| Lincoln High School MCJROTC |
| Core Values |
| Honor - Honor is the quality that guides Marines to exemplify ethical and moral behavior. These behaviors include: -Never lie, cheat, or steal. -Abide by an uncompromising code of integrity. -Respect human dignity. -Respect and concern for each other. -Quality of matureity, dedication, trust, and dependability than commits Marines to act responsibly. -Accountability for your actions. -Fulfillment of obligations, and hold others accountable for their actions. By following this code of conduct, you will be able to make better decisions to difficult problems. Courage - Courage is a mental quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism, but enables a leader to proceed in the face of it with calmness and firmness. It is a quality of mind that gives leaders control over fear, enabling them to accept responsibility and to act properly in a threatening situation. There are two kinds of courage: physical courage and moral courage. Physical courage is the ability to overcome the fear of bodily harm. All people fear, but not all overcome it. Should you become a MCJROTC leader, this hurdle must be cleared. Your unit will not follow you if you do not lead and you will not be able to lead if you cannot overcome your natural physical fears. Moral courage is the courage to stand firm in your values, moral, and convictions. You must do what you feel is right, for if you go against your own morals, values, and convictions, you have betrayed yourself, your unit, and the MCJROTC. Moral courage means knowing and standing up for what is right in the face of popular disagreement. Leaders who have moral courage will admit their errors and accept the blame when they are at fault, but will enforce their decisions when they are sure they are correct. To help attain and demonstrate courage, leaders should study and understand their reactions to fear and control their fear by developing self-discipline and courage. Commitment - Commitment means the dedication to carry out all unit tasks and to serve the values of the country, the MCJROTC, and the unit. Commitment leads to highest discipline for your unit and yourself. For Marines, commitment is the ingredient that enables 24-hour-a-day dedication to the Corps and country. As a cadet, you can exhibit commitment in the following ways: -Being proud of your unit -Having concern for others -Keeping the determination to achieve excellence in any endeavor In addition to these ideals, your values must also be applied to other areas. These might be ideas such as punctuality, truthfullness, and fidelity. You must also value the other signs of these ideals, such as having good personal hygien and a spotless uniform. Last, but by no means least important, you must apply your values to your friends, family, and fellow cadets. |
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