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1. What is the definition of deadly force?
2. The "bow" is _______ ? , The "aft" is the _______?
3. Where is the birthplace of the Marine Corp?
4. Who is known as the "Grand Old Man" of the Marine Corp.
5. What are the 3 elements of the Marine Corp Emblem?
6. Who is the 13th commandant?
7. Who is the 1st commandant?
8. 5th General Order?
9. What are the 3 main core values?
10. Who is the current commandant?
These are just a few things we will need to know before going to boot camp! remember ... the 3 core values and DO NOT CHEAT when answering these ?'s because that will prove the type of Marine you are to soon become ... oh and it doesnt pay to cheat because your NOT gonna cheat your way through boot camp!
Good Luck!
Almosthere2005
03-16-05, 01:37 PM
I know the three elements are the Eagle, Globe and Anchor. And the three core values are Honor, Courage, and Commitment. Am I right?
jinelson
03-16-05, 01:52 PM
Dang Poolee Coulter you have impressed me by taking a leadership role in helping your fellow Poolee's exercise their brain housing groups. Initatives such as this will serve you well in my Marine Corps, well done, very well done.
Best Of Luck
Jim
:marine: :banana:
Poolee20050815
03-16-05, 04:01 PM
1. Don't know the definition.
2. The aft is the rear portion of a ship, don't know what bow is.
3. Birthplace is Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
4. The Grand Ole Marine is Archibald Henderson, the most interesting Marine to me.
5. As previously answered: Eagle, Globe, and Anchor
6. 13th Commandant was Major General John Archer Lejeune.
7. 1st Commandant was Major Samuel Nicholas
8. 5th General Order: To quit my post when properly relieved
9. As previously answered: Honor, Courage, and Commitment
10. Current Commandant is General Michael Hagee
I didnt cheat. These were pretty easy questions. I read "Marines," most of my Marine Corps knowledge comes from that book or Leatherneck Magazine. More questions please!!
Exactly but you know some people DONT? its jus an easy test I will post some harder ones soon if yall want me to keep it up!
Thank you SSgt!
jinelson
03-17-05, 01:12 AM
Do it Poolee, I want to hear these pups whine in non-motivation and shame, at their inabilities to do what can you do.
Come Get Some
:marine:
I guess the only one not answered is the bow- the front of a ship.
Now some more....
3rd Gen order?
Port/Starboard?
What does Teufelhunden mean and why is it important?
Name the 3 ranks for an E8
jinelson
03-17-05, 01:48 AM
DEPJon thats what I want to see, get some, out do your peers follow a strong example, be what its all about. And always remember this we are only as strong and fast as our weakest Marine.
Its good to see ya again.
Jim
:marine: :banana:
To report all violations of orders I am instructed to inforce
Port Left
Starboard Right
Teufelhunden Devil Dogs... Important cause it was a nick name earned at balue (erg SP) wood
and master sergeant and first sergeant are E-8s I didnt think there was a third though....
Whats is
A hatch
A deck
A porthole
And this one is for poolees AND Marines... how many stars are on a button of the/your dress blues and what do they represent
:) I knew that one and no one else in my Pool did. Only the recruiter that wrote the question knew the answer the other three went running around the office to find out when the question was asked and once they knew how many 1 of them still didnt know what they meant.
Good day, Gentlemen
Pel
I'm curious as to the third E-8 as well.
In relation to that question, how many types of Marine Corps E-9's exist and what are they?
In relation to the first commandant, who was the first Marine Corps recruiter?
hallman
03-17-05, 11:23 AM
teufelhunden means dogs of satan in german its important because it imbodies the meaning of how we fight in combat
to take charge of this post and all gov property in view
hallman
03-17-05, 11:31 AM
a hatch is a door
a deck is the floor
a port hole is a window
what is a scuttlebutt 2 answers
boondocks
and a chit
oOo Look what I have done LOL !!! get er DONE POOLEE!!! OooRah!
I goofed that one up- I meant E9- Sgt Major, Master Gunnery Sgt, and Sgt Major of the Marine Corps
Sorry about that.
ugly_angel362
03-17-05, 05:41 PM
it's good that some of you poolees are getting ahead on your knowledge. but for those of you who aren't, you won't have to worry. the drill instructors will make sure you know everything. at the beginning you will get a bunch of questions and answers on a few pages. anything from uniforms, ranks, history, and the ucmj. a lot of the times if you are sitting in you squadbay cleaning rifles or squaring away uniforms, the DIs will most likely have you go through your knowledge together. one recruit will ask the question and the others will answer. (all together) you will be tested on this material but don't worry, by the time you take the test all of it is embedded into your mind and you answer pretty much on instinct.
