE WITH A SILVER ANCHOR AND FIVE SILVER STARS IN A CIRCLE.

77. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A MARINE WARRANT OFFICER W-1.

A: GOLD BAR WITH TWO RED SQUARES.

78. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A MARINE CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER W-2.

A: GOLD BAR WITH THREE RED SQUARES.

79. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A MARINE CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER W-3.

A: SILVER BAR WITH TWO RED SQUARES.

80. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A MARINE CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER W-4.

A: SILVER BAR WITH THREE RED SQUARES.

81. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A MARINE CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER W-5.

A: SILVER BAR WITH FOUR RED SQUARES.

82. Q: DESCRIBE THE EPAULETTE OF A NAVY CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER W-2.

A: GOLD BAR WITH TWO BLUE SQUARES.

83. Q: DESCRIBE THE EPAULETTE OF A NAVY CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER W-3.

A: SILVER BAR WITH ONE BLUE SQUARE.

84. Q: DESCRIBE THE EPAULETTE OF A NAVY CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER W-4.

A: SILVER BAR WITH TWO BLUE SQUARES.

85. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN ARMY WARRANT OFFICER W-1.

A: SILVER BAR WITH ONE BLACK SQUARE.

86. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN ARMY WARRANT OFFICER W-2.

A: SILVER BAR WITH TWO BLACK SQUARES.

87. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN ARMY WARRANT OFFICER W-3.

A: SILVER BAR WITH THREE BLACK SQUARES.

88. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN ARMY WARRANT OFFICER W-4.

A: SILVER BAR WITH FOUR BLACK SQUARES.

89. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN AIR FORCE WARRANT OFFICER W-1.

A: GOLD BAR WITH TWO BLUE SQUARES.
90. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN AIR FORCE CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER W-2.

A: GOLD BAR WITH THREE BLUE SQUARES.

91. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN AIR FORCE CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER W-3.

A: SILVER BAR WITH TWO BLUE SQUARES.

92. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN AIR FORCE CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER W-4.

A: SILVER BAR WITH THREE BLUE SQUARES.

93. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA FOR A NAVY SEAMAN RECRUIT.

A: NAVY SEAMAN RECRUITS DO NOT HAVE A RANK INSIGNIA.

94. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA FOR A NAVY SEAMAN APPRENTICE.

A: TWO SLANTED BAR STRIPES.

95. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA FOR A NAVY SEAMAN.

A: THREE SLANTED BAR STRIPES.

96. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA FOR A NAVY PETTY OFFICER THIRD CLASS.

A: ONE STRIPE WITH A CROW.

97. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA FOR A NAVY PETTY OFFICER SECOND CLASS.

A: TWO STRIPES WITH A CROW.

98. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA FOR A NAVY PETTY OFFICER FIRST CLASS.

A: THREE STRIPES WITH A CROW.

99. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSINGIA FOR A NAVY CHIEF PETTY OFFICER.

A: THREE STRIPES, ONE ROCKER AND A CROW OR A GOLD ANCHOR WITH INITIALS USN.

100. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A NAVY SENIOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER.

A: THREE STRIPES, ONE ROCKER AND A WITH A STAR OR A GOLD ANCHOR WITH INITIALS USN AND A STAR.

101. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF A NAVY MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER.

A: THREE STRIPES, ONE ROCKER AND A CROW WITH TWO STARS OR A GOLD WITH INITIALS USN AND TWO STARS.

102. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF THE MASTER CHIEF OF THE NAVY.

A: THREE STRIPES, ONE ROCKER AND A CROW WITH THREE STARS OR A GOLD ANCHOR WITH INITIALS USN AND THREE
STARS.

103. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN ARMY PRIVATE (E-1).

A: ARMY PRIVATES (E-1) DO NOT HAVE A RANK INSIGNIA.

104. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN ARMY PRIVATE (E-2).

A: ONE STRIPE.

105. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN ARMY PRIVATE FIRST CLASS.

A: ONE STRIPE, ONE ROCKER.

106. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN ARMY CORPORAL.

A: TWO STRIPES.

107. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN ARMY SPECIALIST 4.

A: ARMY SEAL ON GREEN PATCH.

108. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN ARMY SERGEANT.

A: THREE SRIPES.

109. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN ARMY SPECIALIST 5.

A: ARMY SEAL ON A GREEN PATCH WITH ROCKER ABOVE.

110. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN ARMY STAFF SERGEANT.

A: THREE STRIPES, ONE ROCKER.

111. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN ARMY SPECIALIST 6.

A: ARMY SEAL ON A GREEN PATCH WITH TWO ROCKERS ABOVE.

112. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN ARMY SERGEANT FIRST CLASS OR PLATOON SERGEANT.

A: THREE STRIPES, TWO ROCKERS.

113. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN ARMY FIRST SERGEANT.

A: THREE STRIPES, THREE ROCKERS, A DIAMOND.

114. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN ARMY MASTER SERGEANT.

A: THREE STRIPES, THREE ROCKERS.

115. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN ARMY SERGEANT MAJOR.

A: THREE STRIPES, THREE ROCKERS, A STAR.

116. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN ARMY COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR.

A: THREE, STRIPES, THREE ROCKERS, A STAR FLANKED BY TWO WREATHS.

117. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF THE SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE ARMY.

A: THREE STRIPES, THREE ROCKERS, TWO STARS.

118. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN AIR FORCE AIRMAN BASIC.

A: AIR FORCE AIRMAN BASICS DO NOT HAVE A RANK INSIGNIA.

119. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN AIR FORCE AIRMAN.

A: BLUE STAR ON A BLUE CIRCLE WITH ONE STRIPE.

120. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN AIR FORCE AIRMAN FIRST CLASS.

A: BLUE STAR ON A BLUE CIRCLE WITH TWO STRIPES.

121. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN AIR FORCE SENIOR AIRMAN.

A: BLUE STAR ON A BLUE CIRCLE WITH THREE STRIPES.

122. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN AIR FORCE SERGEANT.

A: WHITE STAR ON A BLUE CIRCLE WITH THREE STRIPES.

123. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN AIR FORCE STAFF SERGEANT.

A: WHITE STAR ON A BLUE CIRCLE, THREE STRIPES, ONE ROCKER.

124. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN AIR FORCE TECHNICAL SERGEANT.

A: WHITE STAR ON A BLUE CIRCLE, THREE STRIPES, TWO ROCKERS.
125. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN AIR FORCE MASTER SERGEANT.

A: WHITE STAR ON A BLUE CIRCLE, THREE STRIPES, THREE ROCKERS.

126. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN AIR FORCE SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT.

A: WHITE STAR ON A BLUE CIRCLE, THREE STRIPES, THREE ROCKERS, AND ONE ROCKER OVER.

127. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF AN AIR FORCE CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT.

A: WHITE STAR ON A BLUE CIRCLE, THREE STRIPES, THREE ROCKERS, AND TWO ROCKERS OVER.

128. Q: DESCRIBE THE RANK INSIGNIA OF THE CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT OF THE AIR FORCE.

A: TWO WREATHS FLANKING A WHITE STAR ON A CIRCLE OF BLUE, THREE STRIPES, THREE ROCKERS, AND TWO ROCKERS
OVER.

129. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE ENLISTED RANK GROUPS IN THE MARINE CORPS?

A: NON-RATED, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER AND STAFF NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER.

130. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE OFFICER RANK GROUPS IN THE MARINE CORPS?

A: COMPANY GRADE, FIELD GRADE, AND GENERAL GRADE. (NOTE-WARRANT OFFICER IS A GRADE OFFICER OF ITS OWN).

NOTE: 1. MARINE CORPS, ARMY, AND AIR FORCE OFFICER RANKS ARE THE SAME EXCEPT THE MARINE CORPS DOES NOT HAVE A
FIVE STAR GENERAL RANK.
2. NAVY ENLISTED RANK INSIGNIAS WILL VARY IN COLOR AND DESIGN ACCORDING TO WHAT THEIR RATE IS.
3. WHEN DESCRIBING THE NAVAL OFFICERS EPAULETTE (ALSO KNOWN AS SHOULDER BOARDS) THE GOLD STRIPES ARE
MEASURED 1/4 INCH WIDE FOR THIN GOLD STRIPES AND 1/2 INCH WIDE FOR WIDE GOLD STRIPES.
4. COAST GUARD RANK STRUCTURE AND INSIGNIA DESIGNS ARE THE SAME AS THE NAVY BUT CAN BE TOLD APART BY
THE ADDITION OF A SHIELD DESIGNED INSIGNIA WORN ABOVE THE RANK INSIGNIA BY ENLISTED MEMBERS OF THE COAST
GUARD.

UNIFORMS

1. Q: WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM SIZE LETTERS ALLOWABLE IN A NAME STAMP FOR MARKING UNIFORMS?

A: BLOCK LETTERS NOT MORE THAN ONE-HALF INCH IN SIZE.

2. Q: WHAT COLORED INK SHOULD BE USED TO MARK YOUR NAME ON LIGHT COLORED UNIFORMS MATERIAL?

A: BLACK INK.

3. Q: WHAT COLORED INK SHOULD BE USED TO MARK YOUR NAME ON DARK COLORED UNIFORMS MATERIAL?

A: WHITE INK.

4. Q: WHAT MUST YOU DO IF YOU OBTAIN A UNIFORM ARTICLE THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY ANOTHER MARINE?

A: BLOCK OUT THE OLD OWNER’S NAME AND REMARK THE ARTICLE WITH YOUR OWN. AN APPROPRIATE ENTRY MUST BY
MADE IN YOUR RECORD BOOK SHOWING THAT YOU POSSESS AN ARTICLE OF CLOTHING THAT HAS BEEN REMARKED.

5. Q: WHERE AND HOW SHOULD ORGANIZATIONAL CLOTHING BE MARKED?

A: ALL ITEMS OF ORGANIZATIONAL CLOTHING MUST HAVE NAME TAGS SEWN IN GARMETS.

6. Q: WHERE SHOULD YOU MARK THE DUFFEL BAG?

A: ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BOTTOM OF THE BAG.

7. Q: WHERE SHOULD YOU MARK BELTS (EXCEPT TROUSER BELTS)?

A: ON THE UNDERSIDE NEAR THE BUCKLE END.

8. Q: WHERE SHOULD YOU MARK TROUSER WEB BELTS?

A: ON ONE SIDE ONLY, AS NEAR THE BUCKLE END AS POSSIBLE.

9. Q: WHERE SHOULD YOU MARK CAPS?

A: INSIDE ON THE SWEATBAND.

10. Q: WHERE SHOULD YOU MARK COATS?

A: INSIDE THE NECKBAND.

11. Q: WHERE SHOULD YOU MARK CAP COVERS?

A: INSIDE THE BAND.

12. Q: WHERE SHOULD YOU MARK DRAWERS?

A: IMMEDIATELY BELOW THE WAISTBAND, NEAR THE FRONT.

13. Q: WHERE SHOULD YOU MARK GLOVES?

A: INSIDE AT THE WRIST.

14. Q: WHERE SHOULD YOU MARK THE HANDBAG? (WOMAN MARINES)

A: ON THE SPACE PROVIDED.

15. Q: WHERE SHOULD YOU MARK THE PLASTIC HAVELOCK?

A: ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SWEATBAND.

16. Q: WHERE SHOULD YOU MARK NECKTIES?

A: ON THE INSIDE OF THE NECKLOOP.

17. Q: WHERE SHOULD YOU MARK THE NECKTABS? (WOMAN MARINES)

A: ON THE UNDERSIDE, NEAR THE LEFT END.
18. Q: WHERE SHOULD YOU MARK SHIRTS?

A: INSIDE THE NECKBAND.

19. Q: WHERE SHOULD YOU MARK TROUSERS/SKIRTS/SLACKS?

A: INSIDE THE WAISTBAND.

20. Q: WHERE SHOULD YOU MARK SHOES AND BOOTS?

A: INSIDE NEAR THE TOP.

21. Q: WHERE SHOULD YOU MARK THE SCARF?

A: PARALLEL TO THE WIDTH, NEAR ONE END.

22. Q: WHERE SHOULD YOU MARK SOCKS?

A: ON THE TOP OF THE FOOT.

23. Q: WHERE SHOULD YOU MARK SWEATERS?

A: ON THE LABEL, OR NAMETAPE SEWN WITH OLIVE GREEN THREAD, INSIDE BACK BELOW NECKBAND.

24. Q: WHERE SHOULD YOU MARK UNDERSHIRTS?

A: INSIDE THE BACK NEAR THE NECKBAND.

25. Q: WHERE SHOULD YOU MARK THE ALL-WEATHER COAT LINER?

A: CENTERED NEAR THE TOP.

26. Q: WHEN DOES A MARINE RECEIVE HIS FIRST PAYMENT OF CLOTHING ALLOWANCE?

A: AFTER SIX MONTHS IN THE MARINE CORPS, YOU WILL ACCURE A CLOTHING REPLACEMENT ALLOWANCE WHICH IS PAID
ANNUALLY.

27. Q: WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CLOTHING ALLOWANCE PAID TO YOU?

A: IT IS TO BE USED TO REPLACE UNSERVICABLE UNIFORM CLOTHING AND TO PURCHASE NEWLY ADOPTED UNIFORM
CLOTHING.

28. Q: HOW SHOULD GOLD UNIFORM BUTTONS BE CLEANED.

A: WITH A WEAK SOLUTION OF HOUSEHOLD AMMONIA AND WATER.

29. Q: HOW SHOULD SERVICE INSIGNIAS BE REFINISHED IF THEY LOOSE THEIR COATING?

A: THE INSIGNIA WILL EITHER BE REPLACED OR REFINISHED WITH USMC APPROVED LIQUID, BLACK PROTECTIVE COATING
AS SOLD THROUGH MARINE EXCHANGES. (THE USE OF PAINTS OR OTHER COLORING AGENTS ARE PROHIBITED).

30. Q: HOW MANY TIMES SHOULD THE TROUSER WEB BELT BE WASHED PRIOR TO CUTTING TO FIT?

A: BELTS SHOULD BE WASHED AT LEAST THREE TIMES BEFORE CUTTING TO NORMAL WAIST SIZE.

31. Q: WHAT PREVENTIVE MEASURES CAN YOU TAKE TO PROTECT UNIFORMS FROM MOTH DAMAGE?

A: FREQUENT BRUSHING AND EXPOSURE TO SUNSHINE AND FRESH AIR WILL WILL PREVENT MOTHS.

32. Q: WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE CAMOUFLAGED UTILITIES SHOULD BE EXPOSED TO WHEN
LAUNDERING.

A: NOT GREATER THAN 130 DEGREES.

33. Q: WHAT WILL ADVERSELY AFFECT THE WEAR-LIFE OF THE UTILITY UNIFORM?

A: STARCHING, “SIZING”, OR OTHERWISE ARTIFICIALLY STIFFENING.

34. Q: WHAT WILL NOT BE USED WHEN LAUNDERING THE UTILITY UNIFORM OR GREEN UNDERSHIRT?

A: BLEACH.
35. Q: HOW SHOULD THE ALL-WEATHER COAT BE CLEANED?

A: DRY CLEANED ONLY.

36. Q: WHAT SHOULD BE DONE TO THE ALL-WEATHER COAT AFTER FOUR OR FIVE CLEANINGS?

A: A WATER REPELLENCY TREATMENT SHOULD BE APPLIED.

37. Q: IF IN DOUBT ABOUT WHAT CLEANER OR POLISH TO USE ON SYNTHETIC LEATHER SHOES, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

A: TRY A LITTLE ON THE INSTEP NEAR THE SOLE TO SEE WHAT AFFECTS IT GIVES.

38. Q: WHAT SHOULD YOU USE ON SYNTHETIC LEATHER SHOES FOR STUBBORN STAINS?

A: LIGHTER FLUID.

39. Q: WHAT SHOULD BE USED TO COVER ABRASIONS OR SCUFF MARKS ON SYNTHETIC LEATHER SHOES?

A: PASTE WAX SHOE POLISH.

40. Q: WHAT SHOULD BE USED TO KEEP THE SHAPE OF LEATHER SHOES WHEN NOT WORN?

A: SHOE TREES.

41. Q: WHAT SHOULD BE USED TO ABSORB MOISTURE INSIDE LEATHER FOOTWEAR?

A: FOOT POWDER SPRINKLED LIBERALLY.

42. Q: WHAT SHOULD YOU USE PERIODICALLY TO CLEAN LEATHER FOOTWEAR?

A: SADDLE SOAP.

43. Q: WHAT SHOULD THE LENGHT OF THE LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT BE?

A: IT SHOULD COVER THE WRIST BONE AND EXTEND TO A POINT 2 INCHES ABOVE THE SECOND JOINT FROM THE END OF
THE THUMB. A TOLERANCE OF 1/2 INCH, PLUS OR MINUS IS ACCEPTABLE.

44. Q: WHAT DO THE SEVEN TROUSER BELT LOOPS ON A MARINES UNIFORM REPRESENT?

A: THE SEVEN SEAS

45. Q: WHAT DOES THE BLOOD STRIPE ON THE MARINE DRESS BLUE REPRESENT?

A: THE BATTLE OF CHAPULTEPEC, MEXICO.

46. Q: WHAT SHOULD THE LENGTH OF THE TROUSER LEGS BE?

A: THE TROUSERS WILL BE LONG INOUGH TO BREAK SLIGHTLY OVER THE SHOE IN THE FRONT AND TO REACH THE
JUNCTION OF THE WELT OF THE SHOE IN THE REAR. A VARIATION OF 1/4 INCH ABOVE OR BELOW THE TOP OF THE HEEL
IS ACCEPTABLE.

47. Q: HOW MUCH HEM SHOULD THERE BE ON THE TROUSER LEGS?

A: HEM FROM 2 TO 3 INCHES.

48. Q: HOW SHOULD TROUSERS FIT?

A: TROUSERS SHALL BE OF SUFFICENT LOOSENESS AROUND THE HIPS AND BUTTOCKS TO PREVENT GAPPING OF THE
POCKETS AND VISIBLE HORIZONTAL WRINKLES ACROSS THE FLY FRONT OR COAT FLAP. THE FLY OF THE TROUSERS
SHALL HANG IN A VERTICAL LINE WITHOUT GAPPING WHEN UNZIPPED. THE PROPER POSITION FOR FITTING OF ALL
TROUSERS IS BY PLACING THE BOTTOM OF THE WAISTBAND ATOP THE HIPBONE, PLUS OR MINUS 1/2 INCH IN THE
DIRECTION THE INDIVIDUAL WOULD NORMALLY WEAR HIS TROUSERS.

49. Q: WHAT SHOULD THE PROPER LENGTH OF THE TROUSER WEB BELT BE?

A: 2 TO 4 INCHES BEYOND THE BUCKLE.

50. Q: WHICH CLEANING AGENT IS USED TO REMOVE THE QUARTERMASTER FROM THE BRASS BELT TIP BUCKLE?

A: AMMONIA.

51. Q: HOW MUCH OVERLAP SHOULD THERE BE TO THE FRONT FLAP OF THE GREEN SERVICE COAT?

A: 3 TO 4 INCH OVERLAP.

52. Q: WHAT SHOULD THE LENGTH OF THE SLEEVE ON THE GREEN SERVICE COAT BE?

A: EXTEND TO A POINT 1 INCH ABOVE THE SECOND JOINT FROM THE END OF THE END OF THE THUMB, OR MINUS 1 INCH
AND COVER THE SHIRT CUFF.

53. Q: WHAT SHOULD THE LENGTH OF THE GREEN SERVICE COAT BELT BE?

A: 2 3/4 INCHES TO 3 3/4 INCHES BEYOND THE BUCKLE.

54. Q: HOW MANY YEARS OF SERVICE DOES EACH SERVICE STRIPE (HASHMARK) REPRESENT?

A: 4 YEARS OF SERVICE.

55. Q: HOW SHOULD THE GARRISON CAP BE WORN?

A: CENTERED SQUARELY, OR SLIGHTLY TILTED TO THE RIGHT, WITH THE TOP UNBROKEN, AND THE BASE OF THE
SWEATBAND ABOUT 1 INCH ABOVE THE EYEBROWS.

56. Q: HOW SHOULD THE SERVICE/DRESS CAP BE WORN?

A: FIT SNUGLY AND COMFORTABLY AROUND THE LARGEST PART OF THE HEAD. THE LOWER BAND OF THE FRAME WILL
REST HIGH ENOUGH ON THE HEAD TO PRECLUDE THE TOP OF THE HEAD FORCING THE COVER ABOVE ITS NATURAL
TAUNTNESS. THE SERVICE/DRESS CAPS ARE WORN CENTERED AND STRAIGHT WITH THE TIP OF THE VISOR IN LINE WITH
THE EYEBROWS.

57. Q: HOW IS THE USMC DECAL PLACED ON THE UTILITY UNIFORM WITH SPLIT POCKET?

A: THE MARINE CORPS EMBLEM IS PLACED ON THE POCKET FLAP CENTERED RIGHT TO LEFT, TOP TO BOTTOM. THE US OF
HTE USMC INITIALS IS PLACED ON THE LEFT PANEL OF THE POCKET, THE MC OF THE USMC INITIALS IS PLACED ON
THE RIGHT PANEL OF THE POCKET AND BOTH ARE CENTERED LEFT TO RIGHT, 2 INCHES FROM THE BOTTOM EDGE.

58. Q: HOW IS THE USMC DECAL PLACED ON THE UTILITY UNIFORM WITHOUT SPLIT POCKET?

A: PLACED ON THE LEFT BREAST POCKET, USMC INITIALS CENTERED HORIZONTALLY, 1 INCH ABOVE THE BOTTOM EDGE
OF THE POCKET.

59. Q: HOW SHOULD THE SLEEVES BE ROLLED ON THE UTILITY UNIFORM?

A: ROLLED ABOUT 3 INCHES WIDE, AND TERMINATING AT A POINT ABOUT 2 INCHES ABOVE THE ELBOW.

60. Q: HOW SHOULD YOU PLACE THE SERVICE STRIPES ON THE GREEN SERVICE COAT?

A: CENTERED ON THE SLEEVES 1/2 INCH ABOVE THE POINT OF THE CUFF AT A 30 DEGREE ANGLE.

61. Q: HOW SHOULD YOU PLACE THE SERVICE STRIPES ON THE DRESS BLUE COAT?

A: CENTERED ON THE SLEEVE WITH THE LOWER EDGE OF THE STRIPE TOUCHING THE FORWARD EDGE PIPPING OF THE
CUFF AT A 30 DEGREE ANGLE.

62. Q: HOW SHOULD YOU WEAR THE COLLAR EMBLEMS ON THE GREEN SERVICE COAT?

A: CENTERED ON THE COLLAR, ANCHORS FACING INBOARD, WING PARALLEL WITH THE DECK.

63. Q: HOW SHOULD YOU WEAR THE SCREW POST ON THE FRAME CAP?

A: WITH THE WINGS OF THE EAGLES PARALLEL WITH THE DECK.

64. Q: WHAT UNIFORM ITEMS ARE ALLOWED TO BE WORN WITH CIVILIAN CLOTHES?

A: CUFF LINKS, STUDSM TIE BAR, MOURNING BAND, FOOTWEAR, GLOVES, SOCKS, DRAWERS, WHITE UNDERSHIRTS, BLACK
BOW TIE, GREEN SERVICE SWEATER,GREEN WOOL SCARF, AND THE ALL-WEATHER COAT WITHOUT INSIGNIA OF GRADE.
(ITEMS THAT HAVE BEEN DECLARED OBSOLETE MAY BE WORN PROVIDED SUCH ITEMS CONTAIN NO DISTINCTIVE
INSIGNIA OR BUTTONS).

65. Q: WHAT ITEMS MAKE UP THE DRESS BLUE “A” UNIFORM?

A: FRAME WITH WHITE COVER, BLUE COAT WITH WHITE BELT, BLUE TROUSERS WITH WEB BELT, BLACK SOCKS, SHOES,
LARGE MEDALS, RIBBONS THAT DO NOT HAVE A MEDAL AND BREAST INSIGNIAS, GLOVES AND EMBLEMS FOR
COAT AND COVER. (ALL-WEATHER COAT IS OPTIONAL).

66. Q: WHAT ITEMS MAKE UP THE DRESS BLUE “B” UNIFORM?

A: FRAME WITH WHITE COVER, BLUE COAT WITH WHITE BELT, BLUE TROUSERS WITH WEB BELT, BLACK SOCKS, SHOES,
RIBBONS, BADGES, BREAST INSIGNIAS, GLOVES, AND EMBLEMS FOR COAT AND COVER. (ALL-WEATHER COAT IS
OPTIONAL).

67. Q: WHAT ITEMS MAKE UP THE DRESS BLUE “C” UNIFORM?

A: FRAME WITH WHITE COVER, LONG-SLEEVE KHAKI SHIRT, KHAKI NECKTIE WITH TIE CLASP, BLUE TROUSERS WITH WEB
BELT, BLACK SOCKS, SHOES, RIBBONS, BADGES, BREAST INSIGNIAS EMBLEMS FOR COVER. (ALL-WEATHER COAT IS
OPTIONAL).

68. Q: WHAT ITEMS MAKE UP THE DRESS BLUE “D” UNIFORM?

A: FRAME WITH WHITE COVER, SHORT-SLEEVE KHAKI SHIRT, BLUE TROUSERS WITH WEB BELT, RIBBONS, BREAST
INSIGNIAS, BLACK SOCKS, SHOES, EMBLEM FOR COVER. (ALL-WEATHER COAT IS OPTIONAL).

69. Q: WHAT ITEMS MAKE UP THE SERVICE “A” UNIFORM?

A: GARRISON COVER, GREEN SERVICE COAT WITH BELT, GREEN TROUSERS WITH WEB BELT, LONG-SLEEVE KHAKI SHIRT,
KHAKI NECKTIE WITH TIE CLASP, RIBBONS, BADGES, BREAST INSIGNIAS, BLACK SOCKS, SHOES, COLLAR EMBLEMS. (ALL-
WEATHER COAT AND GREEN WOOL SERVICE SCARF IS OPTIONAL).

70. Q: WHAT ITEMS MAKE UP THE SERVICE “B” UNIFORM?

A: GARRISON CAP, LONG-SLEEVE KHAKI SHIRT, GREEN TROUSERS WITH WEB BELT, KHAKI NECKTIE WITH TIE CLASP,
RIBBONS, BADGES, BREAST INSIGNIAS, BLACK SOCKS, SHOES. (ALL-WEATHER COAT, SERVICE SWEATER, GREEN WOOL
SERVICE SCARF ARE OPTIONAL).

71. Q: WHAT ITEMS MAKE UP THE SERVICE “C” UNIFORM?
A: GARRISON COVER, SHORT-SLEEVE KHAKI SHIRT, RIBBONS, GREEN TROUSERS WITH WEB BELT, BLACK SOCKS, SHOES,
BREAST INSIGNIAS. (ALL-WEATHER COAT IS OPTIONAL).

72. Q: WHO DESIGNED THE CAMOUFLAGE PRINT FOR THE UTILITY UNIFORM?

A: NORVELL GILLESPIE.

73. Q: WHAT ITEMS MAKE UP THE UTILITY UNIFORM?

A: UTILITY COVER, UTILITY BLOUSE WITH USMC DECAL, INSIGNIA OF GRADE, BREAST INSIGNIAS, UTILITY TROUSERS WITH
WEB BELT, BOOTS, BOOT BANDS, GREEN SOCKS. (ALL-WEATHER COAT, FIELD JACKET, SERVICE SWEATER, GREEN WOOL
SERVICE SCARF AND GLOVES ARE OPTIONAL).

74. Q: WHAT SHOULD THE LENGTH OF THE ALL-WEATHER COAT BE?

A: TO A TARGET LENGHT MIDWAY BETWEEN THE KNEE AND THE MIDCALF.

75. Q: HOW LONG SHOULD THE ALL-WEATHER COAT BELT BE?

A: ONE INCH BEYOND THE BELT KEEPER TO 1 1/2 INCHES BEYOND THE LEFT BELT LOOP ON THE COAT.

76. Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE DRESS BLUE WHITE BELT BUCKLE WORN BY SNCO’S AND BUCKLE WORN BY
OTHER ENLISTED?

