Honor, courage and commitment, the core values of the Marines, define how every Marine in the Corps thinks, acts and fights. Honor is the foundation of a Marine’s character. A Marine never lies, cheats, or steals and always stands by an adamant code of integrity. Courage is the mental, moral, and physical strength embedded in every Marine. This is what allows Marines to remain calm while presented with fear. Moral courage means having the inner strength to stand up for what is right and to accept blame when something is your fault. Commitment is the spirit of determination found in every Marine. Commitment is that drives Marines to keep pushing forward even after others have quit.
In the Marine Corps commitment, as many other things, is a twenty-four-hour a day devotion. You can not take a break from it. Every action a Marine takes needs to be done to the best of his or her ability. Anything less than one hundred percent effort and determination is seen as insufficient or undedicated. This …show more content…
General Charles Krulak said, "Our challenge is to be a Corps of men and women who consistently represent the highest moral character in and out of uniform. Character creates a foundation of which successful military units are built. From this foundation, Honor, Courage, and Commitment will always be evident, providing the perfect description of a United States Marine." Our core values are precisely that. They are the heart of the Marine Corps. Without them there would not be a Corps. Every Marine is a representative of their Corps. His or her every action reflects either positively or negatively on the what the American people and the world think of the Marine Corps. Strive your hardest to follow the values that make a Marine unique. They will help you not let the Corps, your fellow Marines, or your family
In the Marine Corps commitment, as many other things, is a twenty-four-hour a day devotion. You can not take a break from it. Every action a Marine takes needs to be done to the best of his or her ability. Anything less than one hundred percent effort and determination is seen as insufficient or undedicated. This …show more content…
General Charles Krulak said, "Our challenge is to be a Corps of men and women who consistently represent the highest moral character in and out of uniform. Character creates a foundation of which successful military units are built. From this foundation, Honor, Courage, and Commitment will always be evident, providing the perfect description of a United States Marine." Our core values are precisely that. They are the heart of the Marine Corps. Without them there would not be a Corps. Every Marine is a representative of their Corps. His or her every action reflects either positively or negatively on the what the American people and the world think of the Marine Corps. Strive your hardest to follow the values that make a Marine unique. They will help you not let the Corps, your fellow Marines, or your family