USMC Corporals Course
Marine Corps Corporals Course answers: leadership traits and principles, NCO duties, drill, counseling, land navigation, and Marine Corps history covered in the PME.
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01Define the goal of the Marine Corps promotion system.
To promote the most qualified Marines.
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“promotion process is founded upon the selection and promotion of the best and fully qualified Marines”
— MCO 1400.31D, Marine Corps Promotion Manual, Volume 1, Officer Promotions, 28 Oct 2021 (officer volume; the enlisted volume states the same aim but was not retrievable), PDF p. 32 ↗02Which of the following is NOT within the composition of an Operation Order?
Terrain Model
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“orient subordinates to the medium by which the order is issued, whether it is a terrain model, a whiteboard, a sand table”
— The Basic School B2B2377, Combat Orders Foundations, PDF p. 11 ↗03technical skills, professional knowledge and intellectual development are met
Leaders at all levels are responsible for readiness. The MOS Roadmap provides a guide so that
04Marines, Units, USMC
MOS roadmap provide leaders with career counseling tools that benefits
05Transmit USMC doctrine customs and practices by word of mouth and examples to junior marines
Foundations of USMC leadership is steeped in traditions, customs and history of our Corps. NCO role as a keeper is
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“often handed down from Marine to Marine, by word of mouth and by example”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024 (current edition), PDF p. 83 ↗06Conduct drill and ceremonies in accordance with regulations; enforce uniform regulations
examples of traditions and customs that NCO's are expected to impart to subordinates:
07Operational Stress Control and Readiness
OSCAR stands for
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“responsibilities for the Operational Stress Control and Readiness (OSCAR) Program”
— MCO 5351.1A, Operational Stress Control and Readiness (OSCAR) Program, 18 Mar 2026, PDF p. 1 ↗08minimizing stress problems and eliminating stigma with seeking help
Leaders at any level can support COSC program by
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“modeling behavior that will make an impact on reducing stigma associated with seeking behavioral health assistance”
— NAVMC 5351.1, OSCAR Program procedures, 9 Apr 2026, PDF p. 14 ↗09OSCAR member
Leaders who identify Marines with combat and operational stress problems should refer Marines to
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“it is critical for OSCAR Marines to know where to refer Marines who are experiencing Red and ongoing Orange Zone symptoms”
— NAVMC 5351.1, OSCAR Program procedures, 9 Apr 2026, PDF p. 16 ↗10Combat and Operational Stress Controll
COSC stands for
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“Combat and Operational Stress Control (COSC) - Actions taken by military leadership to prevent, identify, and manage adverse stress reactions”
— MCO 5351.1A, Operational Stress Control and Readiness (OSCAR) Program, 18 Mar 2026, PDF p. 10 ↗11instilling a warrior-first mentality that fights and win wars
As leaders, ________ is our primary responsibilities to the American people
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“The primary goal of Marine Corps leadership is to instill in all Marines the fact that we are warriors first. The only reason the United States of America needs a Marine Corps is to fight and win wars.”
— MCWP 6-11, Leading Marines, 3 Jan 1995 (the course reference), PDF p. 94 ↗12strict obedience to orders and disciplined behavior
Our character has been built on the philosophy that describes us as different, we demonstrate this by
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“The determination to be different, and remain different, has manifested itself in many ways over the years—from military appearance, to strict obedience to orders, to disciplined behavior”
— MCWP 6-11, Leading Marines, 3 Jan 1995 (the course reference), PDF p. 13 ↗13There are no rear-area Marines in expeditionary operations. So rules of infantry Marines apply to support Marines
What does "every Marine is a riflemen" mean
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“During expeditionary operations, no Marine is far from the fighting; there are no rear area Marines”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024 (current edition), PDF p. 19 ↗14citizen; human being
Effective leadership depends on the moral example set by leader, not only as a warfighter, but as a ________ and _______.
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“leadership, in the long run, depends upon the example set by the leader, not only as a warfighter, but also as a citizen and human being”
— MCWP 6-11, Leading Marines, 3 Jan 1995 (the course reference), PDF p. 39 ↗15morale courage
Examples of ________ occur in combat and peacetime. When leaders make decisions unpopular/difficult that meet expectations of USMC
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“Moral courage is a private courage, a form of conscience that can often be an even tougher challenge than physical courage, especially in peacetime”
— MCWP 6-11, Leading Marines, 3 Jan 1995 (the course reference), PDF p. 64 ↗16Electrical sources
Radio frequencies interfering in military enviroment is always. This manmade interference is caused by _________.
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“Most manmade interference comes from electrical sources such as power generators, alarm systems, power lines”
— MCRP 3-40.3B, Radio Operator's Handbook (copy hosted by The Basic School), PDF p. 57 ↗17authorized procedures and radio discipline
Strict adherence to _________ and _____ are primary measures of TX security
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“Strict radio discipline and adherence to authorized procedures are key to ensuring TRANSEC over SCR networks”
— MCRP 3-40.3B, Radio Operator's Handbook (copy hosted by The Basic School), PDF p. 77 ↗18Center hold and Compass to Cheek
Compass holds techniques
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“The two basic techniques for using the lensatic compass are the center hold technique and compass-to-cheek technique”
— The Basic School B170249, Lensatic Compass, PDF p. 8 ↗19Simplex, Half-Duplex, Full-Duplex
Three types of radio modes are
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“These radios operate in simplex and half-duplex modes”
— MCRP 3-40.3B, Radio Operator's Handbook (copy hosted by The Basic School), PDF p. 20 ↗20Read right, then up
The basic map reading rule for the designation of a point on a map is based on the principle
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“Correctly orient your protractor on the grid square. RIGHT THEN UP”
— The Basic School B181936, Military Topographic Map I, PDF p. 8 ↗21What are the Marine Corps' three core values?
Honor, courage, and commitment. Leading Marines states that Marines share these three core values.
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“As Marines, we share the core values of honor, courage, and commitment.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 14 ↗22What does the Marine Corps motto Semper Fidelis mean?
Always Faithful. Leading Marines connects this motto with faithfulness to the Nation, the Corps, and each other.
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“Our motto is Semper Fidelis , Always Faithful. We are faithful to our Nation, the Corps, and to each other.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 14 ↗23Which Marine Corps core value is described as the bedrock of character?
Honor. Leading Marines describes honor as guiding Marines toward the ultimate in ethical and moral behavior.
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“Honor. Honor is the bedrock of our character. It is the quality that guides Marines to exemplify the ultimate in ethical and moral behavior;”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 15 ↗24How does Leading Marines define commitment?
The spirit of determination and dedication in Marines that leads to professionalism and mastery of the art of war. This is the publication's definition of commitment.
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“Commitment. Commitment is the spirit of determination and dedication in Marines that leads to professionalism and mastery of the art of war.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 15 ↗25For which three aspects of their Marines' welfare are Marine leaders responsible?
Physical, mental, and moral welfare. Leading Marines assigns leaders responsibility for these aspects of the welfare of those in their charge.
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“Marine leaders are responsible for the physical, mental, and moral welfare of those in their charge.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 34 ↗26In what order do Marines eat in the field according to Leading Marines?
Junior Marines, noncommissioned officers, staff noncommissioned officers, then officers. Leading Marines presents this as the field eating order.
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“In the field, junior Marines eat first, followed by the noncommissioned officers, staff noncommissioned officers, and finally, the officers.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 34 ↗27How many leadership traits does Leading Marines identify, and what mnemonic helps Marines memorize them?
Fifteen leadership traits; JJ DID TIE BUCKLEE. Leading Marines emphasizes that memorizing them is only the beginning.
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“15 time-tested leadership traits. Memorizing the leadership traits using the mnemonic JJ DID TIE BUCKLEE is just the beginning.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 35 ↗28How do Marine leaders demonstrate the leadership trait of justice?
