LEADING MARINES WARFIGHTING TEST
SPRING REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWER
KEY 2026
◉ Which of the following are desired leadership qualities
established by the Marine Corps philosophy of leadership? Select all
that apply Answer: Inspirational example
Technical proficiency
Moral responsibility
◉ The objective of Marine Corps leadership is to develop ________.
Answer: 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 ________. Answer:
Telling, selling, participating, and delegating
◉ In the ________ style of leadership, the leader may discuss alternate
solutions, but ultimately makes the decision themselves. Answer:
Participating
,◉ The one common thread among great leaders is the ability to read
people and select the leadership style that best communicates
orders. Answer: True
◉ Which leadership trait is achieved by weighing the pros and cons
accordingly to arrive at an appropriate decision? Answer: Judgment
◉ ________ permits a senior to assign a task with the understanding
that it will be accomplished with minimum supervision. Answer:
Dependability
◉ The leadership trait ________ involves impeccable personal
appearance. Answer: bearing
◉ KNOW YOURSELF AND SEEK SELF-IMPROVEMENT Answer:
Evaluate yourself by using the leadership traits to determine your
strengths and weaknesses. Then simply utilize your strengths and
improve your weaknesses.
◉ BE TECHNICALLY AND TACTICALLY PROFICIENT Answer: As a
Marine, you must demonstrate your ability to accomplish the
mission, and to do this you must be capable of answering questions
and demonstrating competence in your MOS as well as in the
profession of arms.
, ◉ DEVELOP A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY AMONG SUBORDINATES
Answer: Assigning tasks and delegating the authority to accomplish
tasks promotes mutual confidence and respect between the leader
and subordinates. It also encourages initiative and cooperation in
the accomplishment of unit tasks.
◉ MAKE SOUND AND TIMELY DECISIONS Answer: Hesitation or a
reluctance to make a decision leads subordinates to lose confidence
in your abilities as a leader.
◉ SET THE EXAMPLE Answer: As a leader of Marines, your duty is
to set the standard by personal example.
◉ KNOW YOUR MARINES AND LOOK OUT FOR THEIR WELFARE
Answer: Knowledge of your Marines' personalities will enable you,
as the leader, to decide how to best handle each Marine and
determine when more supervision is needed.
◉ KEEP YOUR MARINES INFORMED Answer: Informing your
Marines of the situation makes them feel that they are a part of the
team and not just a cog in the wheel.
◉ SEEK AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS Answer:
Seeking responsibilities also means that you take responsibility for
your actions.
SPRING REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWER
KEY 2026
◉ Which of the following are desired leadership qualities
established by the Marine Corps philosophy of leadership? Select all
that apply Answer: Inspirational example
Technical proficiency
Moral responsibility
◉ The objective of Marine Corps leadership is to develop ________.
Answer: 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 ________. Answer:
Telling, selling, participating, and delegating
◉ In the ________ style of leadership, the leader may discuss alternate
solutions, but ultimately makes the decision themselves. Answer:
Participating
,◉ The one common thread among great leaders is the ability to read
people and select the leadership style that best communicates
orders. Answer: True
◉ Which leadership trait is achieved by weighing the pros and cons
accordingly to arrive at an appropriate decision? Answer: Judgment
◉ ________ permits a senior to assign a task with the understanding
that it will be accomplished with minimum supervision. Answer:
Dependability
◉ The leadership trait ________ involves impeccable personal
appearance. Answer: bearing
◉ KNOW YOURSELF AND SEEK SELF-IMPROVEMENT Answer:
Evaluate yourself by using the leadership traits to determine your
strengths and weaknesses. Then simply utilize your strengths and
improve your weaknesses.
◉ BE TECHNICALLY AND TACTICALLY PROFICIENT Answer: As a
Marine, you must demonstrate your ability to accomplish the
mission, and to do this you must be capable of answering questions
and demonstrating competence in your MOS as well as in the
profession of arms.
, ◉ DEVELOP A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY AMONG SUBORDINATES
Answer: Assigning tasks and delegating the authority to accomplish
tasks promotes mutual confidence and respect between the leader
and subordinates. It also encourages initiative and cooperation in
the accomplishment of unit tasks.
◉ MAKE SOUND AND TIMELY DECISIONS Answer: Hesitation or a
reluctance to make a decision leads subordinates to lose confidence
in your abilities as a leader.
◉ SET THE EXAMPLE Answer: As a leader of Marines, your duty is
to set the standard by personal example.
◉ KNOW YOUR MARINES AND LOOK OUT FOR THEIR WELFARE
Answer: Knowledge of your Marines' personalities will enable you,
as the leader, to decide how to best handle each Marine and
determine when more supervision is needed.
◉ KEEP YOUR MARINES INFORMED Answer: Informing your
Marines of the situation makes them feel that they are a part of the
team and not just a cog in the wheel.
◉ SEEK AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS Answer:
Seeking responsibilities also means that you take responsibility for
your actions.
