Military-leadership.-ROTC,. PPT., College

Military Knowledges

1. MILITARY LEADERSHIP

2. INSTRUCTOR’S PROFILE NAME: CDT Ltcol JAY MARK S AMOGUIS 1 CL DOB : 07 DEC 2002 AGE: 20 YEARS OLD STATUS: SINGLE CIVILIAN COURSE: BS CRIMINOLOGY – 3 RD YEAR MILITARY SCHOOLING: MILITARY SCIENCE 1&2 ARAPT 31&32 ARAPT 41&42 CAPABILITIES: FIRST AID AND RESCUE ATHLETE LEADER

3. OBJECTIVE To develop in students the qualities and skills expected in the military leaders necessary in the discharge of their leadership functions in order to achieve the common goal for the accomplishment of the unit mission.

4. SCOPE BACKGROUND DEFINITION OF TERMS FOUNDATION OF ARMY LEADERSHIP FACTORS OF LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP PRE-REQUISITES OF LEADERSHIP LEADERSHIP TRAITS LEADERSHIP INDICATORS ROLES OF A LEADER BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF A LEADER

5. LEADERS ARE NOT BORN THEY ARE MADE BACKGROUND

6. POLITICAL LEADERS

7. MILITARY LEADERS

8. Definition of Terms

9. is the authority of the person in the Military service lawfully exercise over subordinates by virtue of his Rank and position. Command

10. Is the legitimate power of a leader to direct those subordinate to him or take action within the scope of his position. AUTHORITY

11. Is the process of planning, organizing, coordinating, directing and controlling resources such as men, money, material and machinery to accomplish the oganization mission. MANAGEMENT

12. Is the ability to influence others directing them toward s the accomplishment of a mission Military Leadership

13. Refers to that process whereby an individual directs, guide, influences or control the thoughts, feeling or behavior of other human being. Leadership

14. personal qualities essential for a Commander in gaining obedience, trust, respect and cooperation of his men in accomplishing a mission. Leadership Traits

15. Fundamental guidelines for the selection of appropriate action and orders in the exercise of the Command. Leadership Principles

16. Are: 4 Factors of Leadership And the 11 Principles of Leadership Foundation of Army Leadership

17. Factors of Leadership The four major factors of leadership are always present  And affect the actions you should take and when you should take them. They are:

18. the Led the Leader the Situation the Communication

19. Factors of leadership- The Led The first factor is the men you are leading. Everyone can not and should not be led the same way. Soldiers new to a job need closer supervision then someone with experience.  A soldiers who works hard and takes initiative, doing what they know needs to be done deserves your praise, while someone who intentionally fails to follow your guidance or meet clear standards may need to be reprimanded or punished. You Must correctly assess their competence , motivation , and commitment so that you can take proper leadership actions at the correct time.

20. Factors of leadership- the Leader The second major factor is you - the leader. You must have an honest understanding of who you are , what you know , and what you can do . You must know your strengths , weaknesses , capabilities , and limitations so that you can control and discipline yourself to lead. Assessing others may be easier then looking honestly at yourself . If you have difficulty assessing yourself, ask your leader what they would like to see you change about yourself. Work toward improving yourself.

21. Factors of leadership- The Situation Situations are different, and leadership actions that work in one situation, may not work in another. To determine the best leadership action to take, consider the Mission you are to accomplish, the Equipment you will need, the Time allotted to complete the task, the People you will need , and the Environment you will be working in and on.

22. Factors of leadership- Communications The fourth major factor is communications . Effective communication takes place when others understand exactly what you are trying to tell them, and precisely what they are trying to tell you. You may communicate either Orally , or in Writing , or through physical actions , or any combination of all of these. If you listen to your men, they will listen to you.

23. Leadership Traits

24. When the study of the personalities of a group of a successful leaders was conducted some times ago, fourteen (14) traits were identified was common to the group. Although these traits are good guide for the desirable personality development of a leader, the mission, the personalities of subordinates and the situation will have a direct effect on which traits the leader must apply. Leadership Traits (Traits of a Good Leader)

25. 14 LEADERSHIP TRAITS Bearing – is the general appearance, carriage, deportment and conduct of a leader. Courage - Is a mental quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism, but enables him to face it with calmness and firmness. Decisiveness - A positive approach, little waste of time, objectively, timely analysis and sound evaluation of opinions made by others all contribute to the development of decisiveness.

26. Dependability - The certainty proper performance of duty, is a quality the leader must develop. A dependable leader can be relied upon to carry out any activity with willing effort. Endurance - The mental and physical stamina measured by the ability to withstand pain fatigue, stress and hardship is a kin to courage. Enthusiasm - Is the display of sincere interest and zeal in the performance of duties. This requires the leader to be optimistic and cheerful. 14 LEADERSHIP TRAITS cont’d.

27. Initiative - Initiative or taking action in the absence of orders, is often required of leaders. Integrity - The uprightness and soundness of moral principle, the quality of truthfulness and honesty describe integrity. Judgment – Is the ability to logically weigh facts and possible solution on which to be sound decisions. Justice - Giving everyone his due, being equitable, impartial and consistent in the bestowing awards and punishment. 14 LEADERSHIP TRAITS cont’d.

28. Knowledge - Acquired the information including knowledge of the job and the knowledge of the men. Knowledge is power, nothing will attract confidence and respect more quickly and more demonstrated. Knowledge is the ability to create self confidence within the leader himself. Loyalty - Is the quality of faithfulness to country, the Army seniors, subordinates and peers. The confidence and respect that can be gained from superior and subordinate is immeasurable. 14 LEADERSHIP TRAITS cont’d.

29. 14 LEADERSHIP TRAITS cont’d. Tack - is the ability to deal with others in a respectful manner. The leader who displays tact in dealing with superior and subordinates encourages courteous treatment in return. Unselfishness - The unselfish leader is one who avoids providing his own comfort and personal advancement at the expense of others.

30. Principles of Leadership ELEVEN

31. The principles of leadership guide leaders. This guidance is not new. It is based on a common sense approach to accomplishing the mission. If the leader understand the Principles and recognize the necessity for a working knowledge of human behavior in order to apply this principle, he will have the basic tools to be an effective leader .

32. Know yourself and Seek Self-Improvement- Honesty self evaluation to determine his own strengths and weaknesses is of paramount importance to a leader. Through this process he can determine his capabilities and limitations.

33. Be Technically and Tactically Proficient - A leader must demonstrate to his men that he is qualified to lead his unit. He must be competent in combat operations and training as well as in the technical and administrative aspect of his duties.

34. Seek Responsibility and Take Responsibility for your Action- Armed with the knowledge gained from honest self evaluation and with the sound technical and tactical foundation required to perform his job, the leader must take initiative to accomplish his units’ mission. By seeking responsibility, he develop himself, professionally and increases his leadership ability.

35. Make Sound and Timely Decisions- The leader must be able to make rapid estimate of the situation and arrive at a sound decision. He must be able to reason under the most trying conditions and decide quickly what action is necessary to take advantage of opportunity as it occur.

36. Set the Example- A leader must be a good example for his men in integrity, courage, administrative knowledge, professional competence, personal appearance and personal conduct. Moreover, he must set the personal and professional standard of his performance.

37. Know your Men and Look Out for their Welfare- Of equal importance to understanding himself is the requirement for the leader to know and understand his men. It is not enough just to know your names, marital status, hometown and other such data. The leader must understand what makes his men tick-their values, ideas, and attitude.

38. Keep your Men Informed- This will encourage initiative, improve teamwork enhance morale. In the past, soldiers did not expect to be told why they were required to perform task. They expected the fact that their leader and they performed as required. By keeping them informed, you will reduce fears and rumors.

39. Develop a Sense of Responsibility in your Subordinates- Another way to show your men that you are interested in their welfare is to give them the opportunity for professional development. Delegation of authority commensurate with responsibility develops mutual confidence and respect between the leader and his subordinates.

40. Insure that the Task is Understood, Supervised and Accomplished- Your men must know what is expected of them and must be informed or specific task requirements through clear, concise orders. Be sure that you are understood by communicating with your subordinates. Men respond quickly to orders which are clear and concise. Do not overtake and order by giving too many details.

41. Employ Your Unit in Accordance With its Capabilities - Good training prepares a unit for its job. The leader must know what his unit is trained to do, as well as its capabilities. He must employ the unit within its capabilities. Men get satisfaction from performing task which are reasonable but challenging, but become dissatisfied if they are given task which they consider too easy or too difficult to accomplish.

42. Train your men as a team – Issuing clear, concise orders and checking on their execution is only part of being a successful leader. Your men must be well trained if they are to accomplish any mission. It is the leader’s duty to train the members of his unit so they will be tactically and technically proficient and so that they work as a team. Teamwork is a key to mission accomplishment. It starts in the smallest unit and carries through to the largest organization.

43. Pre-requisites of leadership

44. There are three (3) elements that a young soldier should possess at the start of his service. Character. To be a leader, a person must be of good moral character. Some indication of good moral character are honesty, good manners, industrious, self-control and bravery. Intelligence. Intelligence is the ability to grasp knowledge easily. Its includes native ability and good common sense and judgment. Alertness. Alertness could be both mental and physical. Mental alertness means watchfulness, vigilance, and being observant of the things around him. Physical alertness on the other hand refers to bodily movements which should be fast, nimble and agile with stealth. Pre-requisites of leadership

45. The Leadership Indicators

46. Morale Esprit de Corps Discipline Proficiency The Leadership Indicators

47. Morale Is the state of mind of an individual. It depends on his attitude toward everything that effects him his fellow soldier, his leaders and army life in general morale is closely related to satisfying man’s needs.

48. Esprit de Corps Is the loyalty to pride in, and enthusiasm for the unit as shown by its members. Esprit the Corps is the unit spirit. It is the common spirit reflected by all members of a unit and provides group solidarity.

49. Discipline Is the attitude that insures prompt obedience to order and the initiatives of appropriate action and the absence of order.

50. Proficiency Is the technical, tactical, and physical ability to do the job well. Unit proficiency is the sum of the skills of all men in the unit welded together by the leader into smooth functioning team.

51. Roles of a Leader Roles of a Leader Roles of a Leader

52. As a model soldier As an Instructor As a Personnel Manager As a Commander and Supervisor As the Custodian of his men’s Welfare As a Counselor Roles of a Leader