105 General Combat Leadership Fundamentals

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What are the 9 common elements found in a combat environment?

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IFHIV4C

-ISOLATION
-FEAR, stress and mental fatigue
-HOMESICKNESS
-INDIVIDUAL discomfort and fatigue
-VIOLENT, unnerving sights and sounds

-CASUALTIES
-CONFUSION, and lack of information
-COMMUNICATIONS breakdown
-CONTINUOUS operations

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What are the 5 characteristics that enable Marines and Sailors to overcome fear?

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MMDEP

-MORALE-individuals state of mind. Depends on the individuals attitude toward everything that affects him/her

-MOTIVATION-based on psychological factors such as needs, desires, and impulses that cause a person to act. Commitment and pride in the unit and Corps is generally basis for combat motivation.
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-DISCIPLINE-attitude that ensures promp obedience to orders and initiation of appropriate action in the absence of orders.

-ESPIERIT DE CORPSs-loyalty to, pride in, and enthusiasm toward the unit. Units history, traditions, and honors.

-PROFICIENCY-ability to perform the job

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What is the acronym for the six troop leading steps, and what does it stand for?

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-BAMCIS
-Begin planning
-Arrange reconnaissance
-Make reconnaissance
-Complete plan
-Issue the order
-Supervise

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Code of Conduct


Article I

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-"I am an American, fighting in the armed forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense."

-Means-I am a Marine, I am prepared to die for my country and my way of life

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Code of Conduct


Article II

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-"I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist"

-Means-I will never surrender as long as I can fight.

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Code of Conduct


Article III

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-"If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favor from the enemy"

-Means-If captured, I will make every effort to escape and help my Marines escape, and I will take no special favors from the enemy.

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Code of Conduct


Article IV

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"If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith in my fellow prisoners. I will give no information, nor take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrads. If I am senior, I will take command, if not, I will obey lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them in every way."

-Means-If I am a prisoner, I will help my comrads and not sell them out. If I am senior, I will take charge, If not, I will obey those above me.

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Code of Conduct


Article V

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-"When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies, or harmful to their cause."

-Means-If taken prisoner, I will give Name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will say or sign nothing that my hurt my fellow prisoners.

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Code of Conduct


Article VI

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-""I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my god and the United States of America."

-Means-I am a Marine, fighting to keep my country free. I will be responsible for my conduct, and I will trust in my god and my country.

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What are the 12 rights of a POW?

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-HOUSING and CLOTHING
-FOOD
-MEDICAL care
-HYGIENE
-practice RELIGIOUS faith
-keep PERSONAL PROPERTY except weapons, military equipment and documents.
-send and receive MAIL
-receive PACKAGES of non contraband such as food, clothing, education, religious and recreational.
-select a FELLOW POW to represent you.
-receive HUMANE TREATMENT
-COPY OF GENEVA CONVENTION posted where it can be read and in proper language.
-copy of all CAMP REGUALTIONS.

Front 11

What information is a prisoner required to give their captor?

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-Name
-Rank
-Service number
-DOB

Front 12

What labor is a POW required to perform?

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-Non military
-Not degrading
-Not dangerous
-Not unhealthy

Front 13

What three responsibilities are required to maintain military discipline, courtesy, and rendering of honors?

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-Maintain military DISCIPLINE in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the armed forces.
-Maintain COURTEOSIES AND HONORS to all officers regardless of the branch of service (US or allied nations)
-Obey lawful orders and regulations