Marine traditions are passed from generation to generation to sustain our base and beliefs. However sometimes certain traditions may fade within in time if not emphasized and practiced by leaders. In order to build a strong foundation it’s important to often remind ourselves of the bond that upholds us. Passing along the core values‚ traditions‚ customs and history of our Corps is necessary to promote good order and discipline. Drills are an example of one of the many traditions that have been part
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memory‚ and fluidity. Prior planning is also very important. Without proper prior planning‚ there would be no success. We have a saying in the United States Marine Corps; Prior proper planning prevents piss poor performance. Also known as the 6’s. To give a few examples of prior planning would be; thinking up a gear list for your junior marines for an up and coming field
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A career in the Marine Corps has its roots in my childhood. As a kid‚ I read a lot a fantasy books with valiant and selfless warriors who sacrificed their lives and safety for others. They were childhood heroes to a kid who didn’t watch sports or TV. As much as I marveled and sought to be like my storybook heroes‚ I grew to love jet planes just as much. At the time‚ fast planes were the coolest. I spent a lot of my time poring over fact sheets and technical information I didn’t understand. My childhood
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Introduction This thesis will cover the Support of the Commander’s Leadership Philosophy‚ command climate‚ strategies‚ and the role of the gunnery sergeant’s importance in the execution of the Commander’s leadership philosophy for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214‚ Marine Corps Base Quantico‚ Virginia. We feel that the command climate at this unit is good. The three strategies that we will use to discuss this will be communication‚ training and leadership and how important they are in order to establish
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Today i am going to write a summarization on Chapter 2 of FM 7-22.7 Duties‚ Responsibility‚ And Authority of the NCO. As a noncommissioned officer‚ it is your responsibility to know what authority you have as a leader‚ you must know what authority you have and where it comes from. When exercising your authority you are expected to use good judgement. The Army defines authority as this ( found in FM 7-22.7 ) Authority is the right to direct soldiers to do certain things‚ Authority
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operate proficiently. This will give them confidence in their ability. Responsibility is being accountable for what you do or fail to do. NCOs are responsible to fulfill not only their individual duties‚ but also to ensure their teams and units are successful. Any duty‚ because of the position you hold in the unit‚ includes a responsibility to execute that duty. As an NCO‚ you are accountable for your personal conduct and that of your soldiers. Also‚ each soldier is individually responsible for his own
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for success. Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) are the backbone of the Army. As the senior most NCO of my unit‚ I will strengthen that backbone. As my NCOs grow more competent‚ they will strengthen their junior enlisted Soldiers. I will insure Battle Assemblies (BAs) are more efficient and effective. A body without a strong spine is weak‚ immobile‚ and susceptible to injury. I will insure my NCOs understand and enforce their chains of command. My NCOs will train their junior enlisted as if they
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sixth rank in the United States Marine Corps enlisted rank structure. Being a Staff Sergeant also bestows upon the individual receiving the rank the title of Staff Non Commissioned Officer. Staff Sergeants are usually experienced Marines with 10 to 13 years of experience behind them on average. A staff sergeant is a Staff Noncommissioned Officer at DoD paygrade E-6‚ with a starting monthly pay of $2281.20. The rank of Staff Sergeant‚ like several other modern Marine Corps ranks‚ was introduced by the
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1. Responsibilities: As a noncommissioned officer‚ you are expected to adhere to and conduct yourself professionally in all facets of your unit’s mission‚ in both tactical operations and garrison support. 2. I expect you to carry yourself as a professional and treat your soldiers‚ as you would want to be treated. Your two priorities will remain the welfare of your soldiers and the accomplishment of the mission. I cannot stress to you the importance of soldier care. Set the example and inspire
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Ref: (a) Marine Corps Manual (b) Medal of Honor Citation‚ John A. Basilone (c) Principals of War‚ Carl Von Clausewitz (d) Warfighting (MCDP 1) Encl: (1) State what it is. 1. a. (1) (a) 1. a. For Example 1. The Marine Non Commissioned officer came to be from the need of junior leadership for small detachments of Marines. 2. The role and importance of the United States Marine Corps Non Commissioned
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