Protect What You’ve Earned (PWYE)

Video by Jeff Nyhart

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

May 17, 2016 | 1:45

Protect What You’ve Earned (PWYE) is a simple decision-making framework, not a program. By orienting the Marine on his or her own actions, PWYE promotes internal individual accountability. PWYE reinforces key elements and standards of our Corps’ warrior culture: discipline, leadership, teamwork, action, accountability, excellence, and esprit. PWYE lives within our Core Values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment. Leaders may use PWYE as a catalyst for frank kneecap-to-kneecap dialogue with Marines, Sailors and family members about the risks and consequences of their individual actions. (This video was produced by Marine Forces Reserve and uploaded to DVIDS on Jan. 31, 2017 by Camp Pendleton Public Affairs for use in its Protect What You’ve Earned campaign.)