Ethics Morals Values LE 1 C 1 S

Ethics, Morals, Values LE 1 -C 1 S 2 T 1 pg 15 -20 Ethics, Morals, Values

Lesson Purpose This lesson explains ethics, morals, and values as they relate to the Marine Corps.

Lesson Objectives 1. 2. 3. Explain ethics, morals, and values as they relate to the Marine Corps. Identify the four professional beliefs and values of the Marine Corps. Understand how honor, courage, and commitment define the code of conduct for the Marine Corps. Game

(LE 1 -C 1 S 2 T 1: LQ 1) Think about a time when you made a difficult but "right" (or ethical) decision. What motivated you? A. I just wanted to do what was right. B. I was worried about being caught if I did the wrong thing. C. I wanted others to see me as ethical. D. Other Whiteboard

(LE 1 -C 1 S 2 T 1: LQ 2) A person's guiding principles are sometimes called their ____. A. ethics B. morals C. values Leader Team MVP Fastest Whiteboard

Key Words / Word Wall _____ - moral beliefs and rules about right and Ethics wrong § ______ - principles and beliefs concerning right and Morals wrong behavior § ______ - moral principles and beliefs that a person Values thinks are important § ______ - being more concerned with the welfare of Selfless others than oneself

Key Word Question Slide Index Click any link below to go directly to polling that question. 1. Being more concerned with others 2. Ideals of what is "right" and "wrong" 3. Scenario #1 4. Scenario #2 Click here to return to this index.

(LE 1 -C 1 S 2 T 1: KW 1) Being more concerned with the welfare of others than oneself. A. B. C. D. Ethics Morals Values Selfless Index Leader Team MVP Fastest Whiteboard

(LE 1 -C 1 S 2 T 1: KW 2) Ideals of what is "right" and "wrong" are related to. . . A. B. C. D. Ethics Morals Values A and B Index Leader Team MVP Fastest Whiteboard

(LE 1 -C 1 S 2 T 1: KW 3) The commander was not worried about his soldier making the right decision. He knew the soldier was a man of high ______ standards. A. value B. ethical C. primary Index Leader Team MVP Fastest Whiteboard

(LE 1 -C 1 S 2 T 1: KW 4) If people said that Mike had strong morals, you might guess that people generally _____ him. A. B. C. D. trusted respected admired All of the above Index Leader Team MVP Fastest Whiteboard

Opening Question List 2 -3 people you know personally that you would call a leader. What qualities do they display? Note to Instructors: Click the Show/Hide Response Display Button

Definition of Ethics and Morals ____ are a set of standards by _Ethics which human actions are determined to be right or wrong, good or evil. Morals ______ are defined as an established set of codes or accepted notions of right and wrong.

Marine Ethics and Morals While there is no written list for ethical behavior for Marines, some standards have been established. A Marine’s word is his bond. Marines take care of their own.

Professional Ethics The professional values that are encouraged in the Marine Corps consist of the following: § § § Loyalty to the Ideals of the Nation Loyalty to the Unit Personal Responsibility Selfless Service Self-Discipline

Professional Ethics Background § The code of ethics for the Marine Corps is directly Declaration of Independence traced to the ____________. § A Marine must remember that their professional code must before come ______ their personal values. Click to view

Professional Ethics Loyalty to the Ideals of the Nation § Loyalty to the nation means believing in truth, justice, freedom, and equality. § For Marines, it means they are willing to defend these ideals for which many wars were fought, and many Marines died.

Professional Ethics Loyalty to the Unit Next to the importance of the mission, the most important thing for a leader is the unit. Keeping your Marines safe § Well-Being of their Team § Development of a Cohesive Group §

Professional Ethics Personal Responsibility § Marines are obligated to accomplish their mission, honor their commitments, and seek to improve themselves at all times. § Leaders are responsible for their actions AND for the actions of those in their command.

Professional Ethics Selfless Service § A leader’s actions and the unit’s actions should always reflect what is best for the Corps and the nation. § Each Marine should strive to work harder than anyone else in the unit.

Professional Ethics Self-Discipline § You should do what needs to be done regardless of stress, exhaustion, or other conditions. § Pride cannot be taught, but it can be developed.

(LE 1 -C 1 S 2 T 1: LQ 3) Which should come first? A. Your personal values B. Your professional code Leader Team MVP Fastest Whiteboard

(LE 1 -C 1 S 2 T 1: LQ 4) True or False: As a leader, you are responsible for the actions of those in your unit? True B. False A. Leader Team MVP Fastest Whiteboard

(LE 1 -C 1 S 2 T 1: LQ 5) True or False: Pride can be taught. True B. False A. Leader Team MVP Fastest Whiteboard

Core Values Honor Never lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do § Maintain integrity § Respect human dignity §

Core Values Courage § Courage means doing the right thing regardless of the consequences, and taking responsibility for all actions. § Moral courage, not physical courage, is what it takes to do the right thing in the face of adversity and disapproval.

Core Values Commitment § Commitment is the spirit of determination and dedication within individuals. § You have the responsibility to act in a manner that exhibits your dedication and devotion.

Values and Standards § Legal standards are formal regulatory standards contained in law. § Basic National values are established in the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and other traditions. § Traditional Marine Corps values are required behavior for all Marines.

Values and Standards § Actual Marine Corps values are the values that are functioning at the local units. § Individual values are values held by the individual Marines involved in the situation. § Institutional pressures are elements of Marine Corps policies, procedures, and operations that influence the ethical behavior of Marines.

(LE 1 -C 1 S 2 T 1: VQ 1) There are many situations that test our ability to act according to our values. For example, most students would say that they are against bullying. But think about the last time you saw someone being bullied, either in person or on social media. How did you respond? A. I just observed. I was too afraid to get involved. B. I just observed. I was not afraid, but just chose not to do anything. C. I confronted the bully. D. I helped the person who was bullied. E. Other Whiteboard

(LE 1 -C 1 S 2 T 1: VQ 2) What do you think is the MAIN REASON that some students choose to bully other students? A. They think it will make them look cool or popular with their friends. B. They want to feel powerful or in control. C. They were bullied themselves, and it is a way of getting back at others. D. Other Whiteboard

Optional Video Questions Watch this video, then answer Video Questions (3 -4).

(LE 1 -C 1 S 2 T 1: VQ 3) Of the four main characters in this video, which one did you most relate to? A. B. C. D. The bullies The student getting bullied The student who helped The friends standing by Whiteboard

(LE 1 -C 1 S 2 T 1: VQ 4) What would you have done in this situation? BE HONEST! A. I would have helped him. B. I would have confronted the bullies. C. I would have probably just watched and felt sorry for him. D. Other response Whiteboard

Closing Question What is one new behavior you could incorporate into your life that would reflect a commitment to the Marine Corps values? Note to Instructors: Click the Show/Hide Response Display Button

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