Marine Corps Leadership Traits

· dependability the certainty of proper performance of duty.

· bearing creating a favorable impression in carriage, appearance and personalconduct at all times.

· courage the mental quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism, but enables a man to proceed                 in the face of it with calmness and firmness.

· decisiveness ability to make decisions promptly and to announce them in clear, forceful manner.

· endurance the mental and physical stamina measured by the ability to withstand pain, fatigue,                          stress and hardship.

· enthusiasm the display of sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of duty.

· initiative taking action in the absence of orders.

· integrity uprightness of character and soundness of moral principles; includes the qualities of                            truthfulness and honesty.

· judgment the ability to weigh facts and possible solutions on which to base sound decisions.

· justice giving reward and punishment according to merits of the case in question. the ability to                   administer a system of rewards and punishments impartially and consistently.

· knowledge understanding of a science or an art. the range of one's information, including                          professional knowledge and an understanding of your marines.

· tact the ability to deal with others without creating offense.

· unselfishness avoidance of providing for one's own comfort and personal advancement at the               expense of others.

· loyalty the quality of faithfulness to country, the corps, the unit, to one's seniors, subordinates and            peers.

Table Rock Detachment 1197 of the Marine Corps League, Department of North Carolina