USMC OCS Study Guide – Flashcards
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What are the 11 Leadership Principles?
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1. Know yourself and seek self improvement 2. Be technically and tactically proficient 3. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions. 4. Make sound and timely decisions 5. Set the example 6. Know your Marines and look out for their welfare 7. Keep your Marines informed 8. Develop a sense of responsibility in your subordinates 9. Ensure the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished 10. Train your Marines as a team 11. Employ your unit in accordance with it's capabilities Exercise: 20 Push Ups
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What are the six troop leading steps? Acronym BAMCIS
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BAMCIS: Begin Planning, Arrange for Reconnaissance and Coordination, Make Reconnaissance, Complete Plan, Issue Order, Supervise Exercise: 20 Air Squats
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What does the acronym ACE stand for in ACE Report?
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Ammo, Casualty, Equipment/EPW (Enemy Prisoners of War) Exercise: 20 Bicycle Crunches (4 Count)
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What does the acronym ADDRAC stand for?
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Alert, Direction, Description, Range, Assignment, Control Exercise: 10 Burpees
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What are the 3 phases of offensive combat?
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1) Preparatory Phase, Conduct Phase, Exploitation Phase (Weaknesses) Exercise: 20 Mountain Climbers (Each Leg)
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What is the acronym for the 14 leadership traits and what does it stand for?
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JJ DID TIE BUCKLE: Judgement, Justice, Decisiveness, Initiative, Dependability, Tact, Integrity, Endurance, Bearing, Unselfishness, Courage, Knowledge, Loyalty, Enthusiasm Exercise: 20 Flutter Kicks (4 Count)
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What is the purpose of an interior guard (Acronym PEP)?
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1. Preserve Order 2. Enforce Regulations 3. Protect Property Exercise: 20 Jumping Jacks (4 Count)
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What are the core values of the Marine Corps?
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Honor, Courage, Committment Exercise: 20 Lunges (Each Leg)
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What is the primary role of the Marine Corps for defense?
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To be the primary response force for immediate deployment AKA "The Readiness Force" Exercise: 20 Hello Dollies (4 Count)
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When is the Marine Corps birthday?
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November 10th, 1775 Exercise: 15 Diamond Push Ups
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What are the two objectives of Marine Corps leadership?
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1. Mission Accomplishment 2. Troop Welfare Exercise: 10 Dive Bomber Push Ups
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Which two individuals are the only two time medal of honor recipients?
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Dan Daly and Smedley Butler Exercise: 20 Calf Raises
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Who was considered the Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps (5th Commandant for 39 years between 1820 and 1859)?
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Archibald Henderson Exercise: 20 Wide Push Ups
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Who was the first Marine Corps officer and "traditionally" considered to be the first Marine Commandant?
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Captain Samuel Nicholas Exercise: 20 Partner Leg Raises
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Who is the most decorated Marine in history, including 5 Navy Crosses?
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Chesty Puller Exercise: 20 Toe Touch Crunches
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Who was the First Marine Aviator?
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Lieutenant Alfred A. Cunningham Exercise: 20 Push Ups
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Who was the First Female Marine?
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Opha Mae Johnson Exercise: 20 Air Squats
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1st General Order
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To take charge of this post and all government property in view Exercise: 20 Bicycle Crunches (4 Count)
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2nd General Order
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To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing Exercise: 10 Burpees
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3rd General Order
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To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce Exercise: 20 Mountain Climbers (Each Leg)
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4th General Order
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To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own Exercise: 20 Flutter Kicks (4 Count)
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5th General Order
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To quit my post only when properly relieved Exercise: 20 Jumping Jacks (4 Count)
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6th General Order
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To receive, obey and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the commanding officer, officer of the day, officers and noncommissioned officers of the guard only Exercise: 20 Lunges (Each Leg)
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7th General Order
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To talk to no one except in the line of duty Exercise: 20 Hello Dollies (4 Count)
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8th General Order
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To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder Exercise: 15 Diamond Push Ups
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9th General Order
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To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions Exercise: 10 Dive Bomber Push Ups
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10th General Order
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To salute all officers and all colors and all standards not cased Exercise: 20 Calf Raises
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11th General Order
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To be especially watchful at night and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority Exercise: 20 Wide Push Ups
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What is the motto of the United States Marine Corps and what is the English translation?
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"Semper Fidelis"; "Always Faithful" Exercise: 20 Partner Leg Raises
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Where is the birthplace of the Marine Corps?
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Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Exercise: 20 Toe Touch Crunches
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What is the acronym used to describe the M16A2 service rifle?
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LMGAS- Light weight, magazine fed, gas operated, air cooled, shoulder fired weapon Exercise: 20 Bicycle Crunches (4 Count)
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Weapons Condition 1
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Magazine inserted, round in chamber, bolt forward, safety on, ejection port closed. Exercise: 20 Push Ups
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Weapons Condition 2
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Not applicable with M16A2 service rifle Exercise: 15 Diamond Push Ups
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Weapons Condition 3
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Magazine inserted, chamber empty, bolt forward, safety on, ejection port closed Exercise: 10 Dive Bomber Push Ups
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Weapons Condition 4
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No magazine, chamber empty, bolt forward, safety on, ejection port closed Exercise: 20 Wide Push Ups
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Who was the first Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor?
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Corporal John Mackie Exercise: 20 Toe Touch Crunches
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What are the two types of reloads for a weapon?
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1. Condition 1 reload (Magazine not empty) 2. Dry reload (Magazine is empty) Exercise: 20 Partner Leg Raises
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What are the three types of weapons carries? Acronym TAR
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1. Tactical carry (Rambo style) 2. Alert carry (Alert to the dirt) 3. Ready Carry Exercise: 20 Jumping Jacks (4 Count)
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What are the four weapons transports?
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1. Strong Side Sling Arms Transport (Muzzle Up) 2. Weak Side Sling Arms Transport (Muzzle Down) 3. Cross Body Sling Arms Transport (Muzzle Up) 4. Cross Body Sling Arms Transport (Muzzle Down) Exercise: 20 Calf Raises
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Weapons Rule #1
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Treat every weapon as if it were loaded. Exercise: 20 Lunges (Each Leg)
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Weapons Rule #2
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Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot. Exercise: 20 Hello Dollies (4 Count)
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Weapons Rule #3
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Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire. Exercise: 10 Burpees
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Weapons Rule #4
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Keep the weapon on safe until you intend to fire. Exercise: 10 Dive Bomber Push Ups
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What does the acronym OSMEAC stand for?
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Orientation, Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration and Logistics, Command and Signal. Exercise: 20 Push Ups
