Developing Leaders 2025/2026 — Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Marine Corps Leadership, Core Values, Ethics & Team Cohesion

This document presents the 2025/2026 Developing Leaders exam with all questions and 100% correct answers. It is a complete study and preparation guide for Marine Corps leadership principles, ethics, and unit development. Topics include core values (honor, courage, commitment), leadership traits and principles, cohesion and esprit de corps, ethical decision-making, group development stages (forming, storming, norming, performing), morale, esprit de corps, and strategies to resolve value conflicts. The content emphasizes both personal development (integrity, enthusiasm, technical proficiency) and collective leadership (training Marines as a team, enforcing standards, fostering trust, and building readiness). This resource is especially relevant for: Marine Corps students and officer candidates preparing for leadership evaluations. ROTC and military academy cadets studying leadership, ethics, and team-building. Students in military science, leadership, and organizational behavior programs. Professionals in leadership development and ethics training seeking applied, case-based knowledge. The Q&A format ensures efficient memorization while providing a conceptual framework for applying leadership principles in real-world contexts. It not only prepares learners for exams but also strengthens their ability to lead ethically, maintain discipline, and inspire unit cohesion under pressure. Keywords: Marine Corps core values honor courage commitment, Leadership traits and principles, Vertical cohesion and peer identification, Ethical leadership integrity morals ethics, Leadership styles authoritarian participating, Group development stages forming storming norming performing, Esprit de corps and morale, High performance team characteristics, Ethical warriors in combat, Marine Corps philosophy of leadership, Team building and trust, Enforcing organizational standards, Positive peer pressure, Enthusiasm in leadership, Developing Marines character