Sustaining the Transformation

The Marine transformation is forever ingrained in their DNA in recruit training and Officer Candidates School and throughout the rest of their lives. The transformation to becoming a Marine is often the defining moment in a person’s life. All Marines must possess a clear understanding that our Eagle, Globe, and Anchor is much more than an emblem, and that earning the title “Marine” carries a life-long responsibility to defend the nation, to care for fellow Marines, and to keep their honor clean.

This publication is focused on one of the key leadership principles: know your Marines and look out for their welfare.