WEBVTT 00:00.210 --> 00:02.260 - Good afternoon fourth Marine Corps district. 00:02.260 --> 00:04.050 I'm Colonel Heather Katoya. 00:04.050 --> 00:05.760 I would like to take this time to say 00:05.760 --> 00:08.440 that I am honored to be your new commanding officer, 00:08.440 --> 00:10.430 as well say how proud I am 00:10.430 --> 00:11.850 of our recruiters 00:11.850 --> 00:13.580 who have been working tirelessly 00:13.580 --> 00:15.460 during this trying time. 00:15.460 --> 00:16.920 I want to reaffirm, 00:16.920 --> 00:19.800 that we will continue to honor our commitment 00:19.800 --> 00:23.110 in maintaining the readiness of our Expeditionary Force, 00:23.110 --> 00:25.900 while prioritizing the safety of our Marines, 00:25.900 --> 00:28.710 sailors, civilian Marines, their families 00:28.710 --> 00:30.380 and the American people. 00:30.380 --> 00:32.910 As our battlespace has changed with the onset 00:32.910 --> 00:35.260 of the COVID-19 pandemic, 00:35.260 --> 00:38.510 we will continue to remain flexible, vigilant 00:38.510 --> 00:41.350 and adapt to the changes in our operating environment 00:41.350 --> 00:43.850 to ensure mission success. 00:43.850 --> 00:45.080 Sergeant Major and I 00:45.080 --> 00:46.240 wanted to take some time 00:46.240 --> 00:49.120 to share our philosophy and expectations 00:49.120 --> 00:51.410 as we continue to make mission. 00:51.410 --> 00:52.840 As you should have seen, 00:52.840 --> 00:54.673 my command philosophy is M2L2. 00:56.130 --> 01:00.390 Mission, Marines and families, leadership and legacy. 01:00.390 --> 01:03.940 And the Sergeant Major's key elements to a successful tour 01:03.940 --> 01:05.620 are defined by the three R's 01:05.620 --> 01:08.260 which are leaving this tour with your rank, 01:08.260 --> 01:09.723 your ring and your ribbon. 01:10.590 --> 01:13.890 The first part of M2L2 is mission. 01:13.890 --> 01:16.410 Our first priority is the mission, 01:16.410 --> 01:18.580 attaining shipping and contracting 01:18.580 --> 01:21.250 by component category and quality. 01:21.250 --> 01:22.230 It is about brilliance 01:22.230 --> 01:24.510 in the basics of systematic recruiting. 01:24.510 --> 01:27.120 It is tried true and proven. 01:27.120 --> 01:30.290 Don't fight the process, it does work. 01:30.290 --> 01:31.890 By following the proven system, 01:31.890 --> 01:34.210 it can help you redeem the quality time 01:34.210 --> 01:36.983 and desire with family and friends. 01:37.970 --> 01:40.200 - We have a profound responsibility 01:40.200 --> 01:42.820 in this most important mission of recruiting, 01:42.820 --> 01:45.670 preparing, motivating and keeping faith 01:45.670 --> 01:49.140 with the local community as we transform citizens 01:49.140 --> 01:52.453 into the next generation of United States Marines. 01:53.710 --> 01:55.830 - Each and every member of this command, 01:55.830 --> 01:58.520 regardless of billet is vitally important 01:58.520 --> 02:00.163 to accomplishing our mission. 02:01.470 --> 02:05.363 The second part of M2L2 centers around Marines and families. 02:06.410 --> 02:09.830 I believe that when we take care of our Marines, 02:09.830 --> 02:12.730 sailors, civilian Marines and their families, 02:12.730 --> 02:15.300 the mission will take care of itself. 02:15.300 --> 02:18.500 But how we accomplish that is through balanced excellence, 02:18.500 --> 02:21.803 that is practicing a good work life balance. 