There are four E-9's in the Marine Corps.
Sergeant Major
Master Gunnery Sergeant
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
Drum Major (The President's Own - Marine Band)
:-) more information every minute! its amazing how fast you move up in rank in the Marine Band!
chezzplayr05
03-17-05, 09:37 PM
Max weight of each;
M2 .50 cal + tripod and spare barrle (sp?)
MK-19
M-60 E-3 Machinegun
M 249 SAW
M-16 A2 Service Rifle W/M203
M-16 A2 Service Rifle
Can YOU give us max weight of each?
"move up in rank in the Marine Band!"
The Marine Band are ceremonial positions only. Most have Master's Degrees or PhD's in music. They are the absolute best musicians in the nation.
The rank begins at Staff Sergeant - ends at Drum Major (enlisted) and there are is a LtCol and Col.
They are civilians that do not go through boot camp (except for the Drum Major)
They do not serve in any other capacity except at the pleasure of the President of the United States.
http://www.marineband.usmc.mil/
I was told they still go through Boot camp
Weight with a 30 round magazine - 8.79 pounds
Max range is 800 and 500
I know that one lol
SLU_fly_girl
03-18-05, 12:48 AM
Since we're talking about rifles, how 'bout the rifleman's creed?? I get the impression this will be drilled into us at boot.
im still learning this but this is what it is... off a site...
http://wjserra.com/
This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life.
My rifle, without me, is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I will...
My rifle and myself know that what counts in this war is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, nor the smoke we make. We know that it is the hits that count. We will hit...
My rifle is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strength, its parts, its accessories, its sights and its barrel. I will ever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage as I will ever guard my legs, my arms, my eyes and my heart against damage. I will keep my rifle clean and ready. We will become part of each other. We will...
Before God, I swear this creed. My rifle and myself are the defenders of my country. We are the masters of our enemy. We are the saviors of my life.
So be it, until there is no enemy, but peace!
"I was told they still go through Boot camp"
They never have.
Don't confuse it with the "Commandant's Own" - those are active duty Marines.
really? hmm I will have to ask my recruiter about that one again either I heard him wrong or he is confused lol
This one is for poolees AND Marines...
how many stars are on a button of the/your dress blues and what do they represent
Does anyone know that one?
Who knows what the red strip along side the pants is for and what it means? poolees only!
lol its to show that someone is an officer or an NCO...
This one is for poolees AND Marines...
how many stars are on a button of the/your dress blues and what do they represent
Does anyone know?
its to show the blood shed on the battlefield..im talkin the red strip down the side of the pants
Master Sephiroth
03-20-05, 02:59 PM
What's your tenth General Order
SLU_fly_girl
03-20-05, 03:15 PM
Originally posted by odc25
its to show the blood shed on the battlefield..im talkin the red strip down the side of the pants
more specifically, the blood shed at Chapultapec and the Halls of Montezuma (the bloodiest battle during the Mexican war). (This is where we get the opening line of the Marine Hymn).
oh and ::snaps to attention:: this recruit's tenth general order (just thought I'd get used to saying that now ;) ) is to salute all officers, all colors and standards not cased.
Here's my question.... what the heck is a standard?? I want to say it's something that is on a high-ranking officer's car so you can identify them and render the proper salute, but I'm not sure.
Originally posted by odc25
its to show the blood shed on the battlefield..im talkin the red strip down the side of the pants Yes but no. Whoever mentioned the mexican war jogged my memory... It is for Officers and NCO's to commimerate the 90% of officers lost during one of the battles during the Mexican/American war. I have heard it called a "Blood" stripe.
Pel
Still waiting for an answer to my question.
Colors are National Flags and Standards are Representative flags ie your RSS or platoon guidon.
Pel
No it is for the blood shed lol i read it in the recruiting book jus yesterday ...
odc25 I am sure that the deaths of 90% of the present officers werent from heart attacks I am sure there was blood involved... Ill go looking for it, your right and all dont get me wrong... My answer is just more full.
Here I found tis just for you odc25 I wont say I am right and than not back it up so here is the facts...
Blood stripe
The blood stripe worn on the dress blue trousers of officers and non-commissioned officers is in memory of the battle of Chapultepec, during the Mexican-American war. During that battle, 90% of the Marine Officers and NCO's died taking the Mexican stronghold.
lol I will scan the page in the recruiters book that way we can both understand where each other is coming from :-) OooRah! Pel!
