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Leadership Traits

Judgement: The quality of weighing facts and possible solutions upon which to base sound decisions.

Justice: The quality of being impartial and consistent in exercising command.

Decisiveness: Ability to reach decisions promptly and to announce them in a clean, forceful manner.

Initiative: Seeing what has to be done and connecting a course of action, even in the absence of orders.

Dependability: The certainty of the proper performance of duty.

Tact: The ability to deal with others without creating offense.

Integrity: Uprightness of character and soundness of moral principle, absolute truthfulness and honesty.

Endurance: The mental and physical stamina measured by the ability to stand pain, fatigue, distress, and hardship.

Bearing: Creating a favorable impression in carriage, appearance, and personal conduct at all times.

Unselfishness: Avoidance of providing for one’s comfort and personal advancement at the expense of others.

Courage: Mental quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism but enables a person to proceed in the face of it with calmness and firmness.

Knowledge: Acquired information, including professional knowledge and an understanding of your cadets.

Loyalty: Faithfulness to Country, Corps, and unit, and to your seniors and subordinates.

Enthusiasm: The display of sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of duty.

Leadership Principles

1.) Be technically and tactically proficient.

2.) Know yourself and seek self-improvement.

3.) Know your subordinates and look out for their welfare.

4.) Keep your unit informed.

5.) Set the example.

6.) Insure that the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished.

7.) Train your unit as a team.

8.) Make sound and timely decisions.

9.) Develop a sense of responsibility amongst your subordinates.

10.) Employ your unit within its capabilities.

11.) Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.