Leadership Principles

Marine Corps Leadership Principles

*Know yourself and seek self-improvement.

*Be technically and tactically proficient.

*Develop a sense of responsibility among your subordinates.

*Make sound and timely decisions.

*Set the example.

*Know your Marines and look out for their welfare.

*Keep your Marines informed.

*Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.

*Ensure assigned tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished.

*Train your Marines as a team.

*Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities.