Qualities of a Leader Courage. Willpower. Initiative. Knowledge. Integrity. Self confidence. Enthusiasm. An ability to communicate. Functions of a Leader Planning. Briefing. Controlling. Supporting. Discipline. 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… Read More
The Fundamental & Principle Elements of Military Leadership
Fundamentals of Leadership The will to dominate combined with the character which inspires confidence. Principles of Leadership To be technically and tactically proficient. Seek Self-improvement. Know your soldiers and be concerned for their welfare. Keep soldiers informed. Set the example. Ensure the task is understood, supervised and accomplished. Train soldiers as a team. Make sound… Read More
How British Army Officers Develop Leadership
Officers in the British Army need a huge range of skills. From understanding tactics to man-management skills, it’s all part of the job. But one of the most important skills for any Army officer is leadership. Being able to lead and motivate soldiers, sometimes in potentially dangerous situations, is not something many people are born… Read More
How To Be An Effective Leader in the British Army
The British Army suggests there are 5 steps to being an effective leader. Draw up a plan: Everything starts from here. You need to know what you’re doing and then decide how to do it and what your soldiers’ roles will be. Get behind it: There’s no point having a plan if you’re not prepared… Read More
The British Army’s Values & Standards
The British Army has 6 core values and 3 standards by which it measures it Officers and Soldiers. The British Army’s cores values are: Selfless Commitment: Soldiers are expected to put the needs of the mission, and their team, before their own. This is what makes the Army an effective team. Respect for Others: The… Read More
Staff College: Old Thinking versus New Practice
Research Paper Title Unity is Strength: Staff College and the British Officer Corps. Abstract Utilising Bourdieu’s concept of the habitus, Keith Macdonald has recently examined the elite social origins of the British officer corps. His analysis is valid as far at it goes but it ignores the professional practices of British officers. This article examines… Read More
USMC: 11 Leadership Principles
11 principles form the foundation of leadership in the United States Marine Corps. The principles are: Be technically and tactically proficient; Know yourself and seek self-improvement; Know your marines and look out for their welfare; Keep your marines informed; Set the example; Ensure the task is understood, supervised and accomplished; Train your marines as a… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 