POWER CHOICE

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POWER CHOICE

• Making Choices
• with
• POWER!

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OBJECTIVES ofPOWER CHOICE

• To Prevent Professional Misconduct
• To Reduce Attrition

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3D MRB STATISTICS

• JANUARY 2006 - JUNE 2006
• 27 NJPs 3 Summary Court Martials
• 24 are E4 and below

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A Contract Defined

• Contract is any agreement made between yourself
  and another person(s) or institution(s).
• 1. This agreement may be entered into a
  voluntary/involuntary basis.
• 2. The agreement may be oral or written.
• 3. Full compliance between yourself and the
  person(s) or institution(s) is required.

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Components of the Contract

• A. You
• B. Person(s) or Institution(s)
• C. The actual Agreement or Contract
• A B C

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Your Military Contract

• I, _________, do solemnly swear that I will
  support and defend the Constitution of the United
  States against all enemies, foreign and domestic
  that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the
  same and that I will obey the orders of the
  President of the United States and the orders of
  the officers appointed over me, according to the
  regulations and the Uniform Code of Military
  Justice. So, help me God.

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Components of Your Military Contract
When You Joined the Marine Corps You Made
a CHOICE! YOU MARINE CHOICE!
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Truth About Choices

• Making choices is your ultimate freedom
• You have the power to make choices
• You are accountable for your choices
• You must learn to make the right choices
• You must learn to consistently make the right
  choice

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3 Levels of Choices

• Decision To Join the Military
• Selection USN / USMC / ARMY / AIR FORCE
• Type Active or Reserve

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POWER Choice

• Will steer you in the
• Right direction
• out of trouble

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POWER Choice is Powerful

• Can keep you out of trouble
• Will help you plan your future
• Will help you make the right decisions
• Can help others to make the right decisions

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What is POWER Choice?
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Making Choices with POWER

• Punishable?
• Offensive?
• Worthy?
• Ethical?
• Reasonable?

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Ask yourself....Can I get Punished for what
Im about to do?
Punishable?
UCMJ? Civil Law? Religion or Faith?
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UCMJ

• Punishment options for Commanding Officer
•            Dismissal
•              Dismissal with EMI
•              Captains Mast (NJP)
•              Summary Court-Martial (SCM)
•              Special Court-Martial (SPCM)
•              General Court-Martial (GCM)

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NJP or Higher for E1-E3

• --60 days restriction
• --45 days restriction/ extra duties
• --3 days bread and water
• --Reduction in rate to the next inferior paygrade
• --Forfeiture of ½ month pay for 2 months

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NJP or Higher for E4-E6

• --60 days restriction
• --45 days restriction/extra duties
• --Reduction in rate to the next inferior paygrade
• --Forfeiture of ½ month pay for 2 months

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Offensive?
Ask yourself....Can I get Punished for what
Im about to do or say?

• Other Gender
• Other Cultures
• Other Religions
• Other Institutions
• Other Individuals

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Worthy?
Ask yourself....Is the Punishment....

• Worth the Risk?
• Worth the Effort?
• Worth the Cost?
• Worth the Time?
• Worth Your Good Name?

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Ethical?
Ask yourself is this right thing to do? Is
It...

• Good for Me?
• Good for Others?
• Good by Itself?

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Is This CHOICE Good For Me?

• Personal Ethics
• Make me a better person?
• In accord with my values?
• Breaking any rules or laws?

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Is This CHOICE Good For Others?

• What is the norm of the community?
• What are the rules of the institution?
• What is the greatest good for the greatest number
  of people?

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Is The CHOICE Good By Itself?

• Does it Pass the Core Values Test?
• Honor! Courage! Commitment!
• You reap what you sow
• Equality All are Created Equal
• Love The Golden Rule
• Honesty The Best Policy

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Reasonable?

• Use Common Sense!
• Think Logically!

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Common Sense

• AWARE
• Of your surroundings
• BEWARE
• Of actions that offend others
• TAKE CARE
• Of your reputation and good name

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Think Logically!

• Consider the Consequences
• of Your Actions
• Dismissal
• Dismissal with EMI
•    Captains Mast (NJP)
•       Summary Court-Martial (SCM)
•         Special Court-Martial (SPCM)
•           General Court-Martial (GCM)

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Think POWER Choice!

• Punishable?
• Offensive?
• Worthy?
• Ethical?
• Reasonable?

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Live POWER Choice!

• Avoid Situations Where You Cannot
• Think Clearly
• (becoming too drunk, drowsy, rowdy,
  inattentive)
• Make the Necessary Behavioral
• Life Changes
• Continue to Grow Grow Up
• Make POWER Choices

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Only You Can Change Your Life

• Be Actively Involved in Getting What You Want
• Dont Make Excuses!
• Dont Wait On Things to Happen to You...Make
  Things happen for You
• Eleanor Roosevelt We shape our lives And the
  choices we make are ultimately our responsibility

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Help Yourself Grow

• Physically Food, Sleep, Exercise, Relaxation
• Intellectually Read, analyze, logical rational
  thinking, objective
• Socially Friends, Social Clubs, Community,
  Church
• Spiritual Worship, Devotion, Read,
  Meditation, Reflection, Journaling

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QUESTIONS?