Meritorious CPL Board 2023 with verified questions and answers

What are the five S's when dealing with captives or detainees? Search, Segregate, Silence, Speed, Safeguard Three types of court martials? Summary, Special, and General 5 types of discharges? Honorable, General under honorable, General under other than honorable, Bad conduct, Dishonorable How many missions of the marine corps are there in the security act of 1947? Six Two wars or conflicts marines were involved in before WWII? Civil War, And World War One Two wars or conflicts marines were involved in WWII? Saipan, And Guadalcanal Two wars or conflicts marines were involved in after WWII? Korea, And Lebanon What is the birthdate of the marine corps? November 10th 1775 Where was the birthplace of the marine corps? Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Marine corps motto and meaning? Semper Fidelis (Always faithful) Marine corps emblem and each parts meaning? Eagle, Globe, And Anchor. Eagle - Nation Globe - Worldwide service Anchor - Naval traditions When was the marine corps emblem adopted and by who? In 1868 By Brigadier General Jacob Zeilen The 7th commandant The first women marine? Opha Mae Johnson, 1918 First commandant of the marine corps? Captain Samuel Nicholas "Grand old man of the marine corps"? Fifth commandant of the marine corps? Archibald Henderson Who was the first black marine officer? Frederick C. Branch First General to command an army division? General John A. Lejeune during WWII Two marines, Two medals of honor? Dan Daly, And Smedly Butler First Sgt.Maj. of the marine corps? Archibald Summers First Sgt.Maj. was appointed what day? 1 Jan 1801 Who was the seventh commandant of the marine corps? Jacob Zeilen Who was the thirteenth commandant of the marine corps? John A. Lejeune Who was the eighteenth commandant of the marine corps? Alexander A. Vandergrift First marine to earn a medal of honor? Cpl John F. Mackie Five navy crosses? Cousin of army general George S. Patton? Louis "Chesty" Puller Only marine in history to go from private to general? General G. C. Thomas Who was awarded the mamaLuke sword? Lt Presley Neville O'Bannon Only commandant to be court martialed and relieved of his duties? 4th commandant Anthony Gale First marine aviator Lt A. A. Cunningham "Come on you sons o bitches! Do you want to live forever?" First Sgt. Dan Daly "Retreat, Hell. We just got here!" Capt. Williams First enlisted marine to earn the MOH in WWII? Sgt. John Basilone youngest marine to earn the MOH? PFC Jacklyn H. Lucas "Holland, the raising of that flag means a marine corps for the next 500 years!" the sec. of the navy Forrestal said to LtGen. smith at the bottom of mount siribachi "Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue" Admiral Nimitz "The navy and marines have never shone more brightly than this morning" Gen. Mac Arthur "They've got us surrounded! The bastards wont get away this time!" "Chesty" Puller How much hem should there be on trouser legs? 2 to 3 inches Length of trouser web belt? 2 to 4 inches Objectives of leadership? Primary - Accomplishment of the mission Secondary - Welfare of troops Two leadership principles Which one is your favorite and why? Know your marines and lookout for their welfare (favorite) your marines are the most important thing. Set the example Three of the fourteen leadership traits which one is your favorite and why? Bearing Dependability Integrity (favorite) Uprightness of character and soundness of morale principle, thruthfulness and honesty most frequently abused drug in our society? alcohol what category of drugs does alcohol fall under? depressant mission of the marine corps rifle squad? to locate, close with, or destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver, or repel the enemy attack by fire and close combat. how many marines are in a fire team? 4 how many marines are in a rifle squad? 13 how many fireteam formations are there and what are they? 4 - column, wedge, skirmisher, echelon what are the six elements of a fire command? ADDRAC A-alert D-direction D-description R-range A-assignent C-control what is the five paragraph order? S-situation M-mission E-execution A-admin and logistics C-command and signal what does mett stand for? M-mission E-enemy T-terrain and weather T-troops and fire support available what does salute stand for? S-size A-activity L-location U-unit T-time E-equipment what does kocoa stand for? K-key terrain O-observation and fields of fire C-cover and concealment O-obstacles A-avenues of approach what are the five phases of an amphibious operation? P-planning E-embarkation R-rehearsal M-movement ashore A-assault what are the four B's of logistics? beans bullets bandages bad guys 1st general in your chain of command (varys to yourself) Gen. Whistler who is the secretary of the navy? The honorable Sean J. Stackley who is the vice president? the honorable mike pence weight of the SMAW launcher? 16.92Lbs Dual mode weight? 12.9Lbs HEAA Rocket weight? 14.25Lbs NE Round weight? 18.5Lbs What are the 6 troop leading steps? B-begin plan A-arrange recon M-make recon C-complete plan I-issue orders S-supervise 5 steps of ORM? I-identify hazards A-assess hazards M-make risk decisions I-implement control S-supervise