Mentorship

—The relation between officers and enlisted men should in no sense be that of superior and inferior nor that of master and servant, but rather that of teacher and scholar. In fact, it should partake of the nature of the relation between father and son, to the extent that officers, especially commanding officers, are responsible for the physical, mental, and moral welfare, as well as the discipline and military training of the young men under their command who are serving the nation in the Marine Corps.

—Lieutenant General John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps

Mentorship Roster

Mentor's Responsibilities

Establish Goals

Assist midshipman in setting goals and creating a development plan tailored to them

Share Knowledge

Provide information that will assist the mentee in learning about the culture and values of the Navy and Marine Corps

Give Feedback

Provide constructive feedback about perceived strengths and developmental needs

Open Doors

Point out opportunities for the midshipman to develop and demonstrate capabilities, as well as pitfalls to avoid

Navigate Leadership

Coach the midshipman on effective problem-solving techniques and leadership skills

Build Confidence

Encourage, motivate, and build the midshipman’s sense of self and level of self-confidence

Ductus Exemplo

Lead by example and serve as an unbiased coach, confidant, and advisor

Maintain Confidentiality

Respect the privacy of every midshipman

Mentee's Responsibilities

Show Interest

Actively demonstrate initiative and desire to learn

Take Initiative

Take the initiative to schedule meetings and to seek the mentor's advice

Seek Self-Improvement

Objectively assess developmental needs, establish clear developmental goals, and communicate openly about them

Seek Responsibility

Take responsibility for personal growth and development

Absorb Coaching

Be receptive to feedback and coaching

Stay Positive

Maintain a positive and constructive attitude

Carpe Diem

Take advantage of training, developmental activities, and assistance offered

Maintain Confidentiality

Respect the privacy of every midshipman

Warfare Clubs

The Capital Battalion has five Warfare Clubs that reflect their respective communities of interest. Scroll below for more information. Our battalions also offers other clubs like the Diversity Club and Run Club!

Special Warfare Club

Mission: To hone Capital Battalion midshipmen into warrior scholars prepared for Naval Special Warfare, Naval Special Operations, and Marine Corps Special Operations. This is successfully achieved through mental development, moral development, and physical development