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Explain the fog of war |
Literal fog created by dust, smoke and debris of the battlefield, and more importantly the mental fog of confusion and uncertainty created by lack of knowledge of the enemy, the chaotic noise, mental and physical fatigue, and fear. |
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Explain right versus wrong |
Marines should set the example in every aspect of their lives and constantly hold themselves to the highest personal standards, whether it is as a leader or a follower. If a Marine continously sets the example, he or she will be successful in all aspects of life. If a Marine religiously pursues attainment of all of the leadership traits, he or she will unequivocally set a good example. |
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Explain combat leadership |
Combat leadership is the application of leadership traits and principles under conditions of extreme stress caused by enemy fire or the high probability of direct physical contact with the enemy. It is not necessary to have experienced combat to understand the essential requirements for leading men under stress. However, it is a fundamental responsibility of the leader to be mentally prepared for the experience of battle, and to adequately prepare one's Marines for this event. |
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Explain EPW/Detainee Handling |
Enemy prisoners of war are one of the most valuable sources of information for intelligence gathering. These steps should be performed in a quick manner and taken to the Marine's chain of command as soon as possible. The acronym is "five S's and a T." Search, Segregate, Silence, Speed, Safeguard, Tag. |
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Explain force protection |
Force protection is the process by which individuals and units minimize risk from external dangers. It consists of a series of measures that minimize the risk from terrorist threats, accidental injury, and damage to property and equipment. The force preservation measures dealing with terrorism consist of anti-terrorism and counter-terrorism measures. |
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Explain informal resolution system |
This system was designed so that whenever possible, conflicts arising from offensive or unwelcome behavior can be resolved at the lowest possible level. The IRS is designed to address behaviors that could potentially become sexual harassment or other types of behaviors that are inappropriate but do not constitute an offense under the UCMJ. Training in the IRS should be a normal part of leadership training for all Marines. |
