Photo By Master Sgt. Rebekka Heite | Cpl. Lance L. Osborne awaits direction from his team during a teambuilding exercise at...... read more read more
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CAMP HANSEN, Japan - “Turn around, go forward, stop, reach down,” yelled a Marine as he gave direction to his blindfolded partner behind him.
To add another point of friction, both Marines had to rely on six other team members who were also deprived of a key component of communication, speech.
The goal – move objects from one place to another, despite the lack of key senses. The purpose – learn the importance of effective communication.
This was one of many team-building exercises more than 20 Marines and sailors with the 12th Marine Regiment accomplished during their weekend retreat to White Beach Naval Facility Feb. 10-12.
“Unit retreats focus on reinforcing core values,” said Navy Lt. John Freiberg, deputy director for the Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation.
The purpose of CREDO is to improve job performance and enhance overall quality of life for service members and their families.
“My goal for this weekend is that the Marines remember why they came into the Marine Corps, that they remember their history and what they represent,” said Lt. Cmdr. Samuel Ravelo, chaplain, 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. “It is so easy to forget.”
During the retreat the Marines learned about Marine Corps history, participated in interactive discussions and team-building exercises, and conducted a personality inventory and people-skills training.
“This retreat took junior Marines away from work, got them out of uniform, and gave them tools and skills to invest in their character,” said Freiberg.
The goal is to connect their beliefs and values to their behavior, he added.
“The team-building exercises were a little harder than I thought they would be,” said Cpl. Devonte Bailey, a retreat participant. “I’m enjoying myself. I’m enjoying getting to know these guys better,” he added.
| Date Taken: | 02.10.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 02.16.2012 19:13 |
| Story ID: | 83974 |
| Location: | CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JP |
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