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MCRD Parris Island Trivia Quiz

On behalf of the Commanding Officer, I'd like to welcome you to MCRD Parris Island. NOW GET OFF MY BUS.

A multiple-choice quiz by BucsFan. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
BucsFan

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
80,539

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1484

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. MCRD Parris Island is in which state? Hint

North Carolina

Maryland

Virgina

South Carolina

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Question 2 of 10

2. To recruit, train, and support the making of basic U.S. Marines for follow-on training and service in the Corps is the mission for MCRD Parris Island.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many recruit training battalions in the 1990s trained at MCRD Parris Island at any given time? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. The first test of a recruit's physical ability is what? Hint

PFT

IST

ASVAB

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Question 5 of 10

5. All recruits must complete a week of dry fire at the rifle range before "Firing Week". What is it called?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following is NOT a badge awarded at the rifle range? Hint

Scout Sniper

Sharp Shooter

Expert

Marksman

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Question 7 of 10

7. The third phase of boot camp, ending with the "Crucible" is called what? Hint

MEU

MCT

BWT

MAG

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Question 8 of 10

8. Females recruits training in 1950 to become Marines were trained in a separate battalion at MCRD Parris Island. Which one? Hint

Third Battalion

Second Battalion

First Battalion

They've always trained in Fourth Battalion

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Question 9 of 10

9. MCRD Parris Island graduation ceremonies are held Friday mornings at the Depot's what? Hint

Leatherneck Square

Peatross Parade Deck

Page Field

Gen. J.A. LeJeune Square

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Question 10 of 10

10. From the time recruits arrive at MCRD Parris Island, in 2000, how many weeks long was boot camp? Hint

11 weeks

8 weeks

13 weeks

10 weeks

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. MCRD Parris Island is in which state?

Answer: South Carolina

MCRD Parris Island is located near Beaufort, SC.

2. To recruit, train, and support the making of basic U.S. Marines for follow-on training and service in the Corps is the mission for MCRD Parris Island.

Answer: True

3. How many recruit training battalions in the 1990s trained at MCRD Parris Island at any given time?

Answer: 4

Battalions One through Three were for Male recruits. The Fourth Battalion were for females.

4. The first test of a recruit's physical ability is what?

Answer: IST

"Initial Strength Test" is to measure whether a recruit is physically able to complete the demands of boot camp. It takes place in the "Receiving Phase".

5. All recruits must complete a week of dry fire at the rifle range before "Firing Week". What is it called?

Answer: Grass Week

This period of time is used to instruct all recruits in the range safety and basic rifleman techniques.

6. Which of the following is NOT a badge awarded at the rifle range?

Answer: Scout Sniper

In descending order; Expert, Sharp Shooter, and Marksman.

7. The third phase of boot camp, ending with the "Crucible" is called what?

Answer: BWT

"Basic Warrior Training"

8. Females recruits training in 1950 to become Marines were trained in a separate battalion at MCRD Parris Island. Which one?

Answer: Third Battalion

In 1954, the female recruits of the then 3rd Recruit Training Battalion moved to a new separate battalion which eventually became the separate Women's Recruit Training Command to become "Fourth Battalion" in 1986.

9. MCRD Parris Island graduation ceremonies are held Friday mornings at the Depot's what?

Answer: Peatross Parade Deck

Leatherneck Square - the site of close combat training and the Confidence Course, Page Field - the site of Basic Warrior Training and The Crucible, and Gen. J.A. LeJeune Square doen't exist at MCRD Parris Island.

10. From the time recruits arrive at MCRD Parris Island, in 2000, how many weeks long was boot camp?

Answer: 13 weeks

The first week recruits are in "Receiving" followed by 12 weeks of training!

Source: Author BucsFan

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