develop a sense of responsibility among your subordinates.
make sound and timely decisions.
set the example.
know your marines and look out for their welfare.
keep your marines informed.
seek responsibility and take responsibility for your
actions.
ensure assigned tasks are understood, supervised, and
accomplished.
train your marines as a team.
employ your command in accordance with its capabilities.
Marine Corps Leadership Traits
dependability
the certainty of proper performance of duty.
bearing
creating a favorable impression in carriage, appearance and
personalconduct at all times.
courage
the mental quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism,
but enables a man to proceed in the face of it with calmness and
firmness.
decisiveness
ability to make decisions promptly and to announce them in
clear, forceful manner.
endurance
the mental and physical stamina measured by the ability to
withstand pain, fatigue, stress and hardship.
enthusiasm
the display of sincere interest and exuberance in the
performance of duty.
initiative
taking action in the absence of orders.
integrity
uprightness of character and soundness of moral principles;
includes the qualities of truthfulness and honesty.
judgment
the ability to weigh facts and possible solutions on which to
base sound decisions.
justice
giving reward and punishment according to merits of the case in
question. the ability to administer a system of rewards and
punishments impartially and consistently.
knowledge
understanding of a science or an art. the range of one's
information, including professional knowledge and an understanding
of your marines.
tact
the ability to deal with others without creating offense.
unselfishness
avoidance of providing for one's own comfort and personal
advancement at the expense of others.
loyalty
the quality of faithfulness to country, the corps, the unit, to
one's seniors, subordinates and peers.
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