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jinelson
07-31-06, 07:12 PM
Ok wannabes and Poolees lets get off the politics for a while and learn something that will be more useful in the future and let the Marines debate the politics. Please this one is not for Marines except to comment on answers.
Name three types of masts that a Marine can encounter in naval service and explain the name and purpose of each. Hint these masts have nothing to do with sail or masts on the old sailing ships. Show me what you have
Ok are they cargo carriers , passenger carries and service vessels ??
Did I win ??!!! Did I win ??!!!! :banana:
:nerd:
No, atleast not yet.
You must still explain the name and the purpose of each, before it is a COMPLETE answer.
GAHH.. umm cargo carries carry cargo from country to country. Passenger carries are like cruise ships and what not they can be used for travel. And last but not least service vessels as in fishing boats and tow rigs and also oil tankers.
His_angel
07-31-06, 08:13 PM
How long do we have to wait before we can give a hint?
Angel
Meritorious mast is the recognition of an group or individual.
Thats all I have.
jinelson
07-31-06, 11:53 PM
Outstanding 1895A has identified one and given a good explaination of the purpose. I expected that this question would be tough since it has never been really covered in the forums. Okay here is a hint to find another type of mast, it can be found in the Marine Mentor Forum on the Recruit Knowlege thread but you will still need to search more to learn the purpose of it.
BEBurnside
08-01-06, 12:20 AM
Captain's Mast a.k.a. Office Hours is a Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP) in which a CO hears and distributes rulings on infractions of the UCMJ but it is not subject to the details of a court-martial. Request Mast is the proper way to put forth a grievance or receive advice from a CO. At least that's what I got from my research. :)
jinelson
08-01-06, 01:00 AM
Alright Burnside those are good answers and stand as correct I was hoping that the Captains Mast would fool yall since in the Corps they are known as Office Hours. Are there any other Masts?
BEBurnside
08-01-06, 01:08 AM
There is also Meritorious mast as stated by 1895A, but I thought you were only asking for three types of masts. I'll see if I can find any more.
Meritorious mast is the recognition of an group or individual.
Thats all I have.
The Request Mast(s) - procedure is the official recognized means for Marines to communicate with their comanding officer and/or commanding general.
http://www.cpp.usmc.mil/base/inspector/requestmastpage.html
Motivated,
-Jon :iwo:
jinelson
08-01-06, 01:25 PM
Ok since that one didnt stump you lets see how long it takes to find an answer to these two questions.
Who was the first Marine to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor?
This uniform item is a cross-shaped braid worn by Marine officers and originated to enable sharpshooters to distinguish between friend and foe, what is its name?
rproctor922
08-01-06, 01:34 PM
Marine Corporal John Mackie. he was on board the Galena when it took a a direct hit. He rallied the survivors, carried off the dead and got three of the ships guns working.
Quatrefoil
rproctor922
08-01-06, 02:04 PM
Sorry about the grammatical errors. I need to proof read a little better.
jinelson
08-01-06, 02:12 PM
Those are correct answers for both questions. Nice job rprocter922 are you using a google search lol?
Try these two questions on for size;
Where was the location of the first amphibious assault in Marine Corps history, which was lead by Samuel Nicholas?
What was the year Marine aviation began?
1.) The first location of the first amphibious assault in Marine Corps history.. more specifically the Continental Marines.. was the Battle of Nassau in 1776.
*Late Edit* The specific location was Bassau, Bahamas.
(Are we not allowed to use Google, SSgt? If not, please let us know.)
Marine aviation was started in 1912
Was it Alfred A. Cunningham who started it.
Ive lost alot of of knowledge since I left the YM
rproctor922
08-01-06, 02:52 PM
Marine Corps aviation had its inception on 22 May 1912, and yes it was Alfred A Cunningham.
Capt Nicholas was placed in command of a landing party at Nassau, which consisted of about 250 Marines and sailors. This, the first successful landing engaged in by Continental Marines, led to the capture of Nassau on March 3, 1776 without a fight.
rproctor922
08-01-06, 03:04 PM
I have three questions for you guys.
What chain of islands does Guadalcanal belong to?
What was the other island included in the invasion of Guadalcanal?
And last but not least
What was the codename for the operation?
jinelson
08-01-06, 03:10 PM
1912 was correct
Static_Sky25
08-01-06, 03:14 PM
1912 was correct
Alfred A Cunningham didn't start it... he was merely the first Marine Aviator he flew in a Navy plane for a Naval unit
I have three questions for you guys.
What chain of islands does Guadalcanal belong to?
What was the other island included in the invasion of Guadalcanal?
And last but not least
What was the codename for the operation?
The solomon islands
Tulagi, I believe
I dont know
rproctor922
08-01-06, 03:19 PM
1776, March - Nicholas' Marines land on New Providence Island, Bahamas. In 13 days they secure 2 forts, occupy Nassau, control the Government House, seize 88 guns, 16,535 shells and other supplies. Returning from the raid, they encountered a British ship. Marines engaged the ship with muskets and assisted in manning the broadside cannon.
rproctor922
08-01-06, 03:20 PM
one and two are right .
Now who is going for the hard one?
one and two are right .
Now who is going for the hard one?
Codename: "Cactus"
rproctor922
08-01-06, 05:30 PM
Sorry try again
Really..? I may be wrong, though. But just suprised.
After Midway, Japan emphasized defense, fortified Rabaul, built airfield on Guadalcanal. As part of the U.S. strategy in the Pacific following the July 2 JCS decision, Nimitz planned attack on the Solomons, codenamed Operation Watchtower on July 3. When radio intelligence discovered Japan builidng an airfield on Guadalcanal, the island became the first target, codename "Cactus." American forces were sent to New Caledonia held by the Free French.
http://history.acusd.edu/gen/WW2Timeline/Pacific04.html
Really..? I may be wrong, though. But just suprised.
That could have been the codename for the island where as he was looking for the name of the entire operation
Edit: Operation watchtower?
Yes.. my mistake. Thank you.
Operation Watchtower, the codename for the invasion of GuadalCanal?
Yes.. my mistake. Thank you.
Operation Watchtower, the codename for the invasion of GuadalCanal?
Thats what Im thinking
rproctor922
08-01-06, 07:53 PM
You are correct sir!
Which Commandant is known as the "grand old man of the Marine Corps? He helped prevent President Andrew Jackson from transferring the Marines into the Army in 1829.
BEBurnside
08-01-06, 08:07 PM
Archibald Henderson, the 5th Commandant of the Marine Corps. I found contradictory info and couldn't figure out if he was a LtCol, Col, or Gen.
I lost this questioniare long ago at the beginning!!!!
P.S.- dont fall for it guys its a trick question !!!!!! ;)
Archibald Henderson, the 5th Commandant of the Marine Corps. I found contradictory info and couldn't figure out if he was a LtCol, Col, or Gen.
I was taught that he was a Brigadier General