FMF Murder/Final Board Questions
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1775 - ✔✔The Marine Corps was created on 10 November 1775 in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania at Tun Tavern by a resolution of the Continental Congress, which "raised
two battalions of Marines." Captain Samuel Nicholas became the commander of these
two battalions and is traditionally considered the first Commandant of the Marine
Corps.
1776 - ✔✔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".
1805 - ✔✔Marines stormed the Barbary pirates' stronghold at Burma on the "Shores of
Tripoli." Marines raised the "Stars and Stripes" for the first time in the Eastern
Hemisphere.
1834 - ✔✔The Marines were organized under the Department of the Navy (DON).
1847 - ✔✔During the Mexican War, Marines occupied the "Halls of Montezuma" during
the Battle of Chapultepec in Mexico City. The royal palace fell to invading Marines, who
were among the first United States troops to enter the capital. Marines also helped take
California.
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,1859 - ✔✔Under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee, U.S. Army, Marines stormed
the United States arsenal at Harper's Ferry to put down an attempted slave revolt lead
by abolitionist John Brown.
1868 - ✔✔The Marine Corps adopted an emblem that consisted of an Eagle, a Globe,
and an Anchor. Brigadier General Jacob Zeilin, 7th Commandant, modified the British
(Royal) Marine emblem to depict the Marines as both American and maritime.
- The globe and anchor signify worldwide service and sea traditions.
- The spread eagle is a symbol of the Nation itself.
1883 - ✔✔The official motto of the Marine Corps, "Semper Fidelis," (Latin for "Always
Faithful") was adopted. The phrase is more commonly heard as its abbreviation,
"Semper Fi".
1900 - ✔✔In support of foreign policy, Marines from ships on the Asiatic station
defended the American Legation in Peking, China during the Boxer Rebellion. The
Marines were part of a multinational defense force that protected the Legation Quarter
against attack. This small defense force held out against the Boxers until a relief force
was able to reach Peking and end the rebellion.
1912 - ✔✔The Marine Corps established its Aviation Unit. Marine Major, Alfred A.
Cunningham was the first pilot. His first solo flight (1st Lt. at the time) occurred on 1
August 1912.
1917 - ✔✔Marines landed as part of the American force in France. Marines,
participating in eight distinct operations, distinguished themselves and were awarded a
number of decorations, among them the French Fourragere; still worn by members of
the 5th and 6th Marines.
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,1933 - ✔✔The Marine Corps was reorganized into the Fleet Marine Force, formally
establishing the "command and administrative relations" between the Fleet and the
Marine Corps.
-The Marine Corps Equipment Board was established at Quantico, Virginia, and
Marines began to devote long hours to testing and developing materials for landing
operations and expeditionary service.
1965 - ✔✔Marines landed in South Vietnam, and conducted numerous large-scale
offensive operations throughout the course of the war, as well as participated in the
pacification program designed to win the support of the local populace.
-In response to an attempted coup of the local government, Marines landed in the
Dominican Republic to evacuate and protect U.S. citizens. The Marines formed the core
of a multinational force that quickly restored the peace.
1982 - ✔✔Marines deployed to Beirut, Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping
force in an effort to restore peace and order. This action further displayed the Marine
concept of a "Force in Readiness."
1983 - ✔✔On 23 October 1983, a suicide truck bomb attack on the building serving as
barracks for 1st Battalion 8th Marines killed 241 Americans and wounded 70 others. The
last Marine unit withdrew in July of 1984.
1991 - ✔✔Operation Desert Storm was launched after the Iraqi government invaded
Kuwait and refused to comply with United Nations resolutions demanding their
withdrawal. Marine aviation was heavily used when the air phase commenced in
January of 1991. When massive bombing failed to dislodge Iraqi forces, Marine ground
forces swept into Kuwait and liberated the country, causing severe damage to the Iraqi
military capability
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, 2001 - ✔✔11 September 2001. Terrorist attacks were carried out in New York City. Two
civilian airline planes were hijacked and flew into the World Trade Center.
-Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) is the official name used by the U.S. Government
for the War in Afghanistan, together with three smaller military actions, under the
umbrella of the Global War on Terror (GWOT). On 7 October, 2001, early combat
operations including a mix of strikes from land-based B-1 Lancers, B-2 Spirit and B-52
StratoFortress bombers; carrier-based F-14 Tomcat and F/A-18 Hornet fighters; and
Tomahawk cruise missiles launched from both U.S. and British ships and submarines
signaled the start of the Operation Enduring Freedom.
2003 - ✔✔The invasion of Iraq (from 20 March to 1 May, 2003) was led by the United
States, alongside the United Kingdom and smaller contingents from Australia and
Poland. Four countries participated with troops during the initial invasion phase.
Describe the Importance of: The Battle of Belleau Wood - ✔✔On 6 June 1918, Marines
fought one of their greatest battles in history at Belleau Wood, France during WWI.
Marines helped to crush a German offensive at Belleau Wood that threatened Paris. In
honor of the Marine who fought there, the French renamed the area "the Wood of the
Brigade of Marines." German intelligence evaluated the Marines as "storm troops" --the
highest rating on the enemy fighting scale. In reference to the Marine's ferocious
fighting ability, German troops called their new enemy "Teufelhunden" or "Devil dogs,"
a nickname in which Marines share pride.
Describe the Importance of: The Battle of Guadalcanal - ✔✔On 8 August 1942, the 1st
Marine Division landed on the beaches of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands and
launched the first United States land offensive of WWII. This battle marked the first
combat test of the new amphibious doctrine, and also provided a crucial turning point
of the war in the Pacific by providing a base to launch further invasions of Japanese-
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1775 - ✔✔The Marine Corps was created on 10 November 1775 in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania at Tun Tavern by a resolution of the Continental Congress, which "raised
two battalions of Marines." Captain Samuel Nicholas became the commander of these
two battalions and is traditionally considered the first Commandant of the Marine
Corps.
