1. Whole Marine (foster this and train to it; prep for Operating Force service and leadership roles)
2. Mentor (everyone needs one or to be one - no one needs a tyrant)
3. Initative (be in the arena - those outside of it will neither know victory or defeat)
4. Decisions (make them; or, once made, execute as if they were your own)
5. Duty (you can never do more, and should never do less)
6. Teamwork (promote and improve it)
7. Personal Conduct (don't embarrass yourself, your family, your unit or the Corps)
8. Set the Tone (take your duties seriously, but not yourself)