Which statement is attributed to Cpl. John Mackie in the material?

• A. First Marine awarded Medal of Honor
• B. First Marine awarded Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq
• C. The foundation of Marine Corps leadership is discipline
• D. Subordinates should be addressed by first and last name

Answer: (A)

The question tests attribution: which statement the material assigns to Cpl. John Mackie. In the material, he is credited with being the first Marine awarded the Medal of Honor. That direct attribution is why this option is the best choice — it matches exactly what the material says about him.

The other statements describe contexts or claims not tied to Mackie in the material (a Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq, a broad leadership principle, or a guideline on how to address subordinates). Since the question asks for what the material attributes to Mackie, the claim about him being the first Marine to receive the Medal of Honor is the correct match.

Tip: When reviewing, pay attention to direct attributions—who is named with a specific achievement or quote—as those are the clues the questions rely on.