11 principles form the foundation of leadership in the United States Marine Corps.

The principles are:

1. Be technically and tactically proficient;
2. Know yourself and seek self-improvement;
3. Know your marines and look out for their welfare;
4. Keep your marines informed;
5. Set the example;
6. Ensure the task is understood, supervised and accomplished;
7. Train your marines as a team;
8. Make sound and timely decisions;
9. Develop a sense of responsibility in your subordinates;
10. Employ your unit in accordance with its capabilities; and
11. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.

Go to http://www.marines.com/being-a-marine/leadership-principles?WT.mc_id=092613_PRINCIPLES_TW for more information.