Leadership
According to the Army Field Manual, 6-22, all Army team members, Soldiers and civilians alike, must have a basis of understanding what leadership is and does. Leadership skills are of course the foundation of successful operations within the United States Military. That ability to train, prepare and lead men into combat has been a defining characteristic of our military for hundreds of years. The importance of leadership skills cannot be underestimated. The definitions of leadership and leaders address their sources of strength in deep-rooted values, the Warrior Ethos, and professional competence. National and Army values influence the leader’s character and professional development, instilling a desire to acquire the essential knowledge to lead. Leaders apply this knowledge within a spectrum of established competencies to achieve successful mission accomplishment. The roles and functions of Army leaders apply to the three interconnected levels of leadership: direct, organizational, and strategic. Within these levels of leadership, cohesive teams can achieve collective excellence when leadership levels interact effectively.
Since the revolutionary war, men have been dedicating their lives to the freedom of our country. These men were part of a team that received orders from leaders about how to tactically overcome the enemy of the day. Today’s enemy is much harder to find, but the leadership needed to succeed is still easy to find. Within the ranks of the Army are thousands of men giving their best to lead soldiers. The oath and values emphasize that the Army’s military and civilian leaders are instruments of the people of the United States. The elected government commits forces only after due consideration and in compliance with our national laws and values. Understanding this process gives our Army moral strength and unwavering confidence when committed to war.
This country’s leaders have been teaching about leadership for quite...