A: THE SNCO BELT BUCKLE HAS AN ORNEMENTAL STAMPED DESIGN WITH THE MARINE CORPS EMBLEM.

77. Q: WHAT SHOULD THE LENGHT OF THE GREEN SERVICE COAT BE?

A: TO EXTEND ABOUT 1 TO 2 INCHES BELOW THE INDIVIDUALS CROTCH.

78. Q:WHO IS AUTHORIZED TO WEAR CHUKKA BOOT STYLE UNIFORM DRESS SHOES?

A: OFFICERS AND SNCO’S ONLY.

79. Q: WHICH TWO TYPES OF KNOTS ARE AUTHORIZED FOR THE MARINE KHAKI TIE?

A: (1) A HALF WINDSOR KNOT. (2) A FORE-IN-HAND KNOT

80. Q: WHAT TYPE OF KNOT MUST TIED FOR THE NECKTIE?

A: ANY TYPE OF STANDARD NECKTIE KNOT WHICH PRESENTS A NEAT MILITARY APPEARANCE.

81. Q: WHO IS AUTHORIZED TO WEAR THE NECKTIE CLASP WITH A SILVER COLORED EMBLEM?

A: OFFICERS ONLY.

82. Q: HOW WILL THE NECKTIE CLASP BE WORN?

A: PLACED HORIZONTALLY ON THE LOWER HALF OF THE NECKTIE BETWEEN THE 3RD AND 4TH ROW OF BUTTONS FROM
THE TOP.

83. Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OFFICER AND ENLISTED BLACK COLLAR AND COVER EMBLEM?

A: ON ENLISTED EMBLEMS THE ROPE IS CONTINUOSLY CONNECTED TO THE FOULED ANCHOR.

84. Q: WHO IS AUTHORIZED TO WEAR THE GOLD AND SILVER COLORED COLLAR AND COVER EMBLEMS?

A: OFFICERS ONLY.

85. Q: HOW SHOULD YOU PLACE THE RANK INSIGNIA ON LONG-SLEEVED SHIRTS AND COATS FOR PRIVATE FIRST CLASS
THROUGH GUNNERY SERGEANTS?

A: CENTERED ON THE SLEEVE, FOUR INCHES BELOW THE SHOULDER SEAM.

86. Q: HOW SHOULD YOU PLACE THE RANK INSIGNIA ON LONG-SLEEVED SHIRTS AND COATS FOR FIRST SERGEANTS, MASTER
SERGEANTS, SERGEANT MAJORS AND MASTER GUNNERY SERGEANTS?

A: CENTERED ON THE SLEEVE, THREE INCHES BELOW THE SHOULDER SEAM.

87. Q: WHERE ARE THE CHEVRONS SEWN ON A WOMAN MARINE’S SHORT SLEEVE KHAKI SHIRT?

A: CENTERED BETWEEN THE SHOULDER SEAM AND THE PEAKOF THE CUFF.

88. Q: HOW SHOULD ENLISTED PLACE THE METAL/PLASTIC RANK INSIGNIAS ON THEIR, UNIFORMS?
A: THE LOWER EDGE OF THE CHEVRON 1/2 INCH FROM THE EDGES AND CENTERED ON THE COLLAR.

89. Q: HOW SHOULD YOU PLACE THE RANK INSIGNIAS ON THE SHORT-SLEEVE KHAKI SHIRT?

A: CENTERED ON THE SLEEVE BETWEEN THE SHOULDER SEAM AND THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE SLEEVE.

90. Q: WHEN MAY SUNGLASSES BE WORN IN UNIFORM?

A: SUNGLASSES MAY BE WORN IN UNIFORM WHEN ON LEAVE, LIBERTY, AND IN GARRISON BUT NOT IN FORMATION WITH
TROOPS, UNLESS THE NEED TO WEAR THEM HAS BEEN CERTIFIED BY MEDICAL AUTHORITIES.

91. Q: WHAT TYPE OF SUNGLASSES MAY BE WORN WHEN IN UNIFORM?

A: SUNGLASS LENSE WILL BE OF STANDARD GREEN OR DARK GREEN SHADE OR MAY BE PHOTOSENSITIVE AND MUST BE
CONSERVATIVE IN APPEARANCE.

92. Q: HOW MANY BREAST INSIGNIAS MAY BE WORN ON THE UNIFORM AT ONE TIME?

A: A MAXIMUM OF TWO.

93. Q: HOW SHOULD ONE MARKSMANSHIP BADGE BE WORN ON THE UNIFORM?

A: CENTERED AND 1/8 INCH ABOVE THE POCKET.

94. Q: HOW SHOULD TWO MARKSMANSHIP BADGES BE WORN ON THE UNIFORM?

A: BOTH CENTERED ON THE POCKET, 3/4 INCHES BETWEEN THE BADGES, WITH THE 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

95. Q: HOW ARE RIBBONS WORN ON THE UNIFORM?

A: CENTERED ON, AND 1/8 INCH ABOVE THE POCKET OR 1/8 INCH ABOVE MARKSMANSHIP BADGES.

96. Q: WHAT ARE THE TWO WAY RIBBONS MAY BE SPACED BETWEEN ROWN WHEN WORN ON THE UNIFORM?

A: EITHER 1/8 INCH BETWEEN THE ROWS OF RIBBONS OR THE ROWS OF RIBBONS TOGETHER.

97. Q: IN WHAT ORDER SHOULD RIBBONS OF MEDALS BE WORN ON THE UNIFORM?

A: THE SENIOR RIBBON SHOULD BE ON THE TOP ROW AND CLOSEST TO THE HEART.

98. Q: WHAT DOES A SMALL BRONZE STAR MOUNTED ON A RIBBON OR MEDAL REPRESENT?

A: THE SUBSEQUENT AWARDS OF THAT RIBBON OR MEDAL.

99. Q: WHAT DOES A SMALL SILVER STAR MOUNTED ON A RIBBON OR MEDAL REPRESENT?

A: FIVE SUBSEQUENT AWARDS OF THAT RIBBON OR MEDAL.

100. Q: WHAT DOES A LARGE GOLD STAR MOUNTED ON A RIBBON OR MEDAL REPRESENT?

A: THE SUBSEQUENT AWARDS OF THAT RIBBON OR MEDAL.

101. Q: WHAT DOES A LARGE SILVER STAR MOUNTED ON A RIBBON OR MEDAL REPRESENT?

A: FIVE SUBSEQUENT AWARDS OF THAT RIBBON OR MEDAL.

102. Q: WHICH WAY SHOULD THE RAYS OF THE STAR(S) BE FACING WHEN WORN ON RIBBONS OR MEDALS?

A: WITH THE SINGLE RAY OF THE STAR FACING UP.

103. Q: WHAT DOES A BRONZE LETTER “V” MOUNTED ON A RIBBON OR MEDAL REPRESENT?

A: THE RIBBON OR MEDAL IT IS MOUNTED ON WAS FOR VALOR (HEROISM).

104. Q: WHAT DOES THE SILVER LETTER “E” MOUNTED OR A RIBBON REPRESENT?

A: ONLY WORN OR THE NAVY BATTLE “E'” RIBBON.

105. Q: WHAT DOES THE SILVER-WREATHED LETTER “E” MOUNTED ON A RIBBON REPRESENT?

A: ONLY ONE SILVER-WREATHED LETTER “E” WILL BE MOUNTED ON THE NAVY BATTLE “E” RIBBON TO REPRESENT FOUR
OR MORE OF THAT AWARD.

106. Q: WHAT DOES A BRONZE ARABIC NUMERAL MOUNTED ON A RIBBON OR MEDAL REPRESENT?

A: INDICATES THE TOTAL NUMBER OF THAT MEDAL THE WEARER HAS EARNED.

107. Q: WHAT DOES THE CLASP MARKED “EUROPE” MOUNTED ON A MEDAL REPRESENT?

A: MOUNTED ONLY ON THE NAVY OCCUPATION SERVICE MEDAL TO DENOTE SERVICE IN EUROPE.

108. Q: WHAT DOES THE CLASP MARKED “ASIA” MOUNTED ON A MEDAL REPRESENT?

A: MOUNTED ONLY ON THE NAVY OCCUPATION SERVICE MEDAL TO DENOTE SERVICE IN ASIA.

109. Q: WHAT DOES THE CLASP MARKED “WINTERED OVER” MOUNTED ON A MEDAL REPRESENT?

A: MOUNTED ONLY ON THE ANTARCTICA SERVICE MEDAL (BRONZE FOR FIRST AWARD, GOLD FOR THE SECOND AWARD
AND SILVER FOR THE THIRD AWARD OF THE MEDAL).

110. Q: WHAT DOES A BRONZE OAK LEAF CLUSTER MOUNTED ON A RIBBON OR MEDAL REPRESENT?

A: THE SUBSEQUENT AWARD OF THAT RIBBON OR MEDAL.

111. Q: WHAT DOES A SILVER OAK LEAF CLUSTER MOUNTED ON A RIBBON OR MEDAL REPRESENT?

A: FIVE SUBSEQUENT AWARDS OF THAT RIBBON OR MEDAL.

112. Q: HOW ARE THE OAK LEAF CLUSTERS WORN ON THE RIBBON OR MEDAL?

A: WORN WITH THE STEM OF THE OAK LEAF CLUSTER DOWN AND TO THE WEARER’S RIGHT.

113. Q: WHAT DOES THE VIETNAM “60” DEVICE MOUNTED TO A RIBBON OR MEDAL REPRESENT?

A: MOUNTED ONLY ON THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM CAMPAIGN MEDAL FOR SERVING THERE.

114. Q: HOW WOULD YOU MOUNT A STAR ON A RIBBON?

A: CENTERED ON THE RIBBON WITH THE SINGLE RAY OF THE STAR POINTING UP.

115. Q: HOW WOULD YOU MOUNT TWO STARS ON A RIBBON?

A: DIVIDE THE RIBBON INTO THIRDS, MOUNT THE STARS WITH THE SINGLE RAYS OF THE STAR POINTING UP AND BOTH
STARS HORIZONTALLY CENTERED ON THE RIBBON.

116. Q: HOW SHOULD YOU DISPOSE OF UNSERVICEABLE RIBBONS?

A: RIBBONS SHOULD BE DESTROYED BY BURNING RATHER THAN THROWN AWAY.

117. Q: HOW WOULD YOU MOUNT A SILVER AND BRONZE STAR ON A RIBBON?

A: BOTH STARS HORIZONTALLY CENTERED ON THE RIBBON AND THE RIBBON DIVIDED INTO THIRDS WITH THE SILVER
STAR MOUNTED TO THE WEARERS RIGHT. (INBOARD, CLOSEST TO THE HEART).

118. Q: HOW WOULD YOU MOUNT A SILVER AND BRONZE STAR ON A MEDAL?

A: VERTICALLY CENTERED ON THE MEDALS RIBBON WITH THE SILVER STAR ON TOP.

119. Q: HOW MANY LARGE MEDALS SHOULD BE WORN IN A ROW?

A: UP TO SEVEN IN A ROW.

120. Q: HOW MANY MINIATURE MEDALS SHOULD BE WORN IN A ROW?

A: UP TO TEN IN A ROW.

121. Q: HOW MANY RIBBONS SHOULD BE WORN IN A ROW?

A: NORMALLY MOUNTED IN ROWS OF THREE BUT CAN BE MOUNTED IN ROWS OF FOUR FOR LARGE AMOUNTS OF RIBBONS.

122. Q: HOW MUCH OF A SERVICE COAT LAPEL IS AUTHORIZED TO COVER A RIBBON(S)?

A: NO MORE THAN 1/3 OF THE RIBBON(S) SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE LAPEL.

123. Q: WHICH MEDAL DOES NOT HAVE A MINIATURE MEDAL?

A: THE MEDAL OF HONOR.

124. Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SMALL AND LARGE STARS ON A RIBBON OR MEDAL?

A: LARGE STARS REPRESENT SUBSEQUENT AWARD OF PERSONAL DECORATIONS AND SMALL STARS REPRESENT THE
SUBSEQUENT AWARD OF OTHER THAN PERSONAL DECORATIONS.

125. Q: WHAT IS THE SENIOR COLOR IN A RIBBON OR MEDAL?

A: BLUE.

126. Q: HOW SHOULD YOU MOUNT A STAR ON A RIBBON WITH A LETTER “V”?

A: THE “V” CENTERED ON THE RIBBON WITH THE STAR CENTERED IN THE SPACE TO THE WEARERS RIGHT, CLOSEST TO HIS
HEART.

127. Q: HOW SHOULD A NUMERAL BE MOUNTED ON A RIBBON?

A: POSITIONED ON THE RIBBON AS FAR TO THE LEFT AS POSSIBLE WITHOUT OVER-LAPPING THE EDGE OF THE RIBBON.
(LEFT – MEANING WHEN WORN)

128. Q: HOW SHOULD YOU MOUNT A STAR ON A RIBBON WITH A NUMERAL ON IT?

A: THE STAR SHOULD BE MOUNTED HORIZONTALLY CENTERED IN THE SPACE REMANINING.

129. Q: DO ALL RIBBONS HAVE A MEDAL TO THEM?

A: NO, NOT ALL RIBBONS HAVE MEDAL TO THEM.

130. Q: HOW WOULD YOU WEAR RIBBONS THAT DO NOT HAVE A MEDAL TO REPRESENT THEM WHEN YOU ARE WEARING YOUR
MEDALS?

A: MEDALS WOULD BE WORN MOUNTED ON THE UNIFORM ON THE WEARERS LEFT AND THE RIBBONS ON THE WEARERS
RIGHT.

131. Q: WHAT IS THE MOST DISTINGUISHED MEDAL WHICH MAY BE AWARDED TO A MARINE?

A: THE MEDAL OF HONOR.

132. Q: HOW MANY STARS ARE FEATURED ON THE MEDAL OF HONOR RIBBON?

A: 5 STARS.

133. Q: HOW MANY STARS ARE FEATURED ON THE MEDAL OF HONOR NECK RIBBON?

A: 13 STARS.

134. Q: WHAT WAS THE FIRST MILITARY MEDAL AWARDED BY THE U.S. GOVERMENT?

A: THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL.

135. Q: WHAT COLOR IS THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION RIBBON?

A: BLUE, YELLOW, AND RED.

136. Q: WHERE IS THE PRESIDENTIAL SERVICE BADGE WORN ON A MARINE’S UNIFORM?

A: THE UPPER RIGHT BREAST POCKET.

137. Q: WHAT COLOR IS THE GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON?

A: RED WITH BLUE STRIPES.

138. Q: WHAT IS INSCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL?

A: FIDELITY, ZEAL, AND OBEDIANCE.

139. Q: CAN AN OFFICER EARN A GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL?

A: NO, AWARDED TO ENLISTED MARINES ONLY.

140. Q: WHAT MUST A MARINE DO TO EARN A GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL?

A: THREE YEARS OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE WITH NO COURT MARTIALS AND NO NJP.

141. Q: CAN AN OFFICER WEAR A GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL?

A: YES, IF HE HAD PRIOR ENLISTED SERVICE AND EARNED ONE.

142. Q: WHEN ARE YOU NOT ALLOWED TO WEAR MEDALS OR RIBBONS?

A: IF UNDER ARREST OR SUSPENDED FROM RANK AND COMMAND.

143. Q: WHAT IS THE PRECEDENCE IN WHICH DECORATIONS AND MEDALS ARE WORN?

A: 1) PERSONAL U.S. MILITARY DECORATIONS
2) U.S. UNIT AWARDS
3) PERSONAL U.S. NONMILITARY DECORATIONS
4) U.S. CAMPAIGN MEDALS
5) PERSONAL FOREIGN MILITARY DECORATIONS
6) FOREIGN UNIT AWARDS
7) FOREIGN CAMPAIGN OR SERVICE MEDALS
144. Q: HOW MANY MARKSMANSHIP BADGES MAY BE WORN AT ONE TIME ON THE UNIFORM?

A: A MAXIMUM OF THREE.

145. Q: WHAT IS THE DESIGN ON THE TOP OF A MARINE OFFICER’S COVER CALLED?

A: A QUATREFOIL.

146. Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MALE ENLISTED AND A MALE OFFICERS FRAME CAP COVER?

A: THE MALE OFFICERS FRAME CAP COVER HAS A QUATREFOIL CENTERED ON THE TOP OF THE COVER.

147. Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MALE ENLISTED AND A MALE OFFICERS FRAME CAP?

A: THE MALE OFFICERS FRAME CAP COVER HAS AN OUTER BAND OF MOHAIR BRAID.

148. Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MALE FIELD GRADE / GENERAL OFFICERS AND COMPANY GRADE OFFICERS FRAME
CAP VISORS?

A: FIELD GRADE / GENERAL OFFICERS FRAME CAP VISORS HAVE GOLD BULLION OR SYNTHETIC ORNAMENTATION
MOUNTED ON THE VISORS.

149. Q: WHO ARE AUTHORIZED TO WEAR THE FOURRAGERE?

A: ONLY PERSONNEL SERVING WITH THE 5TH 6TH MARINE REGIMENTS.

150. Q: HOW IS THE FOURRAGERE WORN?

A: OVER THE LEFT SHOULDER.

151. Q: WHEN IS WEARING OF THE UNIFORM PROHIBITED?

A: 1) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
2) PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT OR COMMERCIAL INTREST
3) PICKET LINES
4) MARCHES, RALLIES, DEMONSTRATIONS
5) GROUP ACTIVITIES THE ATTORNEY GENERAL HAS DECLARED FASCIST,
SUBVERSIVE, COMMUNIST OR TOTALITARIAN IN NATURE.

152. Q: WHAT UNIFORM ITEMS MAKE UP A MEDIUM BLUES ISSUE?

A: ARTICLES QUANTITY
BELT, COAT COTTON, WHITE 1
BUTTON, INSIGNIA, SCREWPOST 2
COAT, WOOL BLUE 1
COVER, FRAME CAP, WHITE 2
FRAME, SERVICE CAP 1
GLOVES, COTTON WHITE PR. 2
INSIGNIA, BRANCH OF SERVICE, COLLAR, GOLD PR. 1
INSIGNIA, BRANCH OF SERVICE, COVER, GOLD 1
TROUSERS, WOOL BLUE 3
WAISTPLATE (BELT BUCKLE) (SNCO’S W/ENGRAVING) 1

153. Q: WHAT IS THE MINIMUM UNIFORM ARTICLES YOU ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN?

A: ARTICLES QUANTITY
BAG, DUFFLE W/CARRYING STRAP 1
BELT, TROUSER 2
BOOT, COMBAT 2
BUCKLE: FOR TROUSER BELT 2
BUCKLE: FOR SERVICE COAT BELT 1
CAP, GARRISON: WOOL GREEN 1
CAP, GARRISON: POLYESTER/WOOL GREEN 2
CAP, UTILITY 3
CLASP, NECKTIE 1
COAT, ALL-WEATHER 1
COAT, WOOL GREEN W/BELT 1
COAT, POLYESTER/WOOL GREEN W/BELT 1
COAT, UTILITY 4
DRAWERS 6
GLOVES, LEATHER 1
INSIGNIA, BRANCH OF SERVICE, COLLAR, BLACK PR. 1
INSIGNIA, BRANCH OF SERVICE, COVER, BLACK 1
NECKTIE 2
SCARF, WOOL GREEN 1
SHIRT, LONG-SLEEVE, KHAKI 3
SHIRT, SHORT-SLEEVE, KHAKI 3
SHOES, DRESS, LEATHER 1
SOCKS, BLACK PR. 4
SOCKS, GREEN PR. 4
SWEATER, WOOL GREEN 1
TROUSERS, WOOL GREEN 2
TROUSERS, POLYESTER/WOOL GREEN 2
TROUSERS, UTILITY 4
UNDERSHIRT, WHITE 3
UNDERSHIRT, GREEN 6

LEADERSHIP

1. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF LEADERSHIP?

A: LEADERSHIP IS THE SUM OF THOSE QUALITIES OF INTELLECT, HUMAN UNDERSTANDING, AND MORAL CHARACTER THAT
ENABLES A PERSON TO INSPIRE AND TO CONTROL A GROUP OF PEOPLE SUCCESSFULLY.

2. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF COMBAT EFFICIENCY?

A: THE ABILITY OF THE UNIT TO ACCOMPLISH AN ASSIGNED MISSION IN THE SHORTEST POSSIBLE TIME WITH THE
MINIMUM LOSS OF LIFE AND WASTE OF MATERIAL.

3. Q: WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF LEADERSHIP?

A: 1) PRIMARY – ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE MISSION.
2) SECONDARY – WELFARE OF THE MEN.

4. Q: WHAT ARE INDICATIONS OF MILITARY LEADERSHIP?

A: 1)MORALE
2) DISCIPLINE
3) ESPRIT De CORPS
4) PROFICIENCY

5. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF MORALE?

A: THE STATE OF MIND OF THE INDIVIDUAL. THE STATE OF MIND IS DEPENDENT UPON HIS ATTITUDES TOWARDS
EVERYTHING THAT AFFECTS HIM.

6. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF DISCIPLINE?

A: THE PROMPT OBEDIENCE TO ORDERS AND IN THE ABSENCE OF ORDERS, THE INITIATION OF APPROPRIATE ACTION.

7. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF ESPRIT De CORPS?

A: THE LOYALTY TO, PRIDE IN, AND ENTHUSIASM FOR A UNIT SHOWN BY THE MEMBERS OF THAT UNIT.

8. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF PROFICIENCY?

A: THE TECHNICAL, TACTICAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITY TO DO A JOB WELL.

9. Q: WHAT ARE THE ELEVEN LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES?

A: 1) BE TECHNICALLY AND TACTICALLY PROFICIENT.
2) KNOW YOURSELF AND SEEK SELF-IMPROVEMENT.
3) KNOW YOUR MARINES AND LOOK OUT FOR THEIR WELFARE.
4) KEEP YOUR MARINES INFORMED.
5) SET THE EXAMPLE.
6) INSURE THAT THE TASK IS UNDERSTOOD, SUPERVISED, AND ACCOMPLISHED
7) TRAIN YOUR MARINES TO WORK AS A TEAM.
8) MAKE SOUND AND TIMELY DECISIONS.
9) DEVELOP A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY AMONG SUBORDINATES.
10) EMPLOY YOUR MARINES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR CAPABILITIES.
11) SEEK RESPONSIBILITY AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS,
AND THE ACTIONS OF YOUR MARINES.

10. Q: WHICH OF THE ELEVEN LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES IS CONSIDERED THE MOST IMPORTANT?

A: SET THE EXAMPLE.

11. Q: WHAT ARE THE FOURTEEN LEADERSHIP TRAITS?

A: 1) BEARING. 8) INTEGRITY.
2) COURAGE. 9) JUSTICE.
3) DECISIVENESS. 10) JUDGEMENT.
4) DEPENDABILITY. 11) KNOWLEDGE.
5) ENDURANCE. 12) LOYALTY.
6) ENTHUSIASM. 13) TACT.
7) INITIATIVE. 14) UNSELFISHNESS.

12. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF BEARING?

A: CREATING A FAVERABLE IMPRESSION IN CARRIAGE, APPEARANCE, AND PERSONAL CONDUCT AT ALL TIMES.

13. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF COURAGE?

A: A MENTAL QUALITY THAT RECOGNIZES FEAR OF DANGER OR CRITICISM BUT ENABLES A MAN TO PROCEED IN THE
FACE OF IT WITH CALMNESS AND FIRMNESS.

14. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF DECISIVENESS?

A: ABILITY TO REACH DECISIONS PROMPTLY AND TO ANNOUNCE THEM IN A CLEAN, FORCEFUL MANNER.

15. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF DEPENDABILITY?

A: THE CERTAINTY OF THE PROPER PERFORMANCE OF DUTY.

16. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF ENDURANCE?

A: THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL STAMINA MEASURED BY THE ABILITY TO STAND PAIN, FATIGUE, DISTRESS AND HARDSHIP.

17. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF ENTHUSIASM?

A: THE DISPLAY OF SINCERE INTREST AND EXUBERANCE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF DUTY.

18. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF INITIATIVE?

A: SEEING WHAT HAS TO BE DONE AND COMMENCING A COURSE OF ACTION, EVEN IN THE ABSENCE OF ORDERS.

19. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF INTEGRITY?

A: UPRIGHTNESS OF CHARACTER AND SOUNDNESS OF MORAL PRINCIPLE, ABSOLUTE TRUTHFULNESS AND HONESTY.

20. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF JUSTICE?

A: THE QUALITY OF BEING IMPARTIAL AND CONSISTENT IN EXERCISING COMMAND.

21. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF JUDGEMENT?

A: THE QUALITY OF WEIGHING FACTS AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS ON WHICH TO BASE SOUND DECISIONS.

22. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF KNOWLEDGE?

A: ACQUIRED INFORMATION, INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR MARINES.

23. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF LOYALTY?

A: FAITHFULNESS TO COUNTRY, CORPS, AND UNIT, AND TO YOUR SENIORS AND SUBORDINATES.

24. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF TACT?

A: THE ABILITY TO DEAL WITH OTHERS WITHOUT CREATING OFFENSE.

25. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF UNSELFISHNESS?

A: AVOIDANCE OF PROVIDING FOR ONES COMFORT AND PERSONAL ADVANCEMENT AT THE EXPENSE OF OTHERS.

26. Q: WHICH OF THE 14 LEADERSHIP TRAITS IS CONSIDERED THE MOST IMPORTANT?

A: INTEGRITY.

27. Q: WHICH OF THE 14 LEADERSHIP TRAITS DOES EVERY MARINE NEED TO WORK ON?

A: KNOWLEDGE, BECAUSE YOU CAN NEVER KNOW ENOUGH OR TOO MUCH.

28. Q: WHAT ARE THE TWO TYPES OF COURAGE?

A: 1) PHYSICAL COURAGE.
2) MORAL COURAGE.

CLOSE ORDER DRILL

1. Q: WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF CLOSE ORDER DRILL?

A: 1) TO MOVE A UNIT FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER IN A STANDARD, ORDERLY MANNER.
2) TO PROVIDE SIMPLE FORMATIONS FROM WHICH COMBAT FORMATIONS MAY BE READILY ASSUMED.
3) TO TEACH DISCIPLINE BY INSTILLING HABITS OF PRECISION AND AUTOMATIC RESPONSE TO ORDERS.
4) TO INCREASE THE CONFIDENCE OF SUBORDINATE LEADERS BY ALLOWING THEM TO EXERCISE COMMAND, GIVE
PROPER COMMANDS, AND CONTROL DRILLING MARINES.
5) GIVE MARINES AN OPPORTUNITY TO HANDLE INDIVIDUAL WEAPONS.

2. Q: WHAT ARE THE FOUR POSITIONS OF REST FOR HALTED MARINES?

A: 1) PARADE REST.
2) AT EASE.
3) REST.
4) FALL OUT.

3. Q: WHEN GIVING THE COMMAND ATTENTION, WHAT PREPARATORY COMMAND PRECEEDS IT?
A: THE SIZE OF THE UNIT, SUCH AS SQUAD/PLATOON/COMPANY/SQUADRON/DETACHMENT ETC.

4. Q: WHAT SHOULD BE DONE WHEN YOU RECEIVE THE COMMAND PARADE REST?

A: MOVE YOUR LEFT FOOT SMARTLY 12 INCHES TO THE LEFT. AT THE SAME TIME JOIN HANDS BEHIND YOUR BACK, RIGHT
HAND INSIDE THE LEFT, PALMS TO THE REAR JUST BELOW THE BELT, RIGHT HAND LOOSELY HOLDING THE LEFT THUMB,
FINGERS EXTENDED AND JOINED. DO NOT MOVE. DO NOTTALK.

5. Q: WHAT SHOULD BE DONE WHEN YOU RECEIVE THE COMMAND AT EASE?

A: KEEP YOUR RIGHT FOOT IN PLACE. YOU MAY MOVE ABOUT, BUT DO NOT TALK.

6. Q: WHAT SHOULD BE DONE WHEN YOU RECEIVE THE COMMAND REST?

A: YOU MAY MOVE, ADJUST EQUIPMENT, AND TALK; BUT YOU MUST KEEP YOUR RIGHT FOOT IN PLACE.

