6 functional areas of leader development - Answers Fidelity, fighter fitness, family, finance, future.
Counseling and mentoring are the primary ways to develop these
Problem resolution methods - Answers 1. Assume a viable role. 2. Incorporate equal opportunity efforts
in everything you do. 3. Be receptive to complaints. 4. Do not allow reprisals against a complainer. 5.
Enforce standards of conduct. 6. Record, report, investigate, and analyze. 7. Don't overlook anything. 8.
Make sure the response is visible.
Marine Corps Foreign Language Program - Answers There are an increasing number of billets available
for those who know a foreign language and those who have the aptitude to learn a foreign language.
Two things the program focus on are 1. Regional expertise and 2. Language capability. The program is
moving towards focusing on cultural awareness as well.
USMC policy on alcohol abuse - Answers Abuse of alcohol and any involvement with illegal drugs or
paraphernalia will not be tolerated.
Alcohol abuse is the use of alcohol to an extent that it interferes with performance, conduct, discipline,
mission effectiveness, health, behavior, family, community, or the USMC. Additionally, it could lead to
alcohol related incidents.
Alcohol abuse is recognized as a clinical diagnosis in the DSM and generally requires some
Sort of treatment.
Command and control in Maneuver warfighting - Answers Maneuver warfighting involves shattering the
enemies cohesion through rapid, focused, and unexpected actions which create a turbulent and rapidly
deteriorating situation in which the enemy cannot cope.
For this philosophy to succeed, the command must be decentralized to allow subordinate leaders to
make fluid and decisions based on their own initiative.
How to facilitate decentralized operations - Answers Commanders intent must be clear and concise.
Allow the subordinate flexibility to complete the mission while ensuring they are complying with the
commanders intent. The words "in order to" are crucial in conveying a simple yet effective statement of
commanders intent.
, How to maintain combat readiness - Answers Leaders must ensure that their team is well equipped to
go to war at all times. This includes ensuring that any allegations of discrimination or sexual harrasment
are dealt with fairly and justly.
Leaders must also ensure that marines are aware of aol equal opportunity programs and remedies for
discrimination.
Leaders must make their marines aware of the marine corps drug and alcohol abuse policy
and work with their marines to prevent any alcohol
Or drug related issues from detracting from war readiness.
Marine corps values - Answers Honor - never lie, cheat, or steal. Take ownership, be responsible and
accountable for your actions and your marines.
Courage - mental, moral, and physical strength. Facing your fears and rallying others. Confronting others
when they are wrong.
Commitment - a dedicated progressional, leader of marines, and a public official 24/7. Part of an
organization larger than yourself.
Role of Red Cross - Answers Emergency communication throughout the world related to births, deaths,
and health conditions of family members. Certain emergency financial assistance available for travel.
Also
Provide information and referral services.
Available for 24 hours a day.
Role of Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society - Answers Provide many services including: 1. Interest free
loans. 2. Budget and finance counseling. 3. Education loans. 4. Thrift shops and pre deployment briefs.
It is a needs based assistance that can provide grants or loans depending on each circumstance.
Servicemember has multiple options for repayment and can keep all assistance confidential.
It's general purpose is to be a readiness partner for a predominantly young and financially vulnerable
force.