Leadership Training
Leadership Traits
Use the Acronym; JJ DID TIE BUCKLE as a memory tool to learn the 14 Leadership Traits.
- Judgment – Using facts to make sound decisions
- Justice – Being impartial
- Decisiveness – Ability to reach decisions
- Initiative – Seeing what has to be done, and getting it done without being told
- Dependability – Completing your tasks completely
- Tact – Ability to deal with others without causing offense
- Integrity – Complete truth and honesty
- Endurance – Mental and physical strength
- Bearing – Creating a favorable impression (Appearance)
- Unselfishness – Not providing for your own comfort at the expense of others
- Courage – Mental quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism and overcomes it
- Knowledge – learning information
- Loyalty – Faithfulness to what is important to you
- Enthusiasm – Sincere interest in performing your task
Leadership Principles
Use the Acronym; KKK BITES Dumb Math Students as a memory tool to learn the 11 Leadership Principles
- Know yourself and seek self-improvement
- Know your men and look out for their welfare
- Keep your men informed
- Be technically and tactfully proficient
- Insure that the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished
- Train your men as a team
- Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities
- Set the example
- Develop a sense of responsibility among subordinates
- Make sound and timely decisions
- Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions
Responsibilities of the Cadet Leader
- Know your job
- Carry out assignments promptly
- Use initiative and resourcefulness
- Keep seniors informed
- Know cadet regulations and follow them
- Lead and teach drill and ceremonies
- Maintain high standards of conduct
- Be a good instructor
- Deal fairly and impartially with your men
- Be unselfish
Objectives of Leadership
- Mission Accomplishment
- Welfare of men