7. Q: WHAT SHOULD BE DONE WHEN YOU RECEIVE THE COMMAND FALL OUT?

A: YOU MAY LEAVE YOUR POSITION IN RANKS, BUT YOU MUST REMAIN IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA.

8. Q: WHAT SHOULD BE DONE WHEN YOU RECEIVE THE COMMAND FALL IN?

A: ASSUME YOUR POSITION IN RANKS AT THE POSITION OF ATTENTION.

9. Q: DESCRIBE THE POSITION OF ATTENTION.

A: 1) THE HEELS ARE ON THE SAME LINE TOGETHER.
2) THE FEET ARE TURNED OUT EQUALLY, FORMING AN ANGLE OF 45 DEGREES.
3) THE KNEES ARE STRAIGHT WITHOUT STIFFNESS.
4) THE HIPS ARE LEVEL AND DRAWN BACK SLIGHTLY.
5) THE BODY IS ERECT AND RESTING EQUALLY ON THE HIPS.
6) THE CHEST IS LIFTED AND ARCHED.
7) THE SHOULDERS ARE HELD SQUARE AND LEVEL.
8) THE ARMS HANGING STRAIGHT DOWN WITHOUT STIFFNESS SO THAT THE THUMBS ARE ALONG THE SEAMS OF THE
TROUSERS; BACKS OF HANDS OUT; FINGERS WITH A NATURAL CURL.
9) THE HEAD IS ERECT AND SQUARELY TO THE FRONT; CHIN DRAWN IN SO THAT THE AXIS OF THE HEAD AND NECK IS
VERTICAL; THE EYES ARE STRAIGHT TO THE FRONT.
10) THE WEIGHT OF THE BODY REST EQUALLY ON THE HEELS AND BALLS OF THE FEET.

10. Q: WHAT SHOULD BE DONE WHEN YOU RECEIVE THE COMMAND EYES RIGHT (LEFT)?

A: TURN YOUR HEAD SMARTLY TO THE RIGHT (LEFT) AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE.

11. Q: WHAT COMMAND WILL BE GIVEN AFTER THE COMMAND EYES RIGHT (LEFT TO BRING THE HEAD AND EYES BACK TO
THE FRONT?

A: READY, FRONT. (EXCEPT WHEN A REVIEWING OFFICER TROOPS THE LINE, THEM YOU WILL FOLLOW HIM WITH YOUR
HEAD AND EYES UNTIL YOU ARE LOOKING DIRECTLY TO THE FRONT).

12. Q: WHAT ARE THE COMMANDS TO BE GIVEN FOR SALUTING?

A: 1) HAND, SALUTE.
2) PRESENT, ARMS.

13. Q: WHAT ARE THE COMMANDS YOU WOULD GIVE OR RECEIVE AFTER HAND, SALUTE/PRESENT, ARMS?

A: READY, TWO OR ORDER, ARMS.

14. Q: AT WHAT POSITION ARE ALL FACING MOVEMENTS CONDUCTED AT?

A: AT THE POSITION OF ATTENTION.

15. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE FACING MOVEMENTS?

A: 1) RIGHT FACE.
2) LEFT FACE.
3) ABOUT FACE.

16. Q: ALL STEPS IN MARCHING WHICH BEGIN FROM THE HALT START WITH THE LEFT FOOT EXCEPT WHAT?

A: RIGHT STEP.

17. Q: TO START MARCHING FROM THE HALT AT QUICK TIME WHAT IS THE COMMAND?

A: FORWARD, MARCH.

18. Q: HOW MANY INCH STEP IS TAKEN AT QUICK TIME?

A: 30 INCH STEP.

19. Q: HOW MANY STEPS PER MINUTE ARE THERE AT QUICK TIME?

A: 120 STEPS PER MINUTE.

20. Q: FROM WHAT POSITIONS CAN YOU RECEIVE THE COMMAND DOUBLE TIME, MARCH?

A: 1) FROM THE HALT. 2) FROM MARK TIME. 3) FROM QUICK TIME.

21. Q: HOW MANY INCH STEP IS TAKEN AT DOUBLE TIME?

A: 36 INCH STEP.

22. Q: HOW MANY STEPS PER MINUTE ARE THERE AT DOUBLE TIME?

A: 180 STEPS PER MINUTE.

23. Q: WHAT IS THE COMMAND TO RESUME QUICK TIME CADENCE FROM DOUBLE TIME?

A: QUICK TIME, MARCH.

24. Q: THE COMMAND HALT IS GIVEN AS EITHER FOOT STRIKES THE DECK FOR ALL MOVEMENTS EXCEPT WHAT?

A: SIDE STEP.

25. Q: WHEN IS THE COMMAND HALT GIVEN WHEN SIDE STEPPING?

A: WHEN THE HEELS ARE TOGETHER.

26. Q: WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU RECEIVE THE COMMAND HALT FROM EVERY MOVEMENT EXCEPT DOUBLE TIME?

A: TAKE ONE MORE STEP AFTER THE COMMAND HALT, THEN BRING THE HEELS TOGETHER AT THE POSITION OF
ATTENTION.

27. Q: WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU RECEIVE THE COMMAND HALT WHILE AT DOUBLE TIME?

A: TAKE ONE MORE DOUBLE TIME STEP AFTER THE COMMAND HALT, TAKE ONE STEP AT QUICK TIME, THEN BRING THE
HEELS TOGETHER AT THE POSITION OF ATTENTION.

28. Q: WHEN CAN THE COMMAND MARK TIME BE GIVEN?

A: 1) FROM THE HALT.
2) WHILE MARCHING FORWARD AT QUICK TIME.
3) AT HALF STEP.
4) WHILE DOUBLE TIMING IN PLACE.

29. Q: THE BALL OF THE FEET IS RAISED HOW MANY INCHES FROM THE DECK AT QUICK TIME CADENCE FOR THE COMMAND
MARK TIME, MARCH?

A: APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES.

30. Q: WHEN CAN THE COMMAND IN PLACE, DOUBLE TIME, MARCH BE GIVEN?

A: 1) WHILE HALTED.
2) WHILE MARCHING AT DOUBLE TIME.
3) WHILE MARCHING TIME.

31. Q: WHAT SHOULD BE DONE WHEN YOU RECEIVE THE COMMAND IN PLACE, DOUBLE TIME, MARCH?

A: THE FOREARMS ARE RAISED PARALLEL TO THE DECK, AND ALTERNATING IN PLACE, FEET ARE RAISED ABOVE THE
DECK AT A DOUBLE TIME CADENCE.

32. Q: HOW MANY INCH STEP IS TAKEN AT HALF STEP?

A: 15 INCH STEP AT A QUICK TIME CADENCE.

33. Q: WHAT IS THE COMMAND TO RESUME THE 30 INCH STEP WHILE AT HALF STEP?

A: FORWARD, MARCH.

34. Q: WHAT IS THE COMMAND GIVEN TO SIDE STEP?

A: LEFT (RIGHT) STEP, MARCH.

35. Q: WHEN IS THE ONLY TIME THE COMMAND TO SIDE STEP CAN BE GIVEN?

A: WHEN HALTED.

36. Q: WHAT SHOULD BE DONE WHEN YOU RECEIVE THE COMMAND LEFT (RIGHT) STEP, MARCH?

A: AT THE COMMAND OF EXECUTION MARCH, MOVE YOUR LEFT (RIGHT) FOOT 12 INCHES TO THE LEFT (RIGHT), THEN
PLACE THE OPPOSITE FOOT BESIDE THE LEFT (RIGHT). CONTINUE TO MARCH UNTIL THE COMMAND SQUAD/
PLATOON/COMPANY, HALT IS GIVEN.

37. Q: WHAT IS THE COMMAND GIVEN IN ORDER TO HAVE A UNIT BACK STEP?

A: BACKWARD, MARCH.

38. Q: HOW MANY INCH STEP IS TAKEN IN BACK STEP?

A: 15 INCH STEP.

39. Q: WHAT IS THE ONLY TIME THE COMMAND TO BACKSTEP CAN BE GIVEN?

A: WHEN HALTED.

40. Q: WHAT COMMAND IS GIVEN TO FACE ABOUT WHILE MARCHING?

A: TO THE REAR, MARCH.

41. Q: WHEN CAN THE COMMAND TO THE REAR, MARCH BE GIVEN?

A: 1) WHEN MARCHING FORWARD.
2) WHEN AT THE HALT.
3) WHEN DOUBLE TIMING.

42. Q: WHAT SHOULD BE DONE WHEN YOU RECEIVE THE COMMAND TO THE REAR, MARCH WHILE YOU ARE DOUBLE TIMING?

A: TAKE TWO MORE STEPS, THEN TURN ABOUT TO THE RIGHT BY TAKING FOUR STEPS IN PLACE AT THE DOUBLE TIME
CADENCE. RESUME THE DOUBLE TIME TO THE REAR.
43. Q: WHAT SHOULD BE DONE IF YOU RECEIVE THE COMMAND AT EASE, MARCH?

A: MAINTAIN DISTANCE AND INTERVAL, BUT DO NOT TALK.

44. Q: WHAT SHOULD BE DONE IF YOU RECEIVE THE COMMAND ROUTE STEP, MARCH?

A: MAINTAIN DISTANCE AND INTERVAL. YOU MAY TALK IN A LOW VOICE.

45. Q: WHAT IS THE COMMAND TO RESUME MARCHING AT QUICK TIME FROM ROUTE STEP OR AT EASE?

A: SQUAD/PLATOON/COMPANY/, ATTENTION.

46. Q: WHAT MUST BE DONE PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE MANUAL OF ARMS?

A: THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED FROM THE WEAPON, AND THE SLING IS DRAWN TIGHT.

47. Q: ON WHICH SIDE OF THE WEAPON SHOULD THE SLING BE ON PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF MANUAL OF ARMS?

A: ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE WEAPON.

48. Q: WHAT MANUAL OF ARMS POSITION IS THE BASIC POSITION FROM WHICH A MARINE MAY EXECUTE OTHER DRILL
MOVEMENTS?

A: ORDER ARMS.

49. Q: WHAT MOVEMENTS ARE EXECUTED FROM ORDER ARMS?

A: 1) ALL FACING MOVEMENTS.
2) ALL ALIGNMENTS.
3) SHORT DISTANCE MARCHING MOVEMENTS.

50. Q: WHEN DO YOU GIVE THE COMMAND TRAIL, ARMS?

A: FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY IT MAY BE GIVEN WHILE HALTED AT ORDER ARMS.

51. Q: WHEN IS TRAIL ARMS EXECUTED?

A: AUTOMATICALLY ON THE COMMAND OF EXECUTION FOR THE MOVEMENT TO MOVE A UNIT A SHORT DISTANCE, FACE
THE UNIT, OR ALIGN THE UNIT.

52. Q: WHAT IS THE ONLY COMMAND THAT SHOULD BE GIVEN AFTER TO THE REAR, MARCH?

A: ANOTHER TO THE REAR, MARCH.

53. Q: WHEN DRILLING, WHAT IS THE NORMAL FORMATION FOR A SQUAD?

A: A RANK (LINE) OR FILE (COLUMN).

54. Q: WHAT COMMAND WOULD YOU GIVE TO FORM A UNIT AT NORMAL INTERVAL?

A: FALL IN (AS SOON AS EACH MARINE HAS OBTAINED HIS INTERVAL, HE WILL ASSUME THE POSITION OF ATTENTION).

55. Q: WHAT COMMAND WOULD YOU GIVE TO FORM A UNIT AT CLOSE INTERVAL?

A: AT CLOSE INTERVAL, FALL IN.

56. Q: WHAT IS THE COMMAND(S) YOU WOULD GIVE TO DISMISS A SQUAD WITH WEAPONS?

A: 1) INSPECTION, ARMS.
2) PORT, ARMS
3) DISMISSED.

57. Q: WHAT SHOULD A UNIT DO IF IT RECEIVES THE COMMAND COUNT, OFF WHEN ON LINE?

A: ALL MARINES EXCEPT THE MAN ON THE RIGHT FLANK TURN THEIR HEADS AND EYES SMARTLY TO THE RIGHT. AS THE
RIGHT FLANK MAN SHOUTS ONE, THE NEXT MARINE TURNS HIS HEAD TO THE FRONT AND SHOUTS TWO, THE
NEXT THREE, AND SO ON DOWN THE LINE. (THIS MOVEMENT IS EXECUTED AT QUICK TIME CADENCE).

58. Q: WHAT IS THE COMMAND TO GET A UNIT IN COLUMN TO COUNT OFF?

A: FROM FRONT TO REAR, COUNT, OFF.
59. Q: WHAT SHOULD A UNIT DO IF IT RECEIVES THE COMMAND FROM FRONT TO REAR, COUNT, OFF?

A: EACH MARINE IN SUCCESSION, STARTING WITH THE FRONT MAN, TURNS HIS HEAD TO THE RIGHT AND SHOUTS HIS
NUMBER AS HIS HEAD RETURNS TO THE FRONT.

60. Q: WHAT COMMAND WOULD YOU GIVE TO ALIGN A SQUAD AT NORMAL INTERVAL?

A: DRESS RIGHT, DRESS.

61. Q: WHAT COMMAND WOULD YOU GIVE TO ALIGN A SQUAD AT CLOSE INTERVAL?

A: AT CLOSE INTERVAL, DRESS RIGHT, DRESS.

62. Q: WHAT SHOULD THE DISTANCE BE BETWEEN RANKS?

A: 40 INCH DISTANCE FROM BACK TO CHEST.

63. Q: WHAT COMMAND WOULD YOU GIVE TO OBTAIN CLOSE INTERVAL FROM NORMAL INTERVAL ON LINE?

A: CLOSE, MARCH.

64. Q: WHAT COMMAND WOULD YOU GIVE TO OBTAIN NORMAL INTERVAL FROM CLOSE INTERVAL ON LINE?

A: EXTEND, MARCH.

65. Q: WHAT COMMAND WOULD YOU GIVE TO OBTAIN DOUBLE ARM INTERVAL ON LINE?

A: TAKE INTERVAL TO THE LEFT, MARCH.

66. Q: WHAT COMMAND WOULD YOU GIVE TO OBTAIN NORMAL INTERVAL FROM DOUBLE ARM INTERVAL?

A: ASSEMBLE TO THE RIGHT, MARCH.

67. Q: WHAT COMMAND SHOULD YOU GIVE TO MARCH THE UNIT 45 DEGREE ANGLE TO THE LEFT?

A: LEFT OBLIQUE, MARCH.

68. Q: WHAT COMMAND SHOULD YOU GIVE TO MARCH THE UNIT 90 DEGREE ANGLE TO THE LEFT?

A: BY THE LEFT FLANK, MARCH.

69. Q: WHAT COMMAND SHOULD YOU GIVE FOR A TEMPORARY HALT IN THE OBLIQUE?

A: IN PLACE, HALT.

70. Q: WHAT COMMAND SHOULD YOU GIVE TO MARCH THE UNIT AFTER HALTED IN THE OBLIQUE IN PLACE?

A: RESUME, MARCH.

71. Q: WHAT COMMAND SHOULD YOU GIVE FOR A SLIGHT CHANGE IN DIRECTION OF A COLUMN?

A: INCLINE TO THE LEFT (RIGHT).

72. Q: WHAT IS THE COMMAND TO FORM TWO COLUMNS FROM A SINGLE FILE?

A: COLUMN OF TWOS TO THE LEFT (RIGHT), MARCH.

73. Q: WHAT SHOULD BE DONE WHEN RECEIVING THE COMMAND COLUMN OF TWOS TO THE LEFT (RIGHT)?
A: ON MARCH, THE FRONT MAN STANDS FAST. EVEN-NUMBERED MEN (COUNTING FROM FRONT TO REAR). FACE HALF
RIGHT IN MARCHING, AND MOVE FORWARD UNTIL NEXT TO AND AT NORMAL INTERVAL FROM THE ODD-NUMBERED MEN
WHO WERE IN FRONT OF THEM. ODD-NUMBERED MEN, EXCEPT THE FRONT MAN, MARCH FORWARD AND HALT AS THEY
REACH NORMAL DISTANCE FROM THE ODD-NUMBERED MEN IN FRONT OF THEM. ALL MEN REQUIRED TO MOVE DO SO AT
THE SAME TIME.

74. Q: WHAT IS THE COMMAND TO FORM A SINGLE FILE FROM A COLUMN OF TWOS?

A: COLUMN OF FILES FROM THE RIGHT (LEFT), MARCHL.

75. Q: WHAT SHOULD BE DONE WHEN RECEIVING THE COMMAND COLUMN OF FILES FROM THE RIGHT (LEFT)?

A: AT THE COMNAND MARCH, NUMBER ONE MAN AND NUMBER TWO MAN STEP OFF AT THE SAME TIME. NUBER ONE MAN
MOVES FORWARD AND THE NUMBER TWO MAN FACES TO THE HALF RIGHT, MOVES TWO STEPS AND FACES HALF LEFT IN
MARCHING, AND FOLLOWS THE NUMBER ONE MAN AT NORMAL DISTANCE REMAINING ODD-NUMBERED AND EVEN-
NUMBERED MEN STEP OFF IN PAIRS, EXECUTE THE SAME MOVEMENTS AS ONE AND TWO, AND FOLLOW IN FILE AT
NORMAL DISTANCE.

76. Q: WHAT ARE SUPPLEMENTARY COMMANDS?

A: WHEN COMMANDS ARE GIVEN FOR MOVEMENTS IN WHICH ALL SQUADS OF THE PLATOON DO NOT MOVE AT THE SAME
TIME, THE SQUAD LEADERS GIVE APPROPRIATE SUPPLEMENTARY COMMANDS.

77. Q: WHAT SHOULD BE DONE WHEN RECEIVING THE COMMAND OPEN RANKS, MARCH?

A: AT THE COMMAND MARCH, THE FRONT RANK TAKES TWO PACES FORWARD, HALTS AND EXECUTES DRESS RIGHT,
DRESS. THE SECOND RANK TAKES ONE PACE FORWARD, HALTS AND EXECUTES DRESS RIGHT, DRESS. THE THIRD RANK
STANDS FAST AND EXECUTES DRESS RIGHT, DRESS. THE PLATOON COMMANDER VERIFIES ALIGNMENT AS FOR DRESS
RIGHT, DRESS.

78. Q: WHAT SHOULD BE DONE WHEN RECEIVING THE COMMAND CLOSE RANKS, MARCH?

A: THE FRONT RANK STANDS FAST; THE SECOND RANK TAKES ONE PACE FORWARD AND HALTS; THE THIRD RANK TAKES
TWO PACES FORWARD AND HALTS.

79. Q: WHAT IS THE COMMAND TO FORM A COLUMN OF TWOS FROM A COLUMN OF THREES?

A: COLUMN OF TWOS FROM THE RIGHT (LEFT), MARCH.

80. Q: WHAT SHOULD BE DONE WHEN RECEIVING THE COMMAND COLUMN OF TWOS FROM THE RIGHT (LEFT)?
A: THE TWO RIGHT (LEFT) SQUADS MARCH FORWARD; THE LEFT (RIGHT) SQUAD FORMS A COLUMN OF TWOS TO THE LEFT
(RIGHT) AND THEN EXECUTES COLUMN HALF RIGHT (LEFT) AND COLUMN HALF LEFT (RIGHT) SO AS TO
FOLLOW THE LEADING SQUADS IN COLUMN.

81. Q: WHAT IS THE COMMAND TO FORM A COLUMN OF THREES FROM A COLUMN OF TWOS?

A: COLUMN OF THREES TO THE LEFT (RIGHT), MARCH.

82. Q: WHAT SHOULD BE DONE WHEN RECEIVING THE COMMAND COLUMN OF THREES TO THE LEFT (RIGHT)?
A: THE TWO LEADING SQUAD LEADERS STAND FAST. THE REAR SQUAD FORMS A SINGLE FILE FROM THE RIGHT (LEFT),
MOVING INTO ITS NORMAL PLACE NEXT TO THE LEADING SQUADS.

83. Q: WHAT REFERENCE WOULD YOU REFER TO FOR MORE INFORMATION IN THE AREA OF DRILL?

A: NAVMC 2691 DRILL AND CEREMONIES MANUAL.

MILITARY SECURITY

1. Q: WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF INTERIOR GUARD?

A: THE GUARD IN DETAILED BY A COMMANDER TO PRESERVE ORDER, PROTECT PROPERTY, AND ENFORCE REGULATIONS
WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF COMMAND.

2. Q: WHAT ARE THE TWO TYPES OF ORDERS FOR THE GUARD?

A: GENERAL ORDERS AND SPECIAL ORDERS?

3. Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GENERAL ORDERS AND SPECIALORDERS?

A: SPECIAL ORDERS ARE FOR SPECIFIC POST AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. GENERAL ORDERS ARE FOR ALL POST AND DO
NOT CHANGE.

4. Q: WHAT ARE SPECIAL ORDERS?

A: THOSE ORDERS REQUIRED AT A PARTICULAR POST OR THOSE ORDERS REQUIRED FOR UNUSUAL DUTIES WHICH YOU
ARE ASSIGNED FOR A SPECIFIC TIME OR TOURS.

5. Q: WHAT IS THE FIRST GENERAL ORDER?

A: TO TAKE CHARGE OF THIS POST AND ALL GOVERNMENT PROPERTY IN VIEW.

6. Q: WHAT IS THE SECOND GENERAL ORDER?

A: TO WALK MY POST IN A MILITARY MANNER, KEEPING ALWAYS ON THE ALERT AND OBSERVING EVERYTHING THAT
TAKES PLACE WITHIN SIGHT OR HEARING.

7. Q: WHAT IS THE THIRD GENERAL ORDER?

A: TO REPORT ALL VIOLATIONS OF ORDERS I AM INSTRUCTED TO ENFORCE.

8. Q: WHAT IS THE FORTH GENERAL ORDER?

A: TO REPEAT ALL CALLS FROM POST MORE DISTANT FROM THE GUARDHOUSE THAN MY OWN.

9. Q: WHAT IS THE FIFTH GENERAL ORDER?

A: TO QUIT MY POST ONLY WHEN PROPERLY RELIEVED.

10. Q: WHAT IS THE SIXTH GENERAL ORDER?

A: 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.

11. Q: WHAT IS THE SEVENTH GENERAL ORDER?

A: TO TALK TO NO ONE EXCEPT IN THE LINE OF DUTY.

12. Q: WHAT IS THE EIGHTH GENERAL ORDER?

A: TO GIVE THE ALARM IN CASE OF FIRE OR DISORDER.

13. Q: WHAT IS THE NINTH GENERAL ORDER?

A: TO CALL THE CORPORAL OF THE GUARD IN ANY CASE NOT COVERED BY INSTRUCTIONS.

14. Q: WHAT IS THE TENTH GENERAL ORDER?

A: TO SALUTE ALL OFFICERS AND COLORS AND STANDARDS NOT CASED.

15. Q: WHAT IS THE ELEVENTH GENERAL ORDER?

A: 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.

16. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF DEADLY FORCE?

A: THE EFFORTS OF AN INDIVIDUAL USED AGAINST ANOTHER TO CAUSE DEATH, SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF DEATH, OR
SERIOUS BODILY HARM.

17. Q: WHAT ARE THE CIRCUMSTANCES JUSTIFYING THE USE OF DEADLY FORCE?

A: 1) IN SELF DEFENSE.
2) IN DEFENSE OF PROPERTY INVOLVING NATIONAL SECURITY.
3) IN DEFENSE OF PROPERTY NOT INVOLVING NATIONAL SECURITY BUT INHERENTLY DANGEROUS TO OTHERS.
4) TO PREVENT OR INTERRUPT SERIOUS OFFENSES AGAINST PERSONS.
5) APPREHENSION AND ESCAPE.
6) LAWFUL ORDER.

18. Q: WHEN IS THE APPLICATION OF DEADLY FORCE JUSTIFIED?

A: ONLY UNDER CONDITIONS OF EXTREME NECESSITY AND ONLY AS A LAST RESORT WHEN ALL OTHER LESSER MEANS
HAVE FAILED OR CANNOT REASONABLEY BE EMPLOYED.

19. Q: HOW SHOULD A SENTRY REPORT HIS/HER POST?

A: SIR, SENTRY’S RANK AND LAST NAME REPORTS POST NUMBER ___ ALL SECURE, THERE IS OR IS NOT ANYTHING
UNUSUAL TO REPORT DURING MY TOUR OF DUTY.

20. Q: WHAT ARE THE FOUR CLASSES OF PERSONNEL IN AN INTERIOR GUARD?

A: 1) THE COMMANDER OF THE GUARD.
2) THE SERGEANT OF THE GUARD.
3) THE CORPORALS OF THE GUARD.
4) THE LCPL’S, PFC’S, PVT’S OF THE GUARD.

21. Q: HOW MANY WARNING SHOTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE FIRED BEFORE APPLYING DEADLY FORCE?

A: WARNING SHOTS ARE NEVER FIRED.

22. Q: WHEN ARE THE TWO TIMES A SENTRY MAY TAKE HIS PISTOL FROM ITS HOLSTER?

A: 1) TO APPLY DEADLY FORCE.
2) WHEN POSTING AND RELIEVING.

23. Q: WHAT SHOULD A SENTRY SAY IF HE IS GOING TO CHALLENGE SOMEONE APPROACHING?

A: HALT! WHO GOES THERE?

24. Q: AFTER THE PERSON THE SENTRY HAS CHALLENGED STOPS, WHAT SHOULD THE SENTRY SAY?

A: ADVANCE (PERSONS NAME OR TITLE THAT WAS STOPPED) TO BE RECOGNIZED

25. Q: WHEN AUTHORIZED TO APPLY DEADLY FORCE, UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCE WOULD A SHOT NOT BE FIRED?

A: IF THE SHOT IS LIKELY TO ENDANGER THE SAFETY OF AN INNOCENT BY-STANDER.

26. Q: HOW WILL SHOTS BE AIMED IF DEADLY FORCE IS APPLIED?

A: SHOTS WILL BE AIMED TO DISABLE. HOWEVER, IF CIRCUMSTANCES RENDER IT DIFFICULT TO DIRECT FIRE WITH
SUFFICIENT PRECISION TO ENSURE THAT A PERSON WILL BE DISABLED RATHER THAN KILLED, SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES
WILL NOT PRECLUDE THE USE OF A FIREARM. PROVIDED SUCH USE IS AUTHORIZED BY COMPETENT AUTHORITY.

27. Q: WHAT REFERENCE WOULD YOU LOOK IN TO FIND MORE INFORMATION IN THE AREA OF INTERIOR GUARD?

A: NAVMC 2691A U.S. MARINE CORPS INTERIOR GUARD MANUAL.

SECURITY OF MILITARY INFORMATION

1. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE CATAGORIES OF CLASSIFIED MATERIAL?

A: 1) CONFIDENTIAL.
2) SECRET.
3) TOP SECRET.

2. Q: WHICH CLASSIFICATION OF INFORMATION REQUIRES THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF PROTECTION?

A: TOP SECRET MATERIAL.

3. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF MATERIAL CLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL?

A: INFORMATION OR MATERIAL THAT THE UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF COULD CAUSE IDENTIFIABLE DAMAGE TO THE
NATION, INCLUDING THE COMPROMISE OF INFORMATION WHICH INDICATES THE STRENGTH OF GROUND,
AIR, AND NAVAL FORCES IN THE UNITED STATES AND OVERSEAS AREAS; THE DISCLOSURE OF TECHNICAL INFORMATION
USED FOR TRAINING, MAINTENANCE, AND INSPECTION OF CLASSIFIED MUNITIONS OF WAR; THE REVEALING OF
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS TEST DATA, DESIGN, AND PRODUCTION DATA ON MUNITIONS OF WAR.

4. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF MATERIAL CLASSIFIED SECRET?

A: INFORMATION OR MATERIAL THAT THE UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF COULD CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE INCLUDING
THE BREAKDOWN OF FOREIGN RELATIONS SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECTING NATIONAL SECURITY.

5. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF MATERIAL CLASSIFIED TOP SECRET?