1776 - ✔✔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".
1805 - ✔✔Marines stormed the Barbary pirates' stronghold at Burma on the "Shores of
Tripoli." Marines raised the "Stars and Stripes" for the first time in the Eastern
Hemisphere.
1834 - ✔✔The Marines were organized under the Department of the Navy (DON).
1847 - ✔✔During the Mexican War, Marines occupied the "Halls of Montezuma" during
the Battle of Chapultepec in Mexico City. The royal palace fell to invading Marines, who
were among the first United States troops to enter the capital. Marines also helped take
California.
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,1859 - ✔✔Under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee, U.S. Army, Marines stormed
the United States arsenal at Harper's Ferry to put down an attempted slave revolt lead
by abolitionist John Brown.
1868 - ✔✔The Marine Corps adopted an emblem that consisted of an Eagle, a Globe,
and an Anchor. Brigadier General Jacob Zeilin, 7th Commandant, modified the British
(Royal) Marine emblem to depict the Marines as both American and maritime.
- The globe and anchor signify worldwide service and sea traditions.
- The spread eagle is a symbol of the Nation itself.
1883 - ✔✔The official motto of the Marine Corps, "Semper Fidelis," (Latin for "Always
Faithful") was adopted. The phrase is more commonly heard as its abbreviation,
"Semper Fi".
1900 - ✔✔In support of foreign policy, Marines from ships on the Asiatic station
defended the American Legation in Peking, China during the Boxer Rebellion. The
Marines were part of a multinational defense force that protected the Legation Quarter
against attack. This small defense force held out against the Boxers until a relief force
was able to reach Peking and end the rebellion.
1912 - ✔✔The Marine Corps established its Aviation Unit. Marine Major, Alfred A.
Cunningham was the first pilot. His first solo flight (1st Lt. at the time) occurred on 1
August 1912.
1917 - ✔✔Marines landed as part of the American force in France. Marines,
participating in eight distinct operations, distinguished themselves and were awarded a
number of decorations, among them the French Fourragere; still worn by members of
the 5th and 6th Marines.
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,1933 - ✔✔The Marine Corps was reorganized into the Fleet Marine Force, formally
establishing the "command and administrative relations" between the Fleet and the
Marine Corps.
-The Marine Corps Equipment Board was established at Quantico, Virginia, and
Marines began to devote long hours to testing and developing materials for landing
operations and expeditionary service.
1965 - ✔✔Marines landed in South Vietnam, and conducted numerous large-scale
offensive operations throughout the course of the war, as well as participated in the
pacification program designed to win the support of the local populace.
-In response to an attempted coup of the local government, Marines landed in the
Dominican Republic to evacuate and protect U.S. citizens. The Marines formed the core
of a multinational force that quickly restored the peace.
1982 - ✔✔Marines deployed to Beirut, Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping
force in an effort to restore peace and order. This action further displayed the Marine
concept of a "Force in Readiness."
1983 - ✔✔On 23 October 1983, a suicide truck bomb attack on the building serving as
barracks for 1st Battalion 8th Marines killed 241 Americans and wounded 70 others. The
last Marine unit withdrew in July of 1984.
1991 - ✔✔Operation Desert Storm was launched after the Iraqi government invaded
Kuwait and refused to comply with United Nations resolutions demanding their
withdrawal. Marine aviation was heavily used when the air phase commenced in
January of 1991. When massive bombing failed to dislodge Iraqi forces, Marine ground
forces swept into Kuwait and liberated the country, causing severe damage to the Iraqi
military capability
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, 2001 - ✔✔11 September 2001. Terrorist attacks were carried out in New York City. Two
civilian airline planes were hijacked and flew into the World Trade Center.
-Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) is the official name used by the U.S. Government
for the War in Afghanistan, together with three smaller military actions, under the
umbrella of the Global War on Terror (GWOT). On 7 October, 2001, early combat
operations including a mix of strikes from land-based B-1 Lancers, B-2 Spirit and B-52
StratoFortress bombers; carrier-based F-14 Tomcat and F/A-18 Hornet fighters; and
Tomahawk cruise missiles launched from both U.S. and British ships and submarines
signaled the start of the Operation Enduring Freedom.
2003 - ✔✔The invasion of Iraq (from 20 March to 1 May, 2003) was led by the United
States, alongside the United Kingdom and smaller contingents from Australia and
Poland. Four countries participated with troops during the initial invasion phase.
Describe the Importance of: The Battle of Belleau Wood - ✔✔On 6 June 1918, Marines
fought one of their greatest battles in history at Belleau Wood, France during WWI.
Marines helped to crush a German offensive at Belleau Wood that threatened Paris. In
honor of the Marine who fought there, the French renamed the area "the Wood of the
Brigade of Marines." German intelligence evaluated the Marines as "storm troops" --the
highest rating on the enemy fighting scale. In reference to the Marine's ferocious
fighting ability, German troops called their new enemy "Teufelhunden" or "Devil dogs,"
a nickname in which Marines share pride.
Describe the Importance of: The Battle of Guadalcanal - ✔✔On 8 August 1942, the 1st
Marine Division landed on the beaches of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands and
launched the first United States land offensive of WWII. This battle marked the first
combat test of the new amphibious doctrine, and also provided a crucial turning point
of the war in the Pacific by providing a base to launch further invasions of Japanese-
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