In today’s Marine Corps‚ motivation is needed in just about every climb and place. Motivation is the sub-conscious way of making marines have the desire and intestinal fortitude to push forward in everyday tasks. Countless tasks in the Marine Corps and the military need a special push from deep down to keep them pushing through. Physical fitness‚ leadership and combat training are the main areas that the marines use motivation on a regular basis. Motivation is used in physical fitness on a routine
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I want to be a Marine Corps Officer to serve my country. It is in my blood That is my first priority and will always be my first priority. Yes‚ it is great that an NROTC scholarship would pay for my tuition and fees and so on. However‚ one cannot put a price on the pride and dignity of being an officer in the Marine Corps. No one in the world has greater talent‚ leadership‚ and determination to take the initiative‚ than a Marine Officer. Through Varsity sports‚ DECA‚ and over sixty community service
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May of 2005 and decided to join the Marine Corps 5 months later in October 2005. I went to MCRD San Diego for basic training‚ then to Camp Pendleton for MCT. I joined the Marine Corps to serve my country and to gain an experience of leadership and discipline. I was married after bootcamp in Jan 2007 and have a daughter that is now 5 years old. I came in the Marine Corps as a Combat engineer. My first duty station was First Combat Engineer Battalion‚ First Marine Division‚ Camp Pendleton‚ CA there
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Being a Marine is the most challenging and rewarding responsibility a person could face. It is a known fact that the Marines have the toughest and most difficulty training course in the world. Men and women from all over the world try their abilities of strength and courage to see what life can throw at them‚ and what it is to be a true Marine(Conner). The United States Marine mental and moral qualities have been tested throughout history. Through the long history of the Marine Corps there are examples
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Grooming Standards Marine Corps grooming standards are in place to conform Marines to a singular uniform look. They keep us from being too eccentric and while in Garrison they help us to keep a professional look about us at all times. They keep us from just “looking like everyone else‚” and help us to stay a cut above the rest. The hair cut regulations are stated as an even fade from 0 to no more than 3” on the top of the head as long as the hair doesn’t interfere with any uniform article. There
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my life‚ Scouting has certainly contributed to my desire to become a Marine Corps Officer. From the onset of the scouting program I have been instilled with many values‚ starting every scout function with the scout law‚ “A Scout is trustworthy‚ loyal‚ helpful‚ friendly‚ courteous‚ kind‚ obedient‚ cheerful‚ thrifty‚ brave‚ clean‚ and reverent.” While there are many valuable principles thought by both the scouts and the Marine Corps the (65)three main values that both organizations stress of honor‚ courage
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A career in the Marine Corps has its roots in my childhood. As a kid‚ I was always reading one of two types of books. The first type was fantasy books filled with valiant‚ selfless heroes. The second type was books on planes. My childhood aspirations were to be either a warrior or a jet pilot‚ but as I grew up I realized I could be both. I could be a Marine. In doing so I could not only fulfill my dreams but my duties to my family and country as well. My parents came to this country with nothing
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I would like to immensely thank each and every one of the donors for the Marine Corps Scholarship for providing the funds for not only myself‚ but many others‚ to allow us to achieve a post-secondary education. Without their generous contributions‚ many of us would not be able to continue—or even began—our path to higher education. My gratitude cannot be expressed enough to the donors for allowing me to continue my college education. In the spring of this incoming academic year‚ I will be transferring
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Why I want to be a Non-Commissioned Officer I want to be a NCO because I want responsibility to lead Soldiers. I think I will be a good NCO. I was put in a NCO slot before in my last unit. I had respect from other soldiers in my squad when I was put in charge. I believe have the qualities to motivate other Soldiers. However‚ I know I need to take initiative better before I become a NCO. Taking initiative is a great trait to have when I am a NCO. It will show my Soldiers and my peers that I am willing
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as technology begins to evolve the reasoning changes to mostly conduct ceremonies. A Marine Corps tradition I think that should be practiced more in my unit is close order drill. I can promote participation by having guided discussions‚ having competitions among the marines and recommending them to participate in special ceremonies. Some Marines are uneducated on why drill is still a part of our tradition and why it is expected for them to be proficient. The only memory most of them remember about
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