By displaying fairness and impartiality. Leading Marines explains that this earns the trust and respect of subordinates.
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“Leaders who possess the trait of justice gain the trust and respect of subordinates by displaying fairness and impartiality.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 35 ↗29How do Marine leaders embody integrity?
By being truthful and honest.
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“Leaders embody integrity by being truthful and honest. Leaders build enthusiasm by displaying exuberance in the performance of their duties.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 36 ↗30What does empathy mean as a Marine Corps leadership trait?
Having a genuine interest in Marines' lives, challenges, and overall well-being. Leading Marines defines empathy in terms of this interest.
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“Empathy is having a genuine interest in the lives of your Marines, the challenges they face, and their overall well- being.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 36 ↗31How many leadership principles guide Marine leaders according to Leading Marines?
Eleven. Leading Marines states that these principles guide Marine leaders in addition to character.
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“In addition to character, Marine leaders are guided by 11 leadership principles.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 36 ↗32What does the Marine Corps leadership principle concerning tasks require leaders to ensure?
Tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished. Leading Marines lists these three requirements.
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“Ensure tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished. Train your Marines as a team.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 37 ↗33How does Leading Marines define morale?
A state of mind. It is the intangible force that influences a Marine to give the last ounce of effort to achieve success regardless of cost.
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“Morale is a state of mind. It is that intangible force that will influence a Marine to give his or her last ounce of effort to achieve success, regardless of the cost.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 38 ↗34On what three things must Marine morale have a solid basis?
Leadership, discipline, and comradeship. Leading Marines says morale requires this foundation despite being complex and intangible.
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“Although morale is a complex and intangible quality, it must have a solid basis in leadership, discipline, and comradeship.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 38 ↗35What does esprit de corps express about a Marine unit?
The unit's will to fight and win despite seemingly insurmountable odds. Leading Marines associates this with unit esprit and fighting spirit.
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“Esprit de corps expresses the unit’s will to fight and win despite seemingly insurmountable odds, such as the unit esprit and fighting spirit demonstrated by the 1st Marine Division during November and December 1950.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 38 ↗36How does Leading Marines define Marine Corps discipline?
A state of order and obedience that functions with or without external pressure or supervision. It results from good training and intelligent leadership.
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“Marine Corps discipline is the state of order and obedience that functions with or without external pressure or supervision as the result of good training and intelligent leadership.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 40 ↗37What type of obedience constitutes discipline according to Leading Marines?
Intelligent, willing obedience. Discipline means executing orders on that basis rather than solely from habit or fear of reprisal.
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“Discipline is executing orders out of intelligent, willing obedience rather than obedience based solely on habit or fear of reprisal.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 40 ↗38Why should Marine leaders explain the purpose of an order when time permits?
Marines who understand the purpose are more committed and can adapt to changing circumstances. Leading Marines therefore recommends explaining an order's purpose when time permits.
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“When time permits, however, it is always prudent to explain the purpose of an order, because when Marines know why they are doing something, they are more committed and can adapt to changing circumstances.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 40 ↗39Why are followers the backbone of an effective organization according to Leading Marines?
Without loyal, dedicated followers there can be no effective leaders. Leading Marines makes this dependence the reason followers are an organization's backbone.
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“Followers are the backbone ofany effective organization because without loyal, dedicatedfollowers there can be no effective leaders.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 45 ↗40What behaviors define self-disciplined Marines in Leading Marines?
Exercising self-control and taking personal responsibility. They put doing the right thing ahead of personal convenience and comfort.
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“Self-disciplined Marines are those who exercise self-control andtake personal responsibility. They subordinate personalconsiderations, such as convenience and comfort, to do the rightthing.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 43 ↗41How does Leading Marines define physical courage?
Mastery of the fear of death, bodily harm, or pain.
