Leadership I (Corporal's Course)WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Leadership I (Corporal's Course)WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS Leadership I (Corporal's Course) RANK STRUCTURE - ANSAn established rank structure aids the Marine Corps in carrying out its mission by organizing the duties, responsibilities, and authority necessary to succeed. Without this organizational structure, our institution would be shapeless and ineffective at carrying out our assigned missions. The success of the Marine Corps and of our Marines depend greatly on the Marines who carry out these duties and responsibilities of leadership. HISTORY OF ORGANIZED RANKS - ANSThe leadership position of the Marine NCO did not begin with the birth of the United States Marines Corps. This position evolved over centuries of military action and was influenced by different cultures. Historically, armies consisted of officers and groups of men they enlisted to be in their charge. As the first professional army in history, the Roman Legion formalized a military rank structure that recognized subordinate ranks to the centurion who was the equivalent of today's company commander. These individuals assisted the centurion in the running of the unit. Optio (History) - ANSThe optio was the centurion's second in command and oversaw all training of the century. In battle, the optio commanded the rear of the formation and was identified by a white and black plume and the wooden staff he carried to enforce orders. Tesserarius (History) - ANSThe tesserarius was the head of the guard, keeper of the watch, and second in command to the optio. This noncommissioned officer oversaw fatigue and guard duties for the company. Signifier (History) - ANSThe signifier was the treasurer and also carried the "standard," a medallion decorated staff that identified the company rally point. He was third in command of the century and wore a draped bear's hide. Decantus (History) - ANSThe decantus was the first rank a legionary could be promoted to. Supervising a section of eight men, they oversaw camp set-up and training while enforcing personal hygiene and maintenance of equipment. They were identified by two feathers attached to the side of their helmets. ORIGIN OF TERMS: CORPORAL - ANSThe term corporal is derived from 15th century Italy. The Italian army's main tactical formation was the squadra which translates into square. The squadra was commanded by a reliable veteran known as the capo de squadra, or head of the square. A hundred years later, during the 17th century, the term was shortened to caporale. At that same time, the French picked up the term pronouncing it in various ways, one of them being corporal. By the 17th or 18th century, the British adopted the rank of corporal. In 1803, when they began using chevrons, British corporals received two stripes. During the American Revolution, both British and French regulations influenced the military structure of the continental forces. ORIGIN OF TERMS: SERGEANT - ANSThe term sergeant began as serviens, Latin for servant, to a knight in 13th century France. The serviens were experienced warriors that rode horses, but were not wealthy enough to afford all the equipment and retainers to qualify as a knight. Serviens would be called upon to take charge of a group of serfs forced to serve in the army. They were responsible for conducting training, leading serfs into battle, and keeping order. At the time it was an occupation, not a rank. The English adopted the word from the French and began pronouncing it SAR-gent. The colonies continued to supply both soldiers and Marines to the British empire. Therefore, when the American colonies created their own military it was only natural to include the rank of sergeant. Over the years, technical advances and many different duties and responsibilities have led to several grades of sergeant. Which modern military rank originated as capo de squadra? - ANSCorporal. YES Sergeant. NO Captain. NO NCO. NO Roman Legion noncommissioned officers were responsible for which of the following? Select all that apply. - ANSDetermining order of battle. NO Supervising camp set-up. YES Regulating guard duties. YES Enforcing personal hygiene. YES RESOLUTION (NCO EARLY HISTORY) - ANSMore than just our emblem was derived from the British Royal Marines. In the 17th and 18th century American colonists were notably a maritime people. England found the colonists to be well acclimated to service upon the sea and therefore, a large number were raised to serve the British fleet as Royal Marines. On 10 Nov 1775, as the Second Continental Congress resolved that two battalions of Marines be raised, numerous colonists possessed the training and experience that made them the best sort for an efficient Marine force. The resolution specified structure to include one colonel, two lieutenant colonels, two majors, and officers as usual in other regiments. "Other regiments" is a reference to land forces. Corporals and sergeants were included among these officers as they were in the British Royal Marines. TRANSFORMATION (NCO EARLY HISTORY) - ANSIn 1777, as the Continental Army moved into winter quarters at Valley Forge they were low on discipline, supplies, and victories. The British had taken the American capital of Philadelphia and routed them at the Battles of Brandywine and Germantown. Painfully aware of his army's shortcomings, General Washington requested an inspector-general to transform them into a professional fighting force. The request was answered with the arrival of the Prussian Baron Friedrich Wilhelm Von Steuben. The great efforts of Inspector General Von Steuben transformed this ragtag army into a cohesive and disciplined fighting force that would defeat the elite British military. His Revolutionary War Drill Manual or Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States commonly called "The Blue Book" established: •Standardized drill •Camp sanitation •Unit structure •Leadership qualities •Leadership duties and responsibilities Much of what is done today stems from these teachings. VALLEY FORGE: CONTINENTAL MARINES (NCO EARLY HISTORY) - ANSJust before the Battle of Trenton (1776), Major Samuel Nicholas was attached to the Continental Army with three companies of Marines and assigned to serve as both infantry and artillery under Colonel Cadwalader. In the fall of 1777, the Marines would follow the Continental Army into winter quarters at Valley Forge where Maj. Nicholas continued to assist Col. Cadwalader as muster master and quartermaster. During this period, Nicholas and the Marines would witness the great transformation of the Continental Army. Congress judged that prescribing some invariable rules for order and discipline of troops was inherently important and ordered that the decided regulations be observed by all troops of the United states. At this time, Marines were held to both Navy regulations, while at sea, and Army regulations, while on land. General Von Steuben's regulations remained the official military guide until the War of 1812. Its relevance can still be seen in modern use today especially in our recruit training. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SERGEANT AND CORPORAL (1779) - ANSIn his instructions, General Von Steuben first addressed the dress and arming of officer and enlisted leadership. In Chapter 2, he begins to lay out their responsibilities. In these responsibilities, he addresses the noncommissioned officers' duty as technical expert, instructor, and enforcer of military regulations. To the commanding officers, Von Steuben addressed the importance of selecting noncommissioned officers when he stated "The order and discipline of the regiment depends so much upon their behavior..."