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CHAPTER 1NJROTC LEADERSHIP

CHAPTER 1NJROTC LEADERSHIP

Your first rule must be to set the best example possible.Your first rule must be to set the best example possible.

Setting an example with: ~ proper uniform ~ taking direction ~ sharp marching ~ snappy saluteswill be a better guide than what you say.

Setting an example with: ~ proper uniform ~ taking direction ~ sharp marching ~ snappy saluteswill be a better guide than what you say.

Each leader may have a different approach yet be equally successful.Each leader may have a different approach yet be equally successful.

Leadership depends on three things.Leadership depends on three things.

Effective leadership at the top dependson effective leadership at lower levels.

Cadet officers work their way up,gradually becoming better leaders asthey mature in experience, age, and rank.

Effective leadership at the top dependson effective leadership at lower levels.

Cadet officers work their way up,gradually becoming better leaders asthey mature in experience, age, and rank.

AdmiralChester Nimitz


Even so-called natural leaders have to develop through experience, byhandlingincreasinglycomplex situations whilelearning from successes and failures.

Even so-called natural leaders have to develop through experience, byhandlingincreasinglycomplex situations whilelearning from successes and failures.

Anything may give early leaders a headstart, but they must also have initiativeand a willingness to lead.

Some early leaders will fade; otherswill emerge after a slow start.

Leadership is not easily taught or learned, but leaders are made, not born.

Anything may give early leaders a headstart, but they must also have initiativeand a willingness to lead.

Some early leaders will fade; otherswill emerge after a slow start.

Leadership is not easily taught or learned, but leaders are made, not born.

The power or ability to beginor to follow through energeticallywith a plan or task; enterprise anddetermination

The power or ability to beginor to follow through energeticallywith a plan or task; enterprise anddetermination

InitiativeInitiative

A command given by a seniorrequiring obedience, as in theexecution of a task

A command given by a seniorrequiring obedience, as in theexecution of a task

OrdersOrders

As a leader, you must be more selfdisciplined in your appearance, dress,and conduct, at all times setting highstandards by example for your followers.

As a leader, you must be more selfdisciplined in your appearance, dress,and conduct, at all times setting highstandards by example for your followers.

To train by instruction and practice,especially to teach self-control to

Trained mentally or physically byinstruction or exercise

To train by instruction and practice,especially to teach self-control to

Trained mentally or physically byinstruction or exercise

DisciplinedDisciplined

The favorable and the unfavorablefactors or reasons; advantages anddisadvantages

The favorable and the unfavorablefactors or reasons; advantages anddisadvantages

Pros and ConsPros and Cons

Know your business. Know yourself. Know your personnel.

Know your business. Know yourself. Know your personnel.

Three basic things to remember in developing leadership abilities:Three basic things to remember in developing leadership abilities:

The manner in which an individual interacts with othersThe manner in which an individual interacts with others

Personal RelationsPersonal Relations

Few truly greatleaders of the worldreached theirpositions withoutoutstandingpersonal and socialtraits. These traits makeup the leader’spersonality.

Few truly greatleaders of the worldreached theirpositions withoutoutstandingpersonal and socialtraits. These traits makeup the leader’spersonality.

A distinguishing characteristicor quality, especially of one’s personal nature

A distinguishing characteristicor quality, especially of one’s personal nature

TraitsTraits



President Andrew Jackson

President Andrew Jackson

President Abraham Lincoln

President Abraham Lincoln

These great leaders of the past achievedmuch because they got along so wellwith people who would feel comfortableand welcome in their presence.

These great leaders of the past achievedmuch because they got along so wellwith people who would feel comfortableand welcome in their presence.

This feeling, being proud of theother people in the same group, is called esprit de corps, pride in the organization.

This feeling, being proud of theother people in the same group, is called esprit de corps, pride in the organization.

A sense of unity and of common interests and responsibilities, as developed among a group of persons closely associated in a task, cause, enterprise, etc.

A sense of unity and of common interests and responsibilities, as developed among a group of persons closely associated in a task, cause, enterprise, etc.

Esprit de CorpsEsprit de Corps

A feeling of appreciative, oftendeferential regard; esteem

The state of being regarded withhonor or esteem Willingness to show considerationor appreciation

A feeling of appreciative, oftendeferential regard; esteem

The state of being regarded withhonor or esteem Willingness to show considerationor appreciation

RespectRespect

If there is one key to successful leadership, it is probably fairness, fairness in opportunity, assignment, work, and recognition. This, above all, every effective leader must practice.

If there is one key to successful leadership, it is probably fairness, fairness in opportunity, assignment, work, and recognition. This, above all, every effective leader must practice.

Marked by impartiality and honesty:free from self-interest, prejudice, or favoritism

Marked by impartiality and honesty:free from self-interest, prejudice, or favoritism

FairnessFairness

...To country, is a must

...To seniors, serve reliably and well

...To juniors, consider their well-being

...To country, is a must

...To seniors, serve reliably and well

...To juniors, consider their well-being

LOYALTY...LOYALTY...

ESSENTIAL QUALITIESOF LEADERSHIP


A feeling or attitude of devotedattachment and affection

Faithfulness to commitmentsor obligations

A feeling or attitude of devotedattachment and affection

Faithfulness to commitmentsor obligations

LoyaltyLoyalty

COURAGE... physical and moralCOURAGE... physical and moral

The most traditional trait of a leader is courage.

At one time, this meant physicalcourage only.

Today it implies a willingness to attempta mission in spite of the danger.

The most traditional trait of a leader is courage.

At one time, this meant physicalcourage only.

Today it implies a willingness to attempta mission in spite of the danger.



...Moral Courage: • stand up for beliefs• make honest calls• admit mistakes

...Moral Courage: • stand up for beliefs• make honest calls• admit mistakes

Most know right from wrong. It takesmoral courage to do right when underpressure to do wrong or break the law.

Most know right from wrong. It takesmoral courage to do right when underpressure to do wrong or break the law.

Never compound thehonest mistake with a lie or cover-up.

Never compound thehonest mistake with a lie or cover-up.



NJROTC cadet is expected to be a person of honor, whose integrity is above reproach.

NJROTC cadet is expected to be a person of honor, whose integrity is above reproach.

HONOR:Proper sense of right and wrongHONOR:Proper sense of right and wrong

Principled uprightness of character;personal integrity

A code of integrity, dignity, and pride

Principled uprightness of character;personal integrity

A code of integrity, dignity, and pride

HonorHonor

Honesty is so important it is writteninto the honor code at each serviceacademy. There are no degrees of honesty.

Honesty is so important it is writteninto the honor code at each serviceacademy. There are no degrees of honesty.

HONESTY:Refusing to lie, cheat, or stealHONESTY:Refusing to lie, cheat, or steal



A leader must possess these qualitiesto command respect, confidence, andobedience.

A leader must possess these qualitiesto command respect, confidence, andobedience.

Truthfulness:telling things theway they truly arewithout deception.

Sailors and Marinesmust be able to trust in the honor,honesty, andtruthfulness of shipmates.

Truthfulness:telling things theway they truly arewithout deception.

Sailors and Marinesmust be able to trust in the honor,honesty, andtruthfulness of shipmates.

Dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another personDutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

ObedienceObedience

Freedom from doubt; belief inyourself and your abilitiesFreedom from doubt; belief inyourself and your abilities

Self-confidenceSelf-confidence

Leaders who believe in their service,their chain of command, andthemselves, will see their attitudereflected in those around them.

Leaders who believe in their service,their chain of command, andthemselves, will see their attitudereflected in those around them.

A weakening of faith isalmost always followed by a lowering of morale,demoralization,disintegration, anddefeat.

A weakening of faith isalmost always followed by a lowering of morale,demoralization,disintegration, anddefeat.

Faith in a cause is essential to victory.Faith in a cause is essential to victory.

The state of the spirits of a personor group as exhibited by confidence,cheerfulness, discipline, andwillingness to perform assignedtasks

The spirit of a group that makesthe members want the groupto succeed

The state of the spirits of a personor group as exhibited by confidence,cheerfulness, discipline, andwillingness to perform assignedtasks

The spirit of a group that makesthe members want the groupto succeed

MoraleMorale



SENSE OF HUMOR:SENSE OF HUMOR:

The ability to see humor in a situation is a valuable asset. Laughter can bea curing medicine to relieve tension.

A leader who sees humor in a situationcan relax subordinates, while restoringconfidence and positive thinking.

The ability to see humor in a situation is a valuable asset. Laughter can bea curing medicine to relieve tension.