Master Sephiroth
03-24-05, 01:43 PM
Q: What are the Marine Corps's core values?
Honor, Courage, Commitment
What are you instructed to do upon being captured?
curl up, cry, and pray.
or
Name, rank, serial number
The_4th_Stooge
04-04-05, 11:33 PM
I know we will be learning Marine Corps history so I decided to write a research paper on the history of the Marine Corps. I started on it about two weeks ago and it has turned into something much bigger than I thought. I've learned so much like where it was started, important Marines(lots), all the battles, history of all the traditions, and the symbolism of everyting in the Corps and I hope it all helps me in boot.
Im sorry The_4th_Stooge... But all that research and you really just called it boot? Are you sure you werent researching the army? Recruit Training, or if you really want to use the word boot, finish it with camp, Boot Camp. Just a heads up for you.
Pel
Why Marines wear Red Stripes on their Trousers? Many legends persist as to the uniform of the Marine Corps and the origin of certain traditional aspects. One frequent question raised is "Why do Marine officers and NCOs have red stripes on the blue uniform trousers?" According to legend this commemorates the courage and tenacious fighting of the men who battled before Chapultapec in the Mexican War and whose exploits added the phrase "From the Halls of Montezuma..." to the Marine Hymn. The red stripe on the trousers of all Marine officers and NCOs is said to symbolize the blood shed by these Marines of another century.
Actually the intial uniform trousers issued after the reconstitution of the Corps in 1798 had scarlet piping..... But hey - who am I to kill a legend? Some things are just fine the way they are.
The_4th_Stooge
04-05-05, 10:19 PM
sorry bout that. no disrespect intended towards the Corps! dang, i feel bad now...
You made a mistake man tryin to further your knowledge .. why be sorry...?
SLU_fly_girl
04-06-05, 01:40 AM
Originally posted by Pel
Im sorry The_4th_Stooge... But all that research and you really just called it boot? Are you sure you werent researching the army? Recruit Training, or if you really want to use the word boot, finish it with camp, Boot Camp. Just a heads up for you.
Pel
What's wrong with just calling it "boot"?
Army dogs go to "boot" and have Drill sergeants (even looks as stupid as it sounds). WE DO NOT!
MARINES have boot camp and drill instructors.
And just in case you were planning to go to the latrine .... you'll be looking for a long time.
Master Sephiroth
04-06-05, 07:20 AM
A very easy question: Why are Marines called "Marines"
Okay some missed items I have found are as follow:
1. Someone asked what deadly force was. Deadly Force is of aggression (or force) that can cause permanent bodily harm or death.
2. Someone asked about the buttons on the dress uniforms. A button contains 13 stars, I am not completely sure of the reasoning for this but I would be willing to guess that it has to do with the first 13 colonies.
3. Why are Marines called "Marines"? On November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia passed a resolution stating that "two Battalions of Marines be raised" for service as landing forces with the fleet. The word marine itself has a lot to do with it, just look at its roots; Middle English marin, marine, from Old French, from Latin marnus, from mare, sea.
Those are my answers.
My question:
In the pentagon there are a groupd of pictures of the present and past Commandants. Who is the past commandant that is wearing utilities in his picture. What was his most recognizable achievment in USMC history? How did he get his position? What was/is the significance of the relationship of these two men, and the significance of his biggest change made to the Corps?
Originally posted by CAR
Army dogs go to "boot" and have Drill sergeants (even looks as stupid as it sounds). WE DO NOT!
MARINES have boot camp and drill instructors.
And just in case you were planning to go to the latrine .... you'll be looking for a long time.
I apologize for correcting you, but Army calls it Basic Training. I have been through it.
SLU_fly_girl
04-06-05, 12:39 PM
Originally posted by pabstj
I apologize for correcting you, but Army calls it Basic Training. I have been through it.
I guess that's why I didn't see a problem calling Marine Recruit Training "boot" (because I thought the Army called it "basic"). I stand corrected, though.
Pel, that's some funny trash
Pretty much everyone I know calls MCRD "boot" more often than "boot camp", and no one calls it "recruit training." "Boot" is also the term used for brand new Marines that just graduated MCRD and carries until you're no longer a student Marine. Which is when you graduate MOS school.
Here's a good knowledge question:
What is in and on the top of the flagpole on military bases?
Why are there 7 belt loops on USMC uniform trousers?
are the answers an eagle and good luck?
Good explaination Marzyn.
I know the what the answer is not....
http://www.snopes.com/military/flagball.htm
Master Sephiroth
04-07-05, 09:19 PM
Q: What's your 7th General Order?
