27/09/2025
Ex-Marine Master Sergeant Orly Getuza is safe and in the company of his fellow warriors.
The principles of the Marines:
1. Core Values
• Honor – Upholding the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, and accountability in every action.
• Courage – Doing what is right, in the face of fear, adversity, or danger.
• Commitment – Dedication to mission accomplishment, fellow Marines, and the Marine Corps way of life.
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2. Leadership Traits (The “14 Leadership Traits” every Marine learns)
1. Justice – Fair and impartial in decision-making.
2. Judgment – Using logic and common sense.
3. Dependability – Being reliable and trustworthy.
4. Initiative – Taking action without being told.
5. Decisiveness – Making decisions promptly and clearly.
6. Tact – Handling others with respect and diplomacy.
7. Integrity – Being honest and upright.
8. Enthusiasm – Showing sincere interest and energy.
9. Bearing – Professional presence and conduct.
10. Unselfishness – Putting others before oneself.
11. Courage – Mental, moral, and physical strength.
12. Knowledge – Technical and tactical proficiency.
13. Loyalty – Faithfulness to country, Corps, and comrades.
14. Endurance – Mental and physical stamina.
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3. Leadership Principles (the 11 guiding principles)
1. Know yourself and seek self-improvement.
2. Be technically and tactically proficient.
3. Know your Marines and look out for their welfare.
4. Keep your Marines informed.
5. Set the example.
6. Ensure the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished.
7. Train your Marines as a team.
8. Make sound and timely decisions.
9. Develop a sense of responsibility among subordinates.
10. Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities.
11. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.
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4. Motto and Ethos
• Motto: Semper Fidelis (“Always Faithful”) – loyalty to the mission, the Corps, and fellow Marines.
• Ethos: “Every Marine a rifleman” – all Marines, regardless of job, are trained as warriors first.