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| 4 parts of the FMFQO Device: |
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EGA
Background - surf wave crashing on sandy beach
Crossed rifles
Scroll - FMF |
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| State the 6 areas of naval doctrine |
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Warfare
Intelligence
Operations
Logistics
Planning
Command & Control |
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Crested Eagle (found worldwide) = proud country
Globe = global service
Fouled anchor = maritime traditions
Eagle stands on western hemisphere and holds Semper Fi scroll. Adopted in 1868. |
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| Origin of term Leatherneck |
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Leather stock worn 1775-1875 to protect against sabre injuries.
Also caused heads to be kept erect. |
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1918 at Belleau Wood near Marne, France.
Germans subject to persistent attack by Marines called them Teufelhunden. |
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| Definition of esprit de corps |
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| Devotion and loyalty to Corps with deep regard for history, traditions, and honor. |
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| Uncommon valor was a common virtue |
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| Nimitz at Iwo Jima, applied to whole Corps. |
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| Marines at the forefront of every American war since 1775; >300 landings, poles to tropics |
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| Procedures for conducting personnel inspection: |
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Conduct
Note discrepancies
Determine corrective actions
Report discrepancies |
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| Describe Service Alpha uniform |
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Navy equivalent: Service dress blue or white
Green jacket and tie
Worn for courts-martial, official visits, White House |
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| Describe Service Bravo uniform |
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Navy equivalent - winter working blue
Long sleeve shirt and tie (Service A minus coat)
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| Describe the Service Charlie uniform |
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Navy equivalent - summer khaki/summer white
Short sleeve shirt, no tie |
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| Describe the camouflage utility uniform |
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Navy equivalent - working khaki
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November 10, 1775
Tun Tavern, Philadelphia
Continental Congress resolution raised 2 Battalions of Marines |
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USMC motto since about 1883
From Latin for Always faithful. |
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