Talk to no one except in the Line of duty
privatemeyers
04-08-05, 12:06 AM
the commandant in his utilites was al gray, al gray leads to james webb and them together leads to the reform of the marine corps in the late 80's. many things hes done for the corps include the introduction of BWT in boot, and the whole "every marine a rifleman".....not bad for a poolee
PFC Marzyn, The only Marine that I ever heard call Boot Camp, boot was an ex-Marine, present National Gaurdmen. And Ive seen higher Ranked people than you chew out Poolees for calling it boot. So dont mind me if I take there word over yours. boot just sounds weak. Sloppy.
Pel
or PFC Marzyn lets just leave privatemeyers's post exactly how it is without chewing him out while we are at it why dont we?
Why should he capitalize the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps name? or a Capital M and C in Marine Corps?
So sorry, but yes... Bad for a Poolee.
Pel
Let me try and settle this for you.
"Recruit Training" is the official title of your training evolution that leads to the title Marine. You will be assigned to the Recruit Training Regiment as your first unit.
"Boot Camp" is the unofficial title of Recruit Training. During the Spanish-American War, sailors and Marines wore leggings called boots, which came to mean a Navy or Marine recruit. These recruits trained in 'boot' camps. "Boot Camp" has now been assigned to anything that remotely challenges an individual in a short amount of time. "Teen Boot Camp" "CCNA Boot Camp" "Oprah's Boot Camp" etc.... Apparently, the Marine Corps have given a hard meaning to the word "boot camp".
"Boot" is often referred to as a new Marine reporting to the fleet. Sometimes, it is used by senior Marines to chide junior Marines. An old Gunny of mine used to call his wife a "boot" because she was promoted to Gunny two months after him - thus making her a "boot" to him.
"Boot" is also used to address a Marine when he professess to have some amount of experience that he has not attained yet. For example, when the new digital cammies came out, a LCPL wrote the Marine Corps Times and said the Commandant was ruining tradition. My immediate reply was "Shut the **** up 'boot' - read your history and you'll know that this isn't the first (or the last) time our combat uniform has been changed."
"Boot" is also a title of a book about Marine Corps Recruit Training - written by a former Marine. (not an ex-Marine). It's a good read.
Finally, "boot" is a shortened version of the word "Boot Camp". This word started with sailors referring to their own recruit training. Marine Recruits and Poolees have picked it up and is widely used now days. Now, if I say "boot" and someone wants to give me an ass-chewing over it, I'll tell him to stick it up their ass. I earned the title, I'll call it what I want. Most of the time however, I respectfully refer to it as "Boot Camp" or "Recruit Training".
LDO Capt
04-08-05, 12:56 PM
enviro
That is one of the best posts that I have read...I was about to but in but how could anyone top that. Thanks...
Great post thank you for the enlightenment enviro
It looks like you have been beat Pel. However I do have a couple questions for you. First how can someone be an "ex-marine"? Second, isn't the word camp overwhelmingly used in a weaker context than the word boot? Look at it this way which is more threatening, "You are going to camp.", or "You are going to boot."? Or in the case of a threat, "I am sending you to camp", or "You are going to receive a boot to the face"? The word boot is by no means the weaker word in the title "boot camp", since you seem to want something weak look at the word camp more closely. A boot is a hardened object that can cause serious bodily injury or perhaps even death. Camp is when you and your buddies pitch a tent in the woods, oooh so scary. Truthfully niether word is weak for one specific reason, words cannot be weak. Some may seem less threatening or even slightly translucent, but not weak. Weakness is a trait that a living animal has whether it be physical or mental. It is something refered to as a character trait. given the fact that words lack that thing called character they lack the ability to be weak. Lastly, who put you on this pedestal that makes you think you need to attack, correct (or at least attempt to), or judge another. The icon under your name says "Poolee", are you just trying to be a self-indulgent individualistic civilian turd or do you really think that you are better than everyone? Instead of researching things and getting the wrong information perhaps you should study the art of teamwork and tact there is a strong possibility that those skills will be more important than the meaning of the 13 stars on a single button on the dress uniforms, or even this pitiful argument over the use of boot as a reference to boot camp that is yet another reference to recruit training.
First they can be an ex Marine if they were givin a dishonorable discharged from the Marine Corp.. then they are considered an "EX" Marine because they have shamed the Marine Corp and dont deserve to hold/keep the title. and Second... I jus got home and it is 4:40 and I have to be up in a few hours so I will leave that to Pel or Enviro.
