LE 1 General Knowledge Flashcards
Define Purpose
Gives people a reason to do things.
Define Motivation
Gives others the will to do everything they can to accomplish a mission.
Define Direction
You communicate the way you want to accomplish a mission.
Define Mission accomplishment
The primary objective of leadership.
Define Troop Welfare
The secondary objective of leadership (A person’s health, comfort, and happiness)
What are the two types of commands?
Preparatory Command
Command of Execution
Define the Preparatory Command
States the movement that the leader wants subordinates to perform and mentally prepares them for its execution.
Define the Command of Execution
Signals when subordinates are to execute the movement.
What are the two Leadership Objectives?
- Mission Accomplishment
2. Troop Welfare
What are the Marine Corps Values
Honor
Courage
Commitment
Define Honor
The quality that guides Marines to exemplify ethical and moral behavior.
Define Courage
A mental quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism, but enables a leader to proceed in the face of it with calmness and firmness.
Define Commitment
Is about keeping the determination to achieve excellence in any endeavor.
A situation where two or more values conflict is a…
A dilemma
Define stress
The way your body reacts and adjusts to the psychological demands of life.
Define “Fight or Flight”
A response that is developed by primitive human beings to deal with physical threats by either fighting or fleeing.
Describe how to live a healthy life style.
Eat well and get plenty of sleep. This will leave you feeling less depressed and more active.
What is the birth-date and birthplace of the Marine Corps?
November 10, 1775 at Tun Tavern, Pennsylvania
Who is the first Commandant of the Marine Corps
Captain Samuel Nicholas
What sword is carried by Marine Corps Officers?
Mameluke Sword
Why is Lieutenant Presley O’ Bannon
He is known for his heroism during the battle of Derma where he was awarded a sword. The sword is now the present day pattern on the Mameluke sword. Also he was the first to raise the U.S. flag over a foreign country with his Marines.
Who is the Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps?
General Archibald Henderson
Who was the first Marine Aviator?
LtCol Alfred A. Cunningham
Who was the First Female Marine?
Opha Mae Johnson
