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144278_LE_I_Student_Textbook_Cover .indd Letter V 8/6/19 5:32 AM LE-I TABLE OF CONTENTS Leadership Leadership Defined ....................................................................................................................................... 1 The Leader Within ........................................................................................................................................ 7 Leadership Primary and Secondary Objectives .......................................................................................... 11 Ethics, Morals, Values ................................................................................................................................ 15 Marine Corps’ Core Values ........................................................................................................................ 21 Using Introspection to Develop Leadership Traits ..................................................................................... 27 Military Leadership Traits .......................................................................................................................... 31 The 11 Leadership Principals ...................................................................................................................... 41 Citizenship Defining Patriotism ..................................................................................................................................... 47 Rights, Responsibilities, and Privileges ...................................................................................................... 51 Attaining Citizenship .................................................................................................................................. 57 Volunteerism ............................................................................................................................................... 61 Getting Involved Personal Growth and Responsibility Physical Training: The Daily Sixteen ........................................................................................................ 65 The National Youth Physical Fitness Program ........................................................................................... 83 Personal Hygiene ........................................................................................................................................ 93 Suicide Awareness and Prevention ........................................................................................................... 107 Managing Your Stress ............................................................................................................................... 117 Drug and Alcohol Use and Abuse ............................................................................................................. 127 Drug and Alcohol Abuse: Prevention and Intervention ........................................................................... 139 Tobacco – Use and Effects ....................................................................................................................... 155 You Are What You Eat ............................................................................................................................. 165 Nourishing Your Body .............................................................................................................................. 171 Practicing Good Manners ......................................................................................................................... 187 Proper Table Manners ............................................................................................................................... 197 Effective Study Skills: Note-Taking and SQ3R ...................................................................................... 205 Communicating Effectively Through Writing .......................................................................................... 215 Becoming a Better Listener ...................................................................................................................... 223 Becoming a Better Speaker ....................................................................................................................... 229 Public Service and Career Exploration Introduction to Career Preparation – The Portfolio .................................................................................. 235 General Military Subjects Introduction to MCJROTC Leadership Education ................................................................................... 239 MCJROTC Unit Organization .................................................................................................................. 247 Requirements for MCJROTC Participation .............................................................................................. 253 The Benefits for Successful Completion of MCJROTC ........................................................................... 257 Promotions and Awards – Signs of Success ............................................................................................. 259 Codes of Conduct ...................................................................................................................................... 265 Professional Personal Appearance ............................................................................................................ 269 Introduction to MCJROTC Uniforms ....................................................................................................... 275 Wear and Care of the Utility and Physical Training Uniforms ................................................................. 285 Wear and Care of the Service Uniforms ................................................................................................... 289 The Salute: A Sign of Respect ................................................................................................................. 295 Rendering Salutations ............................................................................................................................... 299 Marines’ Hymn ......................................................................................................................................... 303 A Symbol of Pride .................................................................................................................................... 307 Marine Corps Birthday ............................................................................................................................. 309 The United States Flag – Colors of Pride ................................................................................................. 311 Pledge of Allegiance ................................................................................................................................. 319 Marine Corps JROTC Rank Structure ...................................................................................................... 323 Marine Corps Rank Structure ................................................................................................................... 327 The Purpose of the Chain of Command .................................................................................................... 333 MCJROTC Unit Chain of Command ........................................................................................................ 335 Marine Corps Chain of Command ............................................................................................................ 339 From the Halls of Montezuma – The Marine Corps (1775-1848) ............................................................ 343 Growth in Size and Stature (1859-1918) .................................................................................................. 349 World War II and the Korean War ............................................................................................................ 357 The Marines in the Modern Era ................................................................................................................ 365 The History of Marksmanship .................................................................................................................. 375 Firearm Safety and Safe Range Operation ................................................................................................ 381 Target Shooting Equipment and Its Operation ......................................................................................... 387 The Four Life Saving Steps ...................................................................................................................... 395 Heat Injuries .............................................................................................................................................. 403 Treatment of Cold Weather Injuries ......................................................................................................... 407 U.S. M ARINE C ORPS. JROTC Category 1 – Leadership Skill 1 – Objectives of Leadership Leadership Defined Purpose gives others a reason for why they should do something. P URPOSE Direction gives others the “knowledge” to This lesson explores the Marine Corps definition complete the task. of leadership. Learning good leadership skills Motivation gives others the will to do what they and becoming a successful leader are not easy are capable of doing. tasks.