As a Marine Option Midshipman you seek entrance into a very select group of leaders of Marines. Leaders of Marines know their Marines and look out for there welfare. The welfare of the Marines under your charge should come before you even think to breathe.
Marines deserve absolutely no less.
Given the maxims, in the leadership principles, know your Marines and look out for their welfare, know yourself and seek self improvement, and know the capabilities of your unit and employ it in accordance with it's capabilities, the following information is provided for your independent study. Independent study is an absolute necessity if one esteems to become or continue being a military Professional. This is especially true for the Marine option Midshipman. When you go to Officer's Candidate School you will be expected to have a certain level of knowledge. That level of knowledge will be expected to be wholly solidified by the time you get to The Basic School.