What are the core values of the United States Marine Corps?

What are the core values of the United States Marine Corps?

• A. Integrity, Duty, Honor.
• B. Courage, Commitment, Honor.
• C. Respect, Courage, Honor.
• D. Honor, Courage, Commitment.

Answer: (D)

The Marines’ values are a three-part standard that guides all actions: Honor, Courage, and Commitment. Honor means upholding ethics and integrity—doing what’s right, even when no one is watching. Courage covers both the moral backbone to stand for what’s right under pressure and the physical bravery to face danger. Commitment is the steadfast dedication to the mission, to the unit, and to fellow Marines, even when sacrifices are required. This triad—Honor, Courage, and Commitment—forms the official framework used to teach and evaluate behavior, which is why that option matches the standard wording. While other values like Integrity or Respect are important in general, they are not the formal Marine Corps triad.

The Marines’ values are a three-part standard that guides all actions: Honor, Courage, and Commitment. Honor means upholding ethics and integrity—doing what’s right, even when no one is watching. Courage covers both the moral backbone to stand for what’s right under pressure and the physical bravery to face danger. Commitment is the steadfast dedication to the mission, to the unit, and to fellow Marines, even when sacrifices are required. This triad—Honor, Courage, and Commitment—forms the official framework used to teach and evaluate behavior, which is why that option matches the standard wording. While other values like Integrity or Respect are important in general, they are not the formal Marine Corps triad.