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“I’m looking at the future here,” said Lt. Col. Brian Donlon, commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (V32), to a group of around 50 younger enlisted Marines that the unit seeks to develop as young leaders.
His words began V32’s, also known as the Betio Bastards, Bastard Leadership School in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 14-21, 2020.
The weeklong course was designed to develop team leaders’ understanding of Marine Corps expectations and resources to enhance their ability to lead. Also, to give them the tools and tips for connecting and building trust amongst their teams.
“The goal is to give you one more tool in your tool box to take back to your Marines,” Donlon said.
Marines, sailors and family members remain the division’s most precious resource. Programs and initiatives like Bastard Leadership School look to continue the push to create intellectually curious leaders with integrity and understanding of how to thrive in uncertainty.
The initiative to aid Marines in reaching higher professional standards of performance, conduct and discipline is a priority the commandant of the Marine Corps has charged throughout the fighting force for enhancing its command and leadership.
Team leaders, which consisted of noncommissioned officers and lance corporals, attended the classes to further their knowledge and prepare them for the next promotion
The Marines learned a variety of subjects ranging from interpersonal communication, warfighting and counseling subordinates. They also participated in several classroom discussions on topics like ethics and team-building.
A few classes were instructed by officers and staff NCOs, but the majority were led by sergeants who were chosen by their peers.
Expectations coming out of Bastard Leadership School, whether being a teacher or listener, would be that Marines are prepared for their future. Whether it’s going on exercises, deployments or mentoring subordinates at home or abroad, developing a team leader was the utmost priority.
“Again, you guys are the future,” said Donlon. “After we get back from deployment, many of us will be leaving and going on to new places, and you’ll be the next one to step up—to take charge.”
| Date Taken: | 02.26.2020 |
| Date Posted: | 03.16.2020 12:09 |
| Story ID: | 365264 |
| Location: | CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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