The use of noncommissioned officers can be traced back to ________
The Roman Legion
Which modern military rank originated as capo de
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Corporal
Roman Legion noncommissioned officers were responsible for which of the following? Select all that apply
Supervising camp set-up
Regulating guard duties
Enforcing personal hygiene
he Blue Book identifies the NCO as a technical expert, instructor, and ________.
Enforcer of military regulations
The Marine Corps was reestablished in __________ with the impending threat of war with France
July 11, 1798
Which of the following are included in the observance of the Marine Corps birthday? Select all that apply.
The reading of Gen. John A. Lejeune's birthday message
Cake-cutting ceremony
Troop formation
When boarding a naval vessel between the hours of 0800 and sunset, Marines should step to the top of the gangway and ________
Face aft, salute the national ensign, turn and face the officer of the day, salute, and request permission to come aboard.
Within how many paces is it appropriate to render a salute?
6-30 paces
The Marine Corps motto _______ was replaced by Semper Fidelis in 1883.
By land, by sea
What is the oldest weapon in continuous use today?
NCO sword
Match each letter to the proper term on the sword diagram
A) Frog Stud
B) Drag
C) Tip
The command "Carry, SWORD" can only be given from the halt while at ________. Select all that apply
Order sword
Present arms
Match each Marine NCO's name with the appropriate statement of impact.
First person awarded the Medal of Honor by President Dwight D. Eisenhower-- Duane Dewey
The youngest living Medal of Honor recipient-- Kyle Carpenter
First Marine awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq-- Jason Dunham
First aviation Marine awarded the Medal of Honor-- Robert Robinson
First Marine awarded the Medal of Honor-- John Mackie
The term corporal is derived from ________.
15th century Italy
In the 17th and 18th centuries, England used American colonists as British Royal Marines.
True
Von Steuben states that the order and discipline of the regiment depends so much upon the behavior of whom?
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