Bearing
Bearing is looking, acting, and speaking like a leader whether or not these manifestations indicate your true feelings. Some signs of these traits are clear and plain speech, an erect gait, and impeccable personal appearance.
Courage
Knowing and standing for what is right, even in the face of popular disfavor is often the leader's responsibility.
Decisiveness
Decisiveness guides a person to accumulate all available facts in a circumstance, weigh the facts, choose and announce an alternative which seems best. Often a decision made promptly is better than a potentially exact one made at the expense of more time.
Dependability
Dependability permits a senior to assign a task to a junior with the understanding that it will be accomplished with minimum supervision. This understanding includes the assumption that the initiative will be taken on small matters not covered by instruct
Endurance
Endurance�withstanding pain during a conditioning hike, physical training event, etc.�is an example of improving stamina, which is crucial in the development of leadership. Leaders are responsible for leading their units in physical endeavors and for moti
Enthusiasm
Displaying interest in a task and optimism that the task can be successfully completed greatly enhances the likelihood that the task will be successfully finished.
Initiative
Since officers and noncommissioned officers (NCOs) often work without close supervision, emphasis is placed on being a self-starter.
Integrity
A Marine's word is his/her bond. Nothing less than complete honesty in all of your dealings with subordinates, peers, superiors, and others is acceptable.
Judgment
Sound judgment is important because leaders must be able to quickly decide upon a correct course of action in order to gain the respect of their subordinates. Poor judgment often costs lives and time.
Justice
Displaying fairness and impartiality is critical in order to gain the trust and respect of people, particularly when exercising the responsibility as a leader.
Knowledge
Learning about current developments in military and naval science and world affairs is important for your growth and development.
Loyalty
The motto of our Corps is "Semper Fidelis!" You owe unswerving loyalty up and down the chain of command, to seniors, subordinates, and peers.
Tact
Consistently treating peers, seniors, subordinates and others with respect and courtesy is a sign of maturity. This deference must be extended in all conditions regardless of your true feelings.
Unselfishness
Looking out for the needs of your subordinates before your own is the essence of leadership. Do not confuse this with putting these matters ahead of the accomplishment of the mission.