105.2: OVERCOMING FEAR

Question 1

What are the 5 characteristics that enable Marines and Sailors to overcome fear?

Answer 1

• Morale
• Discipline
• Espirit de Corps
• Proficiency
• Motivation

Question 2

Describe Morale.

Answer 2

Individual’s state of mind; depends on individual attitude toward everything; affects self, fellow Marines, leaders, Marine life in general, other things important to the individual.

Question 3

Describe Discipline.

Answer 3

Individual or group attitude that ensures prompt obedience to orders, initiation of appropriate action in the absence of orders.

Question 4

Describe Espirit de Corps

Answer 4

Loyalty to, pride in, enthusiasm for the unit shown by members. Devotion, loyalty, deep regard for unit’s history, tradition, honor.

Question 5

Describe Proficiency

Answer 5

Technical, tactical, physical ability to perform job/mission

Question 6

Describe Motivation

Answer 6

Based on psychological factors; needs, desires, impulses that drive a person to act. Commitment, pride in unit and Corps. General basis for combat motivation