Leadership Traits 1
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Navy Ranks
Marine Ranks
100

Acronym used by Marines representing their 14 leadership traits.

JJDIDTIEBUCKLE

100

The ability to make good decisions without delay, get all the facts and weigh them against each other.

Decisiveness

100

To avoid making yourself comfortable at the expense of others.  Be considerate of others and give credit to those who deserve it.

Unselfishness

100

3 diagonal stripes is the insignia for this Navy rank.

Seaman

100

The insignia for this rank is 1 Stripe up Crossed Rifles

Lance Corporal

200

The practice of being fair and consistent.

Justice

200

Knowing the right thing to say, at the right time, to the right person.

Tact

200

A characteristic that allows you to remain calm when fearful.  

Courage

200

EAGLE PERCHED OVER 2 CHEVRONS IS THE INSIGNIA FOR THIS NAVY RANK

Petty Officer 2nd Class

200

The insignia for this rank is 3 STRIPES UP CROSSED RIFLES

Sergeant

300

The ability to think about things clearly, calmly and in an orderly fashion so you can make good decisions.

Judgment

300

This in a leader is reflected by honesty as well as a desire to inspire and a devotion of values that the leader constantly tried to communicate to those he or she leads.

Integrity

300

The understanding of science, art, acquired information and of people.

Knowledge

300

A Navy E7 wears this rank insignia

FOULED ANCHOR FLANKED BY USN

300

The insignia for this rank is 

3 STRIPES UP 2 STRIPES DOWN WITH CROSSED RIFLES

Gunnery Sergeant

400

To be relied on to perform your duties properly and to complete a job.

Dependability

400

Sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of your duties, being optimistic, cheerful and willing to accept the challenges.

Enthusiasm

400

The devotion to your Country, Family, your seniors, peers and subordinates.

Loyalty

400

In the Navy, this is the first Non Commissioned Officer rank 

Petty Officer 3rd Class

400

The insignia for this rank is 3 STRIPES UP 3 STRIPES DOWN DIAMOND IN THE CENTER

First Sergeant

500

Taking action even though not given orders, meeting new and unexpected situations with action and using resourcefulness to get something done without the normal materials or methods available.

Initiative

500

The way you conduct yourself.  It should reflect alertness, competence, confidence and self-control.

Bearing

500

The mental and physical stamina that is measured by your ability to withstand pain, fatigue, stress and hardship.

Endurance

500

This is the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy

Master Chief Petty Officer OF The NAVY

500

This is the highest enlisted rank in the Marine Corps.

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps