FMF Practice Test Core with complete solutions
What is ORM? - correct answer-It is a decision making tool used by people at all levels to
increase our ability to make informed decisions and minimize ricks to acceptable levels.
Are technical bulletins containing information about materials, such as composition,
chemical and physical characteristics, health and safety hazard, and precautions for safe
handling and use. - correct answer-MSDS
The first Marine landing took place during the Revolutionary War. Marines invaded New
Providence Island in the Bahamas and seized guns and supplies. The uniform of the day
had a stiff leather stock that was worn around the neck, thus the nickname "Leatherneck"
became. What year did all of this take place? - correct answer-1776
Marines stormed the Barbary pirates' stronghold at Burma on the "Shore of Tripoli."
Marines raised the "Stars and Stripes" for the first time in the Eastern Hemisphere. What
year did this all take place? - correct answer-1805
Under who's command did the Marines storm the United States arsenal at Harper's Ferry
to put down an attempted slave revolt lead by abolitionist John Brown? - correct answer-
Colonel Robert E. Lee, U.S. Army
In 1913 the Marine Corps established its aviation unit. Who was the first pilot? - correct
answer-Major Alfred A. Cunningham
The French Fourragere was awarded to Marines who participated in eight distinct
operations in France in what year? - correct answer-1917
In what year did the Marines land in the Dominican Republic to evacuate and protect U.S.
citizens? - correct answer-1965
Marines deployed to where in 1982 as part of a multinational peacekeeping force in an
effort to restore peace and order to the war-torn country? - correct answer-Lebanon
On what date did a suicide truck bomb attack the HQs building killing 241 Americans and
wounding 70 others and what date did the last unit withdraw from Lebanon? - correct
answer-23 October 1983; July 1984
What date did 1st MARDIV land on the beaches of Guadalcanal in Solomon Islands and
launched the first United States land offensive of WW2? - correct answer-07 August 1942
During the Battle of Guadalcanal, amphibious landings followed on the remaining Solomon
Islands. What were the names? - correct answer-Bougainville, Choiseul (Feint), and New
Georgia
, This battle took place because of the need for airfields by the Air Force and advanced
bases for the Navy. - correct answer-The Battle of Mariana Islands
Led a combined invasion force of Marines and soldiers that totaled over 136,000. It was the
greatest number of troops up to that time to operate in the field under a Marine command.
- correct answer-Lieutenant General Holland M. Smith
The Battle of Iwo Jima took place on what date? - correct answer-19 February 1945
How many casualties were there at the Battle of Iwo Jima? - correct answer-23,300
During the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, how many enemy divisions did the Marines smash
on their march from Chosin Reservoir? - correct answer-7
Brevet Brigadier General who became Commandant in 1820 and held his command for 39
years until death in 1859. - correct answer-Archibald Henderson
Remembered for his performance at Cuzo Well, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba where he won the
Medal of Honor for semaphoring an emergency lift or the naval bombardment while under
Spanish and American shellfire. - correct answer-Sergeant Major John Quick
Is recognized for earning two Medal of Honors: 1 Chinese Boxer Rebellion and 2 First Caco
War in Haiti. - correct answer-Dan Daly
On what date did Opha Mae Johnson become the first enlisted women in the Marine
Corps? - correct answer-13 August 1918
Salute the OOD and request "Permission to go ashore". Go to the brow, turn aft, and salute
the National Ensign. - correct answer-Departing a naval ship between 0800 and sunset
Salute the OOD and request "Permission to go ashore.: Go to the brow, turn aft, and salute
the National Ensign. Follow the above procedures but do not turn aft and do not salute the
National Ensign. - correct answer-Board and depart a naval ship between sunset and 0800
The Marine Corps security forces (MCSC) have approximately how many Marines who
protect key naval installations and facilities worldwide? - correct answer-3,400
Is the Marine Corps principle organization for the conduct of all missions across the range
of military operations. - correct answer-MAGTF
Is the task organized to provide the full range of CSS functions and capabilities needed to
support the continued readiness and sustainability of the MAGTF as a whole. - correct
answer-MLG
Based in southern California and Arizona. - correct answer-1 MEF
What is ORM? - correct answer-It is a decision making tool used by people at all levels to
increase our ability to make informed decisions and minimize ricks to acceptable levels.
