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

3 paces

Answer

10 paces

Answer

15 paces

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

Whenever a senior officer enters the room

Answer

During all formations regardless of location

Answer

Whenever the National Anthem is played indoors

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

A nod of acknowledgment with eye contact

Answer

Stop, stand at attention, and wait to be dismissed

Answer

State 'At ease, Sir/Ma'am' and continue moving

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

Fidelity

Answer

Semper Fidelis

Answer

Morale Readiness

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

Call 'Attention on deck' before entering

Answer

Enter, stand at parade rest, and wait to be acknowledged

Answer

Knock and salute simultaneously from the doorway

Question 6

What is the correct English translation of the Marine Corps motto 'Semper Fidelis'?

Accepted Answer

Always Faithful

Answer

Always Ready

Answer

Ever Faithful

Answer

Strength and Honor

Question 7

When walking alongside or escorting a senior officer, where should a junior Marine position themselves?

Accepted Answer

To the left of the senior officer

Answer

One step ahead and to the left of the senior

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One step behind and to the right of the senior

Answer

Directly behind the senior officer