HONOR: Honor requires each Marine to
exemplify the ultimate standard in ethical and moral conduct. Honor
is many things; honor requires many things. A U.S. Marine must never
lie, never cheat, never steal, but that is not enough. Much more is
required. Each Marine must cling to an uncompromising code of
personal integrity, accountable for his actions and holding others
accountable for theirs. And, above all, honor mandates that a Marine
never sully the reputation of the Corps.
COURAGE: Simply stated, courage is
honor in action -- and more.. Courage is moral strength, the will to
heed the inner voice of conscience, the will to do what is right
regardless of the conduct of others. It is mental discipline, an
adherence to a higher standard. Courage means willingness to take a
stand for what is right in spite of adverse consequences. This
courage, throughout the history of the Corps, has sustained Marines
during the chaos, perils, and hardships of combat. And each day, it
enables each Marine to look in the mirror -- and be proud.
COMMITMENT: Total dedication to Corps
and Country. Gung-ho Marine teamwork. All for one, one for all. By
whatever name or cliche, commitment is a combination of selfless
determination and a relentless dedication to excellence. Marines
never give up, never give in, never willingly accept second best.
Excellence is always the goal. And, when their active duty days are
over, Marines remain reserve Marines, retired Marines, or Marine
veterans. There is no such thing as an ex-Marine or former-Marine.
Once a Marine, always a Marine. Commitment never dies.
THE THREE CORPS VALUES: Honor, Courage, Commitment. They make up the
bedrock of the character of each individual Marine. They are the
foundation of the Corps. These three values, handed down from
generation to generation, have made U.S. Marines the Warrior Elite.
The U.S. Marine Corps: the most respected and revered fighting force
on earth.
If you are a Veteran or a Civilian and you
understand the meaning of Honor, Courage and Commitment and
you would like to be considered
for membership in the U.S. Marine Riders we want to hear from you.
