question/answer graded A+ 2024/2025
Counseling - ✔️✔️is a directed task that is led by the senior marine in a relationship (most
formal form)
Coaching - ✔️✔️Generally an informal process of on going observation and
encouragement of a Marines personal and professional growth
Mentoring - ✔️✔️Less formal process than coaching and counseling and provides the
marine with a greater depth of knowledge experience or maturity as a result of the
guidance of the mentor
Counseling and coaching may be formal or informal - ✔️✔️True
Coaching relationships require: - ✔️✔️Collaboration
Respect
Responsiveness
Confidentially
Free and honest expression
Purpose of counseling - ✔️✔️To develop a marine to their Highest potential
Lcpls and below should receive initial counseling approximately 30 days after the start
of the senior/junior relationship and follow on seasons every 30 days or more frequently
if necessary - ✔️✔️True
3 types of counseling - ✔️✔️Directive, non directive, and collaborative
Negative counseling - ✔️✔️Can cover after a standard is taught, understood, and
subsequently ignored
Positive counseling - ✔️✔️Acknowledges good performance and/or adherence to
expected standards
Can be formal during 30 day counseling or informal verbal accolade