EXAM 1
Six Functional areas of Marine Corps leadership development correct answers Fidelity,
Fighter, Fitness, Family, Finance, Future
Fidelity correct answers area addresses Marine Corps
and unit heritage, core values, ethics and Marine
Corps leadership trails and principles. It is expressed
through our motto, "Semper Fidelis." meaning
"Always Faithful"- Faithfulness to one another, our
Corps, and the Nation
Fighter correct answers this section addresses professional
and career development, including Professional
Military Education (PMF.). Military Occupational
Specialty (MOS)/Navy Enlisted Code (NECVNavy
Officer Billet Classification (NOBC) skills. Marine
Corps Common Skills, interpersonal communication
skills and on and off-duty education.
Fitness correct answers this section addresses the areas of
mind. body, spirit, and social aspects of an individual
Marine and also contains information and practices lo
aid Marines in promoting, sustaining, and restoring
fitness. "Fitness" is a holistic approach lo physical,
menial, spiritual, and social fitness. Truly "fit"
Marines have far more than just high Physical Fitness
Test (PFT) and Combat Fitness Test (CFT) scores.
Ensuring holistic wellbeing boosts morale.
cohesiveness. and resiliency - enabling Marines to execute the toughest challenges and
recuperate in shorter time.
Family correct answers this section addresses relationships, marriage, parenting and
family readiness. "Family" IS the bedrock, fundamental social relationships from which
Marines draw strength, and cumulatively make a stronger Corps. The challenges of
military life require families to be resilient like the Marines they support.
Finances correct answers This section addresses fundamentals of personal finance to
include budgeting. saving, debt management and investing. "Finance" refers to the
disciplined practices of personal. Financial responsibility. Marines and Sailors who
pursue financial responsibility mitigate stress and are better prepared for deployments.
family changes, and transition to civilian life
,Future correct answers This section addresses goal-setting, time management and
transitioning back to society. "Future" refers to the practice of setting and accomplishing
goals in all of the other five functional areas of leadership development. Goal-setting
maximizes the likelihood of personal and professional success, which carries through to
civilian life.
Origin of the Marine Corps Leadership Philosophy correct answers The leadership
development model that is used at OCS is firmly rooted in the philosophy established
and codified by General Lejeune in 1921 as part of the Marine Corps Manu.il,
Paragraph 1100. titled "Military Leadership." Paragraph 1100.4. "General Lejeune
Paragraphs," have been so influential that they form part of the bedrock of our
understanding of what it "means to be a Marine." indeed. General Paul X. Kelley. the
27"" Commandant of the Marine Corps, referred to the Paragraph as "our bible"
Teacher and Scholar correct answers the relation between officers and enlisted men
should in no sense be that of superior and inferior nor that of master and servant, but
rather that of teacher and scholar. In fact, it should partake of the nature of the relation
between father and son, to the extent that officers, especially commanding officers, are
responsible for the physical, mental, and moral welfare, as well as the discipline and
military training of the young men under their command who are serving the nation in
the Marine Corps
Leaders as Educators correct answers The teacher-scholar concept means that
leaders arc educators, and more specifically. neither officer nor enlisted occupy this role
alone. Neither the highly experienced staff noncommissioned officer nor the junior
officer who is schooled in the latest tactics, techniques, and procedures from the
schoolhouse is the sole fountainhead of knowledge and understanding. Learning in the
profession of arms is rather a "two-way street" between officers and enlisted. Since the
beginning of the Marine Corps, it "has emphasize the importance of passing
professional knowledge to those we are privileged to lead."
Teacher - Scholar Leadership model correct answers Here at OCS we have taken
General Lejeune's Teacher - Scholar Leadership model and further developed his
philosophy and doctrine to best train, educate, and develop, you. as future leaders in
the Marine Corps in a holistic and
systematic approach
Leadership development Framework correct answers 1.Ethics(Base Foundation) 2.
Ethos(Base Foundation) 3.Decision Making (Communication - Understanding - Decide)
4. Leadership(Roof)
Leaders as Mentors correct answers The passing of knowledge inherent in the teacher-
scholar concept also entails mentorship. and has been interpreted to mean as such.
though the word "mentor'' does not explicitly appear in the paragraph. Mentorship, an
informal relationship between two Marines with aims to develop (he subordinate
personally
, and professionally and accomplished by rigorous coaching and counseling, is as an
important tool today as it was in Gen. Lejeune's time.
Who is in charge of posting relief for the sentries? correct answers Corporal of the
guard
What is the proper chain of command for an interior guard? correct answers
Commanding officer
Field Officer of the day
Officer of the day
Commander of the guard
Sergeant of the guard
Corporal of the guard
Main Guard Sentries
Special Guard Sentries
After posting the new relief you should? correct answers Report to the guardhouse and
collect guard property
When should the sergeant of the guard inspect the guard? correct answers At least
once during each watch and when directed by the officer of the day.
When does guard mount normally take place? correct answers Immediately after
morning colors
Who is responsible for sounding taps? correct answers The commander of the guard
Who ensures reliefs are posted on schedule? correct answers The commander of the
guard
What are two types of reliefs? correct answers Formal and informal
Who maintains the guard reports? correct answers The sergeant of the guard
Who must inspect the interior guard at least once between the hours of midnight and
daylight? correct answers The officer of the day
Interior Guard correct answers the guard detailed by a Commander to preserve order,
protect property and enforce regulations within
the jurisdiction of his/her command.
Interior Guard Purpose correct answers POPPER
preserve order, protect property, enforce regulations
