Midshipman: Dedicate, Prepare, Train, Apply Yourself
Naval Service Standards: Mentally, Morally, Physically Qualified
Priorities:
- Bachelorette Degree (3.0 GPA minimum)
- Aptitude (Character, Leadership Qualities)
Basic Proficiency:
Naval Service Customs, Courtesies, Culture, Unrestricted Line Officer
Firefighting, Damage Control, Seamanship, Watch Standing, Small Arms
Close Order Drill
Planning, Management, Critical Thinking
Leadership Expectations:
Follow policies, directives, lawful orders, implied tasks
Treat others with dignity and respect
Don’t do drugs/Alcohol in moderation/Temperance
Responsible social media/Recording/Posting
Self-discipline/Time management
Active positive enthusiastic participant/Ownership/Ideas
Selfless leadership/Humility
Performance counseling (initial, grooming/developing, correcting deficiencies/mistakes)
Fraternization
Followership/Advisorship
Loyalty
Commitment/Work Ethic
Learn to appreciate/respect other perspectives/different opinions
Tasks/Information flow/Communication/Feedback/Art of the “Back Brief”
Attrition/Recruiting/Retention
Set the example
Kevin A. Norton
Colonel USMC