leading marines

Originally this book was given to me by on of my combat instructors in Marine Combat Training(MCT). I wanted to read it but soon found it impossible due to certain time constraints. I lost the book during the transition from M.O.S. school to my current residence. Just recently, I obtained another copy of this book from a fellow Marine who currently works in the same shop.

Once an Eagle by Anton Myrer is a very influential novel in the military. In fact, it is required reading material for all 1st Lieutenants in the Marine Corps as well as in the United States Military Academy at West Point. Many Army leaders have read the book and often discuss it among themselves in social situations. Although a fiction read, many leaders extrapolate the use of mission command as well as the leaderships attributes. In this analysis I will be comparing a single event in the novel to the Army’s leadership principles as well as Mission Command. I will then provide a personal reflection and conclude.

1.) What is the author's main thesis (argument) in setting up his book? Why/how are

4.    Who was the intended audience?  What evidence does the document provide of who the audience is?  What is the main point (or the “take away”) that the author wants to convey to his/her audience?

Copy three important passages (minimum of 3 sentences each); and then respond to these passages. Why do you think they are important? How do they help the author create his purpose?

3. What are the author's objectives in writing the book? What axe, if any, does is there to grind?

Part 1—Create a list of five discussion questions (and sample answers) about the book so we can include them in our class discussions. You will be expected to lead a discussion with at least one of these questions. (Your sample answers should be six to eight sentences in length.)

1. What do you find is the most crucial in the plot in Chapter 2?

Lastly the author brings up many problems in the book that are solved in some insightful ways that leave a strong impact on the reader.

This part of the book discusses how Marines endure hell and take pride in the misery of being willing and eager to embrace adversity. The love a warrior has for his brothers masks his fear, being his fear is that he may not prove worthy to his brothers. This is what brings groups together to work as a team and not as individuals. The desire to give back, push harder and sacrifice become acts of courage, as you realize that you are bonded to your men and you are not alone. The will to fight and never quit is inspirational and Marines tend to honor such unselfish acts that lead to fallen

It really gives you the perspective of how the Marine Corps really was barely hanging onto the last string of life, and yet we are still here. In pages 103-104, there is a moment where the Marines still out do the rest even as they try to eliminate us. In pre WW2 times, the USA was in a search for a vehicle that could land on a beach head deploy units of men and then return to pick up more men, repeat. Lt.Gen Krulak was able to get Higgins to invent the machine that would win the competition. Not only win but do it 2 more times while the competition sunk, literally

Find evidence from the text to support your answer to the three essential questions. Include three supporting quotes and page/chapter number.

We live in a selfish era, an era where most people consider themselves before anyone else. But to any Marine, SgtMaj Kasal’s mindset is what is engrained into their head. To give everything you can to the men and women you serve with, to make choices that are best for everyone and not just one person are simply givens. This book and stories similar to SgtMaj Kasal’s are what make me proud to be a Marine. They are what open your eyes and help you see why you have learned everything you have throughout Recruit Training.

The evening news is filled with stories about war and conflict, that’s happening throughout the world. The U.S Marine Corps is involved in those conflicts and are supporting America’s global interests. My father is a colonel with of 50 years of serve in the Marine Corps. He works every day to ensure the Marine Corps is prepared to carry out the missions that his units are assigned. This paper will discuss and explain Col Garcia’s roles and responsibilities as a Col in our nation’s most reveled military service.

We as Marines need to know when it is appropriate to ask questions. A sign of leadership is the ability to fill in the gray areas with intuition and without someone holding our hands at every turn. Another take away from this lesson is recognizing when we have Marines who we can delegate a mission or task to and they will be able to finish it quickly and correctly. As stated in the story these people are hard to come by and they are irreplaceable recourses. Leaders need to seek out these people and keep them close at hand. Most would say it isn’t what you are given but how you use what has been given to you. This would be a prime example that that isn’t always the case. Remember there are always exceptions to nearly every rule. We must never let our judgment get clouded we need to keep our ears and eyes open to developments taking places especially in our subordinates and leaders above us. Situational awareness caries onto our professional relationships as