Developing Leading Marines Complete
Solutions
We obtain our values through the influence of our ________, ________, and ________ with earlier
experiences having more of an effect than later experiences. Ans- Parents, teachers, and peers
Attitudes are not as deeply held as values. Ans- True
CATEGORIES Ans- Values are organized into the following five categories:
•Political values
•Social values
•Personal values
•Economic values
•Religious values
CHARACTER Ans- Our character is defined by "...the commitment to an admirable set of values, and the
courage to manifest those values in one's life, no matter the cost in terms of personal success or
popularity." (Sorely, 1989)
VALUES AND LEADERSHIP Ans- If a Marine is left without any guidance or supervision, then personal
values will determine what that Marine will or will not do.
Leaders must provide guidance and supervision to inspire and reinforce organizational values to have an
effect on the behavior of our Marines.
IDENTIFYING WITH PEERS VICE UNIT Ans- When there is a breakdown in vertical cohesion within the
parent command, Marines only identify with their peers and not with their unit. Marines in a group or
section are only loyal to those Marines within the immediate group.
IMPACT ON UNIT SUCCESS Ans- Some Marines fail to make the connection between group objectives
and command mission. Failing to understand the impact they have on the operation of the unit causes a
disassociation from the unit and the Marine Corps.
, INSUFFICIENT CHALLENGES Ans- Many Marines joined the Corps to be challenged to the fullest extent of
their capabilities. Disillusionment occurs if their units have low individual expectations.
INEFFECTIVE MENTORS Ans- When new Marines check into a unit, they are looking to others to confirm
accepted behaviors. Without a proper mentor, a Marine may choose a negative role model simply
because of a dominant personality.
LACK OF MARINE CORPS STANDARDS Ans- A witnessed deviation from, and a lack of adherence to,
required standards leaves a negative opinion of both the command and the leadership. If Marines are
continually exposed to such an environment, their standards will begin to suffer as their expectations
and sense of accomplishment dwindle.
INSUFFICIENT DISCIPLINE Ans- Discipline is degraded when commands relax standards, whether
traditional customs or published regulations. All Marines are responsible for and capable of enforcing
good discipline.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION Ans- The best and most important way to resolve conflicting values is through
leadership by example.
A Marine's sense of pride in who they are stems from a dedication to our ________. Ans- Organizational
values
As a leader, it is your job to sustain organizational values, set the example, and guide the way for new
Marines. Ans- true
As much as anything, our ________ set us apart. Ans- Core values
Marine Corps core values increase our readiness by providing a ________. Ans- Foundation for teams to
function more effectively
Honor includes personal qualities of ________. Ans- Dedication, trust, and dependability
Solutions
We obtain our values through the influence of our ________, ________, and ________ with earlier
experiences having more of an effect than later experiences. Ans- Parents, teachers, and peers
Attitudes are not as deeply held as values. Ans- True
CATEGORIES Ans- Values are organized into the following five categories:
•Political values
•Social values
•Personal values
•Economic values
•Religious values
CHARACTER Ans- Our character is defined by "...the commitment to an admirable set of values, and the
courage to manifest those values in one's life, no matter the cost in terms of personal success or
popularity." (Sorely, 1989)
VALUES AND LEADERSHIP Ans- If a Marine is left without any guidance or supervision, then personal
values will determine what that Marine will or will not do.
Leaders must provide guidance and supervision to inspire and reinforce organizational values to have an
effect on the behavior of our Marines.
IDENTIFYING WITH PEERS VICE UNIT Ans- When there is a breakdown in vertical cohesion within the
parent command, Marines only identify with their peers and not with their unit. Marines in a group or
section are only loyal to those Marines within the immediate group.
IMPACT ON UNIT SUCCESS Ans- Some Marines fail to make the connection between group objectives
and command mission. Failing to understand the impact they have on the operation of the unit causes a
disassociation from the unit and the Marine Corps.
, INSUFFICIENT CHALLENGES Ans- Many Marines joined the Corps to be challenged to the fullest extent of
their capabilities. Disillusionment occurs if their units have low individual expectations.
INEFFECTIVE MENTORS Ans- When new Marines check into a unit, they are looking to others to confirm
accepted behaviors. Without a proper mentor, a Marine may choose a negative role model simply
because of a dominant personality.
LACK OF MARINE CORPS STANDARDS Ans- A witnessed deviation from, and a lack of adherence to,
required standards leaves a negative opinion of both the command and the leadership. If Marines are
continually exposed to such an environment, their standards will begin to suffer as their expectations
and sense of accomplishment dwindle.
INSUFFICIENT DISCIPLINE Ans- Discipline is degraded when commands relax standards, whether
traditional customs or published regulations. All Marines are responsible for and capable of enforcing
good discipline.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION Ans- The best and most important way to resolve conflicting values is through
leadership by example.
A Marine's sense of pride in who they are stems from a dedication to our ________. Ans- Organizational
values
As a leader, it is your job to sustain organizational values, set the example, and guide the way for new
Marines. Ans- true
As much as anything, our ________ set us apart. Ans- Core values
Marine Corps core values increase our readiness by providing a ________. Ans- Foundation for teams to
function more effectively
Honor includes personal qualities of ________. Ans- Dedication, trust, and dependability
