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Definitions:
These values applied to any situation of a person or group of people that manage other personnel will guaranty the operational success of the organization or company.
All of these values Honor, Courage and Commitment become very powerful when reinforced with a good moral sense of right and wrong. Fairness and adherence to the established and legal rules are used as a guide to "right or wrong".
At the office, co-workers think ex-Marines are crazy, using terms like guard mail (instead of interoffice correspondence), direct order (instead of directive), and locked on (instead of understood). Seniors are address as"Sir" to show respect. The task at hand is always a "mission", and no mission is ever too tough.
HONOR
hon·or (nr) n. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: Good name; reputation. A source or cause of credit: was an honor to the profession. Glory or recognition; distinction. A mark, token, or gesture of respect or distinction: the place of honor at the table. A military decoration. A title conferred for achievement.
USMC definition:
That which rightfully attracts esteem, respect, or consideration; self-respect; dignity; courage; fidelity; especially; excellence of character; high moral worth; virtue; nobleness; integrity;uprightness; trustworthness.
Synonyms: honor, homage, reverence, veneration, deference.
These nouns denote admiration, respect, or esteem accorded to another as a right or as due. Honor, the most general term, is applicable both to the feeling and to the expression of such sentiments: Homage is an expression of high regard and respect, often in the form of a ceremonial tribute that conveys allegiance: Reverence is a feeling of deep respect and devotion: Veneration is both the feeling and the reverential expression of respect, love, and awe: Deference is courteous, respectful regard for another that often takes the form of yielding to his or her decisions or wishes: Have confidence in your own judgment; don't give undue deference to the opinions and feelings of others.
See also synonyms at honesty.
COURAGE
cour·age (kûrj, kr-) n. The state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger, fear, or vicissitudes with self-possession, confidence, and resolution; bravery.
USMC definition:
That quality of mind which enables one to encounter danger and difficulties with firmness, or without fear, or fainting of heart; valor; boldness; resolution.
Synonyms: Heroism; bravery; intrepidity; valor; gallantry; daring; firmness; hardihood; boldness; dauntlessness; resolution.
COMMITMENT
com·mit·ment (k-mtmnt) n. The act or an instance of committing, especially: A pledge to do. Something pledged, especially an engagement by contract involving financial obligation. The state of being bound emotionally or intellectually to a course of action or to another person or persons: a deep commitment to policies; a profound commitment to the family.
USMC definition:
The act of pledging or engaging; the act of exposing, endangering, or compromising; also, the state of being pledged or engaged. The trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose;
Synonyms: allegiance, loyalty, dedication
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