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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Adam Malone, the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the Corporals Course at MCAS Cherry Point, shares what the course is about and how COVID-19 and social distancing have affected it, Sept. 3, 2021, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina. The mission of the Corporals Course is to mold the Marine Corps’ newest NCO’s into small unit leaders, so they can effectively lead and mentor the Marines under their charge. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Michele Clarke)

As we continue to highlight the Corporal’s Leadership Course, today we will focus on the Marines who help shape these corporals into the small unit leaders you see upon their graduation from the course. The Corporal’s Leadership Course Instructor’s lead from the front and set the example for the students. They are with the students all day long from physical training in the morning to class room instruction; from drill to uniform inspections; and from evaluations to graduation. These Marines put in unprecedented hours and hard work to shape the future of the Marine Corps. Now hear from one of our very own, Sgt. Van Dusen. Visit https://www.cherrypoint.marines.mil/News/ for more happenings at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Cody Lemons)

As we continue to highlight the Corporals Leadership Course, today we focus on the Physical Training (PT) aspect of the course. Being physically fit is an essential part of the Marine Corps, so throughout the course instructors lead the students through vigorous PT sessions aimed at teaching them how to push through both mentally and physically stressful situations. Through many long, early mornings on the PT field, the students learn skills and techniques to bring back to their units and become more effective leaders.

Sgt. Zachary VanDusen, chief instructor for Corporals Leadership Course, explains the different types of evaluations students must pass to complete the course. The Marines are tested on Marine Corps various aspects of discipline, Marine Corps knowledge and ethical decision making. In order to meet the requirements to pick up the rank of sergeant, Marines must first pass this course. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Christian J. Lopez) For more information on the roles and responsibilities of a noncommissioned officer, visit: https://www.usmcu.edu/CDET/enlisted-marinenet-corporals/?fbclid=IwAR2t2JKaLTqmQzi0xQ4IlA3xuf57aA6pgketDTbWUMGzrCB8VRaw_NV_Yww

Corporals Leadership Course is an essential stepping stone for newly promoted corporals. This course focuses on all of the fundamentals of making remarkable young leaders. It gives corporals the chance to explore different leadership styles to help understand the leader that they want to become. They are tested throughout the course on common knowledge, physical fitness and ethical decision making.

MSgt. Nicholas DiRoma, SNCOIC of Corporals Leadership Course, shares with us the purpose of the course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. For Marines who have recently picked up the rank of corporal, Corporals Leadership Course is a great opportunity to learn new leadership styles and their roles and responsibilities as noncommissioned officers. The Marines are given classes on leadership, ethical decision making and more. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Christian J. Lopez) For more information about being a noncommissioned officer in the Marine Corps, visit: https://www.marines.mil/