Displaying 1 of 1 2011 Format: Book Author: Dye, Julia. Title: Backbone : history, traditions and leadership lessons of Marine Corps NCOs / Julia D. Dye. Publisher, Date: Botley, Oxford, UK ; Long Island City, NY, USA : Osprey Pub., ©2011. Description: xx, 235 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm Summary: Dye explores the cadre of non-commissioned officers that make up the Marine Corps' system of small unit leadership. She examines the 14 traits embraced by every NCO. To assemble this chronicle, the author interviewed dozens of Marines and mined the trove of historical and modern NCO heroes that comprise the Marine Corps' astonishing legacy. Subjects: United States. Marine Corps -- Non-commissioned officers. Marines -- United States. Leadership -- United States. Other Title: History, traditions and leadership lessons of Marine Corps NCOs Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 204-229) and index. Contents: Part 1. Body: Initiative ; Bearing ; Unselfishness ; Dependability ; Endurance -- Part 2. Mind: Knowledge ; Judgment ; Enthusiasm ; Tact ; Decisiveness -- Part 3. Spirit: Integrity ; Justice ; Loyalty ; Courage -- Conclusion. LCCN: 2011534239 ISBN: 9781849085489 184908548X Other Number: 707235911 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 302199 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 359.96338 Dye Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1