Devil Dogs

• Justice
  • giving reward and punishment according to merits of the case in question. the ability to administer a system of rewards and punishments impartially and consistently.
• Judgment
  • the ability to weigh facts and possible solutions on which to base sound decisions.
• Dependability
  • the certainty of proper performance of duty.
• Initiative
  • taking action in the absence of orders.
• Decisiveness
  • ability to make decisions promptly and to announce them in clear, forceful manner.
• Tact
  • the ability to deal with others without creating offense.
• Integrity
  • uprightness of character and soundness of moral principles; includes the qualities of truthfulness and honesty.
• Endurance
  • the mental and physical stamina measured by the ability to withstand pain, fatigue, stress and hardship.
• Bearing
  • creating a favorable impression in carriage, appearance and personalconduct at all times.
• Unselfishness
  • avoidance of providing for one’s own comfort and personal advancement at the expense of others.
• Courage
  • the mental quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism, but enables a man to proceed in the face of it with calmness and firmness.
• Knowledge
  • understanding of a science or an art. the range of one’s information, including professional knowledge and an understanding of your marines.
• Loyalty
  • the quality of faithfulness to country, the corps, the unit, to one’s seniors, subordinates and peers.
• Enthusiasm
  • the display of sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of duty.

Tip to help memorize the traits -> JJ - DID - TIE - BUCKLE

You can keep your Army khaki,
You can keep your Navy blue,
I have the World’s best fighting man,
To introduce to you
His uniform is different,
The best you’ve ever seen,
The Germans called him “Devil Dog”
His real name is “Marine.”

He was born on Parris Island,
The place where God forgot.
The sand is eighteen inches deep,
The sun is blazing hot.

He gets up every morning,
Before the rising sun.
He’ll run a hundred miles and more,
Before the day is done.

He’s deadly with a rifle,
A bayonet made of steel.
He took the Warrior’s calling card,
He’s mastered how to kill.

And when he gets to Heaven,
St. Peter he will tell,
One more Marine reporting, sir,
I’ve spent my time in Hell.

So listen, all you young girls,
To what I have to say;
Go find yourself a young Marine,
To love you everyday.

He’ll hug you and he’ll kiss you,
And treat you like a queen,
There is no better Fighting Man,
The United States Marine