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Summary Developing Leaders - Officer's Oath Study
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Officer's Oath - ✔️✔️ I do solemnly swear to support and defend the constitution of the United
States against all Enemy, foreign and domestic; that I bear true faith and allegiance in the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter; So help me God.
Leadership Principles (KKK BEST MEDS) - ✔️✔️ -Know your Marines and look out for their
welfare -Know yourself and seek self improvement -Keep your Marines informed -Be Technically and Tactically proficient -Ensure the task is understood, supervised and accomplished -Set the Example -Train your Marines as a team -Make sound and timely decisions -Employ your unit in accordance with it capabilities -Develop a sense of responsibility in your subordinates -Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions
Leadership Traits - ✔️✔️ JJ DID TIE BUCKLE
Describe the three levels of war - ✔️✔️ - Strategic-focus directly on policy objectives.
- Operational-The art and science of winning campaigns. Links the strategic and tactical levels.
- Tactical-the art and science
of winning engagements and battles.
The four tenets of our Moral Compass - ✔️✔️ -Prudence
-Justice -Courage -Temperance
Five Horizontal Themes - ✔️✔️ -A man or woman of exemplary character
-Devoted to leading Marines 24/ -Able to Decide, Communicate, and Act in the fog of war -A warfighter who embraces the Corps Warrior ethos -Mentally strong and physically tough
Three responsibilities leaders have in regards to Corps Values - ✔️✔️ -live them
-demonstrate them -instill them in subordinates
What is the purpose of the MC mandated by Congress - ✔️✔️ -Be our Nation's signature crisis
response force. As such we must be most ready when the nation is least ready
What is one form disorder takes on the battlefield - ✔️✔️ In the heat of battle plans will go
awry, comm will fail, info will be unclear, and mistakes and unforeseen events will be commonplace.
What are three ways to prepare Marines for them? - ✔️✔️ -Seek to generate disorder & use as a
weapon against EN -Realistic training/to operate in a disorderly environment
Describe the OODA Loop - ✔️✔️ -Observe. This includes ourselves, the enemy, the environment,
and anticipating the enemy's next move. -Orient to the situation. We use our situational awareness as the foundation of a plan. The better our appreciation of the situation, the better the plan. -Decide upon a course of action. The decision becomes our plan and is communicated through orders. -Act. The plan is executed. Since this action has changed the situation, the cycle begins anew.
*What are Reality-Based Unit Obstacles - ✔️✔️ -Result of internal friction encountered by and
attributed to individual units. These obstacles are unit-imposed and can be overcome through good leadership (Ex. *Insufficient Leadership Training, Identification with Peers vice Unit, Leadership Turnover, Operational Tempo, Insufficient discipline). MCRP 6-11D, pg 54-
*What are Perception-Based Unit Obstacles - ✔️✔️ -Result of unit-held perceptions (Ex.
Labeling, "Broken" Marines, Cohesion Team Perceptions, Counseling) MCRP 6-11, pg 56
Analytical v. intuitive Decision-Making - ✔️✔️ -Intuitive—based on experience and situational
awareness with little time to do it. -Analytical—based on comparing several options and having the time to do it. 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.
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
What is the importance of our core values of honor, courage, and commitment? - ✔️✔️ They
give strength, influence attitudes, and regulate behaviors.
The bedrock of a Marine's character is _______. - ✔️✔️ Honor
The Marine Corps philosophy of leadership is characterized by ________. - ✔️✔️ The belief that
leadership qualities can be developed within the individual Marine Which of the following are desired leadership qualities established by the Marine Corps
philosophy of leadership? Select all that apply - ✔️✔️ Inspirational example
Technical proficiency
Moral responsibility
The objective of Marine Corps leadership is to develop ________. - ✔️✔️ Leadership qualities of
Marines, enabling them to assume progressively greater responsibilities in the Marine Corps and in society
The four most common styles of leadership are ________. - ✔️✔️ Telling, selling, participating,
and delegating In the ________ style of leadership, the leader may discuss alternate solutions, but ultimately
makes the decision themselves. - ✔️✔️ Participating
The one common thread among great leaders is the ability to read people and select the
leadership style that best communicates orders. - ✔️✔️ True
Which leadership trait is achieved by weighing the pros and cons accordingly to arrive at an
appropriate decision? - ✔️✔️ Judgment
________ permits a senior to assign a task with the understanding that it will be accomplished
with minimum supervision. - ✔️✔️ Dependability
The leadership trait ________ involves impeccable personal appearance. - ✔️✔️ bearing
KNOW YOURSELF AND SEEK SELF-IMPROVEMENT - ✔️✔️ Evaluate yourself by using the
leadership traits to determine your strengths and weaknesses. Then simply utilize your strengths and improve your weaknesses.
EMPLOY YOUR COMMAND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS CAPABILITIES - ✔️✔️
Leadership traits develop ________, and leadership principles develop ________. -
✔️✔️ Personal qualities, leadership abilities
Which leadership principle promotes efficiency and morale by making Marines feel that they
are part of the team? - ✔️✔️ Keep your Marines informed.
