Military Leadership PDF

**MILITARY LEADERSHIP** **[MILITARY]**- is the armed forces responsible for securing and defending the country. **[LEADERSHIP]**- is the ability of an individual to influence and guide followers and other members of the organization. **[LEADER]**- is a person who by virtue of designation or assig...

**MILITARY LEADERSHIP** **[MILITARY]**- is the armed forces responsible for securing and defending the country. **[LEADERSHIP]**- is the ability of an individual to influence and guide followers and other members of the organization. **[LEADER]**- is a person who by virtue of designation or assigned responsibility inspires and influences people to accomplish the mission **[COMMAND]** - is the authority a person in the mil service lawfully exercise over subordinates by virtue of his rank and assignment or position. **[MILITARY LEADERSHIP]-** is the art of influencing others to accomplish the mission by providing... **- PURPOSE** **- DIRECTION** **- MOTIVATION** **[BOSS AND LEADER]** **[BOSS-]** Relies on authorityIssues ultimatum Says "I" Uses people Takes credit Places the blame Say "Go" My way is the only way **[LEADER-]** Relies on Good will Generates enthusiasm Says "We" Develop people Gives credit Accept the blame Says let's "go" Strength in unity. **[RESPONSIBILITIES OF A LEADER]** \- Accomplishment of the mission -To look out for the welfare of his subordinates **[ROLES OF A LEADER]** - A model soldier and commander - A Mentor - A Coach - A Counselor - A custodian of his men's welfare **[2 THINGS A LEADER IS SUPPOSED TO DO]** - **Prepare soldiers and units to fight in battle** - **Lead soldiers and uni during battle** **[ELEVEN PRINCIPLES OF A LEADER]** 1\. Know yourself and seek self-improvement 2\. Be technically and tactically proficient 3\. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions. 4\. Make timely and sound decisions 5\. Set as the example. 6\. Know your soldiers and look out for their welfare. 7\. Keep your subordinates informed. 8\. Develop a sense of responsibility in your subordinates. 9\. Ensure that the task is understood, supervised and accomplished 10\. Train your soldiers as a team. 11\. Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities **[THREE BASIC TYPES OF LEADERSHIP]** **-AUTHORITATIVE** **-PARTICIPATIVE** **-DELEGATIVE** **[FOUR (4) FACTORS OF LEADERSHIP]** -FOLLOWER -LEADER -COMMUNICATION -SITUATION **[LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK]** **As a leader you must BE** - **Committed to the professional ethics.** - **Possess professional character and traits.** - **Know the four (4) factors of leadership & how they affect each other.** - **Know yourself.** As a leader you must **[KNOW]** - **Human Nature** -Has needs & emotions. -Response to stress. -Strengths & weaknesses -Knowledge & skills of your people. - As a leader you must provide direction and DO. - Goal setting, problem solving, decision making, planning. - Communicating, coordinating, supervising, evaluating. **[14 LEADERSHIP TRAITS]** 1\. [Bearing -] A person's general appearance, carriage, deportment and conduct. 2.[Courage -] Mental quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism, but enables to proceed in the face of it with calmness and firmness. 3\. [Decisiveness-] ability to make decisions promptly and to state them in a clear and forceful manner. 4\. [Dependability-] certainty of proper performance duty. 5\. [Endurance-] mental and physical stamina measured by the ability to withstand pain, fatigue, stress and hardship. 6\. [Enthusiasm-] display of sincere and zeal in the performance of duties. 7\. [Initiative-] taking actions in the absence of orders. 8\. [Integrity-] uprightness and soundness of moral principles, quality of thoughtfulness and honesty. 9\. [Judgment-] ability to logically weigh facts solutions on which to base sound decisions. 10\. [Justice-] giving every subordinates due, being equitable, impartial and consistent in bestowing awards and punishment. 11\. [Knowledge-] acquired information including knowledge of the job, and knowledge of the subordinates. 12\. [Loyalty-] quality of faithfulness to country, superiors, subordinates and peers. 13\. [Tact-] Ability to deal with others in a respectful manner. 14\. [Unselfishness]- avoids providing own comfort and personal advancement at the expense of others. "Some people are born leader. Others are developed leaders, and a few are nothing until pressures are imposed which brings amazing LEADERSHIP. The most disappointing are those who seem to have all the accepted qualifications until the pressure comes, and then they break." GEN Melvin Zais