A: INFORMATION OR MATERIAL THAT THE UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF COULD CAUSE EXCEPTIONAL GRAVE DAMAGE
INCLUDING WAR AGAINST THE U.S. OR IT’S ALLIES, THE BREAKDOWN OF FOREIGN RELATIONS VITALLY AFFECTING THE
NATIONAL SECURITY, THE COMPROMISE OF VITAL NATIONAL DEFENSE PLANS OR COMPLEX CRYPTOLOGIC OPERATIONS,
AND THE DISCLOSURE OF SCIENTIFIC OR TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS VITAL TO NATIONAL SECURITY.

6. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF ACCESS?

A: THE AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE OR POSSESS CLASSIFIED MATERIAL.

7. Q: WHAT TWO THINGS DETERMINE ACCESS?

A: 1) SECURITY CLEARANCE.
2) NEED TO KNOW.

8. Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE FACTORS THAT COULD DISQUALIFY YOU FROM GETTING A CLEARANCE?

A: 1) ALCOHOL ABUSE.
2) DRUG ABUSE.
3) FINANCIAL IRRESPONSIBILITY.
4) SEXUAL MISCONDUCT (HOMOSEXUALITY/LESBIANISM).
5) LARCENY/THEFT.
6) UNAUTHORIZED ABSENCES.

9. Q: HOW SHOULD CLASSIFIED LETTERS, DOCUMENTS, OR MANUALS BE MARKED?

A: 1) STAMPED, PRINTED, OR WRITTEN IN CAPITAL LETTERS LARGER THAN THOSE USED IN THE TEXT OF A DOCUMENT OR
CONSPICUOUSLY ON OTHER MATERIAL, AND WHEN PRACTICABLE, COLORED RED.
2) MARKINGS WILL APPEAR AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM AND ON BOTH SIDES OF THE PAGE.
3) BOXES OR PACKAGES THAT REQUIRE MARKINGS SHALL BE DONE IN THE SAME MANNER AND MARKED ON ALL SIDES.
4) ON SOME CLASSIFIED MATERIAL, A COVER SHEET MAY ALSO BE USED IN ADDITION TO IT BEING MARKED
ACCORDINGLY.

10. Q: WHAT SHOULD YOUR ACTIONS BE IF YOU EVER DISCOVER A SECURITY VIOLATION REGARDING CLASSIFIED MATERIAL?

A: 1) NOTIFY YOUR CHAIN OF COMMAND IMMEDIATELY.
2) DO NOT READ ANYTHING.
3) IF POSSIBLE, DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING. (IF IT IS NECESSARY TO MOVE IT OR
SECURE IT IN ORDER TO NOTIFY YOUR CHAIN OF COMMAND, DO WHAT YOU
MUST DO.

11. Q: IF, AS A SUPERVISOR, YOU SHOULD RECEIVE A REPORT THAT CLASSIFIED INFORMATION HAS BEEN FOUND LAYING
AROUND UNSECURED, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

A: 1) INSURE PROPER MEASURES ARE TAKEN TO IMMEDIATELY SECURE THE AREA OR MATERIALS CONCERNED.
2) REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY UP THE CHAIN OF COMMAND.
3) ALTHOUGH YOU WILL NOT PERFORM THE INQUIRY OR INVESTIGATION, YOU SHOULD MAKE A NOTE OF ALL
CIRCUMSTANCES RELATING TO THE INCIDENT, WHICH SHOULD INCLUDE:
A) DATE, TIME AND EXACT AREA INVOLVED.
B) THE INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR THE AREA OR MATERIAL CONCERNED.
C) IDENTIFY ALL WITNESSES TO THE INCIDENT.
D) IDENTIFY ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY HAVE ACCESS TO THE AREA INCLUDING SECURITY PERSONNEL,
INDIVIDUALS WORKING IN THE AREA, AND VISITORS.
E) MAKE AN ATTEMPT TO DISCOVER THE WEAKNESS IN SECURITY PROCEDURES THAT ALLOWED THE
COMPROMISE OR SUBJECTION TO COMPROMISE TO OCCUR.

12. Q: WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION MOST LIKELY SOUGHT BY INTELLIGENCE OFFICERS OR
AGENTS?

A: 1) NAMES, DUTIES, PERSONAL DATA, AND CHARACTERISTICS OF MILITARY PERSONNEL.
2) TECHNICAL ORDERS, MANUALS, OR REGULATIONS.
3) BASE DIRECTIVES.
4) PERSONNEL ROSTERS.
5) UNIT MANNING TABLES.
6) INFORMATION ABOUT THE DESIGNATION, STRENGTH, MISSION, OR COMBAT POSTURE OF A UNIT.
7) DEVELOPMENT OF SHIP, AIRCRAFT, AND WEAPON SYSTEMS.

13. Q: WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION MOST LIKELY SOUGHT BY INTELLIGENCE OFFICERS OR
AGENTS?

A: 1) MILITARY PLANS, WEAPONS, OR OPERATIONS.
2) FOREIGN GOVERNMENT INFORMATION.
3) INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES, SOURCES, OR METHODS.
4) FOREIGN RELATIONS OR FOREIGN ACTIVITIES OF THE UNITES STATES.
5) SCIENTIFIC, TECHNOLOGICAL, OR ECONOMIC MATTERS RELATING TO NATIONAL SECURITY.
6) UNITES STATES GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS FOR SAFEGUARDING NUCLEAR MATERIAL OR FACILITIES.
7) COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY MATERIAL TO INCLUDE: CYRPTOGRAPHIC SYSTEMS, THEIR CODES, CIPHER DEVICES,
AND MACHINES.

14. Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE METHODS BY WHICH FOREIGN NATIONS MIGHT OBTAIN INFORMATION?

A: 1) AIR, SEA, AND GROUND RECONAISSANCE AND SURVEILLANCE.
2) COMMUNICATIONS INTELLIGENCE THROUGH INTERCEPTING UNSECURE TELEPHONE, RADIO, AND MICROWAVE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS.
3) ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE USING DEVICES WHICH MONITOR CONVERSATIONS.
4) EAVESDROPPING OR WIRETAPPING.
5) PRISONERS OF WAR AND REFUGEES.
6) DOCUMENTS, NEWSPAPERS, AND MAGAZINES.
7) PRESS AND RADIO/TELEVISION RELEASES, PHOTOGRAPHS AND EDITORIALS
8) CARELESS TALK.

15. Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SUBVERSIVE ACTIONS A FOREIGN AGENT MIGHT ATTEMPT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN
INTELLIGENCE?

A: 1) CULTIVATING FRIENDSHIPS WITH U.S. CITIZENS TO THE EXTENT OF PLACING PERSONNEL UNDER AN OBLIGATION
WHICH MAY PROVE EMBARRASSING, OR BY OFFERING MONEY TO OBTAIN INFORMATION.
2) COERCION OF PERSONNEL BY BLACKMAIL, THREATS, OR PROMISE OF HARM TO RELATIVES LIVING IN FOREIGN
COUNTRIES.
3) EXPLOITATION OF PERSONNEL WHO MAY BE DISSATISFIED OR IN PERSONNEL DIFFICULTIES.
4) INTIMIDATION, HARASSMENT, ENTRAPMENT, DISCREDITING, SEARCHING, SPYING ON, OR RECRUITING PERSONNEL
TRAVELING IN UNFRIENDLY COUNTRIES.
5) PERSUADING PERSONNEL TO DEFECT.
6) OBTAINING INFORMATION FROM PERSONNEL BY CORRESPONDENCE (INCLUDING “PEN PALS”), QUESTIONNAIRES,
AMATEUR RADIO ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER FORMS OF COMMUNICATIONS.

16. Q: WHEN ARE YOU AUTHORIZED TO TAKE CLASSIFIED INFORMATION HOME TO WORK ON?

A: NEVER!

17. Q: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SECURITY OF CLASSIFIED MATERIAL?

A: EVERYONE, INCLUDING THOSE WITHOUT THE CLEARANCE OR”NEED-TO-KNOW” IF THEY SUSPECT A BREACH IN
SECURITY OF MATERIAL IS TAKING PLACE SHOULD REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY.

TERRORISM

1. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF TERRORISM?

A: TERRORISM INVOLVES A CRIMINAL ACT, OFTEN SYMBOLIC IN NATURE, INTENDED TO INFLUENCE AN AUDIENCE
BEYOND THE IMMEDIATE VICTIM. TERRORISM IS THE CALCULATED USE OF VIOLENCE OR THE THREAT OF VIOLENCE TO
ATTAIN POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS, OR IDEOLOGICAL GOALS BY INSTILLING FEAR OR USING INTIMIDATION OR COERCION.

2. Q: WHAT ARE THE ELEVEN TYPES OF TERRORIST ATTACKS?

A: 1) BOMBING.
2) HIJACKING/VEHICLE THEFT.
3) SKYJACKING/AIRCRAFT THEFT.
4) ARSON.
5) AMBUSHES.
6) KIDNAPPINGS.
7) HOSTAGE TAKING.
8) ROBBERIES AND EXPROPRIATIONS.
9) PSYCHOLOGICAL TERROR.
10) BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL ATTACKS.
11) ASSASSINATIONS.

3. Q: WHAT THREE MEASURES SHOULD BE TAKEN TO HELP PREVENT BEING A TERRORIST TARGET?

A: 1) KEEP A LOW PROFILE.
2) BE UNPREDICTABLE.
3) REMAIN VIGILANT.

4. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE BASIC TERRORIST STRATEGIES?

A: 1) MASS STRATEGY.
2) RIGHT STRATEGY.
3) LEFT STRATEGY.

5. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE BASIC CHARACTERISTIC TERRORIST?

A: 1) CRUSADERS.
2) CRIMINALS.
3) CRAZIES.

6. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE BASIC TYPES OF TERRORIST GROUPS?

A: 1) NATIONAL TERRORIST.
2) TRANSNATIONAL TERRORIST.
3) INTERNATIONAL TERRORIST.

7. Q: WHAT ARE THE FOUR MAIN POLICIES THE UNITED STATES HAS TOWARDS TERRORISM?

A: 1) ALL TERRORIST ACTIONS ARE CRIMINAL AND INTOLERABLE, WHATEVER THEIR MOTIVATION, AND SHOULD BE
CONDEMNED.
2) ALL LAWFUL MEASURES TO PREVENT SUCH ACTS AND BRING TO JUSTICE THOSE WHO COMMIT THEM WILL BE
TAKEN.
3) THE U.S. WILL NOT BARGIN OR MAKE ANY CONCESSIONS TO TERRORIST BLACKMAIL. TO DO SO WOULD INVITE
FURTHER DEMANDS.
4) WHEN AMERICANS ARE ABDUCTED OVERSEAS, THE UNITED STATES WILL CONTINUE TO CULTIVATE INTERNATIONAL
COOPERATION TO COMBAT TERRORISM AND SECURE A SAFE RELEASE OF THE HOSTAGES.

8. Q: WHAT ARE THE FOUR COMMON CHARACTERISTICS OF TERRORIST OPERATIONS?

A: 1) DYNAMIC.
2) SIMPLE.
3) HIT AND RUN.
4) DESIGNED FOR THEIR IMPACT.

9. Q: WHAT ARE THE FIVE PHASES OF A TERRORIST OPERATION?

A: 1) PRE-INCIDENT PHASE.
2) INITIATION PHASE.
3) CLIMAX PHASE.
4) POST- INCIDENT PHASE.
5) NEGOTIATION PHASE.

10. Q: WHERE DO TERRORIST OFTEN RECEIVE THEIR TRAINING?

A: AWAY FROM THEIR HOMELAND IN COUNTRIES SYMPATHETIC TO THEIR CAUSE.

11. Q: WHAT ARE THE FOUR PHASES USED TO ESTABLISH PROTECTION AGAINST TERRORIST BOMBINGS?

A: 1) PLANNING FOR PROTECTION.
2) ASSESSMENT OF THE THREAT.
3) VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT.
4) MINIMIZE VULNERABILITY.

12. Q: WHAT SIX ACTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN FOR A TELEPHONE BOMB THREAT?

A: 1) TRY TO KEEP A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE CONVERSATION.
2) ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT THE CALLER.
3) ATTEMPT TO KEEP THE CALLER TALKING TO OBTAIN INFORMATION.
4) SUMMON ASSISTANCE TO TRACE THE CALL AND CORROBORATE FACTS.
5) COMPLY WITH ANY REQUEST.
6) BE ALERT FOR WARNING CONTAINING A CODE WORD.

13. Q: WHAT ARE FOUR FACTS TO BE OBTAINED DURING A BOMB THREAT?

A: 1) WHICH UNIT OR INSTALLATION IS INVOLVED.
2) THE TIME PERIOD OF THE THREAT.
3) FROM WHOM DOES THE THREAT COME.
4) THE NATURE OF THE THREAT.

14. Q: WHAT ARE THREE USEFUL FACTORS TO OBTAIN DURING A BOMB THREAT?

A: 1) VOICE CHARACTERISTICS.
2) BACKGROUND NOISES.
3) CALLER’S KNOWLEDGE OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES.

15. Q: WHAT ARE THE TWELVE SIGNS WHICH COULD INDICATE A PACKAGE OR LETTER BOMB?

A: 1) NO RETURN ADDRESS. 7) RESTRICTIVE MARKINGS.
2) EXCESSIVE POSTAGE. 8) RIGID OR BULKY.
3) MAILED FROM A FOREIGN COUNTRY 9) LOPSIDED.
4) BADLY TYPED OR WRITTEN. 10) OILY STAINS ON WRAPPING.
5) MISSPELLED WORDS ADDRESSED TO TITLE ONLY 11) PROTRUDING WIRES
6) WRONG TITLE OR NAME. 12) STRANGE ODOR

16. Q: WHAT ARE THREE PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE REGARDING MAIL?

A: 1) NEVER ACCEPT MAIL AT YOUR HOME IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY.
2) MAKE SURE FAMILY MEMBERS AND CLERICAL STAFF KNOW TO REFUSE ALL UNEXPECTED MAIL AT HOME OR THE
OFFICE.
3) REMEMBER – IT MAY BE A BOMB – TREAT IT AS SUCH.

17. Q: WHAT ARE EIGHT PROTECTIVE STEPS IN SELECTING LIVING QUARTERS?

A: 1) NEIGHBORHOOD CHECK.
2) CRIME LEVEL.
3) POLICE SECURITY CAPABILITY.
4) UTILITIES SERVICE AND PROTECTION.
5) FIRE PROTECTION.
6) ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS.
7) ACCESS ROUTES.
8) PARKING.

18. Q: WHAT ARE THE NINE STEPS AN INDIVIDUAL CAN USE TO MAINTAIN A LOW PROFILE?

A: 1) ATTEMPT TO BLEND IN WITH YOUR SURROUNDINGS.
2) AVOID SHOWING MATERIAL WEALTH.
3) DRIVE AN INCONSPICUOUS VEHICLE.
4) USE UNMARKED PARKING SPACES AND VARY WHERE YOU PARK.
5) DO NOT PLACE YOUR FAMILY NAME ON YOUR CAR OR HOME.
6) MAINTAIN AN UNLISTED PHONE NUMBER.
7) AVOID PUBLICITY.
8) INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR HOME, CAR, FAMILY, SECURITY EFFORTS, AND ACTIVITIES SHOULD BE KNOWN ONLY BY
IMMEDIATE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND SECURITY PERSONNEL, AND ONLY ON A NEED-TO-KNOW BASIS.
9) AVOID ISTABLISHING DAILY ROUTINES.

19. Q: WHEN DO THE MAJORITY OF TERRORIST ATTACKS ACCUR?

A: WHILE IN TRANSIT FROM HOME OR OFFICE.

20. Q: WHAT ARE THE EIGHT TRAVEL PRECAUTIONS THAT CAN HELP YOU OR YOUR FAMILY TO AVOID POSSIBLE TERRORIST
ATTACKS?

A: 1) AVOID ROUTINES WHILE TRAVELING.
2) HAVE A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE LOCAL LANGUAGE.
3) TRAVEL IN GROUPS WHEN POSSIBLE.
4) AVOID ISOLATED AREAS, DANGER AREAS, CIVIL DISTURBANCES AND CROWDS.
5) BE ALERT AND NOTE ANYONE WHO APPEARS TO BE FOLLOWING.
6) KEEP EMERGENCY NUMBERS HANDY AND ALWAYS CARRY EXACT CHANGE FOR A PHONE CALL.
7) KEEP YOUR COMMAND AND FAMILY CONSTANTLY AWARE OF YOUR LOCATION.
8) ENSURE ALL YOUR PERSONAL MATTERS ARE IN ORDER.

21. Q: WHAT ARE THE TWELVE AUTO SAFETY TIPS?

A: 1) ALWAYS KEEP YOUR VEHICLE IN GOOD MECHANICAL CONDITION AND YOUR GAS TANK AT LEAST HALF FULL.
2) ALWAYS CHECK OVER YOUR CAR BEFORE GETTING IN.
3) DRIVE WITH YOUR CAR DOORS LOCKED AND THE WINDOWS CLOSED AND SECURE YOUR CAR WHEN UNATTENDED.
4) NEVER PICK UP HITCHHIKERS OR STRANGERS.
5) MEMORIZE THE LOCATION OF SAFE HAVENS ALONG YOUR REGULAR ROUTES. POLICE AND FIRE STATIONS, OR ANY
BUSY PLACE, ARE EXCELLENT HAVENS.
6) DO NOT STOP FOR ACCIDENTS OR OTHER PROBLEMS. DRIVE AWAY TO A PHONE AND CALL FOR ASSISTANCE.
7) IF YOU ARE INVOLVED IN AN MINOR ACCIDENT, AND FEEL THERE IS IMMINENT DANGER TO YOU AND YOUR
PASSENGERS, DRIVE AWAY AND ASSESS THE DAMAGE AT A PUBLIC LOCATION. THEN REPORT THE ACCICENT.
8) ALWAYS USE YOUR SEATBELT.
9) ON MULTI-LANE HIGHWAYS, DRIVE IN THE CENTER LANE TO MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT TO FORCE YOUR CAR TO THE
CURB.
10) IF YOU FACE A SUSPICIOUS BLOCKADE, AVOID IT BY DRIVING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION BE PREPARED TO ESCAPE
BY GOING AROUND THE OBSTACLES OR BY RAMMING.
11) AVOID DRIVING CLOSE BEHIND OTHER VEHICLES OR IN ANY SITUATION WHERE YOU CAN BE BOXED IN.
12) IF YOU MUST LEAVE YOUR CAR KEYS WITH AN ATTENDANT, LEAVE ONLY THE IGNITION KEY.

22. Q: WHAT ARE THE NINE PERSONAL PROTECTION MEASURES?

A: 1) AVOID USING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WHEN POSSIBLE; HOWEVER, BUSES AND TRAINS ARE PREFERRED TO TAXIS.
2) LUGGAGE SHOULD BE VOID OF MARKINGS LINKING YOU WITH THE U.S.GOVERNMENT.
3) PATRONIZE REPUTABLE HOTELS ONLY.
4) AVOID HOTEL PAGING.
5) DO NOT STAY IN HOTEL ROOMS LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR OR THAT ARE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FROM THE
OUTSIDE.
6) AVOID RIDING IN ELEVATORS.
7) MAKE RESERVATIONS IN TWO OR MORE HOTELS AND USE AN ASSUMED OR MODIFIED NAME.
8) WHEN IN A HOTEL, NOTE ALL ESCAPE ROUTES.
9) DO NOT DISCUSS TRAVEL PLANS OVER HOTEL PHONES.

23. Q: WHAT ARE THREE AREAS TO CONSIDER IN PERSONAL CONTINGENCY PLANNING FOR HOSTAGE SURVIVAL?

A: 1) HAVING A CURRENT WILL.
2) DRAWING UP APPROPRIATE POWER OF ATTORNEY.
3) STARTING ALLOTMENTS.

24. Q: WHAT THE FOUR PHASES OF A HOSTAGE SITUATION?

A: 1) CAPTURE.
2) TRANSPORTATION OR CONSOLIDATION.
3) HOLDING.
4) TERMINATION.

25. Q: WHAT IN THE MOST CRITICAL AND DANGEROUS PHASE OF A TERRORIST OPERATION INVOLVING THE SEIZURE OF
PEOPLE?

A: DURING THE TIME OF CAPTURE.

26. Q: WHO MAKES THE DECISION TO RESIST OR SURRENDER DURING THE TIME OF CAPTURE?

A: YOU MAKE THE DECISION.

27. Q: WHAT ARE THREE ITEMS TERRORIST USE TO RENDER A HOSTAGE HELPLESS?

A: 1) BLINDFOLDS.
2) GAGS.
3) DRUGS.

28. Q: WHAT ARE THE SEVEN STEPS OF CAPTIVITY IN THE HOLDING PHASE?

A: 1) LIVING CONDITIONS. 5) BOREDOM.
2) FEAR. 6) MENTAL ACTIVITY.
3) TIME. 7) AFTERMATH.
4) RAPPORT.

29. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE TYPES OF PEACETIME DETENTION?

A: 1) HOSTILE GOVERNMENT DETENTION.
2) HOSTILE GOVERNMENT SPONSORED TERRORIST DETENTION.
3) INDEPENDENT TERRORIST GROUP DETENTION.

30. Q: WHAT ARE TWO REASONS A HOSTILE GOVERNMENT OR TERRORIST ORGANIZATION WOULD TAKE A HOSTAGE?

A: 1) PROPAGANDA.
2) TO COERCE THE GOVERNMENT TO TAKE A DESIRED ACTION.

31. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A MARINE IN REGARD TO THE CODE OF CONDUCT?

A: 1) FAITH IN ONE’S COUNTRY AND ITS WAY OF LIFE.
2) FAITH IN FELLOW DETAINEES OR CAPTIVES.
3) FAITH IN ONE’S SELF.

32. Q: WHAT IS THE PRIMARY GOAL OF A HOSTAGE AS IT PERTAINS TO THE CODE OF CONDUCT?

A: RESIST EXPLOITATION.

33. Q: WHAT ARE THREE FACTORS THAT WILL ASSIST PERSONNEL IN MAINTAINING THEIR MILITARY BEARING?

A: 1) REMAIN CALM. 2) BE COURTEOUS. 3) PROJECT PERSONAL DIGNITY.

34. Q: HOW FAR MUST A HOSTAGE GO TO RESIST IN THE GIVING OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION TO HIS CAPTORS?

A: TO THE UTMOST OF HIS/HER ABILITY.

35. Q: WHAT MUST A MARINE DO WHEN HELD HOSTAGE IN A GROUP?

A: ESTABLISH A MILITARY CHAIN OF COMMAND.

36. Q: WHAT ARE FIVE POINTERS A MARINE SHOULD FOLLOW WHILE DETAINED BY A HOSTILE GOVERNMENT?

A: 1) ASK TO SEE U.S. EMBASSY OR ALLIED OR NEUTRAL GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES.
2) WILL NOT ACT AS COMBATANTS DURING EVASION ATTEMPTS DURING PEACETIME.
3) PROVIDE NAME, RANK, SSN, DATE OF BIRTH, AND INNOCENT CIRCUMSTANCES LEADING TO THEIR DETENTION.
4) SHOULD NOT REFUSE TO ACCEPT RELEASE UNLESS DOING SO REQUIRES THEM TO COMPROMISE THEIR HONOR OR
CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE U.S. GOVERNMENT OR ITS ALLIES.
5) ESCAPE ATTEMPTS WILL ONLY BE MADE AFTER CAREFUL CONSIDERATION OF RISK OF VIOLENCE CHANCE O
SUCCESS, AND THE DETRIMENTAL EFFECTS ON DETAINEES LEFT BEHIND.
37. Q: WHAT ARE THREE POINTERS A MARINE SHOULD FOLLOW WHILE DETAINED BY A TERRORIST GROUP?

A: 1) DURING A CAPTURE REMAIN CALM AND COURTEOUS.
2) CONVEY A PERSONAL DIGNITY AND APPARENT SINCERITY TO THE CAPTORS.
3) SHOULD ACCEPT RELEASE UNLESS DOING SO WOULD COMPROMISE THEIR HONOR, CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE U.S.
GOVERNMENT OR ITS ALLIES.

38. Q: WHAT IS THE PURPOSE A TERRORIST WOULD USE A BOMB AS A TACTIC?

A: TO GATHER HEADLINES, CREATE FEAR, AND TO DESTROY PERSONNEL OR MATERIAL.

39. Q: WHAT IS THE PURPOSE A TERRORIST WOULD USE KIDNAPPING AS A TACTIC?

A: PRIMARILY AS A MONEYMAKING SCHEME; HOWEVER, A KIDNAPPING HAS OTHER BENEFITS THAT A GROUP MAY
EXPLOIT SUCH AS PUBLICITY, RELEASE OF JAILED COMRADES OR FORCING THE GOVERNMENT INTO GRANTING
CONCESSIONS.

40. Q: WHAT IS THE PURPOSE A TERRORIST WOULD USE HIJACKING AS A TACTIC?

A: TO DISRUPT THE ECONOMY, EMBARRASS THE GOVERNMENT, GAIN CONCESSIONS FROM THE TARGETED GOVERNMENT,
AND TO GAIN POPULAR SUPPORT.

41. Q: WHAT IS THE PURPOSE A TERRORIST WOULD USE AMBUSH AS A TACTIC?

A: TO KIDNAP OR KILL THE VICTIM.

42. Q: WHAT IS THE PURPOSE A TERRORIST WOULD USE MAIMING AS A TACTIC?

A: DEFECTIONS, OR INFORMING.

FIRST AID

1. Q: WHAT ARE THE FOUR LIFE SAVING STEPS?

A: 1) RESTORE THE BREATHING.
2) STOP THE BLEEDING.
3) PROTECT THE WOUND.
4) TREAT FOR SHOCK.

2. Q: CELLS OF THE BRAIN WILL DIE WITHOUT OXYGEN IN HOW MANY MINUTES?

A: 4 TO 6 MINUTES.

3. Q: WHAT IS THE SINGLE MOST CAUSE OF AN AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION?

A: THE TONGUE BEING IN THE WAY.

4. Q: HOW WOULD YOU CLEAR THE AIRWAY IF THE TONGUE IS BLOCKING IT?

A: EXTENDING THE NECK PULLS THE TONGUE AWAY FROM THE AIR PASSAGE IN THE THROAT.

5. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE TECHNIQUES FOR CLEARING THE AIRWAY?

A: 1) HEAD TILT-NECK LIFT TECHNIQUE.
2) HEAD TILT-CHIN LIFT TECHNIQUE.
3) JAW THRUST TECHNIQUE.

6. Q: IF THE CASUALTY DOES NOT PROMPTLY RESUME BREATHING AFTER THE AIRWAY IS CLEAR, WHAT MUST BE DONE?

A: ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.

7. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION METHODS WHICH CAN BE USED?

A: 1) MOUTH – TO – MOUTH METHOD.
2) MOUTH – TO – NOSE METHOD.
3) CHEST PRESSUR ARM-LIFT METHOD.

8. Q: HOW MANY BREATHS PER MINUTE SHOULD YOU GIVE FOR MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION?

A: 12 BREATHS PER MINUTE.

9. Q: WHAT ARE TWO EXAMPLES OF WHEN YOU WOULD HAVE TO USE THE CHEST PRESSURE ARM-LIFT METHOD OF
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION?

A: 1) WHEN THE CASUALTY HAS SEVERE FACIAL INJURIES.
2) IN AN NBC ENVIRONMENT.

10. Q: IF THE PERSON IS SMALL WHO YOU ARE GIVING MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION TO, HOW SHOULD YOU FORM THE
AIRTIGHT SEAL?

A: BY COVERING BOTH THE CASUALTY’S NOSE AND MOUTH WITH YOUR MOUTH.

11. Q: WHILE GIVING ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION, WHERE SHOULD YOU CHECK FOR A PULSE?

A: ON THE SIDE OF THE CASUALTY’S NECK CLOSEST TO YOU.

12. Q: HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU FEEL FOR A PULSE WHILE GIVING ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION?

A: ABOUT EVERY 12TH BREATH.

13. Q: IF THE CASUALTY’S HEART STOPS BEATING, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

A: GIVE HIM EXTERNAL CHEST COMPRESSION (FORMERLY CALLED CLOSED-CHEST HEART MASSAGE).

14. Q: WHAT IS THE MOST YOU SHOULD PUSH THE BREASTBONE WHEN GIVING EXTERNAL CHEST COMPRESSION?

A: 1 1/2 TO 2 INCHES.

