Definitions
Authority
The legitimate power of a leader to direct individuals to take action within the scope of the leader’s position.
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Judicial, and Executive
First Marine Aviator?
Lt Alfred Cunningham
Name the first 7 leadership traits.
Judgment is the ability to consider all of the factors of a problem or situation. It is then up to the leader to make a correct decision.
Justice is being fair and even in your decisions, and impartiality should be your watchword.
Dependability is being known to perform duties in a proper manner.
Initiative is the ability, or presence of mind, to take action in the absence of any clearly defined orders.
Decisiveness is that quality that allows an individual to take swift and firm action.
Tact is the ability to deal with others without creating offense.
Integrity is being honest and upright, truthful in actions and words.
What are the Marine Corps Core Values?
Honour Courage Commitment.
Responsibility
The obligation to act or to do a task that one must answer for, either to team members or to supervisors.
Birthday and Birthplace of the Marine Corps
November 10, 1775 at Tun’s Tavern in Philadelphia, Pa.
Name of the Marine Corps Band
What are the second 7 leadership traits?
Enthusiasm is showing interest and exuberance in the performance of duties.
Bearing is creating a favorable impression by your appearance. You should carry yourself well, and always act in a manner becoming to an officer.
Unselfishness is putting the comfort and advancement of others ahead of your own.
Courage is that mental quality that allows you to face fear and to overcome it, physical or moral.
Knowledge is technical and tactical knowledge that will help accomplish tasks.
Loyalty is the quality of faithfulness to country, organizations, seniors, subordinates and peers.
Endurance is the ability to deal with hardships, both physical and mental.
What are the bill of rights?
The First 10 amendments to the constitution.
Accountability
The reckoning, when leaders must answer for their actions and accept the consequences, good or bad. Accountability is the very cornerstone of leadership.
First Commandant Of The Marine Corps.
Captain Samuel Nicholas
Marine Corps Motto
Semper Fidelis ... Always Faithful
Leadership Principals that you apply to group functions?
Leadership Principles You Apply to Group Functions
- Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities
- Insure the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished
3 strips
EGA flanked by 2 five-point stars in the center.
4 rockers
What are the roles of an officer?
To plan and organize
Who is the grand old man of the Marine Corps?
Archibald Henderson who served the longest term as Commandant. 1820 – 1859.
Marine Corps Colors?
Scarlet And Gold
Leadership principles that you apply for others.
- Know your subordinates
- Keep your subordinates informed
- Train your subordinates as a team
- Develop a sense of responsibility among your subordinates
What does the lamp of learning signify?
intensive study, a source of intellect, and moral and spiritual illumination.
What are the 5 purposes of an NCO?
(1) Decentralize Authority (2) Provide links between commanders and enlisted men (3) Provide a senior enlisted advisor for the commander (4) Afford avenues for advancement (5) Recognize and reward outstanding skills.
First Female Marine?
Opha M. Johnson
Most Decorated Marine?
Lieutenant General Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller is the most decorated Marine.
What are the leadership principles that you apply to yourself?
Leadership Principles You Apply to Yourself
- Know yourself and seek self-improvement
- Make sound and timely decisions
- Set the example
- Be technically and tactically proficient
- Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions
Components of the Marine Corps Emblem
Eagle Globe and Anchor.