This research will describe and assess the Marine Corps Mentoring Program (MCMP). The MCMP is meant to help shape future leaders, increase unit cohesion, reinforce solidarity, foster relationships of genuine concern and better prepare Marines to handle the increased challenges of today's operational climate. This research will document the motivation, goals and implementation plan of the program and assess the extent to which the actual implementation is consistent with the plan. It will examine how extensively the program is used and also examine mentors' and proteges' assessments of the program. These data is used to compare the MCMP planned versus the actual implementation and perceived effectiveness in order to make recommendations for improving any identified shortcomings."