1st Tank Battalion

1^st Tank Battalion’s Core Principles

“We don’t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training”…Archilochus

Train like you fight: Practice makes permanent, challenging/realistic training with instant feedback is paramount

• Every movement in garrison and in the field is a patrol: PCCs/PCIs, brief/OPORD, gear

• 10,000 repetitions to reach mastery

• Standards based, system approach, progressive in nature with continual remediation

   

Own the problem: Be accountable for everything you do, good and bad, no excuses

• Do the right thing and make morally sound decisions

• Take responsibility for your Marines and Sailors and develop them to be successful leaders

• You are a professional war fighter, treat everything you do accordingly

   

Whatever it takes: Our loyalty is to winning. Row hard, thrive in a dynamic world, and embrace ambiguity

• There is no task beneath anyone

• Be an expert in your field and willing to whatever it takes to accomplish the mission, regardless of rank or billet

• Be humble, everyone row together

• Accomplish the mission, clean your gear and prepare to do it again

• Always do your best, never quit

   

It is not about you: Family and fellow Marines and Sailors are the priority

• Remember the blood and sweat of those who have served and sacrificed in previous generations for you

• Servitude leadership always

• Positive command climate at all levels

• Lead from the front, set the example, and always remember those who made it possible for you to be where you are

   

Make someone’s circumstances exceptional: There are no exceptional people, only exceptional circumstances

• We are all products of our surroundings and those who have taught and mentored us

• Create a positive environment

• Take care of and respect each other always

• Seize the opportunity and create and extraordinary atmosphere 

Expeditionary Mindset: Be ready to deploy and fight tonight

• Mind, body, equipment, and family readiness always