Promotion To Sergeant
THIS IS THE PROMOTION TEST TO SGT. TAKE THE TEST AND PRINT YOUR CERTIFICATE FOR YOUR RECORD. GOOD LUCK!
- 1.
The Alpha belt should be between _____ past the belt buckle.
- A.
2 and 4
- B.
3 and 4
- C.
2 3/4 and 3 3/4
- D.
2 1/2 and 3 1/2
Correct Answer
C. 2 3/4 and 3 3/4 -
- 2.
From the Halls of ______ To the Shores of ______
- A.
Montezuma, Tripoli
- B.
Washington, Cuba
- C.
Tripoli, Montezuma
- D.
Cuba, Washington
Correct Answer
A. Montezuma, Tripoli -
- 3.
How many Marines were awarded the Medal of Honor during the Boxer Rebellion?
- A.
23
- B.
17
- C.
30
- D.
33
Correct Answer
D. 33 -
- 4.
The turning point of World War II was the battle of
- A.
Wake Island
- B.
Midway
- C.
Europe
- D.
Japan
Correct Answer
B. Midway -
- 5.
The marines fought with such fierceness against German troops in the Belleau Woods (France), that they were nick-named Teufel Hunden by the German soldiers. Teufel Hunden means:
- A.
Jar Heads
- B.
Devil Dogs
- C.
Leather Necks
Correct Answer
B. Devil Dogs -
- 6.
Which Marine was awarded the Mameluke Sword for his actions at the battle of Derma, Tripoli?
- A.
Archibald Henderson
- B.
Samuel Nicholas
- C.
John F. Mackie
- D.
Presley O' Bannon
Correct Answer
D. Presley O' Bannon -
- 7.
Who was the first Commandant of the Marine Corps?
- A.
Archibald Henderson
- B.
Samuel Nicholas
- C.
John F. Mackie
- D.
Presley O' Bannon
Correct Answer
B. Samuel Nicholas -
- 8.
Which of the following is NOT a leadership principle?
- A.
Know yourself and seek self improvement.
- B.
Train your people as individuals.
- C.
Make sound and timely decisions
- D.
Develop a sense of responsibility among subordinates.
Correct Answer
B. Train your people as individuals. -
- 9.
A cadet colonel in the Marine Corps JROTC is represented by:
- A.
Three diamonds
- B.
Three silver discs
- C.
Two diamonds
- D.
Two silver discs
Correct Answer
A. Three diamonds -
- 10.
During World War II Marines fought in the:
- A.
European Theater
- B.
American Theater
- C.
Atlantic Theater
- D.
Pacific Theater
Correct Answer
D. Pacific Theater -
- 11.
The tie clip on the long sleeve khaki shirt should be positioned between the ____ buttons.
- A.
1st and 2nd
- B.
2nd and 3rd
- C.
3rd and 4th
- D.
4th and 5th
Correct Answer
C. 3rd and 4th -
- 12.
The tie for the long sleeve khaki shirt should:
- A.
Rest on the buckle of the khaki belt
- B.
Fall an inch below the buckle of the khaki belt
- C.
Fall two inches above the khaki belt
- D.
Fall an inch above the khaki belt
Correct Answer
A. Rest on the buckle of the khaki belt -
- 13.
The khaki belt should be between ____ inches long past the buckle.
- A.
1 and 2
- B.
2 and 3
- C.
2 and 4
- D.
3 and 4
Correct Answer
C. 2 and 4 -
- 14.
Who is the "Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps"?
- A.
Archibald Henderson
- B.
Samuel Nicholas
- C.
Presley O' Bannon
- D.
"Chesty" Puller
Correct Answer
A. Archibald Henderson -
- 15.
Who were Gooch's Marines?
- A.
The first American Marines
- B.
Special Ops Marines
- C.
British Royal Marines
- D.
World War II Marines
Correct Answer
C. British Royal Marines -
- 16.
Which of the following represent the Marine Corps naval ties?
- A.
Eagle
- B.
Globe
- C.
Anchor
- D.
Sword
Correct Answer
C. Anchor -
- 17.
A Japanese commander boasted that "one million men assaulting for one hundred years could not take Tarawa." Marines took Tarawa in:
- A.
12 hours
- B.
24 hours
- C.
45 hours
- D.
76 hours
Correct Answer
D. 76 hours -
- 18.
Which leadership trait means "completing the assigned task completely?"(all lowercase letters)
Correct Answer
dependability - 19.
The first amphibious landing by Marines was at:
- A.
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
- B.
Providence Island, Bahamas
- C.
Derma, Tripoli
Correct Answer
B. Providence Island, Bahamas -
- 20.
The cadence for marching in quick time (normal marching cadence) is
- A.
60 beats per minute
- B.
90 beats per minute
- C.
120 beats per minute
- D.
180 beats per minute
Correct Answer
C. 120 beats per minute -
- 21.
Normal distance between elements in depth (back to chest) is ___ inches.
- A.
40
- B.
30
- C.
20
- D.
15
Correct Answer
A. 40 -
- 22.
On the male's khaki shirt, ribbons are worn ___ above the left breast pocket.
- A.
1/2 inch
- B.
1/4 inch
- C.
1 inch
- D.
1/8 inch
Correct Answer
D. 1/8 inch -
- 23.
The rank insignia for a Gunnery Sergeant consists of __ stripes up and ___ stripes down.
- A.
3, 4
- B.
3, 3
- C.
3, 2
- D.
3, 1
Correct Answer
C. 3, 2 -
- 24.
What device protected Revolutionary Era Marines from sword slashes?
- A.
Leather neckpeice
- B.
Body armor
- C.
Helmets
- D.
Leather gloves
Correct Answer
A. Leather neckpeice -
- 25.