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“Physical courage is the mastery of the fear of death, bodily harm,or pain.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 49 ↗42Which Marine corporal's Vietnam War actions does Leading Marines use to illustrate how follower and leader responsibilities merge?
Corporal James Barrett.
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“During the Vietnam War, Corporal James Barrett’s actions clearly demonstrated how the follower’s and the leader’s responsibilities merge.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 46 ↗43Who was the first woman to receive the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, according to MCWP 6-10?
Sergeant Barbara Barnwell. MCWP 6-10 identifies her award as recognition of selfless physical courage.
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“In recognition of her selfless act of physical courage, Sergeant Barnwell was the first woman to receive the Navy and Marine Corps Medal.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 54 ↗44According to MCWP 6-10, what does fighting with and for honor require of Marines?
Adhering to defined standards of conduct despite heat, fatigue, or frustration. MCWP 6-10 makes these standards independent of personal discomfort.
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“Marines fight with, and for, honor, which means we adhere to defined standards of conduct no matter how hot, tired, or frustrated we may be.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 56 ↗45What three activities can Marine leaders use to reduce friction, according to MCWP 6-10?
Realistic planning, training, and rehearsals.
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“Leaders at all levels can reduce friction through realistic planning, training, and rehearsals.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 60 ↗46What three benefits of physical conditioning does MCWP 6-10 identify?
Reduced effects of fatigue, increased self-confidence, and reduced stress. MCWP 6-10 identifies physical conditioning as one method of achieving these benefits.
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“physical conditioning is one method of reducing the effects of fatigue, increasing self-confidence, and reducing stress.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 64 ↗47What critical responsibility does every Marine leader have regarding the survival of command members, according to MCWP 6-10?
Ensuring they have every survival edge that can be provided.
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“A criticalresponsibility of every leader is to ensure that members of his orher command have every survival edge that can be provided.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 67 ↗48How does MCWP 6-10 define decentralization?
Authorizing subordinates to act under commander’s intent and focus of effort when judgment and experience dictate action.
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“Decentralization is simply authorizing subordinates to act, guided by commander’s intent and focus of effort, in situations where judgment and experience dictate action.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 74 ↗49Which Marine NCO ranks often commanded the combined force in the combined-action program, according to MCWP 6-10?
Sergeant or corporal. MCWP 6-10 describes the commander as often being a Marine squad leader of one of these ranks.
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“Often, the combined force was commanded by a Marine squad leader—a sergeant or a corporal.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 76 ↗50Besides regular training and exercise, what does physical fitness include in MCWP 6-10?
Proper nutrition, injury prevention, and recovery.
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“In addition to regular physical training and exercise, physical fitness includes proper nutrition, injury prevention, and recovery to maximize performance.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 77 ↗51How does MCWP 6-10 describe mental fitness?
The mindset, attitudes, and practices that help a person deal with stressors impeding overall performance.
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“Mental fitness includes the mindset, attitudes, and practices that help one deal with various stressors that impede overall performance.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 78 ↗52Which Marine Corps core values does MCWP 6-10 connect with spiritual fitness?
Honor, courage, and commitment. MCWP 6-10 explains that personal faith, foundational values, and moral living help Marines live these values.
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“Identifying our personal faith, foundational values, and moral living from a variety of sources and traditions helps us live out core values of honor, courage, and commitment,”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 78 ↗53What three qualities in relationships does MCWP 6-10 associate with developing social fitness?
Cohesion, belonging, and trust.
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“Building a solid skillset that fosters cohesion, belonging, and trust in one's personal and professional relationships develops our social fitness.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 78 ↗54What four intangible elements of war does MCWP 6-10 identify as contributing to superior combat power?
Unit esprit, discipline, cohesion, and individual courage. MCWP 6-10 explains that superior combat power combines these intangible elements with tangible activities of war.
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“Creating and sustaining superior combat powerrequires the combination of the tangible activities of war(maneuver, firepower, and protection) with the intangibleelements of war (unit esprit, discipline, cohesion, and individualcourage).”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 79 ↗55How should Marine leaders treat mistakes when developing their Marines, according to MCWP 6-10?
