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Developing Leading Marines Exam
Questions and Answers
We obtain our values through the influence of our ________, ________, and ________ with
earlier experiences having more of an effect than later experiences. - Answers✓✓Parents,
teachers, and peers
Attitudes are not as deeply held as values. - Answers✓✓True
CATEGORIES - Answers✓✓Values are organized into the following five categories:
•Political values
•Social values
•Personal values
•Economic values
•Religious values
CHARACTER - Answers✓✓Our character is defined by "...the commitment to an admirable set
of values, and the courage to manifest those values in one's life, no matter the cost in terms of
personal success or popularity." (Sorely, 1989)
VALUES AND LEADERSHIP - Answers✓✓If a Marine is left without any guidance or
supervision, then personal values will determine what that Marine will or will not do.
Leaders must provide guidance and supervision to inspire and reinforce organizational values to
have an effect on the behavior of our Marines.
IDENTIFYING WITH PEERS VICE UNIT - Answers✓✓When there is a breakdown in vertical
cohesion within the parent command, Marines only identify with their peers and not with their
unit. Marines in a group or section are only loyal to those Marines within the immediate group.
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IMPACT ON UNIT SUCCESS - Answers✓✓Some Marines fail to make the connection
between group objectives and command mission. Failing to understand the impact they have on
the operation of the unit causes a disassociation from the unit and the Marine Corps.
INSUFFICIENT CHALLENGES - Answers✓✓Many Marines joined the Corps to be challenged
to the fullest extent of their capabilities. Disillusionment occurs if their units have low individual
expectations.
INEFFECTIVE MENTORS - Answers✓✓When new Marines check into a unit, they are looking
to others to confirm accepted behaviors. Without a proper mentor, a Marine may choose a
negative role model simply because of a dominant personality.
LACK OF MARINE CORPS STANDARDS - Answers✓✓A witnessed deviation from, and a
lack of adherence to, required standards leaves a negative opinion of both the command and the
leadership. If Marines are continually exposed to such an environment, their standards will begin
to suffer as their expectations and sense of accomplishment dwindle.
INSUFFICIENT DISCIPLINE - Answers✓✓Discipline is degraded when commands relax
standards, whether traditional customs or published regulations. All Marines are responsible for
and capable of enforcing good discipline.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION - Answers✓✓The best and most important way to resolve
conflicting values is through leadership by example.
A Marine's sense of pride in who they are stems from a dedication to our ________. -
Answers✓✓Organizational values
As a leader, it is your job to sustain organizational values, set the example, and guide the way for
new Marines. - Answers✓✓true
As much as anything, our ________ set us apart. - Answers✓✓Core values
11/11/2024 2:45PM
Developing Leading Marines Exam
Questions and Answers
We obtain our values through the influence of our ________, ________, and ________ with
earlier experiences having more of an effect than later experiences. - Answers✓✓Parents,
teachers, and peers
Attitudes are not as deeply held as values. - Answers✓✓True
CATEGORIES - Answers✓✓Values are organized into the following five categories:
•Political values
•Social values
•Personal values
•Economic values
•Religious values
CHARACTER - Answers✓✓Our character is defined by "...the commitment to an admirable set
of values, and the courage to manifest those values in one's life, no matter the cost in terms of
personal success or popularity." (Sorely, 1989)
VALUES AND LEADERSHIP - Answers✓✓If a Marine is left without any guidance or
supervision, then personal values will determine what that Marine will or will not do.
Leaders must provide guidance and supervision to inspire and reinforce organizational values to
have an effect on the behavior of our Marines.
IDENTIFYING WITH PEERS VICE UNIT - Answers✓✓When there is a breakdown in vertical
cohesion within the parent command, Marines only identify with their peers and not with their
unit. Marines in a group or section are only loyal to those Marines within the immediate group.
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IMPACT ON UNIT SUCCESS - Answers✓✓Some Marines fail to make the connection
between group objectives and command mission. Failing to understand the impact they have on
the operation of the unit causes a disassociation from the unit and the Marine Corps.
INSUFFICIENT CHALLENGES - Answers✓✓Many Marines joined the Corps to be challenged
to the fullest extent of their capabilities. Disillusionment occurs if their units have low individual
expectations.
INEFFECTIVE MENTORS - Answers✓✓When new Marines check into a unit, they are looking
to others to confirm accepted behaviors. Without a proper mentor, a Marine may choose a
negative role model simply because of a dominant personality.
LACK OF MARINE CORPS STANDARDS - Answers✓✓A witnessed deviation from, and a
lack of adherence to, required standards leaves a negative opinion of both the command and the
leadership. If Marines are continually exposed to such an environment, their standards will begin
to suffer as their expectations and sense of accomplishment dwindle.
INSUFFICIENT DISCIPLINE - Answers✓✓Discipline is degraded when commands relax
standards, whether traditional customs or published regulations. All Marines are responsible for
and capable of enforcing good discipline.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION - Answers✓✓The best and most important way to resolve
conflicting values is through leadership by example.
A Marine's sense of pride in who they are stems from a dedication to our ________. -
Answers✓✓Organizational values
As a leader, it is your job to sustain organizational values, set the example, and guide the way for
new Marines. - Answers✓✓true
As much as anything, our ________ set us apart. - Answers✓✓Core values