15. Q: IF TWO PERSONS ARE AVAILABLE TO GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AND GIVE EXTERNAL CHEST COMPRESSION, HOW
MANY COMPRESSIONS A MINUTE SHOULD BE GIVEN?

A: 60 COMPRESSIONS PER MINUTE.

16. Q: IF YOU ARE ALONE ADMINISTERING BOTH ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AND EXTERNAL CHEST COMPRESSIONS, WHAT
SHOULD THE PROCEDURE BE?

A: COMPRESS THE CHEST 15 TIMES FOLLOWED BY 2 QUICK BUT FULL LUNG INFLATIONS.

17. Q: HOW SHOULD YOU APPLY BLOWS TO CLEAR AN OBSTRUCTION FROM A VICTIMS AIRWAY?

A: 1) POSITION YOURSELF TO THE SIDE AND SLIGHTLY BEHIND THE CASUALTY.
2) PLACE YOUR HAND ON HIS CHEST (BREASTBONE) TO SUPPORT HIM.
3) WITH THE HAND OF THE OTHER ARM, DELIVER FOUR SHARP BLOWS IN RAPID SUCCESSION TO THE CASUALTY’S BACK
BETWEEN THE SHOULDER BLADES.

18. Q: HOW SHOULD YOU APPLY THE ABDOMINAL THRUST METHOD TO CLEAR AN ABSTRUCTION?

A: 1) STAND BEHIND THE CASUALTY AND WRAP YOUR ARMS AROUND HIS WAIST.
2) MAKE A FIST WITH ONE HAND AND GRASP IT WITH THE OTHER. THE THUMB SIDE OF THE FIST SHOULD BE AGAINST
THE CASUALTY’S ABDOMEN, BETWEEN THE WAIST AND RIB CAGE.
3) GIVE FOUR QUICK, INWARD AND UPWARD THRUST.

19. Q: WHAT IS THE BEST METHOD FOR THE CONTROL OF BLEEDING IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION?

A: A PRESSURE DRESSING.

20. Q: WHAT MAY BE USED AS A LAST RESORT IF A PRESSURE DRESSING FAILS TO STOP THE BLEEDING?

A: A TOURNIQUET.

21. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE TYPES OF BLEEDING?

A: 1) CAPILLARY. 2) VENOUS. 3) ARTERIAL.

22. Q: WHEN SHOULD A TOURNIQUET BE LOOSENED?

A: NEVER! IT MAY BE TIGHTENED, BUT SHOULD NEVER BE LOOSENED EXCEPT BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL.

23. Q: WHERE SHOULD A TOURNIQUET BE APPLIED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WOUND?

A: PLACE THE TOURNIQUET AROUND THE LIMB 2 TO 4 INCHES ABOVE THE WOUND AND BETWEEN THE WOUND AND THE
HEART.

24. Q: WHAT ACTION SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU APPLY A TOURNIQUET TO ALERT MEDICAL PERSONNEL?

A: MARK THE CASUALTY’S FOREHEAD, IF POSSIBLE, WITH A “T” TO INDICATE A TOURNIQUET HAS BEEN APPLIED. ALSO
MARK THE DATE AND TIME.

25. Q: WHY SHOULD A TOURNIQUET NOT BE LOOSENED EXCEPT BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL?

A: 1) IT COULD SPREAD CONTAMINATION BACK INTO THE BLOOD SYSTEM.
2) IT COULD ENHANCE THE PROBABILITY OF SHOCK.

26. Q: WHAT ARE THE TWO TYPES OF FRACTURES?

A: 1) SIMPLE FRACTURE.
2) COMPOUND FRACTURE.

27. Q: WHAT IS THE FIRST RULE IN APPLYING A SPLINT TO A FRACTURE?

A: “SPLING THEM WHERE THEY LIE”.

28. Q: WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMOM CAUSES OF SHOCK?

A: 1) BLOOD LOSS. 5) TRAGIC NEWS.
2) INTERNAL BLEEDING. 6) INTERNAL INJURIES.
3) PAIN. 7) ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
4) FEAR AND FRIGHT.

29. Q: WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF SHOCK?

A: 1) COOL, CLAMMY SKIN WITH ASSOCIATED PALE LOOK.
2) PUPILS OF THE EYES ARE DILATED.
3) PULSE IS WEAK AND RAPID.
4) SHALLOW BREATHING.
5) VICTIM MAY BE RESTLESS OR SHOW APPREHENSION.

30. Q: WHAT IS THE TREATMENT FOR SHOCK?

A: 1) KEEP THE VICTIM LAYING DOWN.
2) KEEP THE VICTIM WARM.
3) IN THE ABSENCE OF A HEAD WOUND, ELEVATE THE FEET APPROXIMATELY 12 INCHES.

31. Q: WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A HEAT STROKE?

A: 1) EXTREMELY HIGH BODY TEMPERATURE. (105 DEGREES OR HIGHER).
2) SKIN IS RED, HOT AND DRY.
3) PUPILS WILL BE PINPOINTED.
4) PULSE IS STRONG AND FAST.
5) BREATHING IS DEEP AND FAST.

32. Q: WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED TREATMENT FOR A HEAT STROKE VICTIM?

A: 1) REMOVE THE VICTIM TO THE COOLEST POSSIBLE PLACE AND REMOVE AS MUCH CLOTHING AS POSSIBLE.
2) IMMEDIATELY DOUSE THE BODY WITH WATER OR ICE.
3) MAINTAIN AN OPEN AIRWAY, PLACE THE VICTIM ON HIS BACK WITH SHOULDERS RAISED.
4) IF THE VICTIM IS CONCIOUS, GIVE COOL WATER TO DRINK.
5) GET THE VICTIM MEDICAL ATTENTION AND MAINTAIN COOLING WHILE TRANSPORTING.

33. Q: WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION?

A: 1) BODY TEMPERATURE MAY BE NORMAL OR BELOW NORMAL. (98.6 DEGREES OR LOWER).
2) SKIN IS PALE, COLD, MOIST, AND CLAMMY.
3) PUPILS WILL BE DIALATED.
4) PULSE WILL BE WEAK AND FAST.
5) BREATHING WILL BE SHALLOW AND FAST.

34. Q: WHAT IS THE TREATMENT FOR A VICTIM WITH HEAT EXHAUSTION?

A: 1) CARE FOR AS IN SHOCK.
2) MOVE TO A COOL ENVIRONMENT, BUT DO NOT ALLOW CHILLING.
3) GIVE A CONSCIOUS VICTIM 1 TEASPOON OF SALT PER QUART OF COOL WATER.

35. Q: WHAT ARE THE SYPTOMS FOR A VICTIM WITH HEAT CRAMPS?

A: 1) PAINFUL CRAMPS IN THE MUSCLES OF THE LEGS, ABDOMEN, OR ARMS.
2) CAN BE CAUSED BY DRINKING ICE WATER TOO QUICKLY OR LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER AFTER EXERCISE.
3) USUALLY EARLY SIGNS OF APPROACHING HEAT EXHAUSTION.

36. Q: WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED TREATMENT FOR A VICTIM WITH HEAT CRAMPS?

A: 1) REMOVE TO A COOLER ENVIRONMENT.
2) GIVE THE VICTIM 1 TEASPOON OF SALT PER 1 QUART OF COOL WATER.
3) GENTLY MASSAGE MUSCLE TO RELIEVE SPASM.

37. Q: WHAT ARE THE FOUR TYPES OF BURNS?

A: 1) THERMAL BURNS 2) ELECTRICAL BURNS 3) CHEMICAL BURNS 4) LASER BURNS

38. Q: WHAT TWO AREAS OF THE BODY SHOULD YOU NOT PUT A DRESSING ON A BURN VICTIM?

A: THE FACE AND GENITAL AREA.

39. Q: HOW ARE BURNS CLASSIFIED?

A: 1) BY EXTENT. (PERCENTAGE OF BODY COVERED).
2) BY DEPTH. (1ST, 2ND OR 3RD DEGREE BUNRNS).
3) BY CAUSE. (THERMAL, ELECTRICAL, CHEMICAL, LASER).

40. Q: HOW DO YOU DETERMINE THE THREE DEGREES OF BURNS?

A: 1) 1ST DEGREE – SKIN REDDENED.
2) 2ND DEGREE – SKIN BLISTERED.
3) 3RD DEGREE – SKIN CHARRED.

41. Q: WHAT IS THE BASIC RULE TO REMEMBER WHEN A PERSON IS BITTEN BY A SNAKE?

A: TREAT ALL SNAKEBITES AS POISONOUS.

42. Q: WHERE ARE MOST POISONOUS SNAKES FOUND?

A: PRIMARILY IN THE TROPICAL TO MODERATE CLIMATES.

43. Q: WHAT ARE THE FOUR TYPES OF POISONOUS SNAKES FOUND IN THE U.S.?

A: 1) RATTLESNAKES.
2) COPPERHEADS.
3) WATER MOCCASINS.
4) CORAL SNAKES.

44. Q: WHAT ARE THE TWO TYPES OF TOXINS A POISONOUS SNAKE CAN HAVE?

A: 1) HEMOTOXINS – DESTROYS TISSUE AND BLOOD.
2) NEUROTOXINS – AFFECTS THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.

45. Q: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO REMEMBER IN THE TREATMENT OF A SNAKEBITE VICTIM?

A: PROPERLY IDENTIFYING THE SNAKE AS TREATMENT WILL BE DIFFERENT FOR EACH SNAKE.

46. Q: HOW TIGHT SHOULD THE RESTICTING BAND FOR A SNAKEBITE VICTIM BE?

A: JUST TIGHT ENOUGH TO STOP THE FLOW OF BLOOD NEAR THE SKIN.

47. Q: WHY SHOULD YOU NOT SUCK THE VENOM OUT OF A SNAKEBITE VICTIM?

A: IF VENOM SHOULD SEEP THROUGH ANY DAMAGED OR LACERATED TISSUES IN THE MOUTH IT COULD CAUSE
IMMEDIATE UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND/OR DEATH.

48. Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE TYPES OF INFECTION WHICH CAN RESULT FROM ANIMAL BITES?

A: 1) TETANUS. 2) RABIES. 3) TYPES OF FEVERS.

49. Q: WHAT SHOULD BE DONE WITH AN ANIMAL IF IT BITES A PERSON?

A: ATTEMP TO CAPTURE OR KILL WITHOUT DAMAGING THE HEAD SO IT CAN BE TESTED.

50. Q: WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED TREATMENT FOR AN ANIMAL BITE?

A: 1) CLEANSE THE WOUND THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP OR A DETERGENT SOLUTION.
2) FLUSH IT WELL WITH WATER.
3) COVER WITH A STERILE DRESSING.
4) IMMOBILIZE AN INJURED EXTREMITY.
5) TRANSPORT VICTIM TO A MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITY IMMEDIATELY.
6) IF UNABLE TO CAPTURE OR KILL THE ANIMAL, PROVIDE MEDICAL PERSONNEL WITH ANY INFORMATION POSSIBLE
THAT WILL HELP IDENTIFY IT.

51. Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE PROBLEMS A PERSON CAN HAVE WRONG WITH HIS FEET?

A: 1) BLISTERS.
2) IMMERSION FOOT.
3) FUNGAL INFECTION. (ATHLETE’S FOOT).

52. Q: WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A BLISTER?

A: 1) REDNESS AND SORENESS OF THE SKIN.
2) PUFFINESS IN THE SORE AREA.
3) FLUID BUILDUP UNDER THE SKIN.
4) BROKEN SKIN.

53. Q: WHAT IS THE TREATMENT FOR A BLISTER?

A: 1) WASH THE BLISTER AREA.
2) BLISTERS SHOULD BE DRESSED WITH AN ANTISEPTIC, GUAZE PAD, AND
TAPE. PUNCTURE BLISTERS IS DISCOURAGED SINCE INFECTION CAN EASILY
BECOME A VERY REAL DISABILITY FACTOR.

54. Q: WHAT CAN A PERSON DO TO PREVENT GETTING BLISTERS?

A: 1) WEAR PROPERLY FITTING BOOTS AND SHOES.
2) WEAR PROPERLY FITTING, CLEAN SOCKS.
3) KEEP FEET CLEAN AND DRY.
4) USE FOOT POWDER.

55. Q: WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF IMMERSION FOOT AND TRENCH FOOT?

A: 1) THE AFFECTED FOOT IS COLD AND PAINLESS, THE PULSE IS WEAK, AND NUMBNESS MAY BE PRESENT AT FIRST.
2) SECOND, THE PARTS FEEL HOT, AND BURNING AND SHOOTING PAINS BEGIN AS THE PARTS ARE WARMED.
3) IN THE ADVANCED STAGES (24-48 HOURS), THE SKIN IS PALE WITH A BLUISH CAST AND THE PULSE DECREASES.
4) OTHER SIGNS/SYMPTOMS THAT MAY FOLLOW ARE BLISTERING, SWELLING, REDNESS, HEAT BLEEDING AND
GANGRENE.

56. Q: WHAT IS THE FIRST AID FOR TREATING IMMERSION FOOT OR TRENCH FOOT?

A: 1) GRADUALLY REWARM THE INJURED PART BY EXPOSURE TO AIR.
2) DO NOT MASSAGE OR MOISTEN THE SKIN.
3) DRY FEET THOROUGHLY; AVOID WALKING.
4) SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT.

57. Q: WHAT ARE SOME PREVENTIVE MEASURES A PERSON COULD TAKE TO PREVENT IMMERSION FOOT?
A: 1) SOCKS AND BOOTS SHOULD BE CLEANED AND DRIED AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY.
2) THE FEET SHOULD BE DRIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER GETTING THEM WET. THEY MUST BE WARMED WITH THE
HANDS. FOOT POWDER SHOULD BE APPLIED AND DRY SOCKS PUT ON.
3) IF IT BECOMES NECESSARY TO WEAR BOOTS AND SOCKS, THE FEET SHOULD BE EXERCISE CONTINUALL BY
WIGGLING THE TOES AND BENDING THE ANKLES. TIGHT BOOTS SHOULD NEVER BE WORN.

58. Q: WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A FUNGAL INFECTION (ATHLETE’S FOOT)?

A: 1) ITCHY FEET.
2) CRACKS IN THE SKIN BETWEEN THE TOES.
3) FLAKY PATCHES OF SKIN.

59. Q: WHAT IS THE TREATMENT FOR FUNGAL INFECTION OF THE FEET?

A: 1) APPLY FOOT POWDER DAILY.
2) APPLY FUNGICIDAL OINTMENT.
3) SEEK MEDICAL AID IF THE ABOVE FAIL TO CLEAR UP THE INFECTION.

60. Q: WHAT ARE SOME PREVENTIVE MEASURES A PERSON COULD TAKE TO PREVENT FUNGAL INFECTION?

A: 1) CLEAN AND DRY FEET DAILY.
2) APPLY FOOT POWDER DAILY.
3) WEAR CLEAN SOCKS.

61. Q: HOW CAN SUPERFICIAL COLD INJURIES USUALLY BE DETECTED?

A: 1) NUMBNESS. 2) TINGLING. 3) “PINS AND NEEDLES” SENSATION.

62. Q: WHAT DOES A SERIOUS CASE OF COLD INJURY FEEL LIKE?

A: THE AFFECTED PART FEELS LIKE A STUMP OR BLOCK OF WOOD.

63. Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE OUTWARD SIGNS OF COLD INJURIES?

A: IN LIGHT-SKINNED PERSONS, THE SKIN USUALLY REDDENS, THEN BECOMES PALE OR WAXY WHITE. IN DARK-SKINNED
PERSONS, GRAYNESS IN THE SKIN IN USUALLY EVIDENT. SWELLING MAY BE AN INDICATION OF DEEP INJURY.

64. Q: WHAT CAUSES SNOW BLINDNESS?

A: THE GLARE ON UNPROTECTED EYES FROM AN ICE FIELD OR SNOWFIELD.

65. Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SYMPTOMS OF HYPOTHERMIA?

A: 1) SHIVERING.
2) THE PULSE IS FAINT OR DIFFICULT TO DETECT.
3) DROWSYNESS.
4) MENTALLY SLOW.
5) STIFFNESS.
6) UNCOORDINATED.
7) UNCONSCIOUSNESS.

66. Q: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT TREATMENT FOR HYPOTHERMIA?

A: REWARMING THE BODY.

67. Q: TREATMENT OF CASES OF SEVERE HYPOTHERMIA IS BASED ON WHAT PRINCIPLES?

A: 1) STABILIZE THE TEMPERATURE.
2) ATTEMP TO AVOID FURTHER HEAT LOSS.
3) HANDLE THE CASUALTY GENTLY.
4) EVACUATE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

FIELD SANITATION AND HYGIENE

1. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE METHODS OF PURIFYING WATER FOR DRINKING?

A: 1) IODINE TABLETS.
2) CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE.
3) BOILING.

2. Q: HOW MANY IODINE TABLETS SHOULD BE USED FOR A CANTEEN OF CLEAN WATER?

A: ONE TABLET.

3. Q: HOW MANY IODINE TABLETS SHOULD BE USED FOR A CANTEEN OF CLOUDY OR VERY COLD WATER?

A: TWO TABLETS.

4. Q: WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR PURIFYING WATER WITH IODINE TABLETS?

A: 1) FILL THE CANTEEN WITH THE CLEANEST WATER AVAILABLE.
2) PUT ONE TABLET FOR CLEAN WATER AND TWO TABLETS FOR CLOUDY OR VERY COLD WATER.
3) REPLACE THE CANTEEN CAP AND WAIT FIVE MINUTES.
4) SHAKE THE CANTEEN, LOOSEN THE CAP AND ALLOW THE WATER TO LEAK AROUND THE THREADS.
5) TIGHTEN THE CAP AND WAIT AN ADDITIONAL 25 MINUTES BEFORE DRINKING.

5. Q: WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR PURIFYING WATER USING CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE AMPULES?

A: 1) FILL THE CANTEEN WITH THE CLEANEST WATER AVAILABLE LEAVING AN INCH OR MORE BELOW THE NECK OF THE
CANTEEN.
2) FILL A CANTEEN CUP HALF FULL OF WATER AND ADD THE CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE FROM ONE AMPULE, STIRRING
WITH A CLEAN STICK UNTIL THE POWDER IS DESOLVED.
3) FILL THE CAP OF A PLASTIC CANTEEN HALF FULL OF THE SOLUTION IN THE CUP AND ADD IT TO THE WATER IN THE
CANTEEN, THEN PLACE THE CAP ON THE CANTEEN AND SHAKE IT THOROUGHLY.
4) LOOSEN THE CAP SLIGHTLY AND INVERT THE CANTEEN, LETTING THE TREATED WATER LEAK ONTO THE THREADS
AROUND THE NECK OF THE CANTEEN.
5) TIGHTEN THE CAP ON THE CANTEEN AND WAIT AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE DRINKING.

6. Q: WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES OF BOILING WATER FOR DRINKING?

A: 1) FUEL IS NEEDED.
2) IT TAKES A LONG TIME TO BOIL THE WATER AND THEN COOL IT.
3) THERE IS NO RESIDUAL PROTECTION AGAINST RECONTAMINATION.

7. Q: HOW LONG DOES WATER HAVE TO BE BOILED BEFORE IT IS DRINKABLE?

A: HELD AT A ROLLING BOIL FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE DRINKING.

8. Q: HOW MANY CONTAINERS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO PROPERLY CLEAN MESS GEAR?

A: FIVE.

9. Q: HOW SHOULD THE CONTAINERS BE SET UP TO CLEAN MESS GEAR IN?

A: 1) 1ST CONTAINER – TO DUMP GARBAGE IN.
2) 2ND CONTAINER – HOT SOAPY WATER WITH LONG HANDLED BRUSH.
3) 3RD CONTAINER – HOT SOAPY WATER WITH LONG HANDLED BRUSH.
4) 4TH CONTAINER – CLEAN BOILING WATER.
5) 5TH CONTAINER – CLEAN BOILING WATER.

10. Q: FOR HOW LONG SHOULD MESS GEAR BE SUBMERGED IN THE CONTAINERS OF BOILING WATER?

A: FOR AT LEAST 30 SECONDS.

11. Q: HOW SHOULD MESS GEAR BE DRIED AFTER WASHING?

A: ALLOW TO AIR DRY.

12. Q: WHAT ARE THE TWO METHODS OF WASTE DISPOSAL IN THE FIELD?

A: 1) CAT HOLE.
2) STADDLE TRENCH.
13. Q: HOW DEEP SHOULD A “CAT HOLE” BE DUG?

A: AT LEAST ONE FOOT DEEP.

14. Q: WHEN SHOULD A STRADDLE TRENCH BE CONSTRUCTED IN A BIVOUAC AREA?

A: IN A TEMPORARY BIVOUAC OF 1 TO 3 DAYS.

15. Q: WHAT SHOULD THE DIMENSIONS OF A STRADDLE TRENCH BE?

A: 1 FOOT WIDE, 2 1/2 FEET DEEP, AND 4 FEET LONG.

16. Q: HOW MANY STRADDLE TRENCHES SHOULD BE DUG FOR A BIVOUACED UNIT?

A: A SUFICIENT AMOUNT TO SERVE AT LEAST 8 PERCENT OF THE UNITS STRENGTH AT ONE TIME.

17. Q: WHAT SHOULD BE DONE WITH THE DIRT DUG OUT OF A STRADDLE TRENCH?

A: PILED AT THE END OF THE TRENCH ALONG WITH A SHOVEL OR CAN SO THAT EACH MAN CAN COVER HIS WASTE AFTER
USING THE TRENCH.

18. Q: WHERE SHOULD THE STRADDLE TRENCH SHOULD BE LOCATED?

A: ON THE LEEWARD (DOWNWIND) SIDE OF THE CAMP, WELL AWAY FROM THE GALLEY, AND 50 TO 100 YARDS AWAY
FROM THE BIVOUAC AREA.

19. Q: WHERE SHOULD THE STRADDLE TRENCH SHOULD BE USED BEFORE CLOSING IT?

A: UNTIL THE STRADDLE TRENCH IS FILLED TO WITHIN ONE FOOT OF THE SURFACE.

20. Q: HOW SHOULD THE STRADDLE TRENCH BE MARKED WHEN CLOSED?

A: FILLED, MOUNDED OVER, AND MARKED WITH THE DATE IT WAS CLOSED.

21. Q: WHAT IS THE MARINE CORPS REGULATION ON HAIRCUTS?

A: HAIR WILL BE EVENLY GRADUATED FROM ZERO LENGTH AT THE HAIRLINE IN THE LOWER PORTION OF THE HEAD TO
THE UPPER PORTION OF THE HEAD; AND WILL NOT BE OVER 3 INCHES IN LENGHT.

22. Q: HOW FAR DOWN MAY SIDEBURNS EXTEND?

A: NOT BELOW THE TOP OF THE ORIFICE OF THE EAR.

23. Q: WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM LENGTH OF HAIR ALLOWED IN SIDEBURNS?

A: NO MORE THAN 1/8 OF AN INCH.

24. Q: WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM LENGTH OF A MUSTACHE HAIR ALLOWED TO BE?

A: THE INDIVIDUAL LENGTH OF A MUSTACHE HAIR FULLY EXTENDED MUST NOT EXCEED 1/2 INCH.

25. Q: HOW FAR IS THE MUSTACHE ALLOWED TO EXTEND SIDE TO SIDE?

A: THE MUSTACHE SHOULD NOT EXTEND PAST THE CORNERS OF THE MOUTH.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

1. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION FO A DRUG?

A: A DRUG IS A SUBSTANCE THAT WHEN TAKEN CHANGES THE FUNCTIONS OF THE BODY OR MIND.

2. Q: WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES THAT HAVE NO PROVEN MEDICAL USE AND ARE ILLEGAL?

A: 1) HEROIN. 2) LSD. 3) HASHISH.

3. Q: UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES WOULD THE USING OF A PRESCRIPTION DRUG STILL BE ILLEGAL?

A: 1) WHEN THE INDIVIDUAL DOES NOT HAVE A PRESCRIPTION FOR THE DRUG HE IS TAKING.
2) WHEN THE INDIVIDUAL IS TAKING MORE THAN THE PRESCRIBED AMOUNT OF THE DRUG.

4. Q: WHAT IS THE MARINE CORPS POLICY CONCERNING THE USE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS?

A: THE DISTRIBUTION, POSSESSION, OR USE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS IS NOT TOLERATED IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.

5. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF DISTRIBUTION OF DRUGS?

A: IT MEANS SELLING OR GIVING DRUGS TO ANOTHER PERSON IN ANY GIVEN QUANTITY.

6. Q: WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF OTHER DRUG RELATED ITEMS IT IS ILLEGAL TO OWN OR HAVE IN YOUR POSSESSION?

A: 1) ROACH CLIPS.
2) COKE SPOONS.
3) SYRINGES.
4) WRAPPING PAPERS.
5) ANY OTHER ITEMS INTENDED FOR THE ILLEGAL USE OF DRUGS.

7. Q: WHAT LEGAL ACTIONS COULD A MARINE FACE AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS?

A: 1) NONJUDICIAL PUNISHMENT. 2) COURT MARTIAL UNDER THE UCMJ.

8. Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE THINGS A MARINE MIGHT FACE AS THE RESULT OF NJP OR A COURT MARTIAL FOR THE USE OF
ILLEGAL DRUGS?

A: 1) RESTRICTION. 4) CONFINEMENT AT HARD LABOR.
2) LOSS OF RANK. 5) A BAD CONDUCT DISCHARGE.
3) LOSS OF PAY.

9. Q: WHAT INSTRUCTIONS HAVE COMMANDING OFFICER’S BEEN GIVEN BY THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS, IN
DEALING WITH THE IDENTIFICATION OF ILLEGAL DRUG USER’S.

A: TO USE EVERY LAWFUL MEANS AT THEIR DISPOSAL TO IDENTIFY THOSE WHO ILLEGALLY USE DRUGS.

10. Q: WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF THE WAY A COMMANDER CAN IDENTIFY ILLEGAL DRUG USER’S?

A: 1) URINALYSIS TESTING.
2) RAMDOM VEHICLE SEARCHES.
3) HEALTH AND WELFARE INSPECTIONS.
4) MARIJUANA SNIFFING DOGS.
5) UNDERCOVER AGENTS.
6) REVIEW LOGBOOK ENTRIES AND INCIDENT REPORTS.

11. Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AVAILABLE TO THE COMMANDING OFFICER TO DISCOURAGE
ILLEGAL DRUG USE AND TO PREVENT ILLEGAL DRUG USE FROM HARMING OTHERS?

A: 1) UNMARRIED MARINES MAY BE DENIED THE PRIVILEGE OF LIVING OFF BASE.
2) MARRIED MARINES MAY BE EVICTED FROM GOVERNMENT QUARTERS.
3) ON BASE DRIVING PRIVILEGES MAY BE REVOKED.
4) CONFIRMED INCIDENTS OF ILLEGAL DRUG USE MAY BE RECORDED IN THE SRB (OR BE REPORTED ON AS DIRECTED
BY CMC ADJ OR FITNESS REPORT FOR SERGEANTS AND ABOVE).
5) MARINES TRAFICKING IN ILLEGAL DRUGS WILL BE DISCHARGED.
6) MARINES FOUND ILLEGALLY USING DRUGS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR PROMOTION FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS.
7) MARINES FOUND ILLEGALLY USING DRUGS FOR THE FIRST TIME MAY BE DISCHARGED IF THE COMMANDER DECIDES
THAT A PATTERN OF MISCONDUCT HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.
8) MARINES FOUND ILLEGALLY USING DRUGS A SECOND TIME WILL USUALLY BE DISCHARGED.
9) MARINES FOUND ILLEGALLY USING DRUGS A THIRD TIME WILL BE DISCHARGED.

12. Q: WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE URINALYSIS TESTING PROGRAM?

A: TO PROVIDE THE UNIT COMMANDER WITH A MEANS OF:
1) DETERRING ANY MARINE FROM USING ILLEGAL DRUGS.
2) IDENTIFYING THOSE WHO ILLEGALLY USE DRUGS.
3) CONFIRMING DRUG PRESENCE NECESSARY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND / OR DISCIPLINARY ACTION.

