Marines - 1st Phase Ditties
Purpose of Close-Order Drill
Keyword ESDCW - Answer 1. Efficient Movement
2. Simple Formation
3. Discipline
4. Confidence in Leader
5. Weapon Handling
1st General Order - Answer To take charge of this post and all government property in
view.
2nd General Order - Answer 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 - Answer To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
4th General Order - Answer To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the
guardhouse than my own.
5th General Order - Answer To quit my post only when properly relieved.
6th General Order - Answer 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 guard
only.
7th General Order - Answer To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
8th General Order - Answer To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
9th General Order - Answer To call the Corporal of the Guard in any case not covered
by instructions.
10th General Order - Answer To salute all officers and all colors and standards not
cased.
11th General Order - Answer 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.
Purpose of Interior Guard
Keyword PEP - Answer 1. Preserve Order
2. Enforce Regulation
3. Protect Property
, Billets of Interior Guard
Keyword SCSCOC - Answer 1. Sentries
2. Cpl of the Guard
3. Sgt of the Guard
4. Commander of the Guard
5. Officer of the Day
6. Commanding Officer
Challenging Personel - Answer 1. Take Cover
2. "Halt, who goes there?"
3. "Advance to be recognized."
4. Examine I.D.
5. Detain
Deadly Force - Answer To cause death or serious bodily harm.
Deadly Force Authorized - 3 Conditions - Answer 1. Self Defense
2. Maintain Lawful Order
3. Defense of Property
Ethics - Answer Value system that is right or wrong, good or bad.
Values - Answer Background, religion, family, friends, school, and sports.
Marine Corps Values - Answer Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
Honor - Answer Honesty, Responsibility, Integrity, and Respect.
Courage - Answer The mental, moral, and physical strength to do what is right in the
face of fear, uncertainty or intimidation.
Commitment - Answer Unwavering and selfless dedication to God, country, and the
Marine Corps.
Vehicle Decals - Answer Blue - Officer
Red - Enlisted
Green - Civilian
Black - Contractor
3 Types of Flags - Answer Garrison - 20'x39' - Flown Sunday/Holidays
Post - 10'x19' - Flown Weekdays and Saturday
Storm - 5'x9.5' - Flown During Inclement Weather
Board a Ship - Answer 1. Reach the top of the gangway.
Purpose of Close-Order Drill
Keyword ESDCW - Answer 1. Efficient Movement
2. Simple Formation
3. Discipline
4. Confidence in Leader
5. Weapon Handling
1st General Order - Answer To take charge of this post and all government property in
view.
2nd General Order - Answer 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 - Answer To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
4th General Order - Answer To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the
guardhouse than my own.
5th General Order - Answer To quit my post only when properly relieved.
6th General Order - Answer 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 guard
only.
7th General Order - Answer To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
8th General Order - Answer To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
9th General Order - Answer To call the Corporal of the Guard in any case not covered
by instructions.
10th General Order - Answer To salute all officers and all colors and standards not
cased.
11th General Order - Answer 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.
Purpose of Interior Guard
Keyword PEP - Answer 1. Preserve Order
2. Enforce Regulation
3. Protect Property
, Billets of Interior Guard
Keyword SCSCOC - Answer 1. Sentries
2. Cpl of the Guard
3. Sgt of the Guard
4. Commander of the Guard
5. Officer of the Day
6. Commanding Officer
Challenging Personel - Answer 1. Take Cover
2. "Halt, who goes there?"
3. "Advance to be recognized."
4. Examine I.D.
5. Detain
Deadly Force - Answer To cause death or serious bodily harm.
Deadly Force Authorized - 3 Conditions - Answer 1. Self Defense
2. Maintain Lawful Order
3. Defense of Property
Ethics - Answer Value system that is right or wrong, good or bad.
Values - Answer Background, religion, family, friends, school, and sports.
Marine Corps Values - Answer Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
Honor - Answer Honesty, Responsibility, Integrity, and Respect.
Courage - Answer The mental, moral, and physical strength to do what is right in the
face of fear, uncertainty or intimidation.
Commitment - Answer Unwavering and selfless dedication to God, country, and the
Marine Corps.
Vehicle Decals - Answer Blue - Officer
Red - Enlisted
Green - Civilian
Black - Contractor
3 Types of Flags - Answer Garrison - 20'x39' - Flown Sunday/Holidays
Post - 10'x19' - Flown Weekdays and Saturday
Storm - 5'x9.5' - Flown During Inclement Weather
Board a Ship - Answer 1. Reach the top of the gangway.
