The Makeover Continues

Among all else, including USMC history during the 50's, today, Sara will be introduced to the basics of small unit leadership at the Fire Team and Squad level. Every Marine is a leader, and it is a skill that is developed and refined throughout an entire career. As all the recruits train to become a master of the rifle and bayonet, they continue the development of their leadership capabilities. During this class she is developing a deeper understanding of the core values of honor, courage, and commitment, and how they relate to the fourteen Marine Corps Leadership Traits which she committed to memory:

Here they are:

• Dependability - the certainty of proper performance of duty.
• Bearing - creating a favorable impression in carriage, appearance and personal conduct at all times.
• Courage - the mental quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism, but enables a man to proceed in the face of it with calmness and firmness.
• Decisiveness - ability to make decisions promptly and to announce them in clear, forceful manner.
• Endurance - the mental and physical stamina measured by the ability to withstand pain, fatigue, stress and hardship.
• Enthusiasm - the display of sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of duty.
• Initiative - taking action in the absence of orders.
• Integrity - uprightness of character and soundness of moral principles; includes the qualities of truthfulness and honesty.
• Judgment - the ability to weigh facts and possible solutions on which to base sound decisions.
• Justice - giving reward and punishment according to merits of the case in question. the ability to administer a system of rewards and punishments impartially and consistently.
• Knowledge - understanding of a science or an art. the range of one's information, including professional knowledge and an understanding of your marines.
• Tact - the ability to deal with others without creating offense.
• Unselfishness - avoidance of providing for one's own comfort and personal advancement at the expense of others.

Good stuff... would you agree?

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