Leadership I (Corporal's Course) With Verified Solutions

Leadership I (Corporal's Course) With Verified Solutions Leadership I (Corporal's Course) RANK STRUCTURE - ANSAn established rank structure aids the Marine Corps in carrying out its mission by organizing the duties, responsibilities, and authority necessary to succeed. Without this organizational structure, our institution would be shapeless and ineffective at carrying out our assigned missions. The success of the Marine Corps and of our Marines depend greatly on the Marines who carry out these duties and responsibilities of leadership. HISTORY OF ORGANIZED RANKS - ANSThe leadership position of the Marine NCO did not begin with the birth of the United States Marines Corps. This position evolved over centuries of military action and was influenced by different cultures. Historically, armies consisted of officers and groups of men they enlisted to be in their charge. As the first professional army in history, the Roman Legion formalized a military rank structure that recognized subordinate ranks to the centurion who was the equivalent of today's company commander. These individuals assisted the centurion in the running of the unit. Optio (History) - ANSThe optio was the centurion's second in command and oversaw all training of the century. In battle, the optio commanded the rear of the formation and was identified by a white and black plume and the wooden staff he carried to enforce orders. Tesserarius (History) - ANSThe tesserarius was the head of the guard, keeper of the watch, and second in command to the optio. This noncommissioned officer oversaw fatigue and guard duties for the company. Signifier (History) - ANSThe signifier was the treasurer and also carried the "standard," a medallion decorated staff that identified the company rally point. He was third in command of the century and wore a draped bear's hide. Decantus (History) - ANSThe decantus was the first rank a legionary could be promoted to. Supervising a section of eight men, they oversaw camp set-up and training while enforcing personal hygiene and maintenance of equipment. They were identified by two feathers attached to the side of their helmets. ORIGIN OF TERMS: CORPORAL - ANSThe term corporal is derived from 15th century Italy. The Italian army's main tactical formation was the squadra which translates into square. The squadra was commanded by a reliable veteran known as the capo de squadra, or head of the square. A hundred years later, during the 17th century, the term was shortened to caporale. At that same time, the French picked up the term pronouncing it in various ways, one of them being corporal. By the 17th or 18th century, the British adopted the rank of corporal. In 1803, when they began using chevrons, British corporals received two stripes. During the American Revolution, both British and French regulations influenced the military structure of the continental forces. ORIGIN OF TERMS: SERGEANT - ANSThe term sergeant began as serviens, Latin for servant, to a knight in 13th century France. The serviens were experienced warriors that rode horses, but were not wealthy enough to afford all the equipment and retainers to qualify as a knight. Serviens would be called upon to take charge of a group of serfs forced to serve in the army. They were responsible for conducting training, leading serfs into battle, and keeping order. At the time it was an occupation, not a rank. The English adopted the word from the French and began pronouncing it SAR-gent. The colonies continued to supply both soldiers and Marines to the British empire. Therefore, when the American colonies created their own military it was only natural to include the rank of sergeant. Over the years, technical advances and many different duties and responsibilities have led to several grades of sergeant. Which modern military rank originated as capo de squadra? - ANSCorporal. YES Sergeant. NO Captain. NO NCO. NO Roman Legion noncommissioned officers were responsible for which of the following? Select all that apply. - ANSDetermining order of battle. NO