Core Values: Honor, Courage, Commitment

It's what Marines learn from day one as a recruit.
Core Values: Honor, Courage, Commitment
Posted on 8/7/2026

To understand how to do what is right, recruits and Marines are taught about ethics and the core values of the Marine Corps. The Corps' core values are Honor, Courage, and Commitment. These values make up the bedrock of a Marine's character. During recruit training, recruits are taught these core values and numerous others related to them, such as integrity, discipline, teamwork, duty, and "esprit de corps."



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