Be Technically and Tactically Proficient
Know Yourself and Seek Self-improvement
Know Your Marines and Look Out for Their Welfare
Keep Your Marines Informed
Insure the Task is Understood, Supervised, and Accomplished
Train Your Marines as a Team
Make Sound and Timely Decisions
Develop a Sense of Responsibility Among Your Subordinates
Employ Your Command in Accordance with its Capabilities
Seek Responsibility and Take Responsibility for Your Actions