Duties of a Team Member & Firewatch Lesson 9 Duties of a Team Member & Firewatch Special thanks and credit to Mr. Chris Chinchilla and Quartz Hill Young Marines

Program Requirements PO.7 – Leadership EO.1 – Carry out the duties of a team member. TLO.a – Comply with rules and order. TLO.b – Make responsible decision for personal safety and safety of teammates. TLO.c – Use positive words and encouragement when speaking with team members. TLO.d – Cooperate with others and work as a member of the team. TLO.e – Accept constructive criticism. TLO.f – Take care of all personal and group equipment by repairing or reporting items of equipment or clothing that become damaged. TLO.g – Encourage teammates. EO.2 – Understand the duties of firewatch. TLO.a – Recite the second Young Marine General Orders.

Example: The Marine Corps is a team—Marines are part of a team. What is a “Team”? Team: A group of individuals working together to accomplish a shared goal. Example: The Marine Corps is a team—Marines are part of a team.

Team Member Duties

Make responsible decisions personal safety and safety of teammates. Team Member Duties Make responsible decisions personal safety and safety of teammates.

Cooperate with others and work as a member of the team. Team Member Duties Cooperate with others and work as a member of the team.

Accept constructive criticism. Team Member Duties Accept constructive criticism.

Team Member Duties Take care of all personal and group equipment by repairing or reporting items of equipment and clothing when they break or become damaged.

Encourage your teammates. Team Member Duties Encourage your teammates.

Teamwork, Trust, and Friendship Together Everyone Accomplishes More

Teamwork Rely on your teammates and leaders Lend a hand freely Expect your teammates to help you when you need it

Teamwork Being a good team member is the first step to becoming a leader Your leaders started where you are today Trust their experience Work on your skills and always improve

Teamwork Be honest with yourself, and your teammates, about your personal limits—things you cannot or will not do Do not try to hide behind foolish or misleading behavior Accept your teammates’ limits, but encourage them to improve

Never resort to violent or vindictive behavior Teamwork Never resort to violent or vindictive behavior

Never leave a teammate behind Teamwork Never leave a teammate behind

Teamwork Be patient and understanding when things go wrong, when people make mistakes, or when plans change at the last minute.

“Always Faithful”: Setting the Example Making responsible decisions means doing the right thing even when no one is looking

Teammate Duty: Firewatch

What is “Firewatch”? “As a Young Marine, it is your duty to look after your peers and subordinates. Firewatch is performing that duty while they are sleeping.” Duty: 1. Moral obligation. 2. A task assigned to someone, especially in the Armed Forces. Example: It’s your duty to achieve high grades in school. Peer: One who has equal standing with another. Example: Your friends, classmates, and fellow recruits. Subordinate: 1. Of a lower rank. 2. Subject to the authority of another. Example: You are the subordinate of your teachers, parents, and Young Marine Recruit Instructors.

What is “Firewatch”? “As a Young Marine, it is your duty to look after your peers and subordinates. Firewatch is performing that duty while they are sleeping.”

What is “Firewatch”? “While performing firewatch, you are on the lookout for anything that could bring harm to your fellow Young Marines.” Control the campfire to prevent forest fires. Make sure everyone  is in the rack. “Remain ALERT and carry out your duties to the best of your ability.”

Marines on …in Afghanistan.

One Marine looks out for all the rest… Marines on …in the desert. One Marine looks out for all the rest…

The YM General Orders YMGO #1 – I will take charge of this post and all Young Marines’ property in view. YMGO #2 – I will walk my post in an alert manner, observe everything that takes place within sight or hearing, and report any unauthorized personnel. YMGO #3 – I will report all violations of orders and instructions I have been given. YMGO #4 – I will not quit my post until properly relieved. YMGO #5 – I will speak to no one except those who are also in the line of duty. YMGO #6 – I will sound the alarm in case of emergency. YMGO #7 – I will call an Adult Volunteer or Young Marine in charge if any event occurs that has not been covered by instructions.

How to Stand Firewatch In a military manner “Parade Rest” or “At Ease” Patrol your post by walking back and forth In boot camp, STUDY! But observe surroundings Walk quietly…remember, your fellow Young Marines or recruits are trying to sleep Avoid speaking. If you must speak, whisper… Be sure you have sufficient light, such as a wall light or flashlight Do not ask: “Is firewatch almost over?” Wake up the next firewatch

Post and Relief “Post and Relief” means waking up the next firewatch and allowing him or her to take charge of the post Wake up the next firewatch 5 minutes before their shift Stay on post until the next firewatch has dressed and is ready to assume firewatch If YOU are the next firewatch, GET UP IMMEDIATELY! You don’t want to have to wait on someone, so don’t be LAZY and make others wait on you! Dress as quickly as possible!

Post and Relief Wake-up calls can be gentle…or they can be mean! It’s up to you. So you’d better get up right away! Video is meant to be humorous. In other words, “Don’t make the current firewatch wait on you. When they wake you up, GET UP! They’re tired too.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbJRqX-WZs8

Activity: Skit You will be creating a skit demonstrating some or all of the duties of a team member. You should choose a scenario that you would encounter in the Young Marines that would require you to work as a team to reach a goal. Jot down your ideas, write the dialogue, assign roles, and be prepared to perform your skit. You may also choose to include some problem solving situations where someone doesn’t work as a team and needs to take constructive criticism to improve.

Activity: Comic Strip You will be creating a comic strip showing some or all of the duties of a team member. You should choose a scenario that you would encounter in the Young Marines that would require you to work as a team to reach a goal. Jot down your ideas, write the dialogue, create your story line, and then draw your comic. You may also choose to include some problem solving situations where someone doesn’t work as a team and needs to take constructive criticism to improve.

Teambuilding Time!

Reflection Think back on any time when you had to work as team with other people, including today. What were some positive teamwork experiences you had? What were some negative ones? What made them positive or negative? What should you do if someone is working well with the team? What should you do if you’re told you’re not working with the team? Why is teamwork so important in the Young Marines?