Over Coming Fear

General Purpose To inform Specific Purpose To inform my audience of the five characteristics that change Marines to quash fear. Central Idea There are five characteristics of the Marine corps that help Marines overcome fears. Introduction Many Marines do not desire to admit when they are scared. Some dont ever show emotion. But everyone gets scared at some point in their life. It could be something as simple as getting a passing grade on a test or assignment.It could be as extreme as cosmos part of an elite squad of ground pounding Marines who are getting ready to kick in doors or go in to rescue a sniper squad that has been pinned down by enemy fire. How do you think you would feel? Scared? Maybe a little intimidated? Heart racing possibly? Today I am going to inform you about the Marine corps Principles for overcoming fear. I go forth describe and identify for you, the five characteristics that en satisfactory Marines to overcome fear every day. Those virtues are discipline, motivation, Esprit de Corps, morale, and proficiency.Discipline over the years has acquired at least three different meanings punishment, respect, and self-control. 1 Have you ever been in a situation that you knew you were doing something wrong, but you decided to do it anyway? Did you ever hear that little voice in the back of your head asking you What if you get caught? What will this do for your future if you do get caught? Military discipline is no different than that of any major sport, or at a university academically. If you do something that disrupts the well(p) order of the system, there will be repercussions.There are several forms of punishment in the U. S. Marine Corps, ranging from an informal counseling to being dishonorably action for your actions. Obedience among military personnel is a result of the training that they capture received throughout their careers. You do not want to become blindly docile and closed minded in the Marine Corps. Doing such may result i n the carrying out of improper or illegal orders. 2 True obedience implies exercising discipline as an active thinking participant and using proper judgment to determine if a situation is justified.Self-control is doing what is right counterbalance when no one is watching. You need to be able to control your emotions in situations that may cause a normal individual to panic. Fear is the enemy of discipline. 3 Using self-control will allow you to harness your fear and channel that emotion towards accomplishing the mission at hand. * Transition Along with discipline, proficiency as a Marine is required for any member of the Marine Corps to accomplish their specific tasks. Proficiency is defined as the technical, tactical and physical ability of the individuals in a unit to accomplish a given mission. macrocosm proficient in your MOS is to know what to do how to do it the right way and knowing how to realize a situation should a problem arise. Being proficient as a Marine, involves showing that you can accomplish the basic operating procedures required. Transition Being proficient in your job as a Marine rifleman as well as your MOS, can give you the motivation to go above and beyond what is expected of you. Motivation can be described as wanting to set and achieve the highest goals possible.Wanting to get a perfect score on a PFT is an example of wanting to uphold the high standards set by the Marine Corps. Using fear as motivation to accomplish your task is a perfect example of self-control. Transition They are faced with impossible odds, and I have no valid reason to substantiate it, but I have a feeling they will halt the enemy. I realize my expression of hope is unsound, but these Marines have the swagger, confidence, and hardness that must have been in stymy Jacksons Army of the Shenandoah. 4 Esprit de Corps is present when units show a degree of pride, vigor, and gumption. Have a strong competitive spirit with another(prenominal) Marines. Training wit h other Marines to better one another, shows competitiveness, cohesion, and helps you become more proficient as a Marine enabling you to overcome your fear of any task or situation. manifest pride in the memorial of the Corps and observe its many traditions. 1. Taking a walk through the National Museum of the Marine Corps and mmersing yourself in our history and learning about those that came before you can strengthen the esprit de corps within yourself. 2. Observation of traditions such as the Marine Corps birthday shows your recognition of the in-chief(postnominal) role Marines have played in forming the United States of America into the country it is today. Transition While esprit de corps shows the enthusiasm the unit expresses for the Marine Corps, morale depends on a Marines attitude towards everything that affects them. Morale is an individuals state of mind.High morale gives the Marine a feeling of confidence and well-being that enables them to face failure with courage, endurance, and determination. 6 Indicators of morale can be either positive or negative Personal appearance and hygiene. Motivation during training. A request for transfer. The usage and roast of drugs and alcohol. 7 Summary By demonstrating these five aspects which are discipline, motivation, esprit de corps, morale, and proficiency, you are showing yourself and others how to overcome the obstacle of fear.As a Marine you need to be able to lead others while being able to control your fear. By channeling your emotions, you will find it easier to accomplish the mission at hand. Fear is not an option it is a crutch the weak use to lean upon. We as Marines are not weak. References 1. MCRP 6-11b W_CH 1 Marine Corps Values A Users Guide for handling leaders. Apendix E rapscallion 15-45 Foundations of leadership. paragraph one. 2. MCRP 6-11b W_CH 1 Marine Corps Values A Users Guide for discussion leaders. Apendix E page 15-45 Foundations of leadership. paragraph two 3.MCRP 6-11b W_CH 1 Marine Corps Values A Users Guide for discussion leaders. Apendix E page 15-46 Foundations of leadership. paragraph one 4. MCRP 6-11b W_CH 1 Marine Corps Values A Users Guide for discussion leaders. this kind of war, t. r. Fehrenback page 12-37 5. MCRP 6-11b W_CH 1 Marine Corps Values A Users Guide for discussion leaders. page 21-36 paragraph two 6. MCRP 6-11b W_CH 1 Marine Corps Values A Users Guide for discussion leaders. page 15-8 subparagraph A 7. MCRP 6-11b W_CH 1 Marine Corps Values A Users Guide for discussion leaders. page 15-8 paragraph 2