13. Q: WHAT PROGRAM HAS THE MARINE CORPS MADE AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO HAVE USED ILLEGAL DRUGS AND WHO
SINCERELY INTEND TO DISCONTINUE THAT USE?

A: THE MARINE CORPS VOLUNTARY DRUG DISCLOSURE PROGRAM.

14. Q: HOW OFTEN CAN A MARINE OBTAIN ASSISTANCE UNDER THE VOLUNTARY DRUG DISCLOSURE PROGRAM?

A: ONLY ONCE DURING HIS CAREER.

15. Q: WHO SHOULD A MARINE SEE TO VOLUNTARILY DISCLOSE THE NATURE AND EXTEND OF THEIR PERSONAL DRUG USE
AND GET HELP UNDER THE VOLUNTARY DRUG DISCLOSURE PROGRAM?

A: THE UNIT SUBSTANCE ABUSE CONTROL OFFICE (SACO).

16. Q: HOW MUCH OF THE INFORMATION THE INDIVIDUAL DISCLOSES TO THE SACO ABOUT HIS DRUG USE MAY BE USED FOR
DISCIPLINARY ACTION UNDR THE UCMJ?

A: NONE OF IT, AS IT IS PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION.

17. Q: HOW MUCH OF THE INFORMATION THE INDIVIDUAL DISCLOSES TO OTHER THAN DRUG SCREENING, COUNSELING,
TREATMENT, OR REHABILITATION PERSONNEL IS PRIVILEGED INFORMATION?

A: NONE OF IT.

18. Q: WHAT CRITERIA MUST THE MARINE MEET IN ORDER TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE UNDER THE VOLUNTARY DRUG
DISCLOSURE PROGRAM?

A: 1) MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE A SINCERE DESIRE TO SEEK HELP TO ELIMINATE PERSONAL DRUG USE.
2) TRAFFICKERS IN ILLEGAL DRUGS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.
3) MUST NOT HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A DRUG USER, REGARDLESS OF THE MEANS OF IDENTIFICATION,
INCLUDING PRESERVICE ILLEGAL DRUG USE WAIVER.
4) A MARINE IEDENTIFIED AS A DRUG USER DURING THE DISCLOSURE PROCESS OF ANOTHER MARINE IS NOT ELIGIBLE.

19. Q: WHAT PART OF THE BODY DO MOST DRUGS THAT ARE ILLEGALLY USED AFFECT?

A: THE CENTAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.

20. Q: WHAT SENSES OF THE BODY DOES THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM CONTROL?

A: 1) SIGHT. 5) TOUCH.
2) HEARING. 6) MOVEMENTS AND THOUGHTS.
3) TASTE. 7) HEART AND LUNGS.
4) SMELL.

21. Q: WHAT DO THE EFFECTS OF DRUGS DEPEND ON?

A: THE TYPE AND AMOUNT TAKEN.

22. Q: WHAT CAUSES THE PHYSICAL DEPENDENCY TO DRUGS?

A: THE HUMAN BODY HAS THE CAPACITY TO DEVELOPE A TOLERANCE TO MANY DRUGS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, LARGER
AND LARGER DOSES OF THE DRUG ARE REQUIRED TO ACHEIVE THE SAME EFFECT. THE BODY THEN REQUIRES THE
DRUG TO FUNCTION NORMALLY.

23. Q: WHAT HAPPENS IF THE DRUG ISN’T TAKEN AFTER THE BODY DEPENDS ON IT TO FUNCTION?

A: WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS OCCUR. AFTER WITHDRAWAL, THE BODY RETURNS TO NORMAL IF NO DAMAGE HAS BEEN
DONE.

24. Q: WHAT ARE THE TWO TYPES OF DEPENDENCY TO DRUGS ARE THERE?

A: 1) PHYSICAL DEPENDENCY.
2) PSYCHOLOGICAL DEPENDENCY.

25. Q: WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGICAL DEPENDENCY IN RELATION TO DRUG USE?

A: THE MIND NEEDS THE DRUG. THIS IS CAUSED BY THE DESIRE TO REPEAT THE ARTIFICIAL SENSATIONS OF ILLEGAL DRUG
USE, AND RESULTS IN MORE FREQUENT USE.

26. Q: WHAT IMPACT DOES A MARINE ON DRUGS HAVE ON THE REST OF THE UNIT?

A: 1) THE MARINE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS CANNOT DO HIS JOB EFFECTIVELY.
2) OTHER MARINES WILL HAVE TO CARRY THE WEIGHT OF THE ILLEGAL DRUG USER, THUS IMPAIRING UNIT EFFICIENCY.
3) IN COMBAT, ONE MARINE ILLEGALLY USING DRUGS ENDANGERS THE SURVIVAL OF THE ENTIRE UNIT.
4) ILLEGAL DRUG USE ITSELF IS A BREACH OF UNIT DISCIPLINE.
5) SINCE DRUGS ARE FAIRLY EXPENSIVE, THEIR USE OFTEN LEADS TO THEFT AND OTHER OFFENSES TO RAISE THE
MONEY NEEDED TO BUY THEM. THE RESULT IS A BRAKEDOWN IN DISCIPLINE AND MORALE THAT LEAVE A UNIT
INEFFECTIVE.

27. Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE PROBLEMS THE “DRUG TRAFFICER” PRESENTS?

A: 1) PROVIDES THE DRUGS THAT ARE USED ILLEGALLY.
2) TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THE WEAKNESSES OF INDIVIDUALS AND CAUSES THE PROBLEM OF ILLEGAL DRUG USE TO
GROW.

28. Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INDIVIDUAL MARINE CONCERNING SUBSTANCE ABUSE?

A: 1) DRUG EDUCATION; LEARN WHAT THE EFFECTS OF DRUGS REALLY ARE AND AVOID THEM.
2) CONVINCE FELLOW MARINES THAT THEY SHOULD NOT USE DRUGS.
3) IF YOU CAN’T CONVINCE A FELLOW MARINE NOT TO USE DRUGS, REPORT HIM!
4) DO NOT LET FRIENDSHIP OR NEGATIVE PEER PRESSURE STOP YOU FROM DOING WHAT YOU KNOW IS RIGHT FOR
YOURSELF AND YOUR FELLOW MARINES.

29. Q: WHAT WAS THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS COMMENTS ABOUT ILLEGAL DRUG USE?

A: THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS HAS SAID “THERE SHOULD BE NO QUESTION IN ANYONE’S MIND THAT
THOSE WHO DO NOT MEET THESE STANDARDS WILL BE SEPARATED FROM THE MARINE CORPS. I EXPECT THE FULL
SUPPORT OF EVERY MARINE IN COMBATING THE ILLEGAL USE OF DRUGS.”

30. Q: WHAT IS THE MARINE CORPS POLICY ON ALCOHOL ABUSE?

A: ALCOHOL ABUSE IS NOT TOLERATED IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.

31. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF ALCOHOL ABUSE?

A: ALCOHOL ABUSE IS ANY IRRESPONSIBLE USE OF ALCOHOL WHICH LEADS TO MISCONDUCT, UNACCEPTABLE SOCIAL
BEHAVIOR, OR IMPAIRMENT OF AN INDIVIDUAL’S PERFORMANCE OF DUTY, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH, FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, OR PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP.

32. Q: WHAT IS THE MOST FREQUENTLY ABUSED DRUG IN OUR SOCIETY?

A: ALCOHOL.

33. Q: WHAT CATAGORY OF DRUGS DOES ALCOHOL FALL UNDER?

A: DEPRESSANTS.

34. Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE EFFECTS THAT ALCOHOL HAS ON THE BODY?

A: 1) AFFECTS REASONING ABILITY. 4) AFFECTS PERFORMANCE.
2) AFFECTS COORDINATION. 5) ADDICTIVE BOTH PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY.
3) AFFECTS SOCIAL BEHAVIOR.

35. Q: WHAT ARE THE MAIN PARTS OF THE BODY THAT ALCOHOL ADVERSELY AFFECTS?

A: HEART, LIVER AND OTHER ORGANS.

36. Q: WHAT DISEASE CAN ALCOHOL ABUSE LEAD TO?

A: ALCOHOLISM.

37. Q: WHAT RESULT COULD HAPPEN IF ALCOHOLISM GOES UNTREATED?

A: WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR PERMANENT BRAIN DAMAGE.

38. Q: WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF ILLEGAL ACTIONS AS A RESULT OF ALCOHOL ABUSE?

A: 1) MISCONDUCT.
2) VEHICLE ACCIDENTS.
3) AGGRESSIVE ACTS.

39. Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE INDICATORS OF ALCOHOL ABUSE?

A: 1) HANGOVER.
2) BLACKOUT.
3) FATIGUE.
4) FREQUENT SICK CALLS.
5) SOCIAL PROBLEMS.

40. Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE ACTIONS THE COMMANDING OFFICER CAN TAKE TO PROTECT MARINES FROM THE EFFECTS OF
ALCOHOL ABUSERS?

A: ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS SUCH AS:
1) LOWERING OF PROFICIENCY AND CONDUCT MARKINGS POSSIBLY DELAYING PROMOTION.
2) DENY AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE A GOVERNMENT VEHICLE.
3) BASE DRIVING PRIVILEGES FOR PRIVATE VEHICLES WILL BE SUSPENDED FOR ONE YEAR FOR ANY MARINE
CONVICTED OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL ON OR OFF THE BASE.
4) UNMARRIED MARINES MAY BE DENIED THE PRIVILEGE OF LIVING OFF BASE.
5) MARRIED MARINES MAY BE EVICTED FROM GOVERNMENT QUARTERS IF THAT MARINE’S ALCOHOL ABUSE AFFECTS
QUARTERS RESIDENTS.
6) CONFIRMED INCIDENTS OF ALCOHOL ABUSE WILL BE ENTERED IN THE SRB. THE MARINE INVOLVED WILL BE
FORMALLY COUNSELED BY THE COMMANDING OFFICER.
7) CONTINUATION OF ALCOHOL ABUSE WILL RESULT IN SEPARATION FROM THE MARINE CORPS FOR REASONS OF
UNSUITABILITY.

41. Q: WHERE CAN A MARINE OBTAIN HELP FOR HIMSELF, FAMILY, OR ANOTHER MARINE, SUFFERING FROM ALCOHOL ABUSE?

A: 1) SUBSTANCE ABUSE CONTROL OFFICER.
2) MEDICAL PERSONNEL.
3) CHAPLAIN.

42. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE LEVELS OF TREATMENT FOR ALCOHOL ABUSE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE
PROGRAM?

A: 1) LEVEL I – UNIT PROGRAMS.
2) LEVEL II – MAJOR COMMAND PROGRAMS.
3) LEVEL III – NAVY RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS.

43. Q: WHAT WAS THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS STATEMENT CONCERNING ALCOHOL ABUSE?

A: “THOSE WHO DO NOT MEET THESE STANDARDS WILL BE SEPARATED FROM THE MARINE CORPS. THE PRIVILEGE OF
BEING A MARINE INCLUDES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAINTAINING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF DISCIPLINE,
CONDUCT, AND PERFORMANCE. ALCOHOL ABUSE IS A FORM OF INDISCIPLINE THAT CAN SERIOUSLY REDUCE THE
OVERALL VALUE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE MARINE’S ORGANIZATION, THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO ABUSE ALCOHOL WILL
BE IDENTIFIED AND ASSISTED TO THE DEGREE POSSIBLE, BUT IN ALL CASES, HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS.”

LAND NAVIGATION

1. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF A MAP?

A: A SCALE DRAWING OF A PORTION OF THE EARTH’S SURFACE, SHOWING VARIOUS FEATURES BY SYMBOLS OR
DRAWINGS.

2. Q: WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A MAP?

A: TO PERMIT YOU TO VISUALIZE AN AREA OF THE EARTH’S SURFACE WITH THE IMPORTANT FEATURES PROPERLY
POSITIONED.

3. Q: WHAT DO MAPMAKERS USE TO REPRESENT MAN-MADE AND NATURAL FEATURES?

A: SYMBOLS.

4. Q: WHAT IS THE INFORMATION AND ILLUSTRATIONS PLACED AROUND THE BORDER OF A MAP CALLED?

A: MARGINAL INFORMATION.

5. Q: WHAT INFORMATION IS FOUND IN THE MARGINAL INFORMATION ON A MAP?

A: 1) MAP SHEET NAME. 5) AN ELEVATION GUIDE.
2) MAP SHEET NUMBER. 6) A DECLINATION DIAGRAM.
3) AN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. 7) GRAPHIC SCALES.
4) AN INDEX TO ADJOINING SHEETS. 8) A LEGEND.

6. Q: WHAT INFORMATION IN THE MARGINAL INFORMATION OF A MAP IS USED FOR ORDERING MAP SHEETS?

A: THE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.

7. Q: WHERE ON THE MAP IS THE MAP LEGEND LOCATED?

A: IN THE LOWER LEFT MARGIN OF THE MAP.

8. Q: WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE MAP LEGEND ON A MAP?

A: SINCE IT WOULD BE DIFFICULT FOR EACH MAN-MADE OR NATURAL TERRAIN FEATURE TO BE SHOWN ON A MAP, THE
MAPMAKERS USE SYMBOLS AND COLORS TO REPRESENT THESE FEATURES. THESE SYMBOLS ARE NOT THE SAME ON
EVERY MAP.

9. Q: WHERE CAN THE SCALE OF THE MAP BE FOUND?

A: IN THE TOP-LEFT CORNER OF THE MAP SHEET.

10. Q: WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE MAP SCALE ON THE MAP?

A: IT INDICATES THE AMOUNT THAT OBJECTS AND DISTANCE HAVE BEEN REDUCED.

11. Q: ON A 1:50,000 SCALE MAP, HOW MUCH GROUND DISTANCE WOULD TWO INCHES BE EQUAL TO?

A: 100,000 INCHES ON THE GROUND.

12. Q: WHICH MAP WOULD SHOW MORE LAND AREA, A MAP WITH A SCALE OF 1:25,000 OR 1:50,000?

A: 1:50,000 WOULD SHOW MORE LAND AREA THAN A 1:25,000 SCALE MAP.

13. Q: WHAT ARE THE FIVE COLORS REPRESENTED ON A MAP?

A: 1) BLACK. 3) BLUE. 5) BROWN.
2) RED. 4) GREEN.

14. Q: WHICH COLOR ON THE MAP HAS BEEN SLIGHTLY TINTED WITH BROWN TO MAKE THE MAP READABLE UNDER RED
LIGHT CONDITIONS?

A: MAPS PRINTED SINCE 1982 HAVE THE COLOR RED SLIGHTLY TINTED WITH BROWN.

15. Q: WHAT DOES THE COLOR BLACK REPRESENT ON THE MAP?

A: MAN – MADE FEATURES.
16. Q: WHAT DOES THE COLOR RED REPRESENT ON THE MAP?

A: ROAD CLASSIFICATION, BUILT – UP AREAS, AND SPECIAL FEATURES.

17. Q: WHAT DOES THE COLOR BLUE REPRESENT ON THE MAP?

A: WATER FEATURES.

18. Q: WHAT DOES THE COLOR GREEN REPRESENT ON A MAP?

A: VEGETATION FEATURES.

19. Q: WHAT DOES THE COLOR BROWN REPRESENT ON THE MAP?

A: TERRAIN FEATURES.

20. Q: WHAT DO CONTOUR LINES ON A MAP SHOW?

A: BOTH ELEVATION AND RELIEF.

21. Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ELEVATION AND RELIEF ON A MAP?

A: BASICALLY, ELEVATION IS THE HEIGHT OF AN OBJECT AND RELIEF IS THE REPRESENTATION OF THE SHAPE AND HEIGHT
OF LANDFORMS.

22. Q: WHAT IS THE DISTANCE BETWEEN CONTOUR LINE CALLED?

A: CONTOUR INTERVAL.

23. Q: STARTING AT ZERO ELEVATION, HOW IS EVERY FIFTH CONTOUR LINE DRAWN?

A: 1) THE LINE IS DRAWN HEAVIER.
2) THE LINE IS BROKEN AND ITS ELEVATION IS GIVEN.

24. Q: WHAT IS EVERY FIFTH CONTOUR LINE FROM ZERO ELEVATION ON A MAP CALLED?

A: INDEX CONTOUR LINE.

25. Q: BESIDES CONTOUR LINES, WHAT ELSE ON THE MAP IS USED TO INDICATE POINTS OF KNOWN ELEVATION?

A: 1) BENCH MARKS.
2) SPOT ELEVATIONS.

26. Q: WHAT IS MORE ACCURATE, A BENCH MARK OR A SPOT ELEVATION ON A MAP?

A: BENCH MARKS ARE MORE ACCURATE.

27. Q: HOW IS A BENCH MARK SYMBOLIZED ON A MAP?

A: BY A BLACK X, FOR EXAMPLE: X BM 124.

28. Q: HOW ARE SPOT ELEVATIONS INDICATED ON A MAP?

A: SHOWN IN BROWN, ARE GERERALLY LOCATED AT ROAD JUNCTIONS, HILLTOPS, AND OTHER PROMINENT LANDFORMS.

29. Q: WHERE IS THE ELEVATION GUIDE ON A MAP FOUND?

A: IN THE CENTER OF THE LOWER MARGIN OF THE MAP.

30. Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE DIFFERENT RELIEF FEATURES YOU WOULD FIND ON A MAP?

A: 1) HILL. 2) RIDGE 3) SPUR. 4) VALLEY. 5) DRAW.
6) SADDLE. 7) DEPRESSION. 8) CUT. 9) FILL. 10) CLIFF.

31. Q: DESCRIBE A HILL.

A: A POINT OR SMALL AREA OF HIGH GROUND. WHEN YOU ARE ON A HILLTOP,THE GROUND SLOPES DOWN IN ALL
DIRECTIONS.

32. Q: DESCRIBE A RIDGE.

A: A LINE OF HIGH GROUND WITH HEIGHT VARIATIONS ALONG ITS CREST. THE RIDGE IS NOT SIMPLY A LINE OF HILLS; ALL
POINTS OF THE RIDGE CREST ARE HIGHER THAN THE GROUND ON BOTH SIDES OF THE RIDGE.

33. Q: DESCRIBE A SPUR.

A: A USUALLY SHORT, CONTINUOUSLY SLOPING LINE OF HIGHER GROUND NORMALLY JUTTING OUT FROM THE SIDE OF A
RIDGE. A SPUR IS OFTEN FORMED BY TWO ROUGHLY PARALLEL STREAMS CUTTING DRAWS DOWN THE SIDE OF THE RIDGE.

34. Q: DESCRIBE A VALLEY.

A: A STREAM COURSE WHICH HAS AT LEAST SOME REASONABLY LEVEL GROUND BORDERED ON THE SIDES BY HIGHER
GROUND. A VALLEY GENERALLY HAS MANEUVER ROOM WITHIN ITS CONFINES. CONTOUR LINES INDICATING A VALLEY
ARE U – SHAPED AND TEND TO PARALLEL A STREAM BEFORE CROSSING IT. THE MORE GRADUAL THE FALL OF THE
STREAM, THE FARTHER EACH CONTOUR LINE CROSSING THE STREAM WILL ALWAYS POINT UPSTREAM.

35. Q: DESCRIBE A DRAW.

A: A STREAM COURSE IN WHICH THERE IS ESSENTIALLY NO LEVEL GROUND AND THEREFORE LITTLE OR NO MANEUVER
ROOM WITHIN ITS CONFINES. THE GROUND SLOPES UPWARD ON EACH SIDE AND TOWARD THE HEAD OF THE DRAW
DRAWS OCCUR FREQUENTLY ALONG THE SIDES OF REIDGES AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE VALLEY BETWEEN THEM.
CONTOURS INDICATING A DRAW ARE V-SHAPED, WITH THE POINTS OF THE “V” TOWARD THE HEAD OF THE DRAW.

36. Q: DESCRIBE A SADDLE.

A: A DIP OR LOW POINT ALONG THE CREST OF A RIDGE. A SADDLE IS NOT NECESSARILY THE LOWER GROUND BETWEEN
TWO HILLTOPS; IT MAY BE SIMPLY A DIP OR BREAK ALONG AN OTHERWISE LEVEL RIDGE CREST.

37. Q: DESCRIBE A DEPRESSION.

A: A LOW POINT OR HOLE IN THE GROUND SURROUNDED ON ALL SIDES BY HIGHER GROUND.

38. Q: DESCRIBE CUTS AND FILLS.

A: MAN – MADE FEATURES BY WHICH THE BED OF A ROAD OR RAILROAD IS GRADED OR LEVELED OFF BY CUTTING
THROUGH HIGH AREAS AND FILLING IN LOW AREAS ALONG RIGHT – OF – WAY.

39. Q: DESCRIBE A CLIFF.

A: A VERTICAL OR NEAR VERTICAL SLOPE. WHEN A SLOPE IS SO STEEP THAT IT CANNOT BE SHOWN AT THE CONTOUR
INTERVAL WITHOUT THE CONTOURS OVERLAPPING, IT IS SHOWN BY A “CARRYING” CONTOUR OR CONTOURS
MARKED WITH TICKS. THE TICKS ALWAYS POINT TOWARD LOWER GROUND.

40. Q: WHAT IS THE MILITARY GRID REFERENCE SYSTEM?

A: A SYSTEM THAT CONSIST OF A NETWORK OF EQUALLY SPACED VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL LINES SUPERIMPOSED ON
THE MAP. THE GRIP LINES FORM SQUARES 1,000 METERS ON EACH SIDE. THE VERTICAL (NORTH-SOUTH) GRID LINES ARE
NUMBERED CONSECUTIVELY WITH THE NUMBERS INCREASING TO THE RIGHT. THE HORIZONTAL (EAST-WEST) GRID LINES
ARE ALSO NUMBERED CONSECUTIVELY WITH THE NUMBERS INCREASING UP THE MAP.

41. Q: HOW DO YOU READ A MAP?

A: THE COMBINATION OF THE TWP NUMBERS, IN THE ORDER RIGHT AND THEN UP, IS THE COORDINATE READING OF THE
GRID SQUARE ON THE MAP.

42. Q: HOW MANY DIGIT GRID COORDINATE IS NEEDED TO FIND A GRID SQUARE ON THE MAP?

A: FOUR DIGIT.

43. Q: HOW ACCURATE WILL YOU BE AT FINDING A LOCATION WITH A FOUR DIGIT GRID COORDINATE?

A: WITHIN 1,000 METERS.

44. Q: HOW ACCURATE WILL YOU BE AT FINDING A LOCATION WITH A SIX DIGIT GRID COORDINATE?

A: WITHIN 100 METERS.

45. Q: HOW ACCURATE WILL YOU BE AT FINDING A LOCATION WITH AN EIGHT DIGIT GRID COORDINATE?

A: WITHIN 10 METERS.
46. Q: THE MOST ACCURATE WAY TO DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF A POINT ON A MAP IS TO USE WHAT?

A: A COORDINATE SCALE.

47. Q: MEASURED MAP DISTANCE CAN BE CONVERTED TO GROUND DISTANCE BY USING WHAT ON THE MAP?

A: THE GRAPHIC (BAR) SCALES.

48. Q: WHAT FOUR WAYS CAN DISTANCE BE CONVERTED TO ON THE GRAPHIC SCALE?

A: 1) METERS. 3) STATUTE MILES.
2) YARDS. 4) NAUTICAL MILES.

49. Q: WHAT DOES EACH GRAPHIC SCALE CONSIST OF ?

A: 1) PRIMARY SCALE. 2) EXTENSION SCALE.

50. Q: WHAT IS THE PRIMARY SCALE USED FOR?

A: TO CONVERT DISTANCE IN WHOLE UNITS.

51. Q: WHAT IS THE EXTENSION SCALE USED FOR?

A: TO DIVIDE WHOLE UNITS INTO TEN EQUAL PARTS.

52. Q: WHICH GRAPHIC SCALE IS MOST COMMONLY USED BY MARINES?

A: THE METER SCALE.

53. Q: HOW DO YOU MEASURE A CURVED LINE DISTANCE ON THE MAP?

A: 1) USE THE STRAIGHTEDGE OF A PIECE OF PAPER.
2) MAKE A TICK MARK AT OR NEAR ONE END OF THE PAPER AND PLACE IT AT THE POINT FROM WHICH THE CURVED
LINE IS TO BE MEASURED.
3) ALIGN THE EDGE OF THE PAPER ALONG A STRAIGHT PORTION OF THE CURVED LINE AND MAKE A TICK MARK ON
BOTH THE PAPER AND THE MAP AT THE END OF THE ALIGNED PORTION.
4) KEEPING BOTH THE TICK MARKS TOGETHER, PLACE THE POINT OF THE PENCIL ON THE PAPER’S TICK MARK TO HOLD
IT IN PLACE.
5) PIVOT THE PAPER UNTIL ANOTHER APPROXIMATELY STRAIGHT PORTION IS ALIGNED, AND AGAIN MAKE A TICK
MARK ON BOTH THE MAP AND THE PAPER
6) CONTINUE IN THIS MANNER UNTIL YOUR MEASUREMENT IS COMPLETE, THEN USE THE GRAPHIC SCALE TO
DETERMINE THE GROUND DISTANCE.

54. Q: WHAT IS AN AZIMUTH?

A: AN “ANGLE” MEASURE WITHIN A CIRCLE CLOCKWISE FROM THE BASE DIRECTION, NORTH. WHEN USED WITH LAND
NAVIGATION, THE DIRECTIONAL CIRCLE IS DIVIDED INTO 360 POSSIBLE AZIMUTHS OR DEGREES.

55. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE TYPES OF NORTH?

A: 1) GRID NORTH.
2) MAGNETIC NORTH.
3) TRUE NORTH.

56. Q: WHAT TWO BASE DIRECTIONS OR NORTHS ARE USED WHEN NAVIGATING OVER LAND WITH THE AID OF THE MAP AND
COMPASS?

A: GRID NORTH AND MAGNETIC NORTH.

57. Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO POINTS OF GRID NORTH AND MAGNETIC NORTH KNOWN AS?

A: GRID- MAGNETIC OR G-M ANGLE.

58. Q: WHERE CAN YOU FIND THE G-M ANGLE ON A MAP?

A: SHOWN IN THE MARGIN OF THE MAP BY WHAT IS CALLED THE DECLINATION DIAGRAM.

59. Q: HOW IS MAGNETIC NORTH SYMBOLIZED ON THE DECLINATION DIAGRAM?

A: SYMBOLIZED WITH A HALF ARROW.

60. Q: HOW IS GRID NORTH SYMBOLIZED ON THE DECLINATION DIAGRAM?

A: SYMBOLIZED WITH THE LETTERS GN.

61. Q: HOW IS TRUE NORTH SYMBOLIZED ON THE DECLINATION DIAGRAM?

A: SYMBOLIZED WITH A STAR.

62. Q: WHAT IS THE LARS RULE?

A: LEFT ADD, RIGHT SUBTRACT. THIS MEANS THAT IF YOUR FINGER MOVES TO THE LEFT, ADD THE AMOUNT OF THE G-M
ANGLE TO THE GIVEN AZIMUTH. IF IT MOVES TO THE RIGHT, YOU SUBTRACT THE AMOUNT OF THE G-M ANGLE FROM
THE GIVEN AZIMUTH.

63. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF A PROTRACTOR?

A: IT IS AN INSTRUMENT FOR MEASURING OR CONSTRUCTING ANGLES.

64. Q: WHAT SHAPES DO PROTRACTORS COME IN?

A: 1) CIRCULAR. 2) SEMICIRCULAR. 3) SQUARE. 4) RECTANGULAR.

65. Q: WHAT DOES A PROTRACTOR CONSIST OF?

A: 1) AN INDEX POINT. 2) A BASE LINE. 3) A SCALED OUTER EDGE.

66. Q: HOW IS THE OUTER EDGE OF A PROTRACTOR MARKED?

A: THE SCALED EDGE HAS TWO SETS OF NUMBERS: 0 TO 180, REPRESENTING THE RIGHT SIDE OF A CIRCLE, AND 180 TO 360
REPRESENTING THE LEFT SIDE OF A CIRCLE.

67. Q: WHAT ARE THE ELEVEN MAJOR PARTS ON A LENSATIC COMPASS?

A: 1) GRADUATED STRAIGHT EDGE. 7) INDEX LINE.
2) BEZEL RING. 8) LUMINOUS ARROW.
3) THUMB LOOP. 9) LUMUNOUS DOT.
4) SIGHTING WIRE. 10) SHORT LUMINOUS LINE.
5) LENS. 11) LUMINOUS SIGHTING DOTS.
6) SIGHTING SLOT.

68. Q: HOW DO YOU ORIENT A MAP WITH A COMPASS?

A: 1) WITH THE MAP IN THE HORIZONTAL POSITION, PLACE THE COMPASS PARALLEL TO A NORTH-SOUTH GRID LINE WITH
THE COVER SIDE OF THE COMPASS POINTING TOWARD THE TOP OF THE MAP.
2) THIS WILL PLACE THE BLACK INDEX LINE ON THE DIAL OF THE COMPASS PARALLEL TO GRID NORTH.
3) BECAUSE THE NEEDLE ON THE COMPASS POINTS TO MAGNETIC NORTH, WE HAVE A DECLINATION DIAGRAM ON THE
FACE OF THE COMPASS FORMED BY THE INDEX LINE AND THE COMPASS NORTH.
4) ROTATE MAP AND COMPASS UNTIL THE DIRECTIONS OF THE DECLINATION DIAGRAM FORMED THE BLACK INDEX
LINE AND THE COMPASS NEEDLE MATCH THE DIRECTIONS SHOWN ON THE DECLINATION DIAGRAM PRINTED ON
THE MARGIN OF THE MAP.
5) THE MAP IS THEM ORIENTED.

69. Q: WHAT IS THE METHOD OF LOCATING UNKNOWN POINTS ON A MAP CALLED?

A: INTERSECTION.

70. Q: WHAT IS THE METHOD OF LOCATING UNKNOWN POSITION ON A MAP CALLED?

A: RESECTION.

71. Q: WHAT IS A BACK AZIMUTH?

A: 180 DEGREES ADDED TO OR SUBTRACTED FROM ANY OTHER AZIMUTH WILL GIVE YOU A BACK AZIMUTH.

72. Q: EACH CLICK ON THE BEZEL RING OF A COMPASS IS EQUAL TO HOW MANY DEGREES?

A: EACH CLICK IS EQUAL TO 3 DEGREES.

CBRN DEFENSE

1. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE TYPES OF ALARM SYSTEMS FOR CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL ATTACK?

A: 1) VISION ALARMS. 2) LOCAL ALARMS. 3) GENERAL ALARMS.

2. Q: WHAT ARE FOUR GENERAL INDICATIONS OF A BIOLOGICAL OR CHEMICAL ATTACK?

A: 1) SUSPICIOUS LIQUIDS OR SOLIDS ON THE GROUND OR ON VEGETATION.
2) UNEXPLAINED SMOKE OR MIST.
3) DEAD OR SICK ANIMALS, OR BIRDS.
4) SUSPICIOUS ODORS.

3. Q: WHAT ARE SIX CLUES WHICH MAY INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF A CHEMICAL AGENT?

A: 1) IRRITATION OF EYES, NOSE, THROAT, SKIN.
2) HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA.
3) DIFFICULTY WITH OR INCREASED RATE OF BREATHING.
4) A FEELING OF CHOKING OR TIGHTNESS IN THE THROAT OR CHEST.
5) STRANGE OR OUT-OF-THE-ORDINARY ODORS.
6) STRANGE FLAVORS IN FOOD OR WATER.

4. Q: WHAT ARE SIX CLUES THAT MAY INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF A BIOLOGICAL AGENT?

A: 1) ENEMY AIRCRAFT DROPPING UNIDENTIFIED MATERIAL OR SPRAYING UNIDENTIFIED SUBSTANCES.
2) NEW OR UNUSUAL TYPES OF SHELLS AND BOMBS PARTICULARY THOSE WHICH BURST WITH LITTLE OR NO BLAST.
3) SMOKE FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE OR OF AN UNKNOWN NATURE.
4) AN INCREASE IN SICK OR DEAD ANIMALS.
5) UNUSUAL OR UNEXPLAINED INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF INSECTS.
6) WEAPONS THAT DO NOT SEEM TO HAVE AN IMMEDIATE CASUALTY EFFECT.

5. Q: WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU SUSPECT A CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL ATTACK HAS OCCURED?

A: MASK IMMEDIATELY, THEM SHOUT “GAS” OR “SPRAY” (IF YOU SEE AN AIR-CRAFT SPRAYING A CLOUD) GIVING THE
VISUAL ALARM SIMULTANEOUSLY.

6. Q: DESCRIBE THE NATO MARKER FOR A CHEMICAL CONTAMINATED AREA.

A: TRIANGULAR YELLOW SIGN WITH THE WORD GAS IN RED LETTERS.

7. Q: DESCRIBE THE NATO MARKER FOR A BIOLOGICAL CONTAMINATED AREA.

A: TRIANGULAR BLUE SIGN WITH THE WORD BIO IN RED LETTERS.

8. Q: DESCRIBE THE NATO MARKER FOR A RADIOLOGICAL CONTAMINATED AREA.

A: TRIANGULAR WHITE SIGN WITH THE WORD ATOM IN BLACK LETTERS.

9. Q: DESCRIBE THE NATO MARKER FOR A CHEMICAL MINEFIELD (UNEXPLODED MINES).

A: TRIANGULAR RED SIGN WITH THE WORDS GAS MINES AND A LINE IN YELLOW LETTERS.

10. Q: DESCRIBE THE NATO MARKER FOR UNEXPLODED MUNITIONS.

A: TRIANGULAR RED SIGN WITH A SYMBOL OF AN UNEXPLODED BOMB IN WHITE MARKINGS.

11. Q: DESCRIBE THE NATO MARKER FOR BOOBY-TRAPS.

A: TRIANGULAR RED SIGN WITH A WHITE LINE MARKED ACROSS IT.

12. Q: WHAT IS THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT PIECE OF EQUIPMENT IN AN NBC ENVIRONMENT?

A: THE FIELD PROTECTIVE MASK.

13. Q: WHAT ARE THE MEASUREMENTS OF A NATO MARKER?

A: TRIANGULAR MARKER REASURING 11 1/2″ ACROSS THE TOP AND 8″ ALONG THE SIDES.

14. Q: WHEN MARKING AN AREA WITH A NATO MARKER, WHICH WAY SHOULD THE SIGN FACE?

A: PRINTED FACE OF THE MARKER SHOULD FACE AWAY FROM THE DANGEROUS AREA.

15. Q: WHOSE RESPONSIBILITY IS IT TO INSURE THE FIELD PROTECTIVE MASK IS PUT TOGETHER CORRECTLY?

A: THE INDIVIDUAL MARINE’S RESPONSIBILITY.

16. Q: WHAT ITEMS SHOULD BE CHECKED TO INSURE THE FIELD PROTECTIVE MASK IS SERVICEABLE?

A: 1) CHECK THE FILTERS. (WET FILTERS DO NOT WORK).
2) CHECK THE NOSECUP TO MAKE SURE IT’S IN THE RIGHT POSITION AND NOT LOOSE FROM THE CRIMPING RING (SEALS
THE VOICEMITTER AND NOSECUP TOGETHER).
3) MAKE SURE THE NOSECUP AND CHEEK POUCHES ARE BUTTONED.
4) CHECK THE RUBBER FACEBLANK FOR ANY DRY ROT OR RIPS.
5) CHECK THE EYELENS FOR SCRATCHES THAT WOULD IMPAIR YOUR VISION AND ALSO FOR CRACKS.
6) CHECK YOUR HEAD HARNESS FOR ELASTICITY AND MAKE SURE THAT THE STRAPS ARE NOT OR FRAYED.
7) CHECK INLET AND OUTLET DISKS TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE SOFT, FLEXIBLE, AND PROPER INSTALLED.
8) CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR MISSING VOICEMITTER AND DRINKING TUBE.
9) MAKE SURE THE HOOD IS NOT TORN OR ROTTED AND THAT ALL STRAPS FUNCTION PROPERLY.

17. Q: WHAT ITEMS SHOULD YOU HAVE TO PROPERLY CLEAN THE FIELD PROTECTIVE MASK?

A: 1) WARM SOAPY WATER. 4) A SMALL SOFT CLEANING BRUSH.
2) CLEAR WATER. 5) A STIFF BRISTLE BRUSH.
3) CLEAN RAGS.

18. Q: WHAT DOES MOPP STAND FOR?

A: MISSION ORIENTED PROTECTIVE POSTURE.

19. Q: IN WHICH ORDER SHOULD YOU DON YOUR MOPP GEAR IN A CONTAMINATION- FREE ENVIRONMENT?

A: 1) OVERGARMENT.
2) CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR COVERS.
3) PROTECTIVE MASK.
4) CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES.

20. Q: HOW LONG DO YOU HAVE TO MASK, SOUND THE ALARM, AND COVER YOUR BODY WITH A PONCHO UPON RECEIVING
THE ALARM “SPRAY” OR SEEING OR TOLD AN AIRCRAFT SPRAYING A CLOUD?

A: 20 SECONDS.

21. Q: HOW LONG DO YOU HAVE TO DON AND CLEAR YOU FIELD PROTECTIVE MASK UPON HEARING THE ALARM “GAS”?

A: 9 SECONDS.

22. Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE COMBAT FILTERS AND TRAINING FILTERS OF THE FIELD PROTECTIVE MASK?

A: COMBAT FILTERS HAVE A GREEN CONNECTOR RING AND TRAINING FILTERS HAVE A GOLD OR BLACK CONNECTOR
RING.

23. Q: HOW ARE CHEMICAL AGENTS CLASSIFIED?

A: BY THE EFFECTS THAT THEY PRODUCE ON THE BODY.

24. Q: WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF CHEMICAL AGENTS?

A: 1) CHOKING AGENTS. 5) TEAR AGENTS.
2) BLISTER AGENTS. 6) VOMITING AGENTS.
3) BLOOD AGENTS. 7) INCAPACITATING AGENTS.
4) NERVE AGENTS.

25. Q: WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A NERVE GAS AGENT?

A: 1) BREATHING DIFFICULTIES. 2) TIGHTNESS IN THE CHEST. 3) NAUSEA 4) EXCESSIVE SWEATING
5) VOMITING. 6) CRAMPS. 7) HEADACHE. 8) COMA. 9) CONVULSIONS. 10) DROOLING.

26. Q: WHAT IS THE TREATMENT FOR A NERVE GAS AGENT?

A: ADMINISTER NERVE AGENT ANTIDOTE.
27. Q: WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A BLISTER AGENT (MUSTARD AND ARSENICAL GASES)?

A: 1) EYES INFLAMED AND / OR BURNING. 2) BLISTERS AND TISSUE DESTRUCTION.

28. Q: WHAT IS THE TREATMENT FOR A BLISTER AGENT?

A: DECONTAMINATE AND PROTECT WITH A BANDAGE OR FIELD DRESSING.

29. Q: WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A CHOKING AGENT?

A: 1) COUGHING. 2) HEADACHE. 3) TIGHTNESS OF THE CHEST. 4) NAUSEA AND VOMITING.

30. Q: WHAT IS THE TREATMENT FOR A CHOKING AGENT?

A: 1) LOOSEN CLOTHING. 2) AVOID UNNECESSARY EXERTION. 3) KEEP WARM.

31. Q: WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A BLOOD AGENT (CYANIDE, ARSINE GASES)?

A: 1) INCREASED BREATHING RATE. 3) REDDENING OF THE SKIN.
2) TIGHTNESS IN THE CHEST. 4) HEADACHE.

32. Q: WHAT IS THE TREATMENT FOR A BLOOD AGENT?

A: PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE FIRST AID.

33. Q: WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A TEAR AGENT?

A: 1) EYES WATER. 2) INTENSE EYE PAIN. 3) IRRITATION OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.

34. Q: WHAT IS THE TREATMENT FOR A TEAR AGENT?

A: 1) AIR SKIN. 2) FLUSH IRRITATED SURFACE WITH WATER.

35. Q: WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A VOMITING AGENT (DM, DA, DC)?

A: 1) SNEEZING. 2) NAUSEA. 3) SALIVATION. 4) VOMITING. 5) TYGHTNESS IN THE CHEST.

36. Q: WHAT IS THE TREATMENT FOR A VOMITING AGENT?

A: VIGOROUS ACTIVITY HELPS REDUCE NAUSEA AND ITS DURATION.

37. Q: WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF AN INCAPACITATING AGENT?

A: 1) ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR. 2) MUSCLE WEAKNESS. 3) CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS.

38. Q: WHAT IS THE TREATMENT FOR AN INCAPACITATING AGENT?

A: SUPPORTIVE FIRST AID AND PHYSICAL RESTRAINT IN SOME SITUATIONS.

39. Q: WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A BIOLOGICAL/TOXIN AGENT?

A: VARIES WITH THE TYPE OF AGENT USED.

40. Q: WHAT IS THE TREATMENT FOR A BIOLOGICAL/TOXIN AGENT?

A: PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE FIRST AID AND TREAT WHATEVER SYMPTOMS OCCUR.

41. Q: WHAT SHOULD YOUR IMMEDIATE ACTION BE IF CAUGHT IN A NUCLEAR EXPLOSION WITHOUT WARNING?

A: DROP FLAT ON YOUR STOMACH WITH YOUR HEAD TOWARD THE EXPLOTION,CLOSE YOUR EYES, PLACE YOUR HANDS
UNDER YOUR BODY, AND PUT YOUR HEAD DOWN.

42. Q: HOW LONG AFTER A NUCLEAR EXPLOSION SHOULD YOU REMAIN IN PLACE?

A: AT LEAST 90 SECONDS AFTER THE BLAST OR UNTIL THE SHOCK WAVE HAS PASSED AND DEBRIS HAS STOPPED FALLING.

43. Q: WHILE IN DEFENSIVE POSITIONS, YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT A NUCLEAR ATTACK IS IMMINENT WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

A: 1) MOVE TO THE NEAREST FIGHTING HOLE OR SHELTER. STAY AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
2) COVER THE FIGHTING HOLE IF MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE.
3) LAY ON YOUR BACK IN THE FEROL POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FIGHTING HOLE OR SHELTER.
44. Q: WHAT ARE CLASSIFIED AS EXCELLENT PROTECTION SHELTERS AGAINST A NUCLEAR EXPLOSION?

A: 1) TANKS AND ARMORED PERSONNEL CARRIERS. 2) DEEP COVERED FIGHTING HOLES. 3) CULVERTS.

45. Q: WHAT ARE CLASSIFIED AS VERY GOOD PROTECTION AGAINST A NUCLEAR EXPLOSION?

A: 1) DEEP UNCOVERED FIGHTING HOLES. 2) DITCHES. 3) HILLS.

46. Q: WHAT WOULD BE CLASSIFIED AS A FAIR SHELTER AGAINST A NUCLEAR EXPLOSION?

A: WALLS.

47. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE TYPES OF NUCLEAR BURST?

A: 1) AIR BURST. 2) SURFACE BURST. 3) SUB-SURFACE BURST.

48. Q: WHAT IS THE MOST DANGEROUS TYPE OF NUCLEAR BURST?

A: AIR BURST.

49. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE HAZARDS/EFFECTS OF A NUCLEAR EXPLOSION?

A: 1) BLAST. 2) HEAT. 3) RADIATION.

50. Q: WHAT PERCENTAGE OF A NUCLEAR EXPLOSION DOES BLAST MAKE UP/

A: 50%.

51. Q: WHAT PERCENTAGE OF A NUCLEAR EXPLOSION DOES THERMAL RADIATION MAKE UP?

A: 35%.

52. Q: WHAT PERCENTAGE OF A NUCLEAR EXPLOSION DOES RESIDUAL RADIATION MAKE UP?

A: 10%.

53. Q: WHAT PERCENTAGE OF A NUCLEAR EXPLOSION DOES INITIAL RADIATION MAKE UP?

A: 5%.

54. Q: WHAT PART OF A NUCLEAR EXPLOSION CAUSES ABOUT 30% OF DEATHS?

A: THERMAL RADIATION AND OTHER BURNS.

55. Q: WHAT IS THE MARINES BEST PROTECTION EVEN IN NUCLEAR WARFARE?

A: HIS FIGHTING HOLE.

56. Q: HOW SHOULD FOOD AND WATER CONTAMINATED BY RADIATION BE DESTROYED?

A: BY BURYING.

57. Q: IN A BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT, WHAT ARE SOME THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DO?

A: 1) CONSUME NATIVE OR CIVILIAN FOOD OR DRINK OF ANY KIND. EAT AND DRINK ONLY APPROVED FOOD AND WATER.
2) PUT ANYTHING IN YOUR MOUTH UNLESS YOU ARE CERTAIN IT IS NOT CONTAMINATED.
3) BATHE IN LAKES OR PONDS.
4) TOUCH ANIMALS.
5) TAKE SOUVENIRS.

58. Q: WHAT TWO CLASSIFICATIONS DO CHEMICAL AGENTS FALL INTO?

A: 1) PERSISTENT. 2) NON – PERSISTENT.

59. Q: HOW LONG IS A PERSISTENT AGENT EFFECTIVE FOR?

A: FROM 10 MINUTES TO 12 HOURS.

60. Q: HOW LONG IS A NON – PERSISTENT AGENT EFFECTIVE FOR?

A: LESS THAN 10 MINUTES.
61. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE TYPES OF ATTACK WITH A CHEMICAL AGENT?

A: 1) CASUAL ATTACK. 2) HARASSING ATTACK. 3) NEUTRALIZING ATTACK.

62. Q: WHAT THREE FORMS CAN CHEMICALS BE DISEMINATED AS?

A: 1) LIQUID. 2) VAPOR. 3) AEROSOL.

63. Q: WHAT IS THE SIMPLEST AND MOST EFFECTIVE METHOD OF DECONTAMINATING THE BODY AFTER A BIOLOGICAL
ATTACK?

A: THE USE OF SOAP AND WATER.

64. Q: WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU SUSPECT YOU ARE ABOUT TO BE UNDER A BIOLOGICAL ATTACK?

A: 1) MASK AND PASS THE WORD. 2) BUTTON CUFFS AND COLLAR.
3) TUCK TROUSERS INTO BOOTS OR SOCKS. 4) TURN COLLAR UP.
5) APPLY INSECT REPELLENT IF AVAILABLE.

65. Q: WHAT ARE THREE IMPORTANT PROTECTIVE MEASURES AGAINST A BIOLOGICAL ATTACK?

A: 1) MAINTAIN NATURAL BODY DEFENSES.
2) TAKE ALL PRESCRIBED IMMUNIZATIONS AND MEDICATION.
3) TRAIN IN THE USE OF THE FIELD PROTECTIVE MASK AND EDUCATION OF BIOLOGICAL WAR.

66. Q: HOW SHOULD YOU BE DRESSED DURING MOPP LEVEL I?

A: WEARING THE OVERGARMENT AND CARRYING THE OVERBOOTS, MASK W/HOOD, AND GLOVES.

67. Q: HOW SHOULD YOU BE DRESSED DURING MOPP LEVEL II?

A: WEARING THE OVERGARMENT, OVERBOOTS, AND CARRYING THE MASK W/HOOD, AND GLOVES.

68. Q: HOW SHOULD YOU BE DRESSED DURING MOPP LEVEL III?

A: WEARING THE OVERGARMENT, OVERBOOTS, AND MASK W/HOOD AND CARRYING THE GLOVES.

69. Q: HOW SHOULD YOU BE DRESSED DURING MOPP LEVEL IV?

A: WEARING THE OVERGARMENT, OVERBOOTS, MASK W/HOOD AND GLOVES.

70. Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SPECIAL EQUIPMENT ITEMS AVAILABLE TO MARINES FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL
AGENTS?

A: 1) M9 PAPER, CHEMICAL AGENT, DETECTOR ABC – M8.
2) M256 KIT.
3) M8 AUTOMATIC CHEMICAL AGENT ALARM.

71. Q: WHAT ITEM IS AVAILABLE TO MARINES FOR DECONTAMINATION OF A CHEMICAL AGENT?

A: M258A1 DECONTAMINATING AND REIMPREGNATING KIT.

72. Q: WHAT ITEMS ARE FOUND IN THE M258A1 DECONTAMINATING & REIMPREGNATING KIT?

A: 1) CONTAINER WITH SPIKED LID. 2) TWO VIALS OF DECONTAMINATING SOLUTION.
3) TWO PLASTIC SCRAPERS. 4) FOUR GUAZE PADS.

73. Q: IN WHICH WAR WAS THE FIRST LARGE SCALE CHEMICAL ATTACK OF MODERN TIMES CONDUCTED?

A: WORLD WAR I.

74. Q: HISTORICALLY, HOW FAR BACK CAN BIOLOGICAL WARFARE BE TRACED?

A: 300 B.C.

75. Q: WHICH WAR WERE NUCLEAR WEAPONS FIRST USED?

A: WORLD WAR II.

76. Q: WHICH INTERNATIONAL POLICY PROHIBITS THE “USE OF ASPHYXIATING, POISONOUS OR OTHER GASES IN WAR”?

A: THE GENEVA PROTOCAL ACT OF 1925.

77. Q: WHAT IS THE OFFICIAL U.S. POLICY CONCERNING THE USE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS?
A: LIMITED TO RETALIATION AGAINST “FIRST USE”, AND MUST BE AUTHORIZED BY THE PRESIDENT.

78. Q: WHAT IS THE “SELF INJECTING” MEDICATION AVAILABLE IN THE FIELD TO COUNTERACT NERVE AGENT POISONING?

A: ATROPINE / 2 PAM CHLORIDE.

79. Q: WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF INJECTIONS WHICH MAY BE TAKEN FOR NERVE AGENTS?

A: THREE.

80. Q: WHICH MEDICATION WILL COUNTERACT BLOOD AGENT POISONING?

A: AMYL NITRITE.

81. Q: WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF AMYL NITRITE AMPOULES WHICH MAY BE TAKEN TO COUNTERACT THE EFFECTS
OF BLOOD AGENT POISONING?

A: EIGHT AMPOULES (ANY MORE THAN 8 MUST BE BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL).

82. Q: WHICH TYPE OF BLISTER AGENTS HAVE A DELAYED ACTION EFFECT?

A: H OR HD (MUSTARDS).

INDIVIDUAL TACTICAL MEASURES

1. Q: WHAT IS THE MISSION OF THE MARINE RIFLE SQUAD?

A: TO LOCATE, CLOSE WITH, AND DESTROY THE ENEMY BY FIRE AND MANEUVER, OR REPEL THE ENEMY’S ASSAULT BY
FIRE AND CLOSE COMBAT.

2. Q: HOW MANY MARINES ARE IN THE FIRE TEAM AND WHO ARE THEY?

A: FOUR: FIRE TEAM LEADER (CPL) CARRIES M203 GRENADE LAUNCHER. AUTOMATIC RIFLEMAN (LCPL) CARRIES M249
S.A.W. ASSISTANT AUTOMATIC RIFLEMAN (PVT-LCPL) CARRIES M16A2 ON BURST.RIFLEMAN (PVT-LCPL) CARRIES M16A2.

3. Q: HOW MANY MARINES ARE IN A RIFLE SQUAD?

A: 13 (THREE FIRE TEAMS AND A SQUAD LEADER).

4. Q: HOW MANY FIRE TEAM FORMATIONS ARE THERE AND WHAT ARE THEY?

A: FOUR: 1) COLUMN. 2) WEDGE. 3) SKIRMISHERS (RIGHT OR LEFT). 4) ECHELON (RIGHT OR LEFT).

5. Q: HOW MANY SQUAD FORMATIONS ARE THERE AND WHAT ARE THEY?

A: FIVE: 1) COLUMN. 2) WEDGE. 3) LINE (FIRE TEAMS SKIRMISHERS RIGHT OR LEFT)
4) ECHELON (RIGHT OR LEFT) 5) VEE.

6. Q: WHAT ARE THE SIX ELEMENTS OF A FIRE COMMAND?

A: 1) ALERT. 2) DIRECTION. 3) DESCRIPTION. 4) RANGE. 5) ASSIGNMENT. 6) CONTROL.

7. Q: WHAT ARE THE TWO TYPES OF UNIT FIRE?

A: 1) CONCENTRATED FIRE. 2) DISTRIBUTED FIRE.

8. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF FIRE CONTROL?

A: THE ABILITY OF THE LEADER TO HAVE HIS MEN OPEN FIRE OR CEASE FIRE AT THE INSTANT HE DESIRES, TO ADJUST FIRE
UPON TARGET, TO SHIFT ALL OR PART OF THE FIRE FROM ONE TARGET TO ANOTHER AND TO REGULATE THE RATE OF
FIRE.

9. Q: WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF FEBA?

A: AN IMAGINARY LINE AT THE FORWARD EDGE OF THE BATTLE AREA, DESIGNATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF COORDINATING
THE FIRE OF ALL UNITS AND SUPPORTING WEAPONS INCLUDING NAVAL GUNFIRE AND CLOSE AIR SUPPORT.

10. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE PHASES OF OFFENSIVE COMBAT?

A: 1) PREPARATORY PHASE. 2) CONDUCT PHASE. 3) CONSOLIDATION AND REORGANIZATION PHASE.

11. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE MISSIONS THE SQUAD MAY BE ASSIGNED IN THE DEFENSE?

A: 1) SQUAD ON FRONT. 2) SQUAD IN RESERVE. 3) SQUAD IN SECURITY.

12. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE BASIC FIRING POSITIONS FOR THE SQUAD IN THE DEFENSE?

A: 1) PRIMARY POSITION. 2) SUPPLEMENTARY POSITION. 3) ALTERNATE POSITION.

13. Q: WHAT ARE TWO ELEMENTS TO CONSIDER WHEN ASSIGNING AUTOMATIC WEAPON POSITIONS?

A: 1) TO PROVIDE MUTUAL FIRE SUPPORT FOR ADJACENT FIRE TEAMS.
2) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DELIVERY OF THE FINAL PROTECTIVE FIRE.

14. Q: WHAT MUST YOU CAREFULLY CONSIDER WHEN CLEARING FIELDS OF FIRE?

A: NOT TO DISCLOSE YOUR POSITIONS BY EXCESSIVE OR CARELESS CLEARING.

15. Q: WHAT ARE THE TWO TYPES OF OBSTACLES?

A: 1) NATURAL. 2) MAN MADE.

16. Q: WHAT ARE FIVE REASONS THE SQUAD PRIMARILY ATTACKS AT NIGHT?

A: 1) TO GAIN SURPRISE.
2) TO MAINTAIN PRESSURE.
3) TO EXPLOIT A SUCCESS IN CONTINUATION OF DAYLIGHT OPERATION.
4) TO SEIZE TERRAIN FOR SUBSEQUENT OPERATIONS.
5) TO AVOID HEAVY LOSSES BY USING THE CONCEALMENT AFFORDED BY DARKNESS.

17. Q: WHERE SHOULD THE DIRT GO WHEN DIGGING A FIGHTING HOLE?

A: FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PARAPET AROUND THE HOLE.

18. Q: HOW WIDE AND THICK SHOULD THE PARAPET BE?

A: APPROXIMATELY THREE FEET THICK AND 5 INCHES HIGH.

19. Q: WHEN CONSTRUCTING A FIGHTING HOLE IN A MECHANIZED AREA, HOW MUCH CLEARANCE SHOULD YOU HAVE ABOVE
YOU WHEN CROUCHED DOWN?

A: AT LEAST TWO FEET.

20. Q: WHAT ARE SOME DISADVANTAGES OF THE TWO – MAN FIGHTING HOLE?

A: 1) LESS PROTECTION AGAINST AIRCRAFT STRAFFING. 2) LESS PROTECTION AGAINST BOMBINGS.
3) LESS PROTECTION AGAINST SHELL FRAGMENTS. 4) LESS PROTECTION AGAINST TANKS.

21. Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE ADVANTAGES OF THE TWO – MAN FIGHTING HOLE?

A: 1) MUTUAL ASSISTANCE AND REASSURANCE.
2) REDISTRIBUTION OF AMMUNITION IS EASIER.
3) CONTINUOUS OBSERVATION (ALLOWS ONE MAN TO SLEEP). 107

22. Q: WHAT IS THE PRIMARY REASON FOR A PURSUIT?

A: TO COMPLETE THE DESTRUCTION OF THE ENEMY FORCE.

