Leadership Overview

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Terminal Learning Objective

Action: Understand basic concepts of Army Leadership

Conditions: In a classroom and garrison environment with access to real-life scenarios

Standards: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Army Leadership concepts

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Leadership Defined

Army leadership is defined as influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation while operating to accomplish the mission and improving the organization.

An Army leader is anyone, who by virtue of assumed role or assigned responsibility, inspires and influences people to accomplish organizational goals. Army leaders motivate people both inside and outside the chain of command to pursue actions, focus thinking, and shape decisions for the greater good of the organization.

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Who is the leader of today?

Warrior

Ambassador

Humanitarian

Trainer & Mentor

Team leader

You

Competent Professionals

Technically and Tactically Proficient

Communicate, Coordinate and negotiate

Knowledgeable

Influence, motivate and focus

Leadership Roles and Techniques

Drill Instructors

Student Leaders

Civilian Contractors

Cadre and RSP NCO’s

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The Soldier’s Creed

I am an American Soldier.I am a Warrior and a member of a team.I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values.

I will always place the mission first.I will never accept defeat. I will never quit.I will never leave a fallen comrade.

I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills.I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.I am an expert and I am a professional.I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.I am an American Soldier.

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Warrior Ethos

I am an American Soldier.I am a Warrior and a member of a team.I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values.

I will always place the mission first.I will never accept defeat. I will never quit.I will never leave a fallen comrade.

I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills.I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.I am an expert and I am a professional.I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.I am an American Soldier.

I will always place the mission first.I will never accept defeat. I will never quit.I will never leave a fallen comrade.

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The Army Values

• Loyalty

• Duty

• Respect

• Selfless Service

• Honor

• Integrity

• Personal Courage

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Core Leader CompetenciesWhat an Army Leader Does

LeadsLeads othersExtends influence beyond chain

of commandLeads by exampleCommunicates

DevelopsCreates a positive environmentPrepares selfDevelops leaders

AchievesGets results

AttributesWhat an Army Leader Is

A Leader of CharacterArmy ValuesEmpathyWarrior Ethos

A Leader with PresenceMilitary bearingPhysically fitComposed, confidentResilient

A Leader with Intellectual CapacityMental agilitySound judgmentInnovationInterpersonal tactDomain knowledge

Leadership Requirements Model

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Army Leadership Requirements Model

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Terminal Learning Objective

Action: Understand basic concepts of Army Leadership

Conditions: In a classroom and garrison environment with access to real-life scenarios

Standards: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Army Leadership concepts