“Intelligence, knowledge, and experience are telling prerequisites. Lack of these may, if necessary, be compensated for by a good general staff officer. Strength of character and inner fortitude, however, are decisive factors. The confidence of the men in the ranks rests upon a man’s strength of character.” Field Marshal Erich von Mannstein (1887 to 1973)… Read More
“Leadership can be developed and improved by study and training, but don’t discount experience.” General Omar Bradley (1893 to 1981) Omar Nelson Bradley was a US Army officer who served as an infantry school instructor, and then took charge of the Eighty-second and Twenty-eighth Divisions during World War II. He commanded the Second Corps in… Read More
Research Paper Title Military Personnel Ratings of a Deployment and Their Positive and Negative Deployment Experiences. Background There is limited investigation of how military personnel evaluate their deployment experiences. An understanding of their perceptions would help unit psychologists to advise commanders on ways to improve the deployment experience (and therefore mental well-being) of personnel. This… Read More
“Everyone recognizes that the priceless qualities of leadership are not possessed by everyone. In the best leaders, certain fundamental qualities such as competence, clear-thinking, self-discipline, impartiality, and decisiveness are apparent. These characteristics give a leader an ability to inspire confidence in his subordinates. It takes these qualities, plus training and experience, to develop good leadership.… Read More
Nearly one fifth of UK organisations are unlikely to considerhiring veterans due to negative perceptions of their time spent in the military, according to a study by the Forces in Mind Trust. The most common reason given was a worry that this cohort would not have the relevant skills or experience. “Employers must ensure these… Read More
“Leadership can be developed and improved by study and training, but don’t discount experience.” General Bradley (1893 to 1981) Omar Nelson Bradley was a US Army officer who commanded the Twelfth Army Group, which helped ensure the Allied victory over Germany during World War II. He later served as first chairman of the US Joint… Read More
“The number of medals on an officer’s breast varies in inverse proportion to the square of the distance of his duties from the front line.” Charles Edward Montague (1867 to 1928) He was an English novelist, journalist, and man of letters particularly noted for writings published in the Manchester Guardian and for a number of… Read More
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