Qualities of a Leader

1. Courage.
2. Willpower.
3. Initiative.
4. Knowledge.
5. Integrity.
6. Self confidence.
7. Enthusiasm.
8. An ability to communicate.

Functions of a Leader

1. Planning.
2. Briefing.
3. Controlling.
4. Supporting.
5. Discipline.
6. Evaluating.

As taught on the now defunct Military Proficiency Certificate (MPC) course to Junior Non-Commissioned Officers (JNCOs). The MPC was replaced by the Command, Leadership and Management (CLM) programme, which is developmental and has four levels.

• Pre Non-Commissioned Officer (PNCO)
• Junior Non-Commissioned Officer (JNCO)
• Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO)
• Warrant Officer (WO)