FMF Marine Corps Customs, Courtesies, and Traditions

Question 1

At what approximate distance should a Marine initiate a hand salute to an approaching officer?

Accepted Answer

6 paces

Answer

Marines render the hand salute when the senior is approximately 6 paces away, or as soon as recognition is made.

Question 2

When indoors, under which circumstance is a Marine required to render a hand salute?

Accepted Answer

When reporting to an officer or at an indoor ceremony

Answer

Salutes are generally not rendered indoors except when reporting to an officer or during specified indoor ceremonies.

Question 3

What is the proper greeting when a Marine passes a senior officer outdoors?

Accepted Answer

A hand salute accompanied by a verbal greeting such as 'Good morning, Sir/Ma'am'

Answer

Outdoors, Marines render a hand salute accompanied by a verbal greeting to acknowledge senior officers properly.

Question 4

What term describes the collective spirit of pride, camaraderie, and devotion shared among members of the Marine Corps?

Accepted Answer

Esprit de Corps

Answer

'Esprit de Corps' is the French term referring to the collective enthusiasm, pride, and devotion to the unit shared by Marines.

Question 5

When a Marine enters an officer's office to formally report, what is the correct first action upon entering?

Accepted Answer

Knock, request permission to enter, march to within two paces of the desk, and render a salute

Answer

The proper reporting procedure requires knocking, requesting permission, approaching the desk, rendering a salute, and stating the purpose of the report.

(FMF) Fleet Marine Force Practice Test

(FMF) Fleet Marine Force Practice Test

FMF Marine Corps Customs, Courtesies, and Traditions