First Sgt. Delwin Ellington, with Headquarters Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, listens to a presentation on new policies and procedures for communication during the annual inspector instructor orientation conference here, Sept. 10, 2014. The purpose of the conference was to provide instruction to recently assigned inspector instructors by addressing key functional areas and emphasizing policies and procedures necessary for mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Codey Underwood)