James48843
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A good officer is a leader who understands and adapts to the dynamics of the people he/she leads.
It is someone who can accept comments/critique from his/her NCO's, evalute the input, and then make a decision and stick to it.
Leading by committee works when you have time, but someone has to make the call when the chips are down.
A good officer is technically and tactically proficient, and understands how to implement the assets that are subordinate to him/her in an effective and safe way.
A good officer understands the importance of providing for the good training and support of those under his command.
A good officer understands that leadership in command is only part of the job, and that leadership on staff is just as important, but requires a different skill set.
An officer seeks to constantly refine his/her knowledge, understands rules and regulations and employs those rules and regulations to the letter when required.
A good officer praises in public. Corrections are always made behind closed doors.
However, a good officer knows when it is time to show his unit that they will be required to tow the line, and that those who refuse to do so will be reprimanded. Discipline is an important part of leadership, as is leading by example.
A good officer has a plan. A good plan. Maybe a written plan, but plan for everything. A superior officer is able to adapt and create new plans as new information becomes available.
Every new job requires a new plan, and if you go into an assignment thinking you can just wing it because you know your stuff, you are dead wrong.
Mission, mobility, and men first.
It is someone who can accept comments/critique from his/her NCO's, evalute the input, and then make a decision and stick to it.
Leading by committee works when you have time, but someone has to make the call when the chips are down.
A good officer is technically and tactically proficient, and understands how to implement the assets that are subordinate to him/her in an effective and safe way.
A good officer understands the importance of providing for the good training and support of those under his command.
A good officer understands that leadership in command is only part of the job, and that leadership on staff is just as important, but requires a different skill set.
An officer seeks to constantly refine his/her knowledge, understands rules and regulations and employs those rules and regulations to the letter when required.
A good officer praises in public. Corrections are always made behind closed doors.
However, a good officer knows when it is time to show his unit that they will be required to tow the line, and that those who refuse to do so will be reprimanded. Discipline is an important part of leadership, as is leading by example.
A good officer has a plan. A good plan. Maybe a written plan, but plan for everything. A superior officer is able to adapt and create new plans as new information becomes available.
Every new job requires a new plan, and if you go into an assignment thinking you can just wing it because you know your stuff, you are dead wrong.
Mission, mobility, and men first.
