There are two kinds - physical and moral. Courage is demonstrated by taking risks. Courage is demonstrated by taking risks, acting calmly and firmly in stressful situations. STANDING UP FOR WHAT IS RIGHT, REGARDLESS OF WHAT OTHERS MAY THINK, and accepting responsibility for your mistakes.

If you are in a tight place and feel fear, recognize it. Then get control over it and make it work for you. Fear stimulates the body processes. When you are scared you can actually work harder and for a longer time. Don't let fear make you panic. Keep busy, fix your mind on your goal and your intent. Courage grows with action. When things are really tough, take action, don't worry if they go wrong - it is better to fall forward trying than to fail with indecision. Positive action on a poor decision is far better than a half-hearted attempt on the best possible one.

As for moral courage, know what is right and stand up for it. Young Marines are not saints by any means. But they do serve God, Country, and Corps. The Ten Commandments are still a good set of regulations. After all, they haven't had a change published for thousands of years. We all know the difference between right and wrong, it takes a strong will and moral courage to stand up for your beliefs. Taking a stand and having the courage to defend your beliefs are signs of a good leader.