INSPECTION GUIDELINES

Inspections of the Marine Corps and the Military as a whole are conducted surprisingly. All marine corps must have a handbook that has all information regarding the marine corps as a whole in order to be prepared for any questions asked by the inspector.

INSPECTING OFFICER APPROACHING
Once the Inspecting Officer approach to you, you're to start saluting at the officer. Once the officer downs his salute, you may also put down your salute.
The inspecting officer will start inspecting all marine personnel by asking them general questions. All information needed will be put below.
All Marine Personnel are to follow a format that contains all marine personal information.
“[RANK] [USERNAME] of the [DIVISION], ready for inspection, sir/ma’am!”

BASIC INFO.
1. The eagle is the symbol of the United States of America, and signifies the association of the Marine Corps with the United States. The eagle carries a streamer within its beak that bears the motto of the Marine Corps: Semper Fidelis. Furthermore, the eagle also signifies the Marine’s commitment to support and defend the constitution. The globe in the central part of the emblem, signifies the worldwide commitment of the Marine Corps, and its areas of responsibility; Marines can serve in any clime or place. Lastly, the fouled anchor, similar to the Navy; it represents unity, service, and navigation. It also stands for the close bond between the United States Marines and the Navy

2 Meaning and colors of the American Flag
2.1 White: Purity and Innocence
2.3 Blue: Vigilance, Perseverance, Justice.
2.4 Stars: 48 stars for 48 states in America

The United States Marines was founded on November 10th, 1775, by Commandant Samuel Nicholas, the first commissioned officer of the Marine Corps.
1. The motto of the United States Marines is “Semper Fidelis”, which means “Always Faithful.”
2. The main colors of the United States Marines are scarlet and gold.
3. Opha May Johnson is considered to be the first female who enlisted in the United States Marines.
4. The Battle of Iwo Jima is considered to be one of the deadliest and bloodiest battles in Marine Corps history.
5. Mackie and Sergeant Pickerton Vaugn were the first two soldiers in the Marine Corps to receive the Medal of Honor.

6. The Marine Corps Values
6.1 Honor
6.2 Courage
6.3 Commitment

7 The first Commander of the Amphibious Corps was Major General Clayton Barney Vogel. The position was later handed to Alexander Vandegrift, one of the most notorious Marine Commandants in history.

8 The United States Marine Corps mascot is Chesty the Bulldog.

9 The United States Marine Corps war cry is OORAH!

MILITARY GENERAL ORDERS
1 To take charge of this post and all government property in view.

2 To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

3 To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce
4 To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own.
5 To quit my post only when properly relieved.
6 To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the Commanding Officer, Command Duty 7 Officer, Officer of the Deck, and Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch only.
8 To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
9To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
10 To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.
11 To salute all officers and colors and standards not cased.
12 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.