Enlisted/Officer Ranks
Cadet Ranks
General Orders
- To take charge of this post and all government property in view
- To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place withing sight or hearing
- To report all violations of orders that I am instructed to enforce
- To repeat all calls more from the guardhouse than my own
- To quit my post only when properly relieved
- To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the Commanding Officer, Officer of the day, and Non-Commissioned Officers of the guard only
- To talk to no one except in the line of duty
- To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder
- To call the Corporal of the Guard in any case not covered by instruction
- To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased
- To be especially watchful at night and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority
Leadership Principles
- Know yourself and seek self improvement
- Be technically and tactically proficient
- Know your people and look out for their welfare
- Keep your personnel informed
- Set the example
- Ensure that the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished
- Train your marines and sailors as a team
- Make sound and timely decisions
- Develop a sense of responsibility among your subordinates
- Employ your command within its capabilities
- Seek responsibility and take responsibility
Leadership Traits
Justice: Giving reward and punishment according to the merits of the case in question. The ability to administer a system of rewards and punishments impartially and consistently.
Judgement: The ability to weigh facts and possible courses of action in order to make sound decisions.
Dependabililty: The certainty of proper performance of duty.
Integrity: Uprightness of character and soundness of moral principles. The quality of truthfulness and honesty.
Decisiveness: Ability to make decisions promptly and to announce them in a clear, forceful manner.
Tact: The ability to deal with others in a manner that will maintain good relations and avoid offense. More simply stated, tact is the ability to say and do the right thing at the right time.
Initiative: Taking action in the absence of orders.
Endurance: The mental and physical stamina measured by the ability to withstand pain, fatigue, stress, and hardship.
Bearing: Creating a favorable impression in carriage, appearance, and personal conduct at all times.
Unselfishness: Avoidance of providing for one’s own comfort and personal advancement at the expense of others.
Courage: Courage is a mental quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism, but enables a Marine to proceed in the face of danger with calmness and firmness.
Knowledge: Understanding of a science or an art. The range of one’s information, including professional knowledge and understanding of your Marines.
Loyalty: The quality of faithfulness to country, Corps, unit, seniors, subordinates and peers.
Enthusiasm: Motivation is Contagious
Judgement: The ability to weigh facts and possible courses of action in order to make sound decisions.
Dependabililty: The certainty of proper performance of duty.
Integrity: Uprightness of character and soundness of moral principles. The quality of truthfulness and honesty.
Decisiveness: Ability to make decisions promptly and to announce them in a clear, forceful manner.
Tact: The ability to deal with others in a manner that will maintain good relations and avoid offense. More simply stated, tact is the ability to say and do the right thing at the right time.
Initiative: Taking action in the absence of orders.
Endurance: The mental and physical stamina measured by the ability to withstand pain, fatigue, stress, and hardship.
Bearing: Creating a favorable impression in carriage, appearance, and personal conduct at all times.
Unselfishness: Avoidance of providing for one’s own comfort and personal advancement at the expense of others.
Courage: Courage is a mental quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism, but enables a Marine to proceed in the face of danger with calmness and firmness.
Knowledge: Understanding of a science or an art. The range of one’s information, including professional knowledge and understanding of your Marines.
Loyalty: The quality of faithfulness to country, Corps, unit, seniors, subordinates and peers.
Enthusiasm: Motivation is Contagious