UK Navy and Marines on Moral Character Development and Assessment

Tony Raya and Stuart McCrimmon emphasized the importance of ethics, culture, and leadership in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. Raya discussed building “moral armor” through education, training, and cultural assessments, stressing leadership’s role in upholding ethical standards and addressing moral challenges. McCrimmon introduced Project Jaywick to transform leadership training, focusing on resilience, student-led learning, and emotional intelligence. Both highlighted the need for continuous ethical discussions and integrating values to navigate moral issues, ensuring a strong, ethical organizational culture.