As a leader, what are some innovative ways YOU'VE used to show Esprit de Corps??

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 01:39:19 -0400

With heavy deployment rotations, stagnant promotions and overall lack of motivation I see a steady decline on "Joe's" morale. I try my best to "mix it up" and keep them engaged with a constant stream of positive reienforcement. Here's a pic of my Platoon while deployed to Afghanistan. Our Company name is the Phantoms. So around halloween I ordered a few of these masks and we wore them while performing our duties on the flight line. (with my Commanders blessing of course) It was just the boost my joes needed to make it over that 8-9 month milestone on the backside of a year rotation. Tell me your cleaver ways to improve morale in your unit.

Response by PO3 Shaun Taylor made Oct 22 at 2014 1:49 AM

PO3 Shaun Taylor — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 01:49:12 -0400

When on deployment we used to play dominos, spades, basketball, football, and soccer. We also use to sit around dancing and rap battles.

This video reminds me of some of our dance offs lol.

http://faithtap.com/1925/marines-have-dance-off-at-annual-ball/

This Marine Started A Dance Off, And The Entire Room Erupted In Cheers.

This sergeant major lit up the dance floor at the annual Marine Corps Ball starting a dance off that shows their skillful dance moves. The crowd can be heard cheering as they are entertaining them all and having a good relaxing time away from their normal duties. God bless those serv..

Response by SSG Richard Reilly made May 21 at 2015 4:51 PM

SSG Richard Reilly — Thu, 21 May 2015 16:51:55 -0400

My normal shenanigans for celebrating birthdays.

Note Rank was never ignored. My General's door was blockaded by Diet Dr.Peppers...obviously i didn't record that out of protecting my rank at the time.

Note to the Note. If you are going to do stuff that can get you in trouble don't post it on facebook.