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GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba -- For the first time Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen stationed at Joint Task Force Guantanamo had a chance to attend the Marine Corporals Course, May 11-23.
Hosted on various bases and stations throughout the world, the course’s purpose was to provide junior enlisted personnel with education and leadership skills necessary to lead. The program of instruction places emphasis on leadership foundations and a working knowledge of general military subjects.
The idea of bringing the Corporals Course to GTMO, and inviting the various branches that make up the JTF to take part was thought up by Marine Sgt. Maj. Juan Hidalgo, the JTF’s senior enlisted leader, who stated that the point of the course was not to make everyone a Marine, but to take a good leader and make them a better leader.
“This is a Marine Corps Leadership class,” Hidalgo said. “We didn’t say that because we’re in a joint environment, this had to be a joint training. We stayed true to the Marine standard, and that’s exactly what they got here.”
The specific Marine terms for drills and commands were some of the few obstacles the group had to overcome. The services may not always use the same terms, so the instructors just taught them the Marine way, as to avoid confusion.
“From my experience as far as working with each other,” Marine Staff Sgt. Daryl Walker said, “I feel it can only strengthen the tools we have in our toolbox. [We are]strengthening the military as a whole and clicking on all cylinders.”
This course will help them gain a better understanding of leadership proficiency and conduct, as well as the knowledge to be a resource to your subordinates and lead them effectively. Some of the main teaching points included Developing the NCO and Developing Leadership Fundamentals.
“For the Marine Corps, once you become a lance corporal or corporal you are a leader and put into a leadership position. So no matter what your title is, if you’re put into a situation, you need to lead,” said Walker.
The Corporals Course is based upon the program of instruction developed for the command-sponsored course. It has been designed to provide additional knowledge and skills to be successful small-unit leaders.
“We wanted everyone to be on the same page,” said Marine Sgt. Faisal Elkantar, JTF J2 personnel. “We wanted everyone to see what we get to see, on a daily basis.”
“As leaders, it is our job to teach, coach, inspire and lead,” Hidalgo said. “In the Marines, we practice leadership on day one of boot camp.”
After completion of the course, the Corporals Course class 046-2014 sat down to enjoy a night of food, fun and jokes.
Holding true to the Marine Corps standard, the students, instructors and distinguished guests concluded the training with toasts honoring the past, present and future Marines and military leaders.
Semper Fidelis!
| Date Taken: | 05.23.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 06.06.2014 09:15 |
| Story ID: | 132263 |
| Location: | GUANTANAMO BAY, CU |
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