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CAMP MU JUK, Republic of Korea – Marines from 3rd Marine Logistics Group's 9th Engineer Support Battalion and Republic of Korea Marines from Amphibious Support Group's 1st Engineering Battalion participated in a leadership exchange program Oct. 2-5 at Camp Mujuk, Pohang, Republic of Korea.
The three-day leadership course enabled non-commissioned officers from both services to interact, develop cultural appreciation for one another and establish camaraderie among the Marines.
"It is a great opportunity to exchange knowledge with the Marine Corps and understand more about their ideology on leadership," said ROK Marine Sgt. Maj. Jae H. Kim, the sergeant major with 1st EB.
"To understand will better enable us to work more efficiently and be more productive in future operations."
The Marines began the program by participating in leadership characteristic classes that reminded Marines about the importance NCOs have on the success of operations. The classroom instruction went over topics such as counseling Marines, the meaning of honor, courage, commitment and how to develop a personal leadership strategy.
After the classroom instruction was over, the Marines were invited to the ASG base to see the day-to-day operations of the ROK Marine Corps. The US Marines got an inside look at the equipment the ROK Marine engineers use for their projects, toured the facilities of the base and visited the base museum to learn the history of 1st EB.
Marines were also treated to a demonstration of the Korean martial arts program by a group of NCOs with black-belts in Tae Kwon Do. Then a team of 9th ESB Marines demonstrated Marine Corps martial arts program techniques, explaining and performing moves from each belt level.
To end the program, the ROK Marines treated the engineers to an evening of Korean barbeque at a restaurant in downtown Pohang. Marines indulged in traditional local food while learning the courtesies and etiquette of Korean dining.
Sgt. Maj. John P. Ploskonka, the sergeant major of 9th ESB, expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the ROK Marines.
"We are thankful to have the camaraderie of the ROK Marine Corps," Ploskonka said. "We have had 50 years of fellowship with the ROK Marine Corps. We can look forward to that friendship for years to come."
| Date Taken: | 10.12.2007 |
| Date Posted: | 10.13.2007 23:24 |
| Story ID: | 12968 |
| Location: | CAMP MU JUK, KR |
| Web Views: | 26 |
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