Marine corps ethos - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are the USMC Core Values? correct answers Honor, Courage, Commitment Honor correct answers honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions Courage correct answers The moral, mental, and physical strength to resist opposition, face danger, and endure hardship. Commitment correct answers The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause. What are Ethics? correct answers The adherence of one's actions to their values What are Morals? correct answers A concern for...

2 types of fractures - closed & open 5 horizontal themes of a Marine Officer - -A man or woman of exemplary character -A leader dedicated to leading Marines 24/7 -Able to communicate, decide, and act in the fog of war -A warfighter who embraces the Corps' warrior ethos -Mentally strong and Physically tough 5 stresses of combat - 1. Boredom: short periods of terror are followed by long periods of inactivity. 2. Fog of war: Confusion, friction, the unknown, uncertainty 3. Casualties: Reg...

WARFIGHTING PHILOSOPHY Correct Answer •Maneuver warfare seeks to shatter the enemy's cohesion through a series of rapid, violent, and unexpected actions which create a turbulent and rapidly deteriorating situation with which the enemy cannot cope. •Besides traits such as endurance and courage that all warfare demands, maneuver warfare puts a premium on certain particular human skills and traits. It requires: - The temperament to cope with uncertainty. - Flexibility of mind to...

USMC policy on ALCOHOL ABUSE: - Answer-IDENTIFY, TREAT, and RETURN alcoholics to full duty. ELIMINATE alcoholism Define DEADLY FORCE. - Answer-force used to cause DEATH or SERIOUS BODILY HARM When is DEADLY FORCE authorized? - Answer-a. Under conditions of EXTREME NECESSITY b. As a LAST RESORT c. When all other means have failed Identify justifications for DEADLY FORCE. - Answer-a. Self defense / defense of others b. defense of property involving national security c. Defense of property ...

CPLS COURSE EXAM 1 (questions and answers) Updated What is the role of the Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO)? - CORRECT ANSWERKeepers of Tradition; transmit Marine Corps Doctrine, customs and practices by word of mouth Name some examples of traditions and customs NCOs are expected to impart on junior Marines - CORRECT ANSWER-Enforce uniform regulations Render proper salute to officers and colors Conduct drill and ceremonies What is an NCOs primary responsibility to the American people? ...

WARFIGHTING PHILOSOPHY - •Maneuver warfare seeks to shatter the enemy's cohesion through a series of rapid, violent, and unexpected actions which create a turbulent and rapidly deteriorating situation with which the enemy cannot cope. •Besides traits such as endurance and courage that all warfare demands, maneuver warfare puts a premium on certain particular human skills and traits. It requires: - The temperament to cope with uncertainty. - Flexibility of mind to deal with fl...

WARFIGHTING PHILOSOPHY - Correct Answer •Maneuver warfare seeks to shatter the enemy's cohesion through a series of rapid, violent, and unexpected actions which create a turbulent and rapidly deteriorating situation with which the enemy cannot cope. •Besides traits such as endurance and courage that all warfare demands, maneuver warfare puts a premium on certain particular human skills and traits. It requires: - The temperament to cope with uncertainty. - Flexibility of mind ...

4 types of communication security - Crypto Security Physical Security Transmission Security Emission Security 5 Horizontal Themes of Officership - 1. A man of exemplary character 2. Devoted to leading Marines 24/7 3. Able to decide, communicate, and act in the fog of war 4. A warfighter who embraces our Naval character and the Corp's warrior ethos 5. Mentally strong and Physically tough ASCOPE (civil considerations) - Area Structures Capabilities Organizations People Events Attac...

EGA correct answersEagle, globe, anchor: marine corps emblem "Forward from the sea" correct answersNavy/USMC joint vision FMF PIN Surf wave crashing on sandy beach correct answersLittoral zone where sailors/marines served alongside each other, on the shores of Tripoli & sands of Iwo Jima ("operational maneuver from the sea") FMF PIN Two crossed rifles correct answersSymbolizes rifle ethic (navy- fc/dc, marines- rifleman), instilling warrior ethos in sailors FMF PIN "Fleet Marine...

The Marine Corps Manual states the objective of Marine Corps leadership is t o develop the leadership qualities of Marines to enable them to assume progressively greater responsibilities in the Marine Corps and society. The Marine Corps Manual states an individual's responsibility for leadership ______ dependent upon authority and Marines are expected to exert proper influence upon their _____ is not, comrades, all Marines must invest a constant effort to fill each day toward in...