Which leadership principle can be developed by service schools, preparing yourself for the job
requirements of the next higher rank, and independent research? - ✔️✔️ Be technically and
tactically proficient. Which of the following are methods to develop the Marine Corps leadership principle to know
your Marines and look out for their welfare? - ✔️✔️ Be visible and approachable.,Enforce good
hygiene and sanitation.,Correct grievances and remove discontent.
The leadership trait ________ is the essence of leadership. - ✔️✔️ Unselfishness
The ability to read people and select the leadership style that best communicates orders is the
________. - ✔️✔️ Common thread among great leaders
The belief that leadership qualities can be developed within the individual Marine by Marine
leaders characterizes ________. - ✔️✔️ The Marine Corps leadership philosophy
Which of the following documents contain the basis for our professional ethics? Select all that
apply. - ✔️✔️ ucmj
code of conduct
oath A member of the profession of arms who protects the value of life, at great physical and
emotional risk to themselves, is a/an ________. - ✔️✔️ Ethical warrior
Which term associated with ethical leadership is concerned with the principles of right and
wrong in relation to human action and character? - ✔️✔️ Morals
Which term is associated with ethical leadership and includes clarifying misunderstandings? -
✔️✔️ Honesty
Documents that are the basis for our professional ethics include ________. - ✔️✔️ Code of
conduct,UCMJ Identify the traditional Marine Corps ethics from the list below. Select all that apply. -
✔️✔️ Correct answer: Marines take care of their own.,Marines refrain from public displays of
affection while in uniform. Which small unit leader guidelines set the leader and subordinate up for success in ethical
behavior? Select all that apply. - ✔️✔️ Correct answer: Inform subordinates of expected
standards.,Enforce institutional and organizational standards.,Issue clear orders. During which stage of team development is there a high dependence on the leader for guidance and direction as there will be little agreement on team goals outside of those established by the
leader? - ✔️✔️ Forming
Characteristics of a high performance team include which of the following? - ✔️✔️ Correct
answer: Constructive criticism and mutual trust
TRUE or FALSE: MAGTF teams live AND train together? - ✔️✔️ TRUE
What element of MAGTF is comprised of Infantry (battalion, regiment, or division) augmented
with tank, artillery, LAV, AAV, combat engineers and reconnaissance assets? - ✔️✔️ Ground
Combat Element (GCE) What element of MAGTF is comprised of aricraft to support the tactical situation...tactical
helicopters, with fixed wing assets for close air support? - ✔️✔️ Aviation combat Element (ACE)
Do the chickens have large talons? - ✔️✔️ Yes
What does the Logistics Combat Element (LCE) of MAGTF provide? - ✔️✔️ What is: Provides all
necessary logistical support to the MAGTF including: Transportation, Engineering, Embarkation, Medical/Dental, and Headquarters and Service. TEEMHS (THEMES)
Command Element (CE) - ✔️✔️ Yes
What are the three basic types of MAGTFs and what are their acronyms? - ✔️✔️ MEU: Marine
Expeditionary Unit MEB: Marine Expeditionary Brigade MEF: Marine Expeditionary Force
What do MEUs complete prior to going afloat? - ✔️✔️ Special Operations Capable (SOC)
Qualifications
TRUE or FALSE: Talons on chickens, are they large? - ✔️✔️ TRUE
TRUE or FALSE: There is a special purpose MAGTF for any unit size, including up to...the whole
Marine Corps - ✔️✔️ TRUE
The ___ is the principal war fighting element in the active force structrue of the Marine Corps
and is usually commanded by a _________. - ✔️✔️ MEF, Lieutenant General
TRUE or FALSE: The size and composition of a deployed MEF never changes regardless of the
needs of the mission - ✔️✔️ FALSE
Each MEF has ___ to ___ MEUs assigned to it that deploy throughout the GLOBE - ✔️✔️ one,
three
Define Marine Division - ✔️✔️ There are three Marine divisions in the active force and one in
the reserve and is the largest Marine ground combat organization of a MEF. Usually commanded by a major-general
What is the largest Marine aviation organization of the MEF? - ✔️✔️ Marine Air Wing (MAW)
What rank commands a MAW? - ✔️✔️ Brigadier General
MLGs provide responsive, quality logistics support to a MEF, other Marine _____ and _______ forces and _____ agencies as directed through __________, ______ _______, and
______________. - ✔️✔️ joint, combined, federal, expeditionary means, forward basing, global
sourcing
What rank usually leads a MEB? - ✔️✔️ Brigadier General
What is a MEB built around? - ✔️✔️ A reinforced infantry regiment, aircraft group, and a service
support group.
Location of my left combat boot - ✔️✔️ In my room. In the closet. Under my socks.
