FMF Marine Corps Customs, Courtesies, and Traditions 2

Question 1

What does the bugle call 'Reveille' signify on a Marine Corps installation?

Accepted Answer

The call signaling the start of the official duty day and the raising of the National Colors

Answer

Reveille is the bugle call that marks the official start of the duty day, during which the National Colors are raised.

Question 2

What does 'Taps' signify in Marine Corps tradition?

Accepted Answer

The end of the duty day and lights out, also played at military funerals to honor the fallen

Answer

Taps is sounded at the end of the duty day to signal lights out and is also played at military funerals to honor those who have served.

Question 3

On what date is the Marine Corps birthday celebrated annually?

Accepted Answer

November 10

Answer

The Marine Corps was founded on November 10, 1775, at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Question 4

At the Marine Corps Birthday Ball, who traditionally receives the first and second pieces of birthday cake?

Accepted Answer

The oldest Marine present and the youngest Marine present

Answer

By tradition, the first slice is presented to the oldest Marine and the second to the youngest, symbolizing the passing of traditions from one generation to the next.

Question 5

What is the 'Blood Stripe' worn on Marine dress blue trousers, and who is authorized to wear it?

Accepted Answer

A scarlet stripe worn by Corporals and above, commemorating Marines who fell at Chapultepec

Answer

The blood stripe is a scarlet stripe on dress blue trousers worn by Corporals and above, honoring Marines killed during the 1847 Battle of Chapultepec.

(FMF) Fleet Marine Force Practice Test

(FMF) Fleet Marine Force Practice Test

FMF Marine Corps Customs, Courtesies, and Traditions 2