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,WARFIGHTING PHILOSOPHY •Maneuver warfare seeks to shatter the enemy's cohesion through a series of rapid,
violent, and unexpected actions which create a turbulent and rapidly deteriorating
situation with which the enemy cannot cope.
•Besides traits such as endurance and courage that all warfare demands, maneuver
warfare puts a premium on certain particular human skills and traits. It requires:
-
The temperament to cope with uncertainty.
-
Flexibility of mind to deal with fluid and disorderly situations.
-
A willingness to act with initiative and boldness.
-
The moral courage to accept responsibility for this type of behavior.
LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY Leading Marines describes a leadership philosophy that reflects the traditional strengths
of the Marine Corps as an institution and attempts to define the very ethos of being a
Marine.
Marine leadership philosophy:
•Is about the inseparable relationship between the leader and the led, and is as much
about the individual Marine—the bedrock upon which our Corps is built—as it is about any
leader
•Captures the undefinable spirit that forms the character of our Corps—being a Marine
comes from the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor that is tattooed on the soul of every one of us
after earning the title United States Marine
•Is based upon certain fundamental traits and principles of leading—Marines are not born
knowing them, but must learn what they are and what they represent
,HONOR A code of personal integrity, honor guides those who do the right thing when no one is
looking. It is not only a duty but also a distinction, as those who possess honor are held in
honor. It is found in one's beliefs but exhibited through one's actions. Marines are held to
the highest of standards, ethically and morally. Marines are expected to act responsibly
in a manner befitting the title they have earned.
COURAGE When other principles are tested, it is courage that prevents them from crumbling. It is
not about ignoring fear but being stronger than fear. Courage is the guardian of all other
values. It is there when times are toughest, when difficult decisions have to be made. It
takes the form of mental, physical, and ethical strength, and it is found in the backbone of
every Marine.
COMMITMENT Commitment is the spirit of determination found in every Marine. It is what compels
Marines to serve our nation and the Corps and to continue on when others quit.
Commitment does not take breaks, and it cannot be faked. It measures and proves one's
desire, dedication, and faithfulness. Becoming a United States Marine represents the
highest level of commitment.
WAR DEFINED War is defined as a violent clash of interests between or among organized groups
characterized by the use of military force.
•These groups have traditionally been established nation-states, but they also include any
non- state group—such as an international coalition or a faction within or outside of an
existing state—with its own political interests and the ability to generate organized
violence on a scale sufficient to have significant political consequences.
•The essence of war is a violent struggle between two hostile, independent, and
irreconcilable wills, each trying to impose itself on the other. It is critical to keep in mind
that the enemy is not an inanimate object to be acted upon but an independent and
animate force with its own objectives and plans.
•Appreciating this dynamic interplay between opposing human wills is essential to
understanding the fundamental nature of war.
, OBJECTIVE OF WAR The objective of war is to impose our will on our enemy.
•The means to this end is the organized application or threat of violence by military force.
•The target of that violence may be limited to hostile combatant forces or it may extend
to the enemy population at large.
•War may range from intense clashes between large military forces—sometimes backed
by an official declaration of war—to subtler, unconventional hostilities that barely reach
the threshold of violence.
FRICTION Countless factors make war difficult to conduct. Collectively, these factors are called
friction. Friction:
•Is the force that resists all action and saps energy. It makes the simple difficult and the
difficult seemingly impossible
•Can be mental or physical
•Can be external or self-imposed
Whatever form it takes war is a human enterprise; therefore, friction will always have a
psychological as well as a physical impact.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | COMPLETE
CPL COURSE OPERATIONS STUDY
GUIDE, EXAM PREP & REVIEW
MATERIALS
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep
,WARFIGHTING PHILOSOPHY •Maneuver warfare seeks to shatter the enemy's cohesion through a series of rapid,
violent, and unexpected actions which create a turbulent and rapidly deteriorating
situation with which the enemy cannot cope.
•Besides traits such as endurance and courage that all warfare demands, maneuver
warfare puts a premium on certain particular human skills and traits. It requires:
-
The temperament to cope with uncertainty.
-
Flexibility of mind to deal with fluid and disorderly situations.
-
A willingness to act with initiative and boldness.
-
The moral courage to accept responsibility for this type of behavior.
LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY Leading Marines describes a leadership philosophy that reflects the traditional strengths
of the Marine Corps as an institution and attempts to define the very ethos of being a
Marine.
Marine leadership philosophy:
•Is about the inseparable relationship between the leader and the led, and is as much
about the individual Marine—the bedrock upon which our Corps is built—as it is about any
leader
•Captures the undefinable spirit that forms the character of our Corps—being a Marine
comes from the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor that is tattooed on the soul of every one of us
after earning the title United States Marine
•Is based upon certain fundamental traits and principles of leading—Marines are not born
knowing them, but must learn what they are and what they represent
,HONOR A code of personal integrity, honor guides those who do the right thing when no one is
looking. It is not only a duty but also a distinction, as those who possess honor are held in
honor. It is found in one's beliefs but exhibited through one's actions. Marines are held to
the highest of standards, ethically and morally. Marines are expected to act responsibly
in a manner befitting the title they have earned.
COURAGE When other principles are tested, it is courage that prevents them from crumbling. It is
not about ignoring fear but being stronger than fear. Courage is the guardian of all other
values. It is there when times are toughest, when difficult decisions have to be made. It
takes the form of mental, physical, and ethical strength, and it is found in the backbone of
every Marine.
COMMITMENT Commitment is the spirit of determination found in every Marine. It is what compels
Marines to serve our nation and the Corps and to continue on when others quit.
Commitment does not take breaks, and it cannot be faked. It measures and proves one's
desire, dedication, and faithfulness. Becoming a United States Marine represents the
highest level of commitment.
WAR DEFINED War is defined as a violent clash of interests between or among organized groups
characterized by the use of military force.
•These groups have traditionally been established nation-states, but they also include any
non- state group—such as an international coalition or a faction within or outside of an
existing state—with its own political interests and the ability to generate organized
violence on a scale sufficient to have significant political consequences.
•The essence of war is a violent struggle between two hostile, independent, and
irreconcilable wills, each trying to impose itself on the other. It is critical to keep in mind
that the enemy is not an inanimate object to be acted upon but an independent and
animate force with its own objectives and plans.
•Appreciating this dynamic interplay between opposing human wills is essential to
understanding the fundamental nature of war.
, OBJECTIVE OF WAR The objective of war is to impose our will on our enemy.
•The means to this end is the organized application or threat of violence by military force.
•The target of that violence may be limited to hostile combatant forces or it may extend
to the enemy population at large.
•War may range from intense clashes between large military forces—sometimes backed
by an official declaration of war—to subtler, unconventional hostilities that barely reach
the threshold of violence.
FRICTION Countless factors make war difficult to conduct. Collectively, these factors are called
friction. Friction:
•Is the force that resists all action and saps energy. It makes the simple difficult and the
difficult seemingly impossible
•Can be mental or physical
•Can be external or self-imposed
Whatever form it takes war is a human enterprise; therefore, friction will always have a
psychological as well as a physical impact.