As opportunities to learn and help shape training.
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“Mistakes should be seen as opportunities to learn and help shape training.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 80 ↗56What must be offered first for Marine leadership to develop, according to MCWP 6-10?
Trust. MCWP 6-10 states that leadership cannot develop without trust first being offered and that Marines exercise initiative for those they trust.
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“Leadership cannot develop if trust is not first offered, and we must understand that Marines exercise initiative for those they trust.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 80 ↗57What happens to Marine leaders who do not allow themselves to delegate, according to MCWP 6-10?
They become task-saturated. MCWP 6-10 identifies failure to delegate as a cause of leaders becoming overloaded with tasks.
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“First, the leaders willbecome task-saturated when they do not allow themselves todelegate.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 81 ↗58What must Marine leaders do with subordinates’ ideas and criticisms under Lieutenant General Krulak’s guidance in MCWP 6-10?
Bring them to the surface for analysis and evaluation.
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“He told leaders to make it their duty to bring subordinates’ ideas and criticisms to the surface where all may analyze and evaluate them.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 82 ↗59What effect do zero-defects standards have on initiative, according to MCWP 6-10?
They stifle initiative. MCWP 6-10 rejects zero defects as a standard of measurement because it does not encourage initiative.
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““Zero defects” are not a standard of measurement. They do not encourage initiative; they stifle it.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 82 ↗60What does General Carl E. Mundy, Jr., identify as the Marine Corps’ most important responsibility in MCWP 6-10?
Leading Marines. MCWP 6-10 identifies leading Marines as the Corps’ most important responsibility.
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“The most important responsibility in our Corps is leading Marines.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 83 ↗61What is the objective of Marine Corps leadership quoted in MCWP 6-10?
Developing Marines’ leadership qualities so they can assume progressively greater responsibilities to the Marine Corps and society. MCWP 6-10 quotes this objective from the Marine Corps Manual.
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“to develop the leadership qualities of Marines to enable them to assume progressively greater responsibilities to the Marine Corps and Society.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 87 ↗62What protective role does MCWP 6-10 identify as a key responsibility of any leader?
Acting as a buffer to protect subordinates. MCWP 6-10 identifies this protective function as a key leadership responsibility.
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“Acting as a buffer to protect subordinates is a key responsibility of any leader.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 89 ↗63What must Marine leaders first overcome to hold their units together under adverse conditions, according to MCWP 6-10?
The battle within themselves. MCWP 6-10 states that leaders must first fight and win this internal battle.
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“For leaders to hold units together under adverse conditions, they must first fight—and win—the battle within themselves.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 92 ↗64What did Captain Barber’s indomitable will enable the 1st Marine Division to do, according to MCWP 6-10?
Avoid destruction by withdrawing from the Chosin Reservoir. MCWP 6-10 states that his will inspired his men and enabled this withdrawal.
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“Captain Barber’s indomitable will inspired his men and allowed the 1st Marine Division to avoid destruction by withdrawing from the Chosin Reservoir.”
— MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, 13 Aug 2024, PDF p. 92 ↗65According to MCO 1500.61, what does fidelity mean in Marine leader development?
Faithfulness to one another, the Corps, and the Nation. The order defines fidelity through these three commitments.
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“Fidelity . Faithfulness to one another, our Corps, and the Nation.”
— MCO 1500.61, Marine Leader Development, 28 Jul 2017, p. 3 ↗66According to MCO 1500.61, which functional area develops Marines as well-rounded warriors?
Fighter. This functional area encompasses the cumulative skills and knowledge that make Marines well-rounded warriors.
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“Fighter. The cumulative skill -sets and knowledge that make Marines well -rounded warriors.”
— MCO 1500.61, Marine Leader Development, 28 Jul 2017, p. 3 ↗67What four dimensions of health constitute fitness in MCO 1500.61?
Physical, mental, spiritual, and social health.
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“Fitness. Physical, mental, spiritual, and social health and well -being.”
— MCO 1500.61, Marine Leader Development, 28 Jul 2017, p. 3 ↗68How does MCO 1500.61 define the family functional area?
The fundamental social relationships from which Marines draw strength. The order describes these relationships as bedrock that collectively strengthens the Corps.
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“Family. The bedrock, fundamental social relationships from which Marines draw strength, and cumulatively make a stronger Corps.”
— MCO 1500.61, Marine Leader Development, 28 Jul 2017, p. 3 ↗69Which Marine leader-development functional area concerns disciplined personal financial responsibility?
Finances. MCO 1500.61 defines this area as the disciplined practice of personal financial responsibility.
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“Finances . The disciplined practice of personal financial responsibility.”
— MCO 1500.61, Marine Leader Development, 28 Jul 2017, p. 3 ↗70What does the future functional area mean in MCO 1500.61?
Setting and accomplishing goals in the other five functional areas. The order defines future through goal achievement across those areas.
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“Future. The practice of setting and accomplishing goals in all of the other five functional areas of leader development.”
— MCO 1500.61, Marine Leader Development, 28 Jul 2017, p. 3 ↗71According to MCO 1500.61, what is teaching?
Imparting knowledge from someone with greater experience or expertise to someone with less. The order defines teaching by this transfer of knowledge.
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“Teaching is the process of imparting knowledge from one with experience or expertise, to one without the same level of experience or expertise.”
— MCO 1500.61, Marine Leader Development, 28 Jul 2017, p. 4 ↗72According to MCO 1500.61, what does coaching demand, and whose success does it address?
Coaching encourages and demands output while addressing individual and team success. The order identifies both encouragement and performance demands as parts of coaching.
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“It is the process of both encouraging and demanding output. Coaching focuses on both individual and team success.”
— MCO 1500.61, Marine Leader Development, 28 Jul 2017, p. 4 ↗73What mechanism do Marine leaders use to provide performance feedback, according to MCO 1500.61?
Counseling. The order identifies counseling as the mechanism for providing feedback on performance.
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“Counseling is the mechanism Marine leaders use to provide feedback on performance.”
— MCO 1500.61, Marine Leader Development, 28 Jul 2017, p. 5 ↗74According to MCO 1500.61, should a mentoring relationship be directed or forced?
No; mentoring is voluntary. The order states that the relationship between the two individuals should not be directed or forced.
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“Mentoring is a voluntary relationship between two individuals and should not be directed or forced .”
— MCO 1500.61, Marine Leader Development, 28 Jul 2017, p. 5 ↗75Which Marine Corps core value does MCRP 6-11B call the bedrock of character?
Honor. The guide describes honor as the quality that guides Marines toward the ultimate in ethical and moral behavior.
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“Honor. The bedrock of our character. The quality that guides Marines to exemplify the ultimate in ethical and moral behavior;”
— MCTP 6-10B (Formerly MCRP 6-11B), Marine Corps Values: A User's Guide for Discussion Leaders, erratum 2 May 2016 (current designation; text unchanged), PDF p. 46 ↗76Which Marine Corps core value does MCRP 6-11B describe as mental, moral, and physical strength?
Courage. The guide calls courage the heart of Marine Corps core values and identifies these three forms of strength.
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“Courage . The heart of our Marine Corps Core Values, courage is the mental, moral, and physical strength ingrained in Marines”
— MCTP 6-10B (Formerly MCRP 6-11B), Marine Corps Values: A User's Guide for Discussion Leaders, erratum 2 May 2016 (current designation; text unchanged), PDF p. 449 ↗77According to MCRP 6-11B, which core value leads to professionalism and mastery of the art of war?
Commitment. The guide defines commitment as the spirit of determination and dedication that produces those results.
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“Commitment . The spirit of determination and dedication within members of a force of arms that leads to professionalism and mastery of the art of war.”
— MCTP 6-10B (Formerly MCRP 6-11B), Marine Corps Values: A User's Guide for Discussion Leaders, erratum 2 May 2016 (current designation; text unchanged), PDF p. 46 ↗78According to MCRP 6-11B, which Marine Corps principle receives the most uncompromising insistence?
Discipline. The guide describes the Corps' insistence on discipline as its most uncompromising and most important principle.
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“Discipline . Of all of the principles of the Marine Corps, its insistence on discipline is the most uncompromising and most important.”
— MCTP 6-10B (Formerly MCRP 6-11B), Marine Corps Values: A User's Guide for Discussion Leaders, erratum 2 May 2016 (current designation; text unchanged), PDF p. 419 ↗79According to MCRP 6-11B, to whom must every Marine demonstrate loyalty?
The Corps and fellow Marines. The guide requires loyalty to the Corps and to each other from every Marine.
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“Loyalty to the Corps, and loyalty to each other, is required of every Marine.”
— MCTP 6-10B (Formerly MCRP 6-11B), Marine Corps Values: A User's Guide for Discussion Leaders, erratum 2 May 2016 (current designation; text unchanged), PDF p. 419 ↗80What does MCRP 6-11B require concerning wounded or dead Marines on the battlefield?
They must never be left on the battlefield or left unattended. The guide expressly states this expectation for wounded and dead Marines.
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“It is expected that no wounded or dead Marine will ever be left on the field of battle or left unattended.”
— MCTP 6-10B (Formerly MCRP 6-11B), Marine Corps Values: A User's Guide for Discussion Leaders, erratum 2 May 2016 (current designation; text unchanged), PDF p. 419 ↗81According to MCRP 6-11B, does an NCO's responsibility for discipline extend beyond the individual unit?
Yes; it extends throughout the Marine Corps. The guide assigns NCOs, SNCOs, and officers shared responsibility for proper discipline in their units and the Corps as a whole.
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“In fact, all NCOs, SNCOs and officers share in this responsibility to maintain the proper standards of discipline within not only their individual units, but our Corps as a whole.”
— MCTP 6-10B (Formerly MCRP 6-11B), Marine Corps Values: A User's Guide for Discussion Leaders, erratum 2 May 2016 (current designation; text unchanged), PDF p. 203 ↗82According to MCRP 6-11B, what should an NCO do when a Marine in the NCO's own section or squad needs a haircut and shave?
Directly correct the discrepancy through positive leadership, or recommend appropriate disciplinary action in extreme instances. The guide gives the NCO both responsibility and authority to act.
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“If the Marine encountered is in the section or squad of the NCO, then the NCO has the responsibility and authority to directly correct the discrepancy through positive leadership actions or in extreme instances, by recommending appropriate disciplinary action.”
— MCTP 6-10B (Formerly MCRP 6-11B), Marine Corps Values: A User's Guide for Discussion Leaders, erratum 2 May 2016 (current designation; text unchanged), PDF p. 203 ↗83How does MCRP 6-11B define accountability for an NCO?
Answering for one's actions and accepting the consequences, good or bad. The guide describes accountability as the reckoning through which an NCO does so.
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“Accountability is the reckoning through which the NCO answers for his actions and accepts the consequences, good or bad.”
— MCTP 6-10B (Formerly MCRP 6-11B), Marine Corps Values: A User's Guide for Discussion Leaders, erratum 2 May 2016 (current designation; text unchanged), PDF p. 204 ↗84According to MCRP 6-11B, why is being a self-starter especially important for an NCO?
An NCO often works without close supervision. The guide therefore emphasizes being a self-starter.
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“Since an NCO often works without close supervision, emphasis is placed on being a self-starter.”
— MCTP 6-10B (Formerly MCRP 6-11B), Marine Corps Values: A User's Guide for Discussion Leaders, erratum 2 May 2016 (current designation; text unchanged), PDF p. 217 ↗Know questions we're missing?
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