| Leadership Traits |
| Integrity Uprightness of character and soundness of moral principal, absolute truthfulness and honesty. Knowledge Acquired information, including professional knowledge and an understanding of your men. Courage A mental quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism but enables a man to proceed in the face of it with calmness and firmness. Decisiveness Ability to reach decisions promptly and to announce them in a clean, forceful manner. Dependability The certainty of the proper performance of duty. Initiative Seeing what has to be done and commencing a course of action, even in the absence of orders. Tact The ability to deal with others without creating offense. Justice The quality of being impartial and consistent in exercising command. Enthusiasm The display of sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of duty. Bearing Creating a favorable impression in carriage, appearance, and personal conduct at all times. Endurance The mental and physical stamina measured by the ability to stand pain, fatigue, distress and hardship. Unselfishness Avoidance of providing for ones comfort and personal advancement at the expense of others. Loyalty Faithfulness to Country, Corps and unit, and to your seniors and subordinates. Judgment The quality of weighing facts and possible solutions on which to base sound decisions.
|