Are technical bulletins containing information about materials, such as composition,
chemical and physical characteristics, health and safety hazard, and precautions for safe
handling and use. - correct answer-MSDS
The first Marine landing took place during the Revolutionary War. Marines invaded New
Providence Island in the Bahamas and seized guns and supplies. The uniform of the day
had a stiff leather stock that was worn around the neck, thus the nickname "Leatherneck"
became. What year did all of this take place? - correct answer-1776
Marines stormed the Barbary pirates' stronghold at Burma on the "Shore of Tripoli."
Marines raised the "Stars and Stripes" for the first time in the Eastern Hemisphere. What
year did this all take place? - correct answer-1805
Under who's command did the Marines storm the United States arsenal at Harper's Ferry
to put down an attempted slave revolt lead by abolitionist John Brown? - correct answer-
Colonel Robert E. Lee, U.S. Army
In 1913 the Marine Corps established its aviation unit. Who was the first pilot? - correct
answer-Major Alfred A. Cunningham
The French Fourragere was awarded to Marines who participated in eight distinct
operations in France in what year? - correct answer-1917
In what year did the Marines land in the Dominican Republic to evacuate and protect U.S.
citizens? - correct answer-1965
Marines deployed to where in 1982 as part of a multinational peacekeeping force in an
effort to restore peace and order to the war-torn country? - correct answer-Lebanon
On what date did a suicide truck bomb attack the HQs building killing 241 Americans and
wounding 70 others and what date did the last unit withdraw from Lebanon? - correct
answer-23 October 1983; July 1984
What date did 1st MARDIV land on the beaches of Guadalcanal in Solomon Islands and
launched the first United States land offensive of WW2? - correct answer-07 August 1942
During the Battle of Guadalcanal, amphibious landings followed on the remaining Solomon
Islands. What were the names? - correct answer-Bougainville, Choiseul (Feint), and New
Georgia
, This battle took place because of the need for airfields by the Air Force and advanced
bases for the Navy. - correct answer-The Battle of Mariana Islands
Led a combined invasion force of Marines and soldiers that totaled over 136,000. It was the
greatest number of troops up to that time to operate in the field under a Marine command.
- correct answer-Lieutenant General Holland M. Smith
The Battle of Iwo Jima took place on what date? - correct answer-19 February 1945
How many casualties were there at the Battle of Iwo Jima? - correct answer-23,300
During the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, how many enemy divisions did the Marines smash
on their march from Chosin Reservoir? - correct answer-7
Brevet Brigadier General who became Commandant in 1820 and held his command for 39
years until death in 1859. - correct answer-Archibald Henderson
Remembered for his performance at Cuzo Well, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba where he won the
Medal of Honor for semaphoring an emergency lift or the naval bombardment while under
Spanish and American shellfire. - correct answer-Sergeant Major John Quick
Is recognized for earning two Medal of Honors: 1 Chinese Boxer Rebellion and 2 First Caco
War in Haiti. - correct answer-Dan Daly
On what date did Opha Mae Johnson become the first enlisted women in the Marine
Corps? - correct answer-13 August 1918
Salute the OOD and request "Permission to go ashore". Go to the brow, turn aft, and salute
the National Ensign. - correct answer-Departing a naval ship between 0800 and sunset
Salute the OOD and request "Permission to go ashore.: Go to the brow, turn aft, and salute
the National Ensign. Follow the above procedures but do not turn aft and do not salute the
National Ensign. - correct answer-Board and depart a naval ship between sunset and 0800
The Marine Corps security forces (MCSC) have approximately how many Marines who
protect key naval installations and facilities worldwide? - correct answer-3,400
Is the Marine Corps principle organization for the conduct of all missions across the range
of military operations. - correct answer-MAGTF
Is the task organized to provide the full range of CSS functions and capabilities needed to
support the continued readiness and sustainability of the MAGTF as a whole. - correct
answer-MLG
Based in southern California and Arizona. - correct answer-1 MEF
