![]() ![]() ![]() James Bierman, the commanding general of MCRC. “Not everyone who wanted to be here, got the chance,” said Maj. Inspired by the Marine Corps’ third promise of developing quality citizens, the program was designed to challenge and develop the nation’s top-performing high school students so they could return to their communities more confident, selfless and better equipped to improve the lives of those around them. They also visited Officer Candidates School, where attendees maneuvered across an obstacle course and learned what it takes to become a Marine officer. Exposed to the culture of the Marine Corps, attendees participated in several leadership and character development classes that were oriented around Marine Corps leadership and ethics, based on knowledge passed down from one generation of military leaders to the next. They learned Marine Corps martial arts techniques and experienced Marine Barracks Washington’s Sunset Parade featuring the iconic Silent Drill Platoon and the Commandant’s Own Drum & Bugle Corps. Specifically, they conducted several physical fitness sessions, toured the National Mall in the District of Columbia, visited national museums and heard from guest speakers. The students were accepted into the academy, hand-selected by a board of Marines who look to find attendees with similar character traits as Marines, and spent a week aboard the base alongside dozens of Marines. Leadership USMC development Military Marine Corps Marines daniel wetzel extra mcldĪpproximately 200 students graduated Marine Corps Recruiting Command's 2018 Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy (SLCDA) aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 22. Daniel Wetzel Additional Video by: Lance Cpl. When implemented Marine Corps wide, Marine Corps Leadership Development will replace the Marine Corps Mentoring Program. A pilot has been underway at 2d Marine Air Wing since June 2013 and a number of regiments, groups, battalions and squadrons in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Reserve Command have recently initiated unit-level programs. Marine Corps Leadership Development focuses on providing commanders and Marine Corps leaders at every rank practical tools to develop themselves and Marines entrusted to their charge in six important areas of personal and professional development while leaving maximum room for creativity and intiative. Marine Corps Leadership Development is an effort currently under development by the Lejeune Leadership Institute, Marine Corps University. ![]()
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