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First Commandant of the Marine Corps Captain Samuel Nicholas Fifth commandant Archibald Henderson 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps General John A. Lejeune 38th Commandant General Berger (Current Commandant) 14 Leadership Traits Justice, Judgement, Dependability, Integrity, Decisiveness, Tact, Initiative, Endurance, Bearing, Unselfishness, Courage, Knowledge, Loyalty, Enthusiasm Define justice fair and equal treatment for all
Define judgement is the ability to consider all of the factors of a problem or situation. It is then up to the leader to make a correct decision. Define dependability is being known to perform duties in a proper manner Define tact The ability to deal with others without creating offense. Define integrity what you do when no one else is watching. Define enthusiasm The display of sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of duty. Define Bearing The ability to control your behavior and outbursts Define Unselfishness Putting the needs of others before your own
Korean War (Frozen Chosin) 1776 first amphibious assault New Providence Bahamas 1805 Battle of Derna "to the shores of Tripoli" 1847 Battle of Chapultepec 1945 Battle of Iwo Jima 1968 Hue City 1991 Desert Storm 2001
Operation Enduring Freedom 2003 - 2011 Iraq War 1st General Order To take charge of this post and all government property in view. 2nd General Order To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing. 3rd General Order To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce. 4th General Order To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own. 5th General Order To quit my post only when properly relieved. 6th General Order
I am confident in my abilities to assume the responsibilities of a Corporal simply because I am a direct reflection of my leadership and of my peers which are without a doubt some of the finest amtrackers in our Corps, I have taken bits and pieces from their leadership styles and developed it into my own, I give full credit to them for where I stand today and my main mission will always be my Marines. At this point in my career the best thing I can do for them is to become a Non commissioned officer Four elements of a MAGTAF Command element Logistics combat element Aviation combat element Ground combat element "Uncommon valor was a common virtue" Fleet admiral Chester W. Nimitz How many Medal of Honors were awarded to Marines in WWII? 82 Where does the term leatherneck come from? A leather strap around the collar What does each symbol of the EGA represent? Eagle- nation Globe- worldwide service Anchor- naval traditions
Father of Marine Corps Aviation A.A. Cunningham 1912 Motto before Semper Fidelis By land by sea How many marines received the Medal of Honor during Iwo Jima 22 "Retreat, Hell! We just got here" Captain Lloyd Williams 3 types of awards Unit, personal, campaign First Sgt.Maj. of the marine corps? Archibald Summers When was the dress blue uniform adopted? AUGUST 24, 1797
WHERE IS THE SERVICE STRIPE IS PLACED ON THE SERVICE COAT?
AT A 30-DEGREE ANGLE AND 1/2 INCH ABOVE THE CUFF.
WHO AUTHORIZED THE MARINE CORPS TO FORM?
Continental Congress Significance of the bloodstripe Represents the blood of NCOs spilled in the battle of Chapultepec Width of the blood stripe 1 1/8" Oldest rank in the marine corps Sergeant LENGTH OF WEB BELT 2 - 4 inches How to board a ship Salute the stern, then the officer of the deck, request permission to come aboard, when granted do so. Five Paragraph Order
O-SMEAC: Orientation, Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration and Logistics, Command and Signal current events Back Azimuth of 180 degrees 0 or 36 0 Five functions of PTO Left lateral Right lateral HSU Hydro Pump Short fan drive shaft How far do you draw the sword on "draw" 6 - 8 inches
