PHONE:  999-999-9999     FAX:  999-999-9999     EMAIL:  MARINES@MCLTN.ORG The Bobby Ray Detachment Marine Corps League - McMinnville, Tennessee     JUSTICE     Definition: Justice is defined as the practice of being fair and consistent. A just person gives consideration to  each side of a situation and bases rewards or punishments on merit.      JUDGMENT     Definition: Judgment is your ability to think about things clearly, calmly, and in an orderly fashion so that you  can make good decisions.     DEPENDABILITY     Definition: Dependability means that you can be relied upon to perform your duties properly. It means that you  can be trusted to complete a job. It is the willing and voluntary support of the policies and orders of the chain of  command. Dependability also means consistently putting forth your best effort in an attempt to achieve the  highest standards of performance.      INITIATIVE     Definition: Initiative is taking action even though you haven't been given orders. It means meeting new and  unexpected situations with prompt action. It includes using resourcefulness to get something done without the  normal material or methods being available to you.      DECISIVENESS     Definition: Decisiveness means that you are able to make good decisions without delay. Get all the facts and  weight them against each other. By acting calmly and quickly, you should arrive at a sound decision. You  announce your decisions in a clear, firm, professional manner.      TACT     Definition: Tact means that you can deal with people in a manner that will maintain good relations and avoid  problems. It means that you are polite, calm, and firm.      INTEGRITY     Definition: Integrity means that you are honest and truthful in what you say or do. You put honesty, sense of  duty, and sound moral principles above all else.      ENTHUSIASM     Definition: Enthusiasm is defined as a sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of your duties. If  you are enthusiastic, you are optimistic, cheerful, and willing to accept the challenges.     BEARING     Definition: Bearing is the way you conduct and carry yourself. Your manner should reflect alertness,  competence, confidence, and control.      UNSELFISHNESS     Definition: Unselfishness means that you avoid making yourself comfortable at the expense of others. Be  considerate of others. Give credit to those who deserve it.      COURAGE     Definition: Courage is what allows you to remain calm while recognizing fear. Moral courage means having the  inner strength to stand up for what is right and to accept blame when something is your fault. Physical courage  means that you can continue to function effectively when there is physical danger present.      KNOWLEDGE     Definition: Knowledge is the understanding of a science or art. Knowledge means that you have acquired  information and that you understand people. Your knowledge should be broad, and in addition to knowing your  job, you should know your unit's policies and keep up with current events.      LOYALTY     Definition: Loyalty means that you are devoted to your country, the Corps, and to your seniors, peers, and  subordinates. The motto of our Corps is Semper Fidelis!, (Always Faithful). You owe unwavering loyalty up and  down the chain of command, to seniors, subordinates, and peers.      ENDURANCE     Definition: Endurance is the mental and physical stamina that is measured by your ability to withstand pain,  fatigue, stress, and hardship. For example, enduring pain during a conditioning march in order to improve  stamina is crucial in the development of leadership.  THE MARINE CORPS HYMN From the Halls of Montezuma To the Shores of Tripoli; We fight our country's battles In the air, on land and sea; FIRST TO FIGHT FOR RIGHT AND FREEDOM AND TO KEEP OUR HONOR CLEAN; We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine. Our flag's unfurled to every breeze From dawn to setting sun; We have fought in ev'ry clime and place Where we could take a gun; In the snow of far-off Northern lands And in sunny tropic scenes; You will find us always on the job-- The United States Marines. Here's health to you and to our Corps Which we are proud to serve In many a strife we've fought for life And never lost our nerve; If the Army and the Navy Ever look on Heaven's scenes; They will find the streets are guarded By United States Marines. ADVERTISING SPACE COMING SOON (PLEASE CHECK BACK) CLICK HERE FOR ADVERTISING INQUIRES