Semper Fi
Poolee Coulter
pabstj all I can do to that is start laughing.
What was incorrect about my post?
At Boot Camp if I were to mention to my Drill Instructor that I was at boot would he not chew me out? If I told Gunny that tomorrow I leave for boot, would he not thrash me right there? He would, He has done it to another.
And where in any of my posts did I say that we should just call it camp? All of this started by me informing another that it was Boot Camp, not boot. Where was I wrong in saying that? I wasnt.
"Instead of researching things and getting the wrong information"
Where is the wrong Information? Im still looking. Help me out here.
And when I said Ex-Marine, I was speaking of a local national gaurdsmen who at the moment is a soldier or whatever the gaurd calls their people. If that bit is incorrect, That when a Marine switchs branchs he does not take on the title of the branch he is in, than I am wrong. I do not believe that I am however.
Pel
Master Sephiroth
04-10-05, 06:08 AM
What's your 11th General Order!
to be especially watchful at night,during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post,and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.
How about your 12th? Walk my post from flank to flank and take no shi@ from any rank....
Master Sephiroth
04-11-05, 05:00 AM
I thought 12 was don't get caught
sonny's got it right Ive heard that one before.
Pel
Sorry for my late response I was out in the mountians for a few days. Pel, the reason that it is not wrong to call Boot Camp "boot" is simple. Boot is a shortened term or a slang term used to refer to Boot Camp or Recruit Training. The reasons you would get chewed out by your Drill Instructor for saying, "I am at boot", are simple as well. First you should never use slang in conversation with your Drill Instructor as it is not appropriate. Second, is because you are not allowed to refer to yourself in the first person. The resaon your Gunny would chew you out is because of his responsibility to get you prepared for recruit training. However in everday conversation where the use of slang is appropriate it is acceptable to refer to recruit training by using the term boot.
On the subject of a Marine becoming a guardsman, you have to think about it for a minute. The phrase "Once a Marine, Always a Marine" applies. How would you feel if you made it through recruit training and some poolee had the gall to say you were an "ex-marine". Just because he switched branches does not take the title Marine away from him. Actually in some cases when a person switches to another branch they are sometimes allowed to wear the medals awarded to them by the previous branch of service. You laugh, but yet you do not know, now I laugh because I do.
MTWHITE1
04-12-05, 07:35 PM
SGT MAJ, MAS GUNS, SGT MAJ OF THE MARINE CORPS AND SGT MAJ OF THE BAND... 4 OF EM'
Master Sephiroth
04-12-05, 08:38 PM
name the 14 leadership traits!
pabstj who are you? Are you a Marine? And no I laugh because you go against everything that Ive ever heard and everything other Marines say, I started a post, Boot Camp, or boot check it out.
What is the ball atop of the flagpole called and what is contained in it?
Master Sephiroth
04-13-05, 06:02 PM
My question still needs to be answered
Name the 14 Leadership Traits
CrazyBrave83
04-13-05, 07:56 PM
Judgement
Justice
Dependability
Initiative
Decisiveness
Tact
Integrity
Endurance
Bearing
Unselfishness
Courage
Knowledge
Loyalty
Enthusiasm
I belive that's all of them, Poolee...but I haven't checked up on them for a long while now.
PooleePritchard
04-13-05, 08:12 PM
The ball on top of a flagpole is called a Truck, or the proper name for it is a Finial (sp?). Nothing is contained in it. It is to decorate a solid pole or keep the rain out of a hollow pole. There used to be an Eagle on top of the flagpoles but it was removed and replaced with the Truck because flags kept getting caught on the Eagle in high winds.
Master Sephiroth
04-13-05, 08:35 PM
Don't some flags have a spear head
Originally posted by PooleePritchard
The ball on top of a flagpole is called a Truck, or the proper name for it is a Finial (sp?). Nothing is contained in it. It is to decorate a solid pole or keep the rain out of a hollow pole. There used to be an Eagle on top of the flagpoles but it was removed and replaced with the Truck because flags kept getting caught on the Eagle in high winds.
So the story goes...At the base of the flag, a pistol should be found, In the truck, there should be a bullet, a razor blade, and a match. If ever a base is taken over, last Marine is to crack open the truck, shread the flag with the razor blade, and burn it with the match. The bullet is for the pistol to send the Marine to guard the gates of heaven.
Master Sephiroth
04-18-05, 08:08 PM
How many platoons form a company
Depends where your at... if were talking the who kaboom it has rifles sections and all that...
Wow theirs alot of questions being asked.........but very few answers............ You all might be a little better off if you'd stop asking questions, till some people answer a few more questions. Just a thought.
Semper-Fi
God bless the Corps
jo i think i have seen them all answered
Originally posted by odc25
jo i think i have seen them all answered
oh really....I must have been napping when they all got answered
lolol........but if you say so then it must be.
Semper-Fi
God bless the Corps
Ive seen almost all of them answered also.
Ive seen a majority of them answered do you have EVERY single answer to EVERY question in the Marine Corp... Dont think so We dont either we are ONLY trying to help each other if you dont want to be of help then I would ask you to not come back to the topic...not meant to be rude but thats jus how i feel
SLU_fly_girl
04-20-05, 07:59 AM
Whoa there, POOLEE! Although I haven't double checked, if I recall correctly, jo has been more than helpful in his posts. The last thing we want is for him to leave and take all of his useful information with him. Second of all, he's a freakin MARINE. We're still just WANNABEs. Give him some respect!
Just my $.02
Master Sephiroth
04-20-05, 08:36 AM
Q: Why do Recruit Training platoons have 3 Drill Instructors as opposed to one.
SLU_fly_girl
04-20-05, 08:46 AM
Here's one for you odc25. What is article 91 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)? LMAO. Granted, jo's icon may not show he's an NCO, but I thought I'd bring article 91 to your attention anyway.
Just trying to educate a fellow poolee. ;)
JstLoco
04-20-05, 10:39 AM
INSUBORDINATE CONDUCT TOWARD WARRANT OFFICER, NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER, OR PETTY OFFICER
odc25,
"do you have EVERY single answer to EVERY question in the Marine Corp..."
Yes, I do - or at least I know where to look.
More importantly, I know how to spell "Corps"
I didn't mean that rude at all wasn't meant that way. I was only stating that most had been answered and that I appreciate his opinions and everything but why come tell us that most of the ?'s we ask aren't being answered correctly or to begin with? that de-motivates people I am all about the Corp and cant wait to be in the Corp and I have the utmost respect for every Marine,Poolee, and Parent on this Forum....sorry for the misunderstanding
Corps -
A "Corp" is short for Corporation. We are a Corps.
Not pronounced "corpse" but pronounced "core"
In no case does the "s" ever leave our Corps.
odc25 You need to lay off the coffee a bit there wanna-be...!!!
What happened was.........I got the two poolee Quiz's threads mixed up for a while............. Yes it was my mistake....... But an honest one.
I do try to help............. Simply because you guys and gals right here right now........are the future lifes blood of "MY" Marine Corps
You come here with a problem, concern, someone here will try to help. If you need a helpful nudge..........or a straight up kick in the a**............( for motivational purposes of course ).....!!! You'll get that also.
I can no longer defend this country do to age and health reasons. But that doesn't mean I have nothing to offer. Help out the Corps..........? I am the Corps.....!!! Every bit as much as the Corps will always.....live within me.
I was honored to serve my country during Vietnam...... Not so honored once I came home. But that was yesterday.
I'd like nothing better.........then to be able to put my uniform on once again...... And go play in the sand.
This was told to me a very long time ago............By an officer I was privileged to serve with.
" For a very good reason The Lord Made us with two ears......but only one mouth " A wise man can figure out ..... why this is..!!
It's almost like.......the old proverb........... When a student is ready a teacher...............Will appear.
Semper-Fi
God bless the Corps
Phantom Blooper
04-20-05, 05:29 PM
odc25, Most of us Marines on this site and cyber space forgot more than you now know,however we are motivated enough to keep our Marine Corps running with the knowledge that we have,"Do Not insert foot in mouth,Grasshopper!" Semper-Fi! Chuck Hall
Originally posted by SLU_fly_girl
Here's one for you odc25. What is article 91 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)? LMAO. Granted, jo's icon may not show he's an NCO, but I thought I'd bring article 91 to your attention anyway.
Just trying to educate a fellow poolee. ;)
Are you refering to hash marks when you said " Granted, jo's icon may not show he's an NCO, "...???????????????
I am an NCO = E4 Corporal........... the lowest on the totem pole..lolol
E5 Sgt = NCO
E6 SSgt......or SNCO...and so on E7....both E8's....both E9's all staff NCO's
The hash marks will represent,...... one hash mark for every four years of service.
Semper-Fi
God bless the Corps
Originally posted by odc25
Ive seen a majority of them answered do you have EVERY single answer to EVERY question in the Marine Corp... Dont think so We dont either we are ONLY trying to help each other if you dont want to be of help then I would ask you to not come back to the topic...not meant to be rude but thats jus how i feel
Q4U..............poolee when are you do to ship to MCRD...?