23. Q: WHAT ARE THE FOUR ELEMENTS NEEDED BY A GUERRILLA FORCE IN ORDER TO OPERATE?

A: 1) BASE. 2) SUPPLY. 3) COMMUNICATION. 4) INTELLIGENCE.

24. Q: WHAT IS THE MOST EFFEVTIVE TECHNIQUE FOR DESTROYING A GUERRILLA FORCE?

A: ENCIRCLEMENT.

25. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE CHARACTERISTICS OF A GUERRILLA ATTACK?

A: 1) ATTACK WEAK OR UNPROTECTED ELEMENTS AT NIGHT.
2) ATTACK DURING PERIODS OF REDUCED VISABILITY.
3) ATTACK WHEN SECURITY IS LAX.

26. Q: WHAT ARE THE FOUR CAPABILITIES OF A TANK?

A: 1) FIREPOWER. 2) ARMOR PROTECTION. 3) MOBILITY. 4) SHOCK ACTION.

27. Q: WHAT ARE FIVE INHERENT LIMITATIONS OF A TANK?

A: 1) SIZE. 2) WEIGHT. 3) NOISE. 4) LIMITED OBSERVATION. 5) FUEL CONSUMPTION RATE.

28. Q: WHAT IS THE BEST MEANS OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE TANK CREW AND THE INFANTRY?

A: THE TANK – INFANTRY TELEPHONE.

29. Q: WHAT ARE TWO BENEFITS THE SQUAD CAN PROVIDE FOR THE TANK CREW?

A: 1) ILLIMINATING TANK KILLER CREWS. 2) LEADING THE WAY THROUGH MINE – FIELDS AND OBSTACLES.

30. Q: WHAT ARE THREE METHODS OF ATTACK BY THE TANK – INFANTRY TEAM?

A: 1) MOVING SEPERATE FROM EACH OTHER.
2) MOVING TOGETHER.
3) MOVING FROM DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS.

31. Q: WHAT IS THE FIVE PARAGRAPH ORDER?

A: SMEAC
1) SITUATION.
2) MISSION.
3) EXECUTION.
4) ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS.
5) COMMAND AND SIGNALS.

32. Q: WHEN IS THE FIVE PARAGRAPH ORDER USED?

A: A SYSTEMATIC OPERATIONAL ORDER ISSUED GIVING INSTRUCTIONS ON ACCOMPLISHING THE MISSION.

33. Q: WHAT DOES METT STAND FOR?

A: 1) MISSION.
2) ENEMY.
3) TERRAIN AND WEATHER.
4) TROOPS AND FIRE SUPPORT AVAILABLE.

34. Q: WHEN IS METT USED?

A: USED AS AN ESTIMATE OF THE SITUATION IN PLANING.

35. Q: WHAT DOES SALUTE STAND FOR?

A: 1) SIZE.
2) ACTIVITY.
3) LOCATION.
4) UNIT.
5) TIME.
6) EQUIPMENT.

36. Q: WHEN IS SALUTE USED?

A: A SYSTEMATIC WAY TO GIVE A RECONNAISSANCE REPORT ON AN ENEMY UNIT.

37. Q: WHAT DOES KOCOA STAND FOR?

A: 1) KEY TERRAIN.
2) OBSERVATION AND FIELDS OF FIRE.
3) COVER AND CONCEALMENT.
4) OBSTACLES.
5) AVENUES OF APPROACH.

38. Q: WHEN IS KOCOA USED?

A: USED FOR TERRAIN ANALYSIS.

39. Q: WHAT ARE THE FIVE PHASES OF AN AMPHIBIOUS OPERATION?

A: PERMA 1) PLANNING.
2) EMBARKATION.
3) REHEARSAL.
4) MOVEMENT ASHORE.
5) ASSUALT.

40. Q: WHAT ARE THE FIVE TYPES OF OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS?

A: 1) MOVEMENT TO CONTACT.
2) HASTY ATTACK.
3) DELIBERATE ATTACK.
4) EXPLOITATION.
5) PURSUIT.

41. Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN “COVER” AND “CONCEALMENT”?

A: COVER IS PROTECTION FROM ENEMY FIRE AND CONCEALMENT IS PROTECTION FROM ENEMY SIGHT.

42. Q: WHAT IS THE ACRONIM FOR THE SIX TROOP LEADING STEPS AND WHAT ARE THEY?

A: BAMCIS 1) BEGIN THE PLANNING.
2) ARRANGE FOR RECONNAISSANCE.
3) MAKE RECONNAISSANCE.
4) COMPLETE THE PLANNING.
5) ISSUE THE ORDERS.
6) SUPERVISE.

43. Q: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP OF BAMCIS?

A: SUPERVISE.

44. Q: WHAT DOES HAS STAND FOR?

A: 1) HIGHTER UNITS.
2) ADJACENT UNITS
3) SUPPORTING UNITS.

45. Q: WHAT ARE THE FIVE “S” FOR HANDLING OF POW’S?

A: 1) SEARCH. 2) SEGREGATE. 3) SILENCE. 4) SPEED TO THE REAR. 5) SAFEGUARD.

46. Q: WHEN REFERRING TO LOGISTICS, WHAT ARE THE FOUR “B’S”?

A: 1) BEANS. 2) BULLETS. 3) BANDAGES. 4) BAD GUYS.

47. Q: WHAT PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES COULD YOU TAKE TO REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ENEMY MINES AND
BOOBYTRAPS?

A: 1) WEAR BODY ARMOR AND HELMET.
2) SANDBAG VEHICLE FLOORING.
3) KEEP ARMS AND LEGS INSIDE VEHICLE.
4) MAINTAIN DISPERSION OF PERSONNEL.
5) DO NOT TRAVEL ALONE.
6) DO NOT PICK UP SOUVENIRS.
7) APPROACH MINE/BOOBYTRAP CASUALTIES WITH CAUTION.
8) KEEP U.S. MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT FROM FALLING INTO ENEMY HANDS

48. Q: WHERE ARE SOME OF THE PLACES TO BE ALERT FOR POSSIBLE TRIPWIRES?

A: 1) ACROSS TRAILS.
2) ON THE SHOULDER OF ROADS AT LIKELY AMBUSH SITES.
3) NEAR KNOWN OR SUSPECTED ANTITANK OR ANTIVEHICLE MINES.
4) ACROSS THE BEST ROUTE THROUGH DENSE PLANT GROWTH.
5) IN VILLAGES AND ON ROADS OR PATHS INTO THEM.
6) IN OR AROUND LIKELY HELICOPTER LANDING SITES.
7) IN APPROACHES TO ENEMY POSITIONS.
8) AT BRIDGES, FORDS, AND DITCHES.
9) ACROSS RICE PADDY DIKES.

49. Q: WHERE ARE SOME OF THE PLACES TO BE ALERT FOR POSSIBLE MINE / BOOBYTRAP PLACEMENTS?

A: 1) MUD SMEAR, MUDBALLS, DUNG, BOARD, OR OTHER MATERIALS ON A ROAD
2) SIGNS OF ROAD REPAIR.
3) DISTURBED TIRE MARKS, RUTS, OR SKID MARKS.
4) WIRES LEADING AWAY FROM THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.
5) UNUSUAL TERRAIN FEATURES.
6) SUSPICIOUS ITEMS IN TREES BUSHES.
7) ENEMY MARKINGS (THE ENEMY WILL MARK MOST MINE / BOOBYTRAP LOCATIONS IN SOME WAY).
8) CIVILIANS. THEY MAY KNOW WHERE MINES OR BOOBYTRAPS ARE LOCATED OBSERVE WHERE THEY DON’T GO.
9) NONEXPLOSIVE TRAPS BELOW, AT OR ABOVE THE GROUND LEVEL.
10) ENEMY FLAGS, BANNERS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES. THEY MAY BE BOOBYTRAPPED.

50. Q: AT WHAT ANGLE SHOULD YOU HOLD THE PROBE WHEN SEARCHING FOR MINES?

A: AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE.

51. Q: HOW SHOULD YOU PROBE FOR MINES?
A: HOLD THE PROBE IN YOUR HAND, PALM UP, AND PROBE EVERY 2 INCHES ACROSS A 1 – METER FRONT, THEN MOVE THE
PROBE FORWARD AND PROBE ACROSS THE 1 – METER FRONT AGAIN.

M1911A1 PISTOL

1. Q: WHAT IS THE DESCRIPTION OF THE M1911A1 PISTOL?

A: RECOIL OPERATED, MAGAZINE FED, HAND WEAPON.

2. Q: WHAT IS THE WEIGHT OF THE M1911A1 PISTOL WITH A FULLY LOADED MAGAZINE?

A: APPROXIMATELY 3 POUNDS.

3. Q: WHAT IS THE MAGAZINE CAPACITY OF THE M1911A1 PISTOL?

A: 7 POUNDS.

4. Q: WHAT IS THE MUZZLE VELOCITY OF THE M1911A1 PISTOL?

A: APPROXIMATELY 830 FEET PER SECOND.

5. Q: WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM RANGE OF THE M1911A1 PISTOL?

A: APPROXIMATELY 1500 METERS.

6. Q: WHAT IS THE LENGTH OF THE M1911A1 PISTOL?

A: APPROXIMATELY 8 5/8 INCHES.

7. Q: WHAT IS THE LENGTH OF THE BARREL ON THE M1911A1 PISTOL?

A: APPROXIMATELY 5.03 INCHES.

8. Q: WHAT SHOULD THE TRIGGER PULL ON THE M1911A1 PISTOL BE?

A: APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 6 1/2 POUNDS.

9. Q: WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE RANGE FOR TROOPS OF THE M1911A1 PISTOL?

A: APPROXIMATELY 50 METERS.

10. Q: WHAT IS THE CYCLE OF OPERATION OF THE M1911A1 PISTOL?

A: FEEDING, CHAMBERING, LOCKING, FIRING, UNLOCKING, EXTRACTING, EJECTING, COCKING.

11. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE SAFETY DEVICES ON THE M1911A1 PISTOL?

A: THE GRIP SAFETY, THE SAFETY LOCK, AND THE HALFCOCK NOTCH.

12. Q: WHAT IS THE SAFETY FEATURE ON THE M1911A1 PISTOL?

A: DISCONNECTOR.

13. Q: WHAT IS THE SIGHT RADIUS OF THE M1911A1 PISTOL?

A: 6.48 INCHES.

14. Q: WHAT IS THE CORRECT NAME OF THE M1911A1 PISTOL?

A: U.S. PISTOL, CALIBER .45, M1911A1.

M – 16A2 RIFLE

1. Q: DESCRIBE TH M-16A2 RIFLE.

A: 5.56MM, MAGAZINE FED, GAS-OPERATED, AIR-COOLED, SHOULDER-FIRED WEAPON.

2. Q: WHAT IS THE WEIGHT OF THE M-16A2 RIFLE WITHOUT A MAGAZINE?

A: 7.78 POUNDS.

3. Q: WHAT IS THE WEIGHT OF THE M-16A2 RIFLE WITH FULLY LOADED 30 ROUND MAGAZINE?

A: 8.79 POUNDS.

4. Q: WHAT IS THE WEIGHT OF THE EMPTY 20 ROUND MAGAZINE FOR THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: .2 POUNDS.

5. Q: WHAT IS THE WEIGHT OF THE EMPTY 30 ROUND MAGAZINE FOR THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: .25 POUNDS.

6. Q: WHAT IS THE WEIGHT OF THE LOADED 20 ROUND MAGAZINE FOR THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: .7 POUNDS.

7. Q: WHAT IS THE WEIGHT OF THE LOADED 30 ROUND MAGAZINE FOR THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: 1.01 POUNDS.

8. Q: WHAT IS THE WEIGHT OF THE M3 BIPOD FOR THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: .6 POUNDS.

9. Q: WHAT IS THE WEIGHT OF THE M7 BAYONET-KNIFE FOR THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: .6 POUNDS.

10. Q: WHAT IS THE LENGTH OF THE M-16A2 RIFLE WITH M7 BAYONET-KNIFE ATTACHED?

A: 44.87 INCHES.

11. Q: WHAT IS THE LENGTH OF THE M-16A2 RIFLE WITH MUZZLE COMPENSATOR?

A: 39.62 INCHES. (39 5/8 INCHES)

12. Q: WHAT IS THE LENGTH OF THE BARREL WITH MUZZLE COMPENSATOR OF THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: 21 INCHES.

13. Q: WHAT IS THE LENGTH OF THE BARREL WITHOUT MUZZLE COMPENSATOR OF THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: 20 INCHES.

14. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE TYPES OF AMMUNITION THE M-16A2 RIFLE FIRES?

A: BALL, TRACER, AND BLANK.

15. Q: WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO LOAD A 30 ROUND MAGAZINE WITH BALL AND TRACER ROUNDS?

A: LOAD MAGAZINE IN THIS ORDER: 4-TRACER, 5-BALL, 1-TRACER, 5-BALL, 1-TRACER, 5-BALL, 1-TRACER, 5-BALL AND 3-
TRACER ON TOP. ( THE TOP 3-TRACER WILL HELP GET YOU ON TRAGET, THE TRACERS IN BETWEEN HELP YOU STAY ON
TARGET AND THE BOTTOM 4-TRACERS LET YOU KNOW WHEN IT IS TIME TO CHANGE MAGAZINES.)

16. Q: WHAT IS THE CYCLIC RATE OF FIRE OF HE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: APPROXIMATELY 800 ROUNDS PER MINUTE.

17. Q: WHAT IS THE SUSTAINED RATE OF FIRE OF THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: 12 TO 15 ROUNDS PER MINUTE.

18. Q: WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE RATE OF FIRE IN SEMI-AUTOMATIC OF THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: 45 ROUNDS PER MINUTE.

19. Q: WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE RATE OF FIRE IN BURST OF THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: 90 ROUNDS PER MINUTE.

20. Q: WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE RANGE OF THE M-16A2 RIFLE AT INDIVIDUAL / POINT TARGET?

A: 550 METERS.

21. Q: WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE RANGE OF THE M-16A2 RIFLE AT AREA TARGET?

A: 800 METERS.

22. Q: WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM RANGE OF THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: 3,534 METERS.

23. Q: WHAT IS THE MUZZLE VELOCITY OF THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: APPROXIMATELY 3,100 FEET PER SECOND.

24. Q: WHAT IS THE CHAMBER PRESSURE OF THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: 52,000 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH.

25. Q: WHAT TYPE OF RIFLING DOES THE M-16A2 RIFLE HAVE?

A: RIGHT-HAND TWIST, 6 GROOVES, 1 TURN IN 7 INCHES.

26. Q: WHAT IS THE SIGHT RADIUS OF THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: 19.75 INCHES. (19 3/4 INCHES)

27. Q: WHAT SHOULD THE MINIMUM TRIGGER PULL OF THE M-16A2 RIFLE BE?

A: 5 POUNDS.

28. Q: WHAT SHOULD THE MAXIMUM TRIGGER PULL OF THE M-16A2 RIFLE BE?

A: 8.5 POUNDS. (8 1/2 INCHES)

29. Q: WHAT TYPE OF FRONT SIGHT DOES THE M-16A2 RIFLE HAVE?

A: POST TYPE SIGHT, ADJUSTABLE FOR ELEVATION CHANGES.

30. Q: WHAT TYPE OF REAR SIGHT DOES THE M-16A2 RIFLE HAVE?

A: FLIP TYPE, PEEP SIGHT, ADJUSTABLE FOR WINDAGE AND ELEVATION CHANGES.

31. Q: EACH CLICK OF ELEVATION ON THE FRONT SIGHT WILL MOVE THE STRIKE OF THE ROUND APPROXIMATELY HOW FAR?

A: 1 1/4 INCH FOR EVERY 100 METERS.

32. Q: EACH CLICK OF ELEVATION ON THE REAR SIGHT WILL MOVE THE STRIKE OF THE ROUND APPROXIMATELY HOW FAR?

A: 1 INCH FOR EVERY 100 METERS.

33. Q: EACH CLICK OF WINDAGE ON THE REAR SIGHT WILL MOVE THE STRIKE OF THE ROUND APPROXIMATELY HOW FAR?

A: 1/2 INCH FOR EVERY 100 METERS.

34. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE MAIN GROUPS OF THE M-16A2?

A: UPPER RECEIVER GROUP, LOWER RECEIVER GROUP, AND BOLT CARRIER GROUP.
35. Q: WHAT IS THE IMMEDIATE ACTION FOR THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: SLAP, PULL, OBSERVE, RELEASE, TAP, SHOOT. (SPORTS)

36. Q: WHAT IS THE NEW IMMEDIATE ACTION FOR THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: TAP, RACK, AND BANG ATTEND TO FIRE.

37. Q: WHAT IS BATTLESIGHT ZERO (BZO)?

A: BATTLESIGHT ZERO IS THE SIGHT-SETTING A MARINE WOULD HAVE ON HIS WEAPON THAT WILL ALLOW HIM TO HIT A
MAN-SIZED TARGET AT 300 METERS.

38. Q: WHAT IS THE FIRST STEP IN DISASSEMBLY OF THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: CLEAR IT!

39. Q: WHAT IS THE CYCLE OF FUNCTIONING OF THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: FEEDING, CHAMBERING, LOCKING, FIRING, UNLOCKING, EXTRACTING,EJECTING, COCKING.

40. Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE POSITION OF HE SELECTOR LEVER ON THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: SAFE, SEMI, AND BURST.

41. Q: ON THE REAR SIGHT OF THE M-16A2 RIFLE, WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO FLIP TYPE APERTURES?

A: THE LARGER APERTURE (MARKED 0-2) IS USED FOR 0-200 METER RANGE AND ONLY USED WHEN THE REAR SIGHT IS ALL
THE WAY DOWN. THE SMALLER APERTURE IS UMNARKED AND USED FOR MOST FIRING SITUATIONS. IT IS USED IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE ELEVATION KNOB FOR 300 TO 800 METER TARGETS.

42. Q: HOW MANY ROUNDS WILL BE FIRED WHEN THE SELECTOR LEVER IS IN THE BURST POSITION?

A: 3 ROUNDS.

43. Q: WHAT IS THE PREFERRED LUBRICANT FOR THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: CLP (CLEANER, LUBRICANT, PRESERVATIVE).

44. Q: WHAT IS THE PREFERRED LUBRICANT FOR THE M-16A2 RIFLE WHEN EXTREMELY COLD OUT?

A: LAW (LUBRICATING OIL, ARCTIC WEAPONS).

45. Q: WHAT SHOULD BE OPEN WHEN OPERATING THE M-16A2 FRIFLE AND WEARING ARCTIC MITTENS?

A: THE TRIGGER GUARD.

46. Q: WHAT SHOULD YOU CHECK FOR IF THE M-16A2 RIFLE WON’T FIRE?

A: SELECTOR LEVER ON SAFE, IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF HE FIRING PIN, TOO MUCH OIL IN THE FIRING PIN RECESS,
DEFECTIVE OR NO AMMUNITION, OR TOO MUCH CARBON ON THE FIRING PIN OR IN THE FIRING PIN RECESS.

47. Q: WHAT SHOULD YOU CHECK FOR IF THE M-16A2 RIFLE BOLT WON’T UNLOCK?

A: DIRTY OR BURRED BOLT. (SEE YOUR ARMORED FOR BURRED BOLT PROBLEMS)

48. Q: WHAT SHOULD YOU CHECK FOR IF THE ROUND WON’T EXTRACT FROM THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: BROKEN EXTRACTOR PIN (SEE YOUR ARMORER), DIRTY OR CORRODED AMMUNITION,CARBON IN THE CHAMBER,
FOULING OR CARBON IN THE EXTRACTOR RECESS OR LIP.

49. Q: WHAT SHOULD YOU CHECK FOR IF THE M-16A2 RIFLE FAILS TO FEED?

A: DIRTY OR CORRODED AMMUNITION, DIRTY MAGAZINE, DEFECTIVE MAGAZINE, TO MANY ROUNDS IN THE MAGAZINE,
MAGAZINE NOT FULLY SEATED, OR ACTION OF BUFFER ASSEMBLY IS RESTRICTED.

50. Q: WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON CAUSE OF A DOUBLE FEED WITH THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: DEFECTIVE MAGAZINE.

51. Q: WHAT SHOULD YOU CHECK FOR IF THE M-16A2 WON’T CHAMBER A ROUND?

A: DIRTY OR CORRODED AMMUNITION, DAMAGED AMMUNITION, CARBON IN THE CHAMBER OR ON THE GAS TUBE.

52. Q: WHAT SHOULD YOU CHECK FOR IF THE BOLT WON’T LOCK ON THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: DIRT, CORROSION, OR CARBON BUILDUP IN THE BARREL LOCKING LUGS.

53. Q: WHAT SHOULD YOU CHECK FOR IF THE M-16A2 RIFLE WON’T EXTRACT?

A: FROZEN EXTRACTOR, RESTRICTED BUFFER ASSEMBLY, OR RESTRICTED MOVEMENT OF BOLT CARRIER GROUP.

54. Q: WHAT SHOULD YOU CHECK FOR IF THE M-16A2 RIFLE HAS A SHORT RECOIL?

A: GAPS IN BOLT RINGS (NOT STAGGERED), CARBON OR DIRT IN CARRIER KEY OR ON OUTSIDE OF GAS TUBE, Q-TIPS STUCK
INSIDE THE CARRIER KEY (CHECK WITH A PIPE CLEANER – SEE YOUR ARMORER).

55. Q: WHAT SHOULD YOU CHECK FOR IT THE M-16A2 BOLT FAILS TO LOCK TO THE REAR AFTER THE LAST ROUND HAS FIRED?

A: DIRTY OR CORRODED BOLT LATCH, OR A FAULTY MAGAZINE.

56. Q: WHAT SHOULD YOU CHECK IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE SELECTOR ON THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: SELECTOR PROBABLY NEEDS LUBRICATION, OR DIRT OR SAND UNDER THE TRIGGER.

57. Q: WHAT SHOULD YOU CHECK FOR IF THE BOLT CARRIER HANGS UP ON THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: ROUND JAMMED BETWEEN THE BOLT AND CHARGING HANDLE AND / OR DOUBLE FEED.

58. Q: WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF THE CAM PIN ISN’T INSTALLED IN THE BOLT GROUP OF THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: THE RIFLE WILL STILL FIRE AND WILL EXPLODE!

59. Q: WHY SHOULD YOU NOT EXCHANGE BOLTS FROM ONE M-16A2 RIFLE TO ANOTHER?

A: DOING SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO, OR DEATH OF PERSONNEL.

60. Q: WHY SHOULD YOU NOT FIRE THE M-16A2 RIFLE WITH WATER IN THE BARREL?

A: IT COULD EXPLODE.

61. Q: ARE THE HAND GUARDS ON THE M-16A2 RIFLE INTERCHANGABLE WITH EACH OTHER?

A: YES, BOTH THE ROUND HANDGUARDS ARE IDENTICAL.

62. Q: WHY SHOULD YOU NOT “DRY CLEAN” OR WASH YOUR M-16A2 RIFLE WITH HOT WATER?

A: YOU WILL WASH AWAY THE TEFLON LUBRICANT BUILDUP FROM THE USE OF CLP.

63. Q: WHEN CLEANING THE M-16A2 RIFLE, WHY SHOULD YOU NOT USE Q-TIPS TO CLEAN THE CARRIER KEY?

A: IT MAY BREAK OFF AND BECOME LODGED IN THE GAS TUBE.

64. Q: WHY SHOULD YOU NEVER GREASE OR LUBRICATE AMMUNITION TO BE FIRED IN THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: IT WILL RESULT IN DANGEROUSLY HIGH PRESSURE IN THE CHAMBER AND BARREL.

65. Q: WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF FIRING THE M-16A2 RIFLE YOU HEAR AN AUDIBLE “POP”?

A: CEASE FIRING! IT COULD BE A STUCK BULLET IN THE BARREL. (IF IT IS A STUCK BULLET IN THE BARREL OR BORE, TURN
THE WEAPON IN TO THE ARMORER.)

66. Q: WHAT IS THE HOLE IN THE M-16A2 RIFLE BUTT PLATE SCREW FOR?

A: TO ALLOW WATER TO DRAIN OUT OF THE BUTT PLATE.

67. Q: WHAT IS THE CORRECT NAME OF THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: U.S. RIFLE, 5.56MM, M-16A2.

M – 203 GRENADE LAUNCHER

1. Q: WHAT IS THE DESCRIPTION OF THE M-203 GRENADE LAUNCHER?

A: LIGHT-WEIGHT, SINGLE-SHOT, BREECH-LOADED, PUMP-ACTION (SLIDDING BARREL), SHOULDER-FIRED WEAPON
ATTACHED TO THE M-16A2 RIFLE.

2. Q: WHAT ARE THE FOUR MAIN GROUPS OF THE M-203 GRENADE LAUNCHER?

A: HANDGUARD AND SIGHT ASSEMBLY GROUP, RECEIVER ASSEMBLY, QUADRANT SIGHT ASSEMBLY, AND BARREL
ASSEMBLY.

3. Q: WHAT IS THE LENGTH OF THE M-203 GRENADE LAUNCHER?

A: 15 5/16 INCHES.

4. Q: WHAT IS THE LENGTH OF THE BARREL OF THE M-203 GRENADE LAUNCHER?

A: 12 INCHES.

5. Q: WHAT IS THE UNLOADED WEIGHT OF THE M-203 GRENADE LAUNCHER?

A: APPROXIMATELY 3 POUNDS.

6. Q: WHAT IS THE LOADED WEIGHT OF THE M-203 GRENADE LAUNCHER?

A: APPROXIMATELY 3.5 POUNDS.

7. Q: WHAT IS THE LOADED WEIGHT OF THE M-203 GRENADE LAUNCHER ATTACHED TO THE M-16A2 RIFLE?

A: APPROXIMATELY 11 POUNDS.

8. Q: WHAT SHOULD THE TRIGGER PULL OF THE M-203 GRENADE LAUNCHER BE?

A: 5 POUNDS.

9. Q: WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM RANGE OF THE M-203 GRENADE LAUNCHER?

A: APPROXIMATELY 400 METERS.

10. Q: WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE RANGE FOR AREA TARGETS OF THE M-203 GRENADE LAUNCHER?

A: 350 METERS.

11. Q: WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE RANGE FOR POINT TARGETS OF THE M-203 GRENADE LAUNCHER?

A: 150 METERS.

12. Q: WHAT IS THE MINIMUM SAFE FIRING RANGE OF THE M-203 GRENADE LAUNCHER WITH HE AND TP ROUNDS FOR
TRAINING?

A: 80 METERS.

13. Q: WHAT IS THE MINIMUM SAFE FIRING RANGE OF THE M-203 GRENADE LAUNCHER WITH HE ROUNDS IN COMBAT?

A: 31 METERS.

14. Q: WHAT ARE THE SEVEN TYPES OF AMMUNITION THE M-203 GRENADE LAUNCHER CAN FIRE?

A: HIGH EXPLOSIVE, HIGH EXPLOSIVE (DUAL PURPOSE), BOUNDING FRAGMENTATION, WHITE STAR PARACHUTE, TACTICAL
CS, MULTI-PROJECTILE CANISTER, TRAINING/PRACTICE.

15. Q: DESCRIBE THE M-203 GRENADE LAUNCHER 40MM M406 HIGH EXPLOSIVE ROUND.

A: GREEN CANISTER, GOLD TIPPED WITH FLAT NOSE.

16. Q: DESCRIBE THE COMPOSITION OF HE M-203 GRENADE LAUNCHER 40MM HIGH EXPLOSIVE ROUND.

A: NOTCHED STEEL WIRE WRAPPED AROUND A FILLER OF COMPOSITION B.

17. Q: HOW FAR MUST THE M-203 GRENADE LAUNCHER M406 HIGH EXPLOSIVE ROUND TRAVEL IN ORDER TO ARM ITSELF?

A: 14 – 28 METERS.

18. Q: WHAT IS THE CASUALTY RADIUS OF THE M-203 GRENADE LAUNCHER M406 HIGH EXPLOSIVE ROUND?

A: 5 METERS.