02:22.920 --> 02:24.770 - Having a genuine concern 02:24.770 --> 02:27.950 in the welfare of our Marines and their families 02:27.950 --> 02:30.990 is paramount to building resilient families 02:30.990 --> 02:33.683 that will be able to thrive on this duty. 02:34.940 --> 02:36.640 - We acknowledge that recruiting duty 02:36.640 --> 02:38.630 is one of the most challenging 02:38.630 --> 02:41.030 and demanding special duty assignments, 02:41.030 --> 02:42.510 not only for our Marines, 02:42.510 --> 02:44.700 but also for our families. 02:44.700 --> 02:47.590 However, we know that the rigors of this duty 02:47.590 --> 02:52.130 can be overcome by keeping open lines of communication, 02:52.130 --> 02:55.880 being transparent in providing you and your families 02:55.880 --> 02:58.090 the necessary tools and support 02:58.090 --> 03:00.870 in order for you not to only survive, 03:00.870 --> 03:02.383 but thrive on this duty. 03:03.540 --> 03:06.313 The third part of M2L2 is leadership. 03:07.310 --> 03:10.550 Leadership is a choice, not a rank. 03:10.550 --> 03:14.090 I expect all leaders to be engaged across the district 03:14.090 --> 03:16.230 in the personal and professional development 03:16.230 --> 03:17.820 of their personnel. 03:17.820 --> 03:20.513 Our people are our most valued asset. 03:21.350 --> 03:24.450 - As leaders, we have a responsibility 03:24.450 --> 03:28.220 to uphold and maintain the standards of conduct. 03:28.220 --> 03:30.410 We must all remember that we are Marines 03:30.410 --> 03:33.743 serving on recruiting duty, not just recruiters. 03:35.360 --> 03:37.580 - The minimum standard is the starting point 03:37.580 --> 03:40.200 and expectation, not the goal. 03:40.200 --> 03:42.190 leaders must strive for excellence 03:42.190 --> 03:44.650 by constantly seeking self learning, 03:44.650 --> 03:47.293 self improvement and process improvement. 03:48.290 --> 03:51.540 Finally, the fourth part of M2L2 is legacy 03:52.950 --> 03:56.667 As one of our legendary general stated, General Mattis, 03:56.667 --> 03:58.740 "We all have a responsibility 03:58.740 --> 04:02.680 to ensure that we maintain the great legacy of our Corps. 04:02.680 --> 04:06.650 And we can accomplish that by thinking before we act, 04:06.650 --> 04:09.030 keeping our moral compass on due north, 04:09.030 --> 04:10.710 and by doing the right thing 04:10.710 --> 04:13.410 because it's the right thing to do always, 04:13.410 --> 04:15.177 regardless of the adversity." 04:16.860 --> 04:19.470 - Because we were to name teams, 04:19.470 --> 04:22.920 we must not only uphold our Marine Corps legacy, 04:22.920 --> 04:25.050 we also have a responsibility 04:25.050 --> 04:28.713 to uphold the honor and legacy of our family name. 04:29.650 --> 04:32.450 - Our nation depends on us to be the example 04:32.450 --> 04:33.980 and uphold our legacy 04:33.980 --> 04:36.930 by ensuring our conduct is above reproach 04:36.930 --> 04:39.760 and that we do not do anything illegal, 04:39.760 --> 04:42.333 unethical, immoral or unsafe. 04:43.750 --> 04:46.350 In closing, remember M2L2 04:46.350 --> 04:49.100 and the three R's to a successful tour. 04:49.100 --> 04:51.940 We along with higher headquarters fully support you 04:51.940 --> 04:53.660 as we play our vital role 04:53.660 --> 04:55.900 in maintaining the future of the Corps. 04:55.900 --> 04:59.180 Through smart, deliberate and strategic recruiting, 04:59.180 --> 05:01.120 we will make mission, 05:01.120 --> 05:03.880 and in the future we will see this challenging period 05:03.880 --> 05:06.133 as another battle fought and won. 05:07.120 --> 05:09.883 Fight and fourth. Semper Fidelis.