Still on the 5th of July 2005...?
wrestler07
04-20-05, 11:10 PM
when did the american colonial marines come into existence, how many regiments were there and under what british admirals command
Yes still the 5th of July and Jo I hope you know there was no rudeness involved I am gettin all this hell for the comment but it wasnt as meant as rude as it sounded infact it wasnt meant to be rude at all ask any Marine that knows me on this site im not one to disrespect you because I respect the job you've done,do,and still do for us .
odc25............I tried to return a response to your PM but your mail box is full.
And don't worry about it..............Like my Dad always asked us Boys when we'd mess up. " Did you learn anything from it " ...?
And if we'd say......yes sir....he'd finish by saying.
....Well thats the most important thing...!!!
Semper-Fi
God bless the Corps
SLU_fly_girl
04-21-05, 09:59 AM
Jo-
As I was.... guess I'm still making that mistake. For some reason I got it in my head that Sgt (not Cpl) and above were NCOs. Thank you for the correction!
Originally posted by SLU_fly_girl
Jo-
As I was.... guess I'm still making that mistake. For some reason I got it in my head that Sgt (not Cpl) and above were NCOs. Thank you for the correction!
No problem...............H*ll your learning....!!!
NCO's and SNCO's
When in dress uniform.............always look for the red strip running down the outter trousers seams.
Now that you know that.............Why do NCO's and SNCO's wear the red strip.? And when did the Marine Corps adopt this tradition.?
Does anyone know what the term " blousing your trousers " mean.?
Semper-Fi
God bless the Corps
isnt it where you stick your trousers (the bottom ) in your boots
marinefamily5
04-22-05, 06:31 AM
odc25, we don't "STICK" our trouses in our boots that is the army we have what are called boot bands that you put around your legs and you tuck your pants up under them and they go between your 1st and 2nd i-lite on your boots........
sorry if i miss spelled anything i can't spell to save myself.......if we were on the battle field and they told us that if i could spell a certian word we could go and we would be in major trouble........
lol thank you MarineFamily
Heres a.........Q4U
With the outbreak of World War I, ....Who was it that assumed command of the newly constructed Marine Barracks, Quantico, Virginia...???????????
The correct answer needs the rank when this person held command @ Marine barracks Quantico Virginia.
Semper-Fi
God bless the Corps
sm@@thrider
04-26-05, 12:14 PM
www.4mermarine.com/USMC/dictionary.html
sm@@thrider thanks for the link
I must ask to hard of questions....!!!!
OK poolees............heres an easier one to start off with.
What would someone in the Marine Corps be refering to when they say, a Mustang.
Semper=Fi
God bless the Corps
I know this one actually cause I am really interested in the Officers program
A commissioned officer who went enlisted first and later became an officer through the warrant officer program or OCS or Boost.
Thank you Sgt Yates on this one :-) Jo your questions are hard but it makes us get off our butts and do some research thank you sir, once again sorry for the rude comments sir
Master Sephiroth
04-27-05, 05:53 AM
Q: What do you call the week in boot camp where recruits are free from the DIs and have to work in the kitchen or another fine detail.
Master Sephiroth
04-27-05, 07:00 AM
The official name. lol
marinefamily5
04-27-05, 07:20 AM
OK!!!! Here is a question for you poolees.......
1. What is Gen L.B. Puller Birthdate
2. What year did he enlist into the Marine Corps.
3. What Month and Year did he get commissioned to a 2d LT.
4. Where did he serve before becoming a 2d LT.
Master Sephiroth
04-27-05, 07:56 AM
Sergeant: Shouldn't this question be the Marine Corps History Quiz thread?
marinefamily5
04-27-05, 08:56 AM
ok i didn't even know that there was a "marine corps history quiz thread" but yeah i guess........i was doing it for the poolee though
Master Sephiroth
04-27-05, 01:16 PM
It's Team Week
Originally posted by BoazNaiman
Sergeant: Shouldn't this question be the Marine Corps History Quiz thread?
BoazNaiman............... Check this thread again poolee
The title here is.
Poolee Quiz! - Test you Knowledge!
Wouldn't that fall under " MARINE CORPS HISTORY...?
Besides I asked you a question on the
Marine Corps History quiz- Test your knowledge thread that you have yet to answer. So why should someone post any more on there if no one is going to answer them???????????
boaz ... the week you leave boot camp to go home is LEAVE
Master Sephiroth
04-28-05, 04:48 AM
I wasn't talking about the week after boot camp. I'm talking about week IN RECRUIT TRAINING where you are free from the drill instructors, and have to work at another station
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marinejoin/a/marinebasic2_2.htm
Week 8 is called "Team Week," which means you get to spend all of your time working at the "mess hall" or some other glamorous detail.
This is much better than it sounds, however; for an entire week, you'll be free of the incessant presence of the D.I.s (to be replaced with the relatively gentler attitudes of the mess sergeants). Additionally, you'll enjoy using your status as a "senior recruit" to help, um.....motivate brand new recruits as they stumble throw the chow hall lines. (BTW, the best way to tell "senior" recruits from the newbies is to look at their haircuts. Bald heads indicates new recruits, while stubble, or "high & tights" indicate more senior recruits).
One word of warning. Enjoy it while it lasts......when you return to your platoon at the end of this week, you'll more likely than not discover that your D.I. thinks you've grown sloppy and undisciplined during the week, and will expend extra effort for the next few days in returning you and the rest of the platoon to his/her version of disciplined recruits. This "re-transformation" will most likely require several applications of "quarter-decking."
Week 8 oh i misread i thought you said when you LEAVE bootcamp lol my bad you are correct sir :-)
Master Sephiroth
04-28-05, 10:13 AM
Sir?! I ain't no "Sir"!!! Marines are Sirs. Do I look like a Marine to you, punk?
Btw: Just kidding
Get your info straight:
1. You'll never be free of your Drill Instructors during boot camp.
2. Scrubbing pots and pans and mowing the grass is out at MCRDSD.
MCRDSD Training Matrix http://www.mcrdsd.usmc.mil/RTR/RTR_matrix.htm
MCRDPI Training Matrix
http://www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/images/Training%20Matrix.jpg
One thing all of you poolees need to learn first and foremost is how to use the websites provided for by the Marine Corps. The Marine Corps is damn near run by the internet now. Get your LES, education, forms, service record, orders, publications, travel claims, cutting scores, promotion lists, etc... all online.
But before that, learn about the Marine Corps through the source - not some cheeseheads website about how it was 20 years ago. About.com is pretty accurate but not all the time.
If you make it into my beloved Corps, I advise you not to quote about.com (or any other non-official website) as a source of information in fulfilling your duties.
Originally posted by enviro
Get your info straight:
.
But before that, learn about the Marine Corps through the source - not some cheeseheads website about how it was 20 years ago. .
1. You'll never be free of your Drill Instructors during boot camp.
This I do agree with
But Sgt............. 20 years ago.....?
lol boaz thats jus how I am lol call people sir all the time
Originally posted by odc25
lol boaz thats jus how I am lol call people sir all the time
Don't make the mistake and call your drill instructor SIR...!!!
You might get away with calling your recruiter SIR. But when I was in that was a NO-NO...!! They would tell us that title is reserved for officers.
Oh I know that Jo :-) I dont even call recruiters sir ... jus friends and stuff joking around :-)
Originally posted by odc25
Oh I know that Jo :-) I dont even call recruiters sir ... jus friends and stuff joking around :-)
Just tryin to save you an a** chewin is all.
Jo believe it or not even though I came off rude once before to you I respect and take into thought everything you tell me so Thank you ahead of time
Originally posted by odc25
Jo believe it or not even though I came off rude once before to you I respect and take into thought everything you tell me so Thank you ahead of time
Not a problem really............ I do try to tell it the best way I know how. And i'd never give a poolee bad advice intentionally. But I feel in light of some posts some may not feel this to be true.
Master Sephiroth
05-07-05, 05:12 AM
Ok since it's been so long, I'll take the next Question.
What was the USMC Brevet Medal awrded for, and when was it declared obsolete
intel-ops
05-07-05, 10:18 AM
Here are some good questions, some easy and some not so easy:
1. What do all Marines and former Marines do when the Marine Corps Hymn is played in public?
2. Which well known (colorful) Commandant of the Marine Corps went from private all the way to 4 star General?
3. What does the acronym LDO stand for and what does does it mean?
4. How are warrant officers addressed?
5. What is pogey bait?
6. Name 3 C ration meals and name one item that was taken out after VN?
7. What was a John Wayne used for and what is the correct nomenclature?
8. What is field day and what day of the week does it happen?
9. What is swoop circle?
10. What does a 72 or 96 mean to a Marine?
11. What is a **** cutter?
12. What does junk on the bunk mean?
13. What is an LES?
Ok, that should keep everyone busy for a while.
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