Developing Leading Marines Questions
With Complete Solutions
We obtain our values through the influence of our ________, ________, and
________ with earlier experiences having more of an effect than later
experiences.
Parents, teachers, and peers
Attitudes are not as deeply held as values.
True
CATEGORIES
Values are organized into the following five categories:
•Political values
•Social values
•Personal values
•Economic values
•Religious values
CHARACTER
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
________.
Organizational values
As a leader, it is your job to sustain organizational values, set the example, and
guide the way for new Marines.
true
As much as anything, our ________ set us apart.
Core values
Marine Corps core values increase our readiness by providing a ________.
Foundation for teams to function more effectively
Honor includes personal qualities of ________.
Dedication, trust, and dependability
MENTAL COURAGE
Just before the Battle of Thermoplyae, a Spartan warrior named Dienekes was told that
the Persian archers could blank out the sun with their arrows. He replied "Good, then
we shall have our battle in the shade." Spartans were mentally prepared for war from a
young age.
MORAL COURAGE
In 1968, CWO Hugh Thompson was flying a support mission over My Lai when he
realized something was terribly wrong. U.S. soldiers were slaughtering hundreds of
unarmed civilians. With great moral courage Thompson landed his helicopter between
the U.S. soldiers and the villagers and ordered his crew to train their weapons on the
U.S. troops. He rescued 16 civilians calling in additional helicopter support to evacuate
them. He would later report the incident to his chain of command.
PHYSICAL COURAGE
In early 2004 while serving on the Iraqi border with Syria, Jason Dunham's platoon was
checking vehicles in conjunction with an attack on their PSD element. One of the drivers
became combative, and Jason was engaged in hand-to-hand combat when the driver
dropped an armed grenade in the midst of the Marines. Jason covered the grenade with
his own helmet and used himself to shield his platoon members. This great physical
courage saved the lives of those closest to him.
TRAINING AND COURAGE
Courage is not a chance gift of nature. It is developed through hard realistic training and
unit cohesion that brings about a special bond amongst its members.
Courage is the uncompromising code of integrity to respect human dignity and
value others.
false
With Complete Solutions
We obtain our values through the influence of our ________, ________, and
________ with earlier experiences having more of an effect than later
experiences.
Parents, teachers, and peers
Attitudes are not as deeply held as values.
True
CATEGORIES
Values are organized into the following five categories:
•Political values
•Social values
•Personal values
•Economic values
•Religious values
CHARACTER
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
________.
Organizational values
As a leader, it is your job to sustain organizational values, set the example, and
guide the way for new Marines.
true
As much as anything, our ________ set us apart.
Core values
Marine Corps core values increase our readiness by providing a ________.
Foundation for teams to function more effectively
Honor includes personal qualities of ________.
Dedication, trust, and dependability
MENTAL COURAGE
Just before the Battle of Thermoplyae, a Spartan warrior named Dienekes was told that
the Persian archers could blank out the sun with their arrows. He replied "Good, then
we shall have our battle in the shade." Spartans were mentally prepared for war from a
young age.
MORAL COURAGE
In 1968, CWO Hugh Thompson was flying a support mission over My Lai when he
realized something was terribly wrong. U.S. soldiers were slaughtering hundreds of
unarmed civilians. With great moral courage Thompson landed his helicopter between
the U.S. soldiers and the villagers and ordered his crew to train their weapons on the
U.S. troops. He rescued 16 civilians calling in additional helicopter support to evacuate
them. He would later report the incident to his chain of command.
PHYSICAL COURAGE
In early 2004 while serving on the Iraqi border with Syria, Jason Dunham's platoon was
checking vehicles in conjunction with an attack on their PSD element. One of the drivers
became combative, and Jason was engaged in hand-to-hand combat when the driver
dropped an armed grenade in the midst of the Marines. Jason covered the grenade with
his own helmet and used himself to shield his platoon members. This great physical
courage saved the lives of those closest to him.
TRAINING AND COURAGE
Courage is not a chance gift of nature. It is developed through hard realistic training and
unit cohesion that brings about a special bond amongst its members.
Courage is the uncompromising code of integrity to respect human dignity and
value others.
false