Which of the following is worn to commemorate the bravery shown by Marines at the Battle of Chapultepec?
- A.
White Cover
- B.
"Blood Stripe" on blue trousers
- C.
EGA on Green Garison Cover
Correct Answer
B. "Blood Stripe" on blue trousers -
- 26.
The Marine Corps mascot is a(n) _____.
- A.
Bald Eagle
- B.
American Turkey
- C.
English Bulldog
- D.
Armadillo
Correct Answer
C. English Bulldog -
- 27.
What naval base was established in Cuba during the Spanish-American War?
- A.
Fort Derma
- B.
Cuba Marine Base
- C.
Cuban Naval Bay
- D.
Guantanamo Bay
Correct Answer
D. Guantanamo Bay -
- 28.
The rank insignia of a Sergeant Major consists of __ stripes up, and __ stripes down.
- A.
3, 4
- B.
3, 3
- C.
3, 2
- D.
3,. 1
Correct Answer
A. 3, 4 -
- 29.
Which Marine famously said "We're surrounded... that simplifies our problem."
- A.
Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller
- B.
Archibald Henderson
- C.
Samuel Nicholas
- D.
Presley O' Bannon
Correct Answer
A. Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller -
- 30.
Earrings are NOT to be worn in the camouflage uniform by___
- A.
Males
- B.
Females
- C.
Either Males or Females
Correct Answer
C. Either Males or Females -
- 31.
What type of sword is worn by Marine officers?
- A.
Excalibur
- B.
Mameluke
- C.
Katana
- D.
Dagger
Correct Answer
B. Mameluke -
- 32.
The birthday of the Marine Corps is ___.
- A.
November 10, 1775
- B.
November 10, 1776
- C.
November 11, 1775
- D.
November 11, 1776
Correct Answer
A. November 10, 1775 -
- 33.
If medals are being worn (properly above and centered over the left breast pocket) then ribbons are positioned:
- A.
1/8 inch above and centered over the medals
- B.
1/8 inch above the left breast pocket and 1/8 inch below medals
- C.
1/8 inch above and centered over right breast pocket
- D.
Ribbons are not worn at all with medals
Correct Answer
C. 1/8 inch above and centered over right breast pocket -
- 34.
Which general order is "To salute all officers and colors and standards not cased"
- A.
8th
- B.
9th
- C.
10th
- D.
11th
Correct Answer
C. 10th -
- 35.
The Stars and Stripes were raised over the old world for the first time at:
- A.
Chapultepec
- B.
Iwo Jima
- C.
Tarawa
- D.
Derma, Tripoli
Correct Answer
D. Derma, Tripoli -
- 36.
Corporal John F. Mackie was the first marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 37.
The U.S. entered World War II after
- A.
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
- B.
Germany sunk the Lusitania
- C.
Spain sunk the Maine
- D.
Germany invaded France
Correct Answer
A. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor -
- 38.
When in uniform, a female's hair should NOT:
- A.
Touch the collar of the uniform
- B.
Fall above the collar of the uniform
- C.
Fall beneath the collar the collar of the uniform
Correct Answer
C. Fall beneath the collar the collar of the uniform -
- 39.
The skirt for the "A" Service uniform should be:
- A.
1 inch above or below the knee cap
- B.
1 inch above the knee cap
- C.
1 inch below the knee cap
- D.
2 inches above or below the knee cap
Correct Answer
A. 1 inch above or below the knee cap -
- 40.
Which famous Marine was awarded five Navy Crosses?
- A.
Archibald Henderson
- B.
Presley O' Bannon
- C.
Samuel Nicholas
- D.
Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller
Correct Answer
D. Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller -
- 41.
A cadet's ability to learn the skills associated with a military life is called:
- A.
Military Aptitude
- B.
Military Alignment
- C.
Military Adaptation
- D.
Military Readiness
Correct Answer
A. Military Aptitude -
- 42.
Shirt edge, belt buckle and fly of trousers should all be in a straight vertical line. This is called:
- A.
Military Aptitude
- B.
Military Alignment
- C.
Vertical Alignment
- D.
Clothing Alignment
Correct Answer
B. Military Alignment -
- 43.
"To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing," is which general order?
- A.
1st
- B.
2nd
- C.
3rd
- D.
4th
Correct Answer
B. 2nd -
- 44.
Who was the youngest Marine to become Commandant of the Marine Corps?
- A.
Archibald Henderson
- B.
Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller
- C.
Presley O' Bannon
- D.
Samuel Nicholas
Correct Answer
A. Archibald Henderson -
- 45.
"Every Marine is ___."
- A.
Rifleman
- B.
Soldier
- C.
Civilian
Correct Answer
A. Rifleman -
- 46.
Which leadership trait means "the ability to deal with others without causing offense"
- A.
Bearing
- B.
Tact
- C.
Initiative
- D.
Integrity
Correct Answer
B. Tact -
- 47.
Which leadership trait means "complete truth and honesty?"
- A.
Dependability
- B.
Integrity
- C.
Tact
- D.
Bearing
Correct Answer
B. Integrity -
- 48.
The call to arms during the Spanish-American War was_____?
- A.
Remember the Maine, to hell with Spain.
- B.
Remember the Alamo
- C.
First to Fight
Correct Answer
A. Remember the Maine, to hell with Spain. -
- 49.
What is the ninth general order?
- A.
To talk to noone except in the line of duty
- B.
To call on the Corporal of the Guard in any case not covered by instruction
- C.
To repeat all call from post more distant from the guardhouse than my own.
Correct Answer
B. To call on the Corporal of the Guard in any case not covered by instruction -
- 50.
What is the third general order?
- A.
To talk to none except in the line of duty
- B.
To repeat all call to posts more distant from the guard house than my own.
- C.
To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce
Correct Answer
C. To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce -
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