Location of 1st Marine Division - ✔️✔️ Camp Pendleton, CA (same as I MEF)
Location of 2nd Marine Division - ✔️✔️ Camp Lejeune, NC (Same as II MEF)
Location of 3rd Marine Division - ✔️✔️ Marine Corps Bases, Okinawa, Japan (Same as III MEF
and 1st MAW)
Location of 1st MLG - ✔️✔️ Camp Pendleton, CA (same as 1st Marine Division, and I MEF)
Location of 2nd MLG - ✔️✔️ Camp Lejeune, NC (same as 2nd Marine Division, and II MEF)
Location of 3rd MLG - ✔️✔️ Marine Corps Bases, Okinawa, Japan (same as 3rd Marine Division,
1st MAW, and III MEF)
Where do the West Coast/1st Marine Division: 11th, 13th, 15th, MEUs deploy? - ✔️✔️ Pacific
and Persian Gulf Where do the East Coast/2nd Marine Division: 22nd, 24th, 26th MEUs deploy? -
✔️✔️ Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf
Where does the Overseas/3rd Marine Division: 31st MEU deploy? - ✔️✔️ Western Pacific
MEUs are not standing units. The ______ element of a MEU is a ________ command. -
✔️✔️ command, standing
Units that comprise the GCE, ACE, and LCE rotate after each scheduled deployment. Each particular unit is "chopped" or attached to a MEU for a period of approximately ___ months -
What does MARFORRES stand for? - ✔️✔️ Marine Forces Reserve
Where is MARFORRES located? - ✔️✔️ New Orleans, Louisiana serving as the headquarters for
all Marine Reservists and Reserve units. Marine Forces Reserve provides _____, _____, ______, and _____ Reserve Marines throughout
the U.S. - ✔️✔️ policy, guidance, direction, and support
What are the 4th Marine division, 4th MAW, 4th MLG, and Marine Corps Mobilization
Command subordinate commands of? - ✔️✔️ MARFORRES
What are core competencies? - ✔️✔️ They are a set of specific capabilities or activities
fundamental to a Service or agency role.
What are the core competencies ARTICULATED by? - ✔️✔️ The commandant of the Marine
Corps in Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare
What are the five unique Marine Corps core competencies? - ✔️✔️ Warfighting culture and
Dynamic decision making, Expeditionary Forward Operations, Sustainable and Interoperable Littoral Power Projection, Combined Arms Integration, Forcible Entry from the Sea
Like, memorize the core competency definitions yo. Pages 45-46 - ✔️✔️ Hands on the stove
please
Administration and Logistics - ✔️✔️ Paragraph that focuses on food, water, ammunition,
medical issues, and Enemy Prisoners of War handling. Four b's: beans, bullets, band-aids, and bad guys.
Command and Signal - ✔️✔️ Concludes the order by discussing how events will be
communicated throughout the operation. Also discusses where key personnel are going to be located and order for succession of command is in the event of a unit leader casualty
What is a Fragmentary Order? - ✔️✔️ Leggo my Frag-O, a Fragmentary Order is an order.
Usually issued on a day-to-day basis. It is meant to eliminate the need for restating information contained in a basic operations order. Frag orders usually contain the mission (paragraph II) and execution (paragraph III), along with any other parts changed since the original order was issued.
What are the major points in the Orders Process? - ✔️✔️ BAMCIS: A guide to the six steps of
troop leading procedures. You Begin Planning, Arrange for Reconnaissance, Make Reconnaissance, Complete Plan, Issue Order, and Supervise. BAMCIS
Describe Begin Planning - ✔️✔️ The part of BAMCIS where you plan the use of time, the Marine
Corps uses reverse planning. Start with the last action for which time is given(time of attack) and work backward. A warning Order is often issued at the start of the planning process to allow unit members time to prepare for the upcoming operation. Tight.
Describe Arrange for Reconnaissance. - ✔️✔️ Before the unit leader can complete the plan,
assumptions about the enemy must be confirmed. A leader's reconnaissance is arranged to confirm the unit leader's estimate of the situation.
Describe Make Reconnaissance - ✔️✔️ This is the actual conduct, or execution, of the unit
leader's reconnaissance of the enemy
Describe for me Complete Plan - ✔️✔️ After the unit leader's estimate of the situation on the
enemy has been either confirmed or denied (based off the actual reconnaissance (takes forever to type that word, and it comes up so often, can you do a parenthesis in a parenthesis?) made), the unit leader completes the plan.
Say out loud the answer to this question: Describe the Issue Order - ✔️✔️ This will be the final
order issued for the mission. The operation order (OSMEAC) can be written, BUT is issued ORALLY
Supervise. Describe it. - ✔️✔️ Supervision is continuous and occurs throughout the entire
combat orders process for a mission. The unit leader for that mission is ultimately responsible and accountable for mission accomplishment. "INSPECT what you EXPECT."
In MCDP-1, Warfighting, war is defined as which of the following? - ✔️✔️ A violent clash of
interests between or among organized groups characterized by the use of military force The __________ of war is to impose our will on our enemy.
Your answer: - ✔️✔️ Objective
Which of the following is a characteristic of the nature of war? - ✔️✔️ The human dimension
Which of the following are characteristics of the nature of war? Select all that apply. -
✔️✔️ Uncertainty,Fluidity,Disorder,Physical, moral, and mental forces
Which acronym helps us remember the Marine Corps troop leading steps? - ✔️✔️ BAMCIS
Which of the following is the most important of the troop leading steps? - ✔️✔️ Supervise
