FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Quiz about Tough Military Quiz US
Quiz about Tough Military Quiz US

Tough Military Quiz (U.S.)


See how well you know how the US military history.

A multiple-choice quiz by jerseyman. Estimated time: 3 mins.
  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Quizzes
  4. »
  5. World Trivia
  6. »
  7. Military Matters
  8. »
  9. U.S. Military

Author
jerseyman
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
288,748
Updated
Apr 25 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1485
Last 3 plays: Guest 212 (4/10), sophiedog19441 (6/10), Guest 107 (7/10).
- -
Question 1 of 10
1. On what date was the United States Marine Corps officially formed? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. After what major conflict was the United States Air Force formed? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The U.S. Navy came into being during which war? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. When was the original United States Army formed? At the time, it was known as the Continental Army. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who established the United States Coast Guard? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the motto of the U.S. Marines? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In what U.S. city was the U.S. Marines formed? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The U.S. Army changed its recruiting motto from "Be All You Can Be" to what? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. When was the U.S. Navy established? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. On the U.S. Coast Guard flag, what Latin motto is on the ribbon in the eagle's mouth? Hint



(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

arrow Select a User ID:
arrow Choose a Password:
arrow Your Email:




Most Recent Scores
Mar 24 2024 : Guest 212: 4/10
Mar 19 2024 : sophiedog19441: 6/10
Mar 18 2024 : Guest 107: 7/10
Mar 07 2024 : PurpleComet: 7/10
Mar 03 2024 : Guest 74: 5/10
Feb 26 2024 : Guest 107: 8/10
Feb 20 2024 : JudithCrafard: 8/10
Feb 02 2024 : Guest 108: 7/10

Score Distribution

quiz
Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. On what date was the United States Marine Corps officially formed?

Answer: November 10, 1775

Formed in Philadelphia at Tun Tavern, the Marine Corps was originally under the supervision of the Commander of the Navy. Although the U.S. Marines now have their own identity in the military service, they are still in part with the navy. Every year on Nov. 10, the Marines have a social ball to celebrate their birthday where all enlisted men and officers get dressed up in the dress blues and attend the function.
2. After what major conflict was the United States Air Force formed?

Answer: World War II

The United States Air Force was officially dedicated to full military service in 1948. It was officially known as the Army Air Corps until getting its own identity.
3. The U.S. Navy came into being during which war?

Answer: American Revolutionary War

Can you believe that the Navy was officially disbanded shortly after the American Revolution? But don't worry, our Navy came back shortly afterwards. Thanks in part to the U.S. Constitution and Congress, they were put back in action and still sails the vast oceans protecting the United States to this very day!
4. When was the original United States Army formed? At the time, it was known as the Continental Army.

Answer: June 14, 1775

The Continental Army was formed to fight the American Revolutionary War, before the USA formally existed. After the war it was disbanded, and an official U.S. Army constituted on June 14, 1784.
5. Who established the United States Coast Guard?

Answer: Alexander Hamilton

Originally called the United States Revenue Cutter Service, their main objective was to collect taxes from patriot pirates as they "tried" to bring in objects from other countries, like tea, weapons, etc.
6. What is the motto of the U.S. Marines?

Answer: Semper Fidelis

Semper Fidelis = "Always Faithful". Semper Paratus = "Always Prepared" and is the motto of the U.S. Coast Guard. "This We'll Defend" is an old motto of the U.S. Army.
7. In what U.S. city was the U.S. Marines formed?

Answer: Philadelphia

Yes, it was formed in bar named 'Tun Tavern" in Philadelphia on November 10, 1775.
Then Philadelphia was the U.S. capital and most of Congress (including military leaders at that time) met to discuss plans for this great nation of ours. Washington, D.C. didn't become our capital until late in the 18th century.
8. The U.S. Army changed its recruiting motto from "Be All You Can Be" to what?

Answer: An Army Of One

It was changed to 'An Army Of One'. The official army motto is "This We'll Defend".
9. When was the U.S. Navy established?

Answer: October 13, 1775

On October 13, 1775, the U.S. Navy officially was "born". Now the U.S. Navy has many patrol vehicles that travel both above and below the surface of the water.
10. On the U.S. Coast Guard flag, what Latin motto is on the ribbon in the eagle's mouth?

Answer: E Pluribus Unum

The same motto on all U.S. coins and dollar bills. It's even on the Great Seal of the United States of America.
Source: Author jerseyman

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor trident before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.
Related Quizzes
1. American War Heroes Easier
2. General George S. Patton Average
3. Military Acronyms Average
4. U.S. Military Lingo Average
5. Special Forces Things Average
6. Military Acronyms and Abbreviations Average
7. U.S. Armed Forces Average
8. General Stars Average
9. US Military Difficult
10. Nicknames of US Army Combat Units Average
11. American Generals Difficult
12. US Military Decorations Very Difficult

3/28/2024, Copyright 2024 FunTrivia, Inc. - Report an Error / Contact Us