A leader who sees humor in a situationcan relax subordinates, while restoringconfidence and positive thinking.



MODESTY:MODESTY:

Quiet dignity, even humility indicates great character and experience.

Self-magnification is improper, often unpleasant, and normally unsuccessful.

A leader does not let self-importanceoverride concern for subordinates.

Quiet dignity, even humility indicates great character and experience.

Self-magnification is improper, often unpleasant, and normally unsuccessful.

A leader does not let self-importanceoverride concern for subordinates.



SELF CONFIDENCE:SELF CONFIDENCE:With experience, increased skills,professional knowledge, and a positiveattitude, a leader gains self confidenceand loses the fear of failure.

Taking on the tougher jobs may bring anoccasional failure, but learning from thefailure and bouncing back for anotherjob marks a leader’s development.

With experience, increased skills,professional knowledge, and a positiveattitude, a leader gains self confidenceand loses the fear of failure.

Taking on the tougher jobs may bring anoccasional failure, but learning from thefailure and bouncing back for anotherjob marks a leader’s development.



COMMON SENSE:COMMON SENSE:

A leader is able to see and react to things as they are.A leader is able to see and react to things as they are.



GOOD JUDGEMENT:GOOD JUDGEMENT:

With training and discipline, a leadergains the ability to analyze and draw correct conclusions.

Greater knowledge increases a leader’s qualifications to make good judgments.

With training and discipline, a leadergains the ability to analyze and draw correct conclusions.

Greater knowledge increases a leader’s qualifications to make good judgments.

The mental ability to perceive anddistinguish relationships;discernment

The capacity to form an opinionby distinguishing and evaluating

The capacity to assess situationsor circumstances and drawsound conclusions; good sense

The mental ability to perceive anddistinguish relationships;discernment

The capacity to form an opinionby distinguishing and evaluating

The capacity to assess situationsor circumstances and drawsound conclusions; good sense

JudgmentJudgment



TACT:TACT:

Using good judgment to speak and actin a diplomatic way, leaders do notoffend seniors, peers, or juniors.

Using good judgment to speak and actin a diplomatic way, leaders do notoffend seniors, peers, or juniors.

Acute sensitivity to what is properand appropriate in dealing withothers, including the ability tospeak or act without offending

Consideration in dealing withothers and avoiding giving offence

Acute sensitivity to what is properand appropriate in dealing withothers, including the ability tospeak or act without offending

Consideration in dealing withothers and avoiding giving offence

TactTact



COMMON SENSE/GOOD JUDGEMENT:COMMON SENSE/GOOD JUDGEMENT:Good leaders use common sense andgood judgment to solve problems.

In their deliberations, they includesimilar experiences of others.

Good leaders recognize and appreciateneeds and personalities of subordinates.

Good leaders use common sense andgood judgment to solve problems.

In their deliberations, they includesimilar experiences of others.

Good leaders recognize and appreciateneeds and personalities of subordinates.

U.S. Navy MemorialWomen in the NavyU.S. Navy MemorialWomen in the Navy



OPTIMISM:OPTIMISM:

An optimist’s opposite is a pessimist,always looking for reasons a jobcannot be done.

An effective leader is usually an optimistic winner.

An optimist’s opposite is a pessimist,always looking for reasons a jobcannot be done.

An effective leader is usually an optimistic winner.



SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY:SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Leaders will think independently andtake initiative in their jobs.

They accept assignments, pleasantor unpleasant, and stay with it until properly completed.

Leaders will think independently andtake initiative in their jobs.

They accept assignments, pleasantor unpleasant, and stay with it until properly completed.



CONCERN FOR PEOPLE:CONCERN FOR PEOPLE:Leaders must know their people.

NJROTC leaders should know all cadetsin their class and most in their unit.

Field trips, formations, and socialevents are good opportunities.

These activities build teamwork, a mustfor success as a unit and as a leader.

Leaders must know their people.

NJROTC leaders should know all cadetsin their class and most in their unit.

Field trips, formations, and socialevents are good opportunities.

These activities build teamwork, a mustfor success as a unit and as a leader.

Successful leaders are known by thepeople they develop into new leaders.

One of a leader’s most important jobsis to recommend subordinates for recognition or promotion.

To do this, leaders must know theirjuniors in order to evaluate them fairlyand accurately.

Successful leaders are known by thepeople they develop into new leaders.

One of a leader’s most important jobsis to recommend subordinates for recognition or promotion.

To do this, leaders must know theirjuniors in order to evaluate them fairlyand accurately.

All hands should be kept informed onwhat is going on, when it will happen,how it will affect them, and what isexpected of them.

Good leaders keep their peopleinformed.

Subordinates will cooperate moreand support their unit with moreesprit de corps if they know what is occurring and why.

All hands should be kept informed onwhat is going on, when it will happen,how it will affect them, and what isexpected of them.

Good leaders keep their peopleinformed.

Subordinates will cooperate moreand support their unit with moreesprit de corps if they know what is occurring and why.

• Leaders must know the capabilities of each group member and how to task.

• Leaders must be self-confident, keep mission focused, and know how to manage appropriate stresses.

• Leaders must be willing to cheerfully, imaginatively, complete work and take on increased responsibilities.

• Leaders must know the capabilities of each group member and how to task.

• Leaders must be self-confident, keep mission focused, and know how to manage appropriate stresses.

• Leaders must be willing to cheerfully, imaginatively, complete work and take on increased responsibilities.

SUMMARYSUMMARY

Q.2. What are the three things upon which leadership depends?


A.2. 1. The leader 2. The followers 3. The job to be done

A.2. 1. The leader 2. The followers 3. The job to be done



Q.4. TRUE or FALSE. As a squad leader, your first rule must be to set the best example possible to other cadets.


A.4. TRUE.A.4. TRUE.



Q.5. TRUE or FALSE. As a squad leader, it is essential that you know all of your responsibilities.


A.5. TRUE.A.5. TRUE.



Q.6. What is the difference between physical and moral courage?


A.6. Physical courage means deeds of daring which involved the danger of death.

Moral courage means being able to stand up for one’s beliefs, to call things as honestly seen, to admit a mistake.

A.6. Physical courage means deeds of daring which involved the danger of death.

Moral courage means being able to stand up for one’s beliefs, to call things as honestly seen, to admit a mistake.



Q.7. Why is humor (at the right time and place) an asset to a leader?


A.7. It can ease tension and restore morale.

A.7. It can ease tension and restore morale.



Q.8. What are three basic things one must remember when developing leadership techniques?


A.8. a. Know your business. b. Know yourself. c. Know your personnel.

A.8. a. Know your business. b. Know yourself. c. Know your personnel.



Q.9. Why are common sense and good judgment essential qualities of a leader?


A.9. They enable a person to make good decisions

A.9. They enable a person to make good decisions



Q.10. Name some great American leaders who had that special personal trait known as "the common touch."


A.10. a. Abraham Lincoln b. Martin Luther King c. John F. Kennedy

A.10. a. Abraham Lincoln b. Martin Luther King c. John F. Kennedy



Q.11. What does "esprit de corps" mean?


A.11. Pride in an organization or unitA.11. Pride in an organization or unit



Q.12. TRUE or FALSE. Leaders are born, not made.


A.12. FALSE.A.12. FALSE.



Q.13. How are leadership skills developed?


A.13. Through training and experience

A.13. Through training and experience



Q.14. Can leaders learn from their failures?


A.14. YesA.14. Yes



Q.15. What are some essential personal qualities that a

good leader must demonstrate?

Q.15. What are some essential personal qualities that a

good leader must demonstrate?

A.15. a. Loyalty b. Courage (1) Physical courage (2) Moral courage c. Honesty d. Truthfulness e. Faith

A.15. a. Loyalty b. Courage (1) Physical courage (2) Moral courage c. Honesty d. Truthfulness e. Faith

Q.15. What are some essential personal qualities that a good leader must demonstrate?


A.15. f. Sense of humor g. Modesty h. Self-confidence i. Common sense and good judgment j. Health/energy/optimism k. Sense of responsibility l. Concern for people

A.15. f. Sense of humor g. Modesty h. Self-confidence i. Common sense and good judgment j. Health/energy/optimism k. Sense of responsibility l. Concern for people



Q.16. Why is maintaining good appearance, dress, and conduct important?


A.16. You will influence your followers and they will imitate your bad actions as well as your good.

A.16. You will influence your followers and they will imitate your bad actions as well as your good.



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