Leadership Traits
Use the Acronym; JJ DID TIE BUCKLE as a memory tool to learn the 14 Leadership Traits.
Judgment – Using facts to make sound decisions
Justice – Being impartial
Decisiveness – Ability to reach decisions
Initiative – Seeing what has to be done, and getting it done without being told
Dependability – Completing your tasks completely
Tact – Ability to deal with others without causing offense
Integrity – Complete truth and honesty
Endurance – Mental and physical strength
Bearing – Creating a favorable impression (Appearance)
Unselfishness – Not providing for your own comfort at the expense of others
Courage – Mental quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism and overcomes it
Knowledge – learning information
Loyalty – Faithfulness to what is important to you
Enthusiasm – Sincere interest in performing your task
11 Leadership Principles
Know yourself and seek self-improvement
Know your troops and look out for their welfare
Keep your troops informed
Be technically and tactfully proficient
Ensure that the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished
Train your troops as a team
Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities
Set the example
Develop a sense of responsibility among subordinates
Make sound and timely decisions
Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions
Responsibilities of the Cadet Leader
Know your job
Carry out assignments promptly
Use initiative and resourcefulness
Keep seniors informed
Know cadet regulations and follow them
Lead and teach drill and ceremonies
Maintain high standards of conduct
Be a good instructor
Deal fairly and impartially with your men
Be unselfish
Objectives of Leadership
Mission Accomplishment
Troop Welfare