IG Study Guide LE I
-Leadership: the ability to guide others in accomplishing a mission by providing purpose, direction and motivation.
-Objectives of Leadership: mission accomplishment & troop welfare
-Purpose of the Chain of Command:
a. To ensure that individuals and units receive instruction for a mission from one leader.
b. To decentralize authority and link different levels of command
c. To ensure an authority and accountability chain from the highest position in the chain to the lowest element.
-Military Leadership Traits:
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Justice - fair and “even” in your decisions
Judgment - weigh all of the facts and make the best possible choice
Dependability - doing what you say you’re going to do
Integrity - honest, upright, truthful
Decisiveness - swift, firm action
Tact - deal with others with dignity and respect
Initiative - doing what needs to be done without being told
Enthusiasm - to show interest and exuberance
Bearing - appearance, carry yourself well
Unselfishness - putting others ahead of yourself
Courage - physical courage, moral courage
Knowledge - study information to help accomplish the mission
Loyalty - faithfulness
Endurance - ability to endure hardships
-Rights, Responsibilities, Privileges:
Executive Branch – carrying out and enforcing laws
Legislative Branch – Congress (House of Representatives and Senate) making and passing laws
Judicial Branch – Supreme Court and court systems, concerned with justice and operating the legal system
Bill of Rights – 1st 10 amendments to the Constitution. Inspired by Thomas Jefferson
-Attaining Citizenship:
Three methods – Naturalization, born in the United State (Jus Solis), born to a U.S. Citizen (Jus Sanguinis)
The 1952 McCarren-Walter Immigration and Nationality Act established the qualifications for United States citizenship.
-Patriotism Defined:
Many different symbols of patriotism make it different for everyone.
The American Flag (Old Glory) – 13 stripes (original 13 colonies), blue field, and 50 stars representing the 50 states.
Statue of Liberty
The Pledge of Allegiance – first issued in public schools in 1892, 12 October. Current version adopted 22 June 1942.
The National Anthem – The Star Spangled Banner (by Francis Scoot Key)
The Liberty Bell – it was rung in July 1776 to announce the adoption of the Declaration of Independence
Washington Monument – 556 feet tall
-Ethics, Morals, Values:
Ethics - moral beliefs and rules about right and wrong
Morals - principles and beliefs concerning right and wrong behavior
Values - moral principles and beliefs that a person thinks are important
Selfless - being more concerned with the welfare of others than oneself
-USMC Core Values:
Honor - Never lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do; Maintain integrity; Respect human dignity
Courage - doing the right thing regardless of the consequences
Commitment - is the spirit of determination and dedication
-Leadership Principles:
1. Know yourself and seek self-improvement (Most important)
2. Be technically and tactically proficient
3. Know your subordinates
4. Keep your subordinates informed
5. Set the example
6. Insure the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished
7. Train your subordinates as a team
8. Make sound and timely decisions
9. Develop a sense of responsibility among your subordinates
10. Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities
11. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions