Who is the Marine Instructor (MI)?

Who is the Marine Instructor (MI)?

• A. SgtMaj. Chris Garza (Ret.)
• B. LTCol. Jeff Stone (Ret.)
• C. Col. Bradley Ward USMC (Ret)
• D. Dr. Mel Sawyers

Answer: (A)

A Marine Instructor is the senior enlisted mentor in a Marine program, responsible for upholding Marine Corps standards, teaching drill and ceremonies, discipline, and the Corps’ ethos to cadets. This role is typically filled by a retired high-ranking enlisted leader who has the credibility and experience to lead and mentor others. That profile fits SgtMaj. Chris Garza (Ret.), which is why he is identified as the Marine Instructor. The other options are a commissioned officer or a civilian, which would not normally fill the MI role in this context.

A Marine Instructor is the senior enlisted mentor in a Marine program, responsible for upholding Marine Corps standards, teaching drill and ceremonies, discipline, and the Corps’ ethos to cadets. This role is typically filled by a retired high-ranking enlisted leader who has the credibility and experience to lead and mentor others. That profile fits SgtMaj. Chris Garza (Ret.), which is why he is identified as the Marine Instructor. The other options are a commissioned officer or a civilian, which